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We’re giving away tickets to injured soldier

August 7, 2012

A LUCKY couple who won tickets to the Paralympic Games have given them to an injured soldier.
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Sam’s 874-mile trip in memory of his godfather, Gerald

August 7, 2012

A STUDENT who completed an 876.5 mile triathlon in 28 days in memory of his godfather admitted finishing it was the best feeling ever.
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Alderman Blaxill ‘could stay open’

August 7, 2012

THE fight may not be over for Colchester’s Alderman Blaxill school. Hopes have been raised the secondary school, in Shrub End, may not close in 2014, after it was revealed the Stanway School wants to open a second campus on the site.
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A jolly good show!

August 7, 2012

THOUSANDS of villagers descended upon Fingringhoe for the 80th annual Five Parishes Show.
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New stroke therapy centre opened

August 7, 2012

AN INTERACTIVE therapy suite to help stroke patients' recovery has been opened.
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Bridleway back in use after quarter of a century

August 7, 2012

Langham Road bridleway completely cleared for first time in 25 years.
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Colchester artist gives taste of north Essex countryside

August 7, 2012

A TASTER of the north Essex countryside is available at three different galleries thanks to the work of a Colchester artist.
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PAMPER YOURSELF – WITH THE DEAL OF THE DAY

August 7, 2012

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IN TODAY’S GAZETTE: SPORTS FAN DIES AT OLYMPICS

August 7, 2012

IN TODAY'S GAZETTE: A SPORTS fan from Colchester died at the Olympic Velodrome after watching 20 sporting events at London 2012.
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Window firm bid refused despite offer of 30 jobs

August 6, 2012

A WINDOW making firm has been refused permission to expand its factory – even though it promised the move would create 30 jobs.
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Barmaid watches Bolt win gold at Olympic stadium

August 6, 2012

A BARMAID who scooped tickets to the men’s 100m final has spoken of the amazing atmosphere within the Olympics stadium.
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St Helena Hospice opens new shop and offices in Stanway

August 6, 2012

VOLUNTEERS and residents turned out in force to mark the opening of St Helena Hospice ’s new base in Stanway .
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Student swims, bikes and runs from John O’Groats to Land’s End for charity

August 6, 2012

A STUDENT who completed an 876.5 mile triathlon in 28 days in memory of his godfather said finishing was the best feeling ever.
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Colchester Officers’ Club rebuild under way

August 6, 2012

COLCHESTER’S historic Officers’ Club is finally rising from the ashes two years after it was destroyed in a blaze.
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Homelessness on the rise in Colchester

August 6, 2012

More than 4800 people on waiting list for housing as figures reveal a jump in the number of town's homeless.
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Brightlingsea Music Festival serves up three days of great music and fun

August 6, 2012

MUSIC filled the air in Brightlingsea as hundreds of visitors enjoyed a free festival.
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Free Wivenhoe history exhibition

August 6, 2012

OLD photos, maps and census records charting the history of Wivenhoe will be on display later this month.
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Shop’s two-month wait to get started

August 6, 2012

A SHOP has finally opened after two months of delays
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More officers set to lose their jobs

August 6, 2012

MORE police officers face the axe, after it was revealed Essex Police has only made £16million savings of the £42million needed.
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Suspected bombs on Clacton beach found not to be explosives

August 6, 2012

Police sealed off part of the beach, east of Clacton Pier, on Sunday morning after a man found the items while walking his dog.
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GET A FREE BREAKFAST!

August 6, 2012

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