Colchester and Essex news, sport and information from the Gazette

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex "excited" to take up new role and make county safer

3:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

WE speak to the new deputy police crime and commissioner on what he envisages for the future.

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Sir David Attenborough opens nature reserve

7:30am Wednesday 15th May 2013

THOUSANDS of nature-lovers flocked to see Sir David Attenborough open a brand new park.

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Fundraiser to be honoured with annual walk

9:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

AN annual walk will take place in memory of its founder.

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LIVE: Essex County Council election results as they come in

10:00pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

Click here for live updates from the Essex County Council election counts at Colchester, Clacton, Braintree and Maldon

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Braintree: Family pay tribute to teen who died after Witham drug incident

11:55am Sunday 28th April 2013

A family have warned others against using drugs after the death of teenager Bradley Cockel on Saturday

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Braintree: More than 84 per cent of parents receive first school choice

4:00pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

More than 86 per cent of parents received the first choice for their children’s primary school.

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Cyclists wanted for charity ride

2:00pm Tuesday 23rd April 2013

PEDAL-PUSHERS are wanted for a charity bike ride.

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Essex: Greater Anglia celebrates top punctuality results

9:00am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

Train operator Greater Anglia has reported a punctuality rating of more than 93 per cent for the last month.

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Essex: Jobless to get free train travel

9:00am Monday 22nd April 2013

Job seekers will be able to travel to interviews for free on trains.

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