Proud parents Ingrid and Terrence Doolin say they are grateful Margaret Thatcher sent their sons to fight in the Falklands War.

On the day of her funeral, Mr and Mrs Doolin, of Boadicea Way, Colchester, described her as the best Prime Minister since Winston Churchill - despite sending sons Tony and Jorg to war.

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<li> Police are investigating after a taxi boss and his family were sent a threatening letter, demanding he cancels his I.D badge scheme.

<li> Essex Chambers of Commerce says Essex County Council leaders deserve the sack for their handling of the Colchester High Street car ban.

<li> The Bishop of Chelmsford has criticised the injustice of Government welfare reforms after figures show Tendring will be among the hardest hit places in the country.

<li> 12-page Taste supplement featuring the Half Butt Inn in Great Horkesley and Colchester fudge maker Charlotte Young

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