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Clacton: man lying in road is lucky to be seen
POLICE have been unable to establish the circumstances surrounding an injury to a man found lying in the middle of a road. The man – wearing a black jacket and dark jeans – was fortunate to be noticed by a driver in the early hours of Saturday
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Colchester: police to crack down on Christmas disorder
DISORDERLY behaviour will not be tolerated in Colchester this Christmas. Insp Paul Butcher gave the warning in a bid to stop a repeat of last year’s festive season when the town saw an outbreak of drunken crime and disorder, with the worst night seeing
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Colchester: Stardust gets festive gifts
It is going to be a very good Christmas for one children’s playgroup. Stardust, based in Colchester, received a cheque for £650 from Chris and Donna Downing, who completed the Southend Run to raise money for the group. It supports the families of children
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Police looking out for the vulnerable
ESSEX Police has joined forces with agencies across the county to ensure vulnerable or isolated people are safe this Christmas. The festive period is one of the few times when the country virtually shuts down, meaning many people could be left without
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Colchester: shed-build man, 19, sent to prison for 18 days
A TEENAGER has been jailed for 18 days for breaching a suspended sentence. Ben Reid, 19, who was previously of Tippett Close, Colchester, but told Colchester magistrates he had just moved in with his mother in Greenstead and did not know her address,
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Essex: police asked did you see French cyclist on the A12?
A FRENCH cyclist suffered serious leg injuries after a collision on the A12. The 55-year-old man was cycling along the southbound carriageway at 5.55pm on Friday, near the Marks Tey slip road, when he was in a collision with a vehicle which failed to
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Colchester: Smokers not so noisy
SMOKERS outside pubs have not proved to be as noisy as was expected. Colchester Council has been “hugely relieved“ at a lack of complaints about the noise of smokers forced in to the open air by the smoking ban introduced in summer last year. Beverley
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Essex: would-be police officer is quizzed over soccer chant
A STUDENT police officer from Essex has been suspended after being questioned over shouted racist abuse aimed at Portsmouth football player Sol Campbell. The Essex Police trainee was suspended from duty because of the investigation by Hampshire
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North Essex: Cash to help 'National Challenge' school pupils get good GCSEs
More than a dozen schools in Essex where pupils are getting low GCSE results are set to benefit from a major cash injection. Essex has been handed nearly £1,620,000 to help meet the needs of 14 “National Challenge” schools. These schools have been targeted
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North Essex: Police have a new weapon
PIONEERING new technology has been bought by Essex Police. The force is the first in England and Wales to purchase CrimeSceneNet UK software, which pulls together and displays all the information connected with a crime scene. This allows both the police
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MS sufferer Paul's amazing return to the music scene
A DETERMINED harmonica player who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS) has made an amazing return to performing. Paul Gillies is the sort of man who won’t let anything get in his way – that is why despite his MS he has trekked up Mount Vesuvius on crutches
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North Essex: December sun is a bonus
IT might feel bitterly cold but north-east Essex residents can boast they are enjoying Britain’s sunniest skies this month. The first ten days of December have been unseasonably bright, seeing an average of almost five hours of sunshine a day
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Colchester: BNP 'not welcome in town'
A PLEDGE has been made by councillors to fight to keep the British National Party out of Colchester. A meeting of Colchester Council heard how the far-right political group had been canvassing in the area, and held a stall outside Angel
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Braintree: Sex pest avoids prison sentence
A MAN has escaped a prison sentence for exposing himself in front of young girls. But a judge told Damon Jarvis if he does it again, he will be jailed. A court heard how girls aged between 12 and 16 were left frightened and shocked after they were confronted
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Thorpe-le-Soken: MP drops in as Women's Institute celebrates Christmas
About 50 Women’s Institute members from across Tendring gathered to celebrate Christmas. Thorpe Le-Soken WI Area group hosted the afternoon of carols and readings at the Emmanuel Church, Station Road, Walton. Clacton and Harwich MP Douglas Carswell,
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Colchester: Labour refuses to back £2.5m more funding for Vaf
LABOUR councillors refused to support plans to plough a further £2 million into Colchester’s troubled new art gallery. The seven Labour councillors abstained from a vote – but it was passed with support from the Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and Independents
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Colchester: Worker stole scratch cards
A FORMER shop manager stole 72 scratch cards because she was bored at work, a court heard. Helen Coe, of Fields Close, Weeley, received a community order after she admitted stealing £105 of lottery scratch cards from Martin the Newsagent, in St Christopher
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Coast: Tendring in top 10 of rural deprived
TENDRING has been named as one of the most deprived rural areas in England. The Commission for Rural Communities has just released the figures in a report. While most of the top ten areas are in the north of England, Tendring was one
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Coast: PCSO defends village youths
A PCSO has defended young people in the area. Speaking at a Ramsey and Parkeston Parish Council meeting, PCSO Philip Barnes said there had been a slight rise in crime in the two villages during November, but that the majority of complaints
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Colchester: Trucks deliver recycling message
HOUSEHOLDERS in Colchester are being given a reminder on recycling through advertising messages on trucks. Colchester Council has shelled out more than £23,000 on the initiative, which will see slogans fixed to refuse trucks making rounds across the
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Colchester: man thrown out of pub, fined after swearing at police
A MAN has been fined for shouting and swearing at police after he was thrown out of a pub. Frankie McFarlane, of Newman Drive, Boxted, was ordered to pay £475 after he admitted being threatening and abusive to officers and resisting arrest during a
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Coast: Drugs raids warnings
POLICE in Tendring have vowed to get tough on drug and car crime after arresting three people in a dawn raid. Inspector Jason Scrivener, of Clacton police, said a number of raids were planned in a crackdown over the next few months. Two raids were carried
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North Essex NHS reshuffle is a 'waste of money'
HEALTH bosses are looking to set up a separate not-for-profit organisation to take over the running of services. An NHS North East Essex report has concluded services would be best offered by a social enterprise. The move follows a report
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Colchester: Babies needn't miss out any more
BABIES, whose mums need critical care, will not miss out on their breast milk, thanks to one caring midwife. Lindsey Rose, who is based at Colchester General Hospital, raised £160 to buy two breast pumps for new mums being cared for in the high dependency
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Colchester: £2.5m 'learning centre' opens
A FLAGSHIP centre designed to inspire adult learning in Colchester has officially opened. The Wilson Marriage Centre has been given a revamp to the tune of more than £2.5 million. The works followed a controversial decision by Essex County Council chiefs
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Colchester: Gallery to get another £2m to finish job
Labour councillors refused to support plans to plough a further £2 million into the beleaguered Visual Arts Facility in Colchester. The seven Labour councillors abstained from a vote which saw the council agree the funding. Labour Party
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Coast: Police appeal for help to tackle car crime spree
POLICE are appealing for information after more than 20 vehicles were broken into over two nights. Thieves targeted the vehicles around the Valley Road area of Clacton on Friday and Saturday. An Essex Police spokesman said: “Police are investigating
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Coast: Village against flats plan
A DEVELOPER’S hopes of converting an office block into ten flats have received a blow after village leaders voted against the plans. Ramsey and Parkeston Parish Council has refused plans to change the use of Parkeston House, in Adelaide Street, Parkeston
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Clacton: The Tardis and tinsel decorate Christmas show
TINSEL, turkey and the Tardis made up an alternative festive performance by an adult drama group. The Tendring Adults Drama, which meets weekly at Clacton County High School, held its first production on Thursday. The group of adults with learning difficulties
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Coast: Jobs fears over call centre move
THERE are fears that jobs may be lost when a call centre is relocated to another area. DFDS Seaways, which is based in Scandinavia House in Refinery Road, Parkeston, is undergoing a reorganisation. John Crummie, UK managing director of DFDS Seaways,
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Keeping young and beautiful
KEEPING agile in retirement is as much about improving quality of life as it is about keeping fit. VICKY PASSINGHAM spoke to one woman who is holding exercise classes for all abilities. THE dramatic change in the 94-year-old woman’s agility
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Why Maxine is a mum in a million
SPECIAL mothers are being recognised by their families who have nominated them for the Mum of the Year award in a competition run by the Gazette’s parent company, Newsquest. JANE WILLIAMS reports on one inspiring mother who combines many different
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Colchester: Council votes to save threatened schools
Councillors in Colchester have voted to save two schools which are under threat. The Colchester response to Essex County Council’s consultation on the future of secondary education is to recommend option four – combining Thomas Lord Audley, Alderman
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Colchester: Santas hit the fairway for some festive relaxation
FATHER Christmas got some practice in for putting presents down chimneys – by putting balls down holes. More than 65 golfers dressed as the festive gift-giver teed off in wintry conditions at Lexden Wood Golf Club on Friday morning. The annual event
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Colchester: residents call for gritting after two cyclists go flying on ice
RESIDENTS have called for “a black ice blackspot” to be gritted after two cyclists fell over in wintry conditions. Broadlands Way, off Ipswich Road, links up with a cycle path giving a short-cut to Cowdray Avenue, Colchester. The road slopes down steeply
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Colchester: Why are we so fascinated by criminal deeds?
IT was Essex which started the “moral panic”. Flashback more than 40 years to Clacton and the clashes between the mods (short hair, ties, scooters) and the rockers (long hair, leathers, motorbikes). The police were bemused, residents were horrified and
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Rejuvenated Swifts hold in-form Harrow
A rejunvenated HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS held in-form Harrow Borough to a 2-2 draw at Scraley Road in the Ryman League premier division. Swifts were inspired by striker Neil Cousins who scored both goals to earn his side a valuable point. Swfts have now taken
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Hillier is the hero as Seasiders battle back
FC CLACTON battled back from 3-1 down to snatch a share of the spoils in their division one encounter with Diss. Sean Hillier was the hero, grabbing a goal in each half, as a pulsating match finished 3-3 at the Rush Green Bowl. David Coyle’s side are
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Halstead's promotion hopes given a dent
HALSTEAD TOWN’S promotion hopes were dented after they were surprisingly beaten 3-2 at bottom club Swaffham. Late goals by Ray Turner and Chris Bryan gave a glimmer of hope for Town, but it was Halstead’s first away defeat for more than a year.
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Town's 'stupid' goals earn manager's criticism
Jim Magilton criticised his Ipswich Town players for conceding ‘stupid’ goals in their defeat against Cardiff. Defensive blunders led to both first-half goals and the Blues boss said: “It was extremely disappointing, especially after winning the other
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Stead has faith in Town boss' decisions
Jon Stead threw his support behind Ipswich Town boss Jim Magilton after the Blues’ 2-1 home defeat by Cardiff City. The under-fire manager was again taunted with jeers of “you don’t know what you’re doing” during Saturday’s setback at Portman Road.
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Bubble has certainly burst for Shrimpers
HARWICH AND PARKESTON suffered in the wind and rain, going down 3-0 at Felixstowe and Walton in the Ridgeons League premier division. The Shrimpers have now conceded nine goals in their last two matches and their winning bubble of a few weeks ago has
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Familiar feeling for Stanway
STANWAY ROVERS had a sense of deja-vu in their latest outing in the Ridgeons premier division. Having battled back from 3-0 down against Dereham at the Hawthorns to be level at 3-3, Rovers succumbed to a late penalty to lose 4-3. Stanway’s goals came
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U's boss Lambert hails 'extraordinary' performance
Colchester manager Paul Lambert hailed his side’s ‘extraordinary’ performance after guiding them to victory over Leeds United. The U’s left Elland Road with all three points after coming from behind to win 2-1. It made it three wins out of the last
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Hammond: U's have the hunger for promotion
Skipper Dean Hammond has insisted Colchester United can still make an impact in Coca-Cola League One this season, after leading them to an impressive victory at Leeds United. Hammond was in excellent form at Elland Road, scoring the U’s equaliser and
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Good job Jan! Soldier who helped injured pal nominated for national award
JUST an ordinary guy doing his job – that is how Colchester soldier Jan Fourie sees his part in saving the life of a badly-injured colleague in Afghanistan. The South African-born lance corporal, of 2 Para, was a member of the patrols platoon
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Clacton: Thank you... for helping to close down this brothel
VIGILANT residents have been praised for helping to close a brothel. Eight police officers and a benefit fraud official swooped on a house in Knox Road, Clacton. A 43-year-old woman from China was arrested and taken to Clacton police
