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Today's Gazette: Colchester man charged with gun murder

5:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

IN TODAY'S GAZETTE:

• The Colchester man charged with shooting a man dead in Brixton
  • Publicans warned over Col U's v Millwall
  • Why Colchester Council is installing so;ar panels on blocks of flats
  • HEALTH BRIEFING: Why it's easier than ever to get an NHS dentist

Bob rules out debate with political rivals

9:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

COLCHESTER’S MP has refused to take part in a public debate with political rivals until an election is called.

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Councillor needs training

8:30pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

A COUNCILLOR has been told he needs more training after a complaint he had a prejudicial interest in a controversial planning application next to his home.

‘Football pitch must remain in local use’

8:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

POLITICIANS have waded into the row over Wivenhoe Town Football Club’s ground.

‘8,000 soldiers facing mental health trouble’

8:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

AN MP has warned that tens of thousands of British soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are likely to suffer from mental illness in the future.

Gangs and drug barons targeted in clampdown

6:10pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

ORGANISED gangs harming communities and dealing drugs will be targeted by police under new plans announced by the Chief Constable.

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Donkeys won’t be returning to resort’s beach

6:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

DONKEY rides will not be on offer at Clacton this summer.

Decision on Philip Morant access road delayed

5:50pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

D-DAY on an access road key to a £130 million investment in Colchester’s schools has been delayed after residents’ views were lost.

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