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  • Proud Humes praises U's players after thrilling comeback

    Tony Humes said he was proud of his players after they launched a superb comeback to win 3-2 at Fleetwood Town. The U's had led at Highbury Stadium through George Moncur's goal, early in the second half. But two goals in quick succession from substitute

  • U's secure dramatic win at Fleetwood

    Colchester United staged a dramatic late comeback to claim a vital 3-2 victory at Fleetwood Town this afternoon and boost their chances of staying up. At one stage in the second half, it looked as though the U's were facing relegation after they found

  • Runner prepares for 17th London Marathon

    SEAN Lawlor, who coaches other people to run the marathon, is preparing for his 17th race. The 45-year-old runs the marathon every year, and five years ago began helping other people to reach the finish line. This year he has been training

  • Fundraising events for Gazette's cancer centre campaign

    A RANGE of events are being held to raise money for the Cancer Centre Campaign. Colchester Hospitals Charity is marking International Nurses’ Day, on May 12, by encouraging people to hold a vintage afternoon tea party, cake sale or coffee morning

  • Thatched cottage fire in Langham

    FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a blaze at a thatched cottage in Langham. 13 crews from across north Essex were called to try and deal with the fire at a property in School Road. A spokesman for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said:

  • Community groups are given boost by grants

    TWELVE community organisations which help improve people’s health and care are celebrating a slice of £41,770. The cash was made available by Colchester-based charitable organisation, Anglian Community Trust, which was set up in January 2014 by

  • Cursons and Turner are a class apart

    A busy weekend at Playgolf Colchester was kicked off by the international pairs. The competition is a club qualifier with the winning pair going on to represent the club in a regional qualifying round before the national finals later in the year

  • Patrick lifts Cooper Bland Cup

    Andrew Patrick was triumphant in Colchester Golf Club’s first boarded competition of the year, the Cooper Bland Cup. Patrick, playing off his nine handicap, was drawn to play in the first group of the morning and was just two over after nine holes