Colchester and Essex news, sport and information from the Gazette

Braintree: Brave fundraiser takes to the skies

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A brave fundraiser collected almost £700 in a charity skydive for Rethink.

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Witham: Volunteers reap the rewards of their tree planting

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Volunteers planted 150 trees to continue their planting campaign.

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Witham: Morrisons taking rejection "lying down"

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

A supermarket chain has been accused of not challenging a council decision over plans for a store extension.

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Braintree: Dad of dog attack victim welcomes tougher laws

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

The dad of a girl who was attacked by an Alsatian has welcomed Government proposals to toughen up dangerous dog laws.

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Braintree: Thief won't spoil subway art

5:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Community groups hope people will appreciate their subway artwork, despite a thief stealing one of the panels before they were unveiled.

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New top cop is officially sworn in to Essex Police

4:06pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE county's new top cop has officially been sworn in to begin his job at the helm of Essex Police.

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Braintree: Woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving

3:30pm Friday 17th May 2013

A woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a town centre collision.

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Witham: Real tennis players aim to net 24-hour record

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Two tennis players hope to have set a new world record after playing against 25 consecutive doubles opponents in just 24 hours.

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Witham: Dog poo watch scheme launched

1:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

A new residents army is out in force to make sure lazy dog owners clean up after their pets.

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Witham: It's a bullseye for John

11:00am Friday 17th May 2013

An amateur darts player will be playing with the big boys after qualifying for a prestigious tournament.

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