8:49am Friday 8th June 2012
AFTER an afternoon of rain, the clouds lifted in time for thousands of cycling fans to enjoy the Tour Series.
See Friday's Gazette for four pages of coverage of both races around the town centre, and the afternoon of activities in Castle Park.
Also in Friday's Gazette: * A brave beautician confronted a violent burglar who broke into her home.
Wendy Bowman was punched and bitten by the thug at the Eden Lounge in Brook Street, Colchester.
* See pictures of the light aircraft which crashed onto a farmer's driveway, injuring the pilot and passenger.
* Campaigners launch a campaign to convince Adnams to reverse plans to sell the British Grenadier, in Military Road.
* Tributes to brave Mackenzie Cackett, 4, who died from cancer.
All this, plus much more including Free Fish Friday in your Gazette - only 43p.
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