IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: A GRANDAD with cancer bravely rescued his granddaughter and a pet dog from a Staffie attack in Colchester.

Alan Brett, 75, of Eastwood Drive, stepped in when the Staffie locked its jaws on his son's pet Rottweiler.

* An organist who has worked with thousands of musicians at St Botolph's church in Colchester has been recognised in the queen's Birthday Honours list.

Colin Nicholson, 79, who is a former head of music at Colchester Royal Grammar School, has been awarded a British Empire Medal.

* A Colchester soldier who had both legs blown off by a bomb in Afghanistan is taking part in a cycle race cross the US.

Staff Sergeant Steve Arnold is part of a team of eight wounded serviceman competing in the 3,051 mile race.

* Controversial "spy cars" could soon be patrollng the streets of north Essex. Parking bosses believe problems with parents parking dangerously outside schools have become so widespread the CCTV cars must be introduced.

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