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'Our golly dolls will not be taken off the shelves', insists store boss

A SHOP which has courted controversy by selling golly dolls says they will remain on its shelves. read more
Fragment of history to go under the hammer

A FRAGMENT of a German airship shot down near West Mersea in the First World War is to go under the hammer. read more
How we stayed healthy despite our diabetes

A HEALTHY lifestyle and a relaxed attitude are the secrets to a long life with diabetes. read more
Mrs Santa Claus determined to continue

SHE is Colchester’s own Santa Claus having brought joy to the town’s youngsters for decades. read more
Global giant Apple takes a leaf out of Clive's book

A TIPTREE inventor believes a multinational giant has unwittingly sold his patented creation designed to help dozy commuters. read more
Bike ride in memory of paratrooper killed in Afghanistan

THE father of a paratrooper killed in Afghanistan has spoken of his pride after a bike ride in his son’s memory raised more than £7,000 for charity. read more
Suspected drink driver refused breath test

A SUSPECTED drink-driver refused a breath test because he said he had asthma and claimed he couldn’t give a blood sample because he suffered from haemophilia, a court heard. read more
Seized drugs kit could be used to keep reptiles warm

REPTILES could be kept warm by drugs equipment seized during raids in Colchester. read more

Archive - Saturday, 28 February 2009