A JUDGE has slammed police for suggesting suspects of some serious crimes should be given unconditional bail.
See Friday's Gazette for the full story.
Also: * Pupils at the Gilberd School collect 1,500 signatures for petition calling for a new crossing after a Year 7 pupil was involved in a car accident.
* We unveil how Christmas 2011 will be celebrated in Colchester town centre.
* North Essex's head of policing reveals how the days of the traditional bobby on the beat investigating crimes from start to finish.
* For these and much more, see today's Gazette.
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