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Wind and rain lashes Round The Island Race
THE wind and rain did not hold back the sailors who took part in the Mersea Round the Island Race. There were 135 entries and even though it was very wet, there was no trouble for the sailors. The racers started at five-minute intervals yesterday
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Edwards - U's first win is just around the corner
Joe Edwards is confident that Colchester United’s first win of the season is just around the corner. And the U’s central midfielder believes they will can go on a winning streak, once they chalk up their first three-point haul. Colchester are
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30 years of helping brain injury victims
Maggie Cooper tells ANDREA COLLITT how a coffee evening led to the formation of Headway Essex, a charity which has grown over the years and now, with just 20 paid staff and an army of volunteers, supports brain-damaged survivors and their loved ones
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Spring Valley Mill will be lost if action is not taken soon
A MAN who “fell in love” with a Grade II listed mill is desperate to see it restored. Colin Andrews, 69, is worried Ardleigh’s Spring Valley Mill will be lost if action is not taken soon. Mr Andrews said his interest in the building dates
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Wivenhoe survival bid boosted
WIVENHOE B boosted their hopes of avoiding relegation from Colchester and District men’s division three with a 6-3 home victory over Colchester Lawn. Spring Lane A, who suffered relegation to ladies’ division two, ended their division one campaign
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Clark sailing well in Rio
WEST Mersea sailor Saskia Clark and helm Hannah Mills believe this week’s Aquece Rio International Regatta will play a key role in their preparations for next year’s Olympic Games. The duo have enjoyed a solid start in the 470 women’s fleet at
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Colchester councillor calls on bus firm to clean up oil slicks
A CONCERNED councillor has called for action claiming buses have left an “oil slick” on a road. Dave Harris, borough and county councillor for Colchester’s Berechurch ward, said Gosfield Road, Colchester has become a death trap. He said the
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All at sea with John Popplewell: Boat anglers reap the benefit
A FAIRLY settled week has seen the boat angler reaping the benefits with good-sized codling and bigger bass now showing. With whiting shoals increasing in numbers those bigger bass will be chasing and feeding on them. John Clarke fished from
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Talk of the Town
THE Championship season may only be three games old but there’s still something special about seeing your side sitting at the top of the table, even if it is only on goals scored. For Town fans it’s been a rare occurrence in recent years. The Blues
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Clare Bailey fights new cancer battle ready for Colchester Relay for Life
A CANCER survivor who has suffered a relapse is encouraging others to be more confident about raising awareness. Clare Bailey took part in last years’ Cancer Research Relay for Life in Colchester with friends Ken and Karen Taylor and is captain
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Gurkhas are honoured - Malaysian government presents gongs to 265 veterans for conflict
MORE than 250 veteran Gurkha soldiers gathered in Colchester to receive a medal from the Malaysia government. Veterans from across the east of England and London travelled to the town’s Territorial Army Centre, in Circular Road East, to be presented
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Village Post Office moves into Co-op's supermarket
A VILLAGE’S High Street post office will close next month with services moving into a supermarket. Rowhedge Post Office will close on September 16 at 1pm, and the new branch will open at the Co-op store in Regent Street 24 hours later. Postmaster
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Clare Newman raises bootcamp funds for Colchester Hospital neonatal ward
NEW breathing monitors are being bought for the neonatal ward at Colchester General Hospital, thanks to hardy fundraisers. The Bootcamp Bastion team took part in a muddy 5km obstacle course in Brightlingsea last month to raise money for the ward
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Amateur photographers have made it to the final of a national competition
THE work of amateur photographers Jack Cox, and Dave Clarke, has made it to the finals of a national competition. Their pictures are among the final 60 picked for the Moto Foto competition, run by motorbike insurer Carole Nash. Mr Cox, from
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Tristram Hunt shows his support for Liz Kendall
SHADOW education secretary Tristram Hunt visited Colchester to show his support for Labour leadership candidate Liz Kendall. Mr Hunt spoke to about 30 members of the party at the Forest Road Meeting Rooms, in Greenstead, on Monday afternoon.
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Matt Beales and his daughter Elaina
CANCER survivors will open a relay to raise funds for research into the disease. A total of 15 men, women and children will step on to the Garrison Athletics track, in Colchester, wearing tops bearing the word survivor. The poignant stride
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Moncur set to stay at Colchester
George Moncur is staying at Colchester United - according to Twitter. Speculation has been growing that the midfielder could be on his way out of the U's in the current transfer window, after he missed their 0-0 draw with Oldham Athletic on Tuesday
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Save Our Cancer Surgery: 8,000 reasons to keep unit in Colchester
TESTIMONIALS from patients will form part of the bid to keep specialist cancer surgery services in Colchester. The Gazette yesterday presented a copy of a petition, signed by 8,000 readers, to Alan Rose, chairman of Colchester’ hospital trust,
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Police hunt for yobs who trashed house
AN investigation has been launched after yobs damaged a property during a house party. Police and Colchester Council were called to Fairhead Road South, Colchester, to reports of criminal damage and noise nuisance. Neighbours said they were
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GCSE RESULTS DAY: North Essex students return to school to pick up grades
STUDENTS across north Essex will find out if their hard work has paid off today when they pick up their GCSE results. Hundreds of 15 and 16-year-olds will be heading to back to school this morning to pick up those important grades. Our reporters
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Absenteeism costs councillor his seat
A TORY councillor has been criticised for taking his allowance despite being thrown off Colchester Council for failing to attend a single meeting in six months. Mark Cable, councillor for Dedham and Langham, last went to a full council meeting
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Three hour free parking plan to boost town centre business
THREE hours free parking could be the key to bringing life back into Colchester’s town centre, according to Tory councillors. Colchester Conservative Party is running a consultation on a “recovery strategy” for the town centre. Parking is one
