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Film-maker in return to uni

Nick Broomfield became an honorary graduate at Essex University in 2006

1:30pm Saturday 13th February 2010

ONE of the country’s most highly regarded film-makers will be returning to Essex University next week.

Major win for Minor musicians

Winning line-up – Patrick Hasler, Nathan Wacey and John Payne

9:00pm Wednesday 10th February 2010

WELL done to the winners of our Support Slot competition who were Manic Minor from Colchester.

My mission to spread better health for feet

Heeling power – Lesley Tanner checks Scott Green’s feet

12:50pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

LESLEY Tanner is passionate about health. It is what motivates her as a Slimming World consultant, as she helps people to shed weight and live healthier lives.

Hate crime group aims to build up multi-faith harmony

Chris Van Holby,  new leader of north Essex Prevent scheme

11:00am Tuesday 9th February 2010

HATE crime is being tackled in north Essex using Government funding to overcome terrorism.

Brainwave for a new wheelchair

Brainwave for a new wheelchair

7:10pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010

SCIENTISTS in Colchester have designed a robo-wheelchair which responds to brainwaves.

Comedian Sean makes a welcome return

Joker – Perrier Comedy Award winner Sean Hughes

9:00pm Friday 29th January 2010

THERE’S a barrel-load of laughs planned at Colchester Arts Centre this season, and it all starts this weekend.

Colchester Castle exhibition explores medieval life and times

Museum service learning officer Ali Naylor with a wall beam support, known as a corbel, from St Mary’s Church, Higham

4:00pm Friday 29th January 2010

An exhibition at Colchester Castle aims to lift the lid on medieval times, a period shrouded in darkness and barbarity.

Animal exporting, the Vaf...so much riles me, but I’m just no protester

Tearful – a woman watches the Brightlingsea drama unfold, surrounded by police officers

7:00am Saturday 23rd January 2010

READING about the 15th anniversary of the animal export protests at Brightlingsea this week, made me ponder how I have never really been the protesting type.

Bring along a teddy for musical fun

Concert time for teddy bears - Gabbie and Sarah Watson at last year’s event

9:00pm Friday 22nd January 2010

THE annual Teddy Bears’ Concert will take place in Colchester’s historic Moot Hall this weekend.

Nyali turns her back on abuse to help others

8:00pm Tuesday 19th January 2010

SPEAKING to Nyali Muir fills you with a sense of calm and empowerment.






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