IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: A SPORTS fan from Colchester died at the Olympic Velodrome after watching 20 sporting events at London 2012.

Conrad Readman, 49, of St Helena Road, who was a chartered accountant, collapsed after having a suspected heart attack.

* A heroic student swam to rescue a young kayaker who had floated out to sea.

Ryan Lovett, 17, who goes to Colchester Sixth Form College, dived into the sea at Dovercourt and swam out to the girl.

* A man was stabbed during a fight in Wellesley Road, Clacton.

Police found a man with wounds to his arm and back and he was taken to Colchester General Hospital for treatment.

* A benefits cheat who wrongly claimed £57,873 has escaped a jail term.

Lynette Collins, 32, of Brisbane Way, Colchester, did not tell the authorities she was living with someone earning a wage for nearly four years.

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