FROM gritting icy footpaths to organising activities at sheltered housing schemes, the efforts of people to help others in their community were celebrated.

Colchester Borough Homes, which manages the town’s council housing, held its annual Good Neighbour awards.

Eight people who have gone the extra mile to help people in their neighbourhood were presented with a certificate and flowers by town mayor Henry Spyvee on Wednesday.

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