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  1. Tributes paid to stalwart cricketer

    TRIBUTE has been paid to a cricket club stalwart who has died suddenly. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ ...

    TRIBUTE has been paid to a cricket club stalwart who has died suddenly. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10396270.Tributes_p aid_to_stalwart_cricketer/?ref =rssPlease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  2. U's to launch community football programme

    A FOOTBALL in the Community programme is set to be launched to take the place of the Colchester United Community Sports Trust. ...

    A FOOTBALL in the Community programme is set to be launched to take the place of the Colchester United Community Sports Trust. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10396175.U_s_to_lau nch_community_football_program me/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  3. Residents urged to become green-fingered

    ADVICE on composting is on hand from County Hall. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10395116.Residents_ ...

    ADVICE on composting is on hand from County Hall. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10395116.Residents_ urged_to_become_green_fingered /?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  4. Commissioner welcomes PC's honour

    THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Essex has backed a decision to award hero policeman Ian Dibell a High Commendation. RSS ...

    THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Essex has backed a decision to award hero policeman Ian Dibell a High Commendation. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10395676.Commission er_welcomes_PC_s_honour/?ref=r ssPlease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  5. Scam advice given during awareness month

    TRADING Standards is warning residents about ongoing scams as part of an awareness month. RSS feed from ...

    TRADING Standards is warning residents about ongoing scams as part of an awareness month. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10395073.Scam_advic e_given_during_awareness_month /?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  6. Wivenhoe man given five-year asbo

    A WIVENHOE man has been banned from every pub and club in the county after being given an asbo. RSS feed from ...

    A WIVENHOE man has been banned from every pub and club in the county after being given an asbo. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10394598.Wivenhoe_m an_given_five_year_asbo/?ref=r ssPlease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  7. Today's Astute offer: 2 games of bowling for £5

    Get two games of bowling at Tenpin Colchester in Cowdray Avenue with your Astute card. RSS feed from ...

    Get two games of bowling at Tenpin Colchester in Cowdray Avenue with your Astute card. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10394557.Today_s_As tute_offer__2_games_of_bowling _for___5/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  8. In today's Gazette: New top cop's £192 a year

    Essex's new chief constable will earn a whopping £192,000 a year. Stephen Kavanagh is worth every penny, according to the ...

    Essex's new chief constable will earn a whopping £192,000 a year. Stephen Kavanagh is worth every penny, according to the county's Police and Crime Commissioner, Nick Alston. Also...posthumous award for hero PC Ian Dibell, Clacton murder trial latest and roadworks bring Colchester to a standstill....

    02/05/2013
  9. Sainsbury's plan for Drury Arms back on the cards

    PLANS to turn a former Colchester pub into a Sainsbury’s convenience store are back on the cards. RSS feed from ...

    PLANS to turn a former Colchester pub into a Sainsbury’s convenience store are back on the cards. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10392421.Sainsbury_ s_plan_for_Drury_Arms_back_on_ the_cards/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  10. Man arrested on suspicion of killing teenager

    A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager Jay Whiston. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ ...

    A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager Jay Whiston. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10393188.Man_arrest ed_on_suspicion_of_killing_tee nager/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  11. Teenagers robbed at knifepoint at Clacton playing field

    TWO teenagers were robbed at knifepoint during an attack at a playing field in Clacton. RSS feed from ...

    TWO teenagers were robbed at knifepoint during an attack at a playing field in Clacton. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10392920.Teenagers_ robbed_at_knifepoint_at_Clacto n_playing_field/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  12. Catastrophes and Celebrations at Mersea Museum's new exhibition

    THE events of 1953 and 1963 come under the spotlight at Mersea Island Museum’s new summer season. RSS feed from ...

    THE events of 1953 and 1963 come under the spotlight at Mersea Island Museum’s new summer season. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10393202.Catastroph es_and_Celebrations_at_Mersea_ Museum_s_new_exhibition/?ref=r ssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  13. Couple's newborn baby photos stolen

    A COUPLE have been left devastated after burglars stole the only photos of their newborn baby. RSS feed from ...

    A COUPLE have been left devastated after burglars stole the only photos of their newborn baby. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10393084.Couple_s_n ewborn_baby_photos_stolen/?ref =rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  14. Emergency work causes problems on town centre roads

    TRAFFIC in Colchester was at a standstill as road works left drivers waiting for up to an hour. RSS feed from ...

    TRAFFIC in Colchester was at a standstill as road works left drivers waiting for up to an hour. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10392514.Emergency_ work_causes_problems_on_town_c entre_roads/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  15. Noise experts back KFC plans in Ipswich Road

    EXPERTS say building a state-of-the-art fence would cut the amount of noise residents would hear from a proposed fast food ...

    EXPERTS say building a state-of-the-art fence would cut the amount of noise residents would hear from a proposed fast food takeaway if it was built on the edge of Colchester. RSS feed from...

    01/05/2013
  16. Navy veterans to march through Brightlingsea

    A PARADE by navy veterans will be held through the centre of Brightlingsea. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ ...

    A PARADE by navy veterans will be held through the centre of Brightlingsea. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10391822.Navy_veter ans_to_march_through_Brightlin gsea/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  17. Decision due on whether to prosecute after body found in flat

    A FAMILY will soon find out if anyone will be prosecuted after their son was found dead in a flat. RSS feed from ...

    A FAMILY will soon find out if anyone will be prosecuted after their son was found dead in a flat. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10391005.Decision_d ue_on_whether_to_prosecute_aft er_body_found_in_flat/?ref=rss Please Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  18. Colchester: Parents of missing Anthony renew their appeal

    THE parents of a young man who went missing almost a year ago say they believe he is still alive. RSS feed from ...

    THE parents of a young man who went missing almost a year ago say they believe he is still alive. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10390936.Colchester __Parents_of_missing_Anthony_r enew_their_appeal/?ref=rssPlea se Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  19. King the police dog sniffs out suspect

    A POLICE dog has been praised after helping to track down a man suspected of assaulting a bouncer in Colchester. RSS feed ...

    A POLICE dog has been praised after helping to track down a man suspected of assaulting a bouncer in Colchester. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10390941.King_the_p olice_dog_sniffs_out_suspect/? ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  20. Two games of bowling for only £5 per person!

    Astute Gazette readers can get two games of bowling for only £5 per person at Tenpin in Colchester. See your great value ...

    Astute Gazette readers can get two games of bowling for only £5 per person at Tenpin in Colchester. See your great value Gazette to find out how. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10390891.Two_games_ of_bowling_for_only___5_per_pe rson_/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read...

    01/05/2013
  21. In today's Gazette: Man found next to his dead mum

    In today's Gazette: Police burst into a flat and found a man kneeling next to the lifeless body of his mother, a court heard. ...

    In today's Gazette: Police burst into a flat and found a man kneeling next to the lifeless body of his mother, a court heard. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10390888.In_today_s _Gazette__Man_found_next_to_hi s_dead_mum/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  22. Colchester: Cyclist severely injured in hit and run

    A CYCLIST has been left with severe chest and arm injuries after a hit and run in Colchester. RSS feed from ...

    A CYCLIST has been left with severe chest and arm injuries after a hit and run in Colchester. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10389761.Colchester __Cyclist_severely_injured_in_ hit_and_run/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  23. County Council election 2013: Meet the candidates

    ON Thursday, voters will decide who will run Essex County Council for the next four years. Click here to see mini-manifestos from ...

    ON Thursday, voters will decide who will run Essex County Council for the next four years. Click here to see mini-manifestos from each of the 45 candidates in Colchester's divisions. RSS feed from...

    30/04/2013
  24. Dental surgery burgled

    A DENTIST surgery in Colchester has been burgled. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10389092.Dental_sur ...

    A DENTIST surgery in Colchester has been burgled. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10389092.Dental_sur gery_burgled/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  25. Penni learns weight matters

    A NIGHT shift meant a bacon sandwich for Penni Sarling. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ ...

    A NIGHT shift meant a bacon sandwich for Penni Sarling. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10388984.Penni_lear ns_weight_matters/?ref=rssPlea se Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  26. Gunman who attacked children remains at large

    FAMILIES are still waiting for justice after an armed man threatened and beat their children with a gun. RSS feed from ...

    FAMILIES are still waiting for justice after an armed man threatened and beat their children with a gun. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10388868.Gunman_who _attacked_children_remains_at_ large/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  27. Family in bedside vigil after teenage freerunner fall

    PARENTS are camped out around their son’s hospital bed after he fell 30ft through the roof of a derelict warehouse. RSS feed ...

    PARENTS are camped out around their son’s hospital bed after he fell 30ft through the roof of a derelict warehouse. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10388760.Family_in_ bedside_vigil_after_teenage_fr eerunner_fall/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  28. Gang assault man in unprovoked attack

    A MAN has been assaulted by a group of yobs in an unprovoked attack. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ ...

    A MAN has been assaulted by a group of yobs in an unprovoked attack. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10388350.Gang_assau lt_man_in_unprovoked_attack/?r ef=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  29. Burglars pack family suitcases with stolen loot

    BURGLARS raided a house before walking out with suitcases packed with stolen goods. RSS feed from ...

    BURGLARS raided a house before walking out with suitcases packed with stolen goods. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10388221.Burglars_p ack_family_suitcases_with_stol en_loot/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  30. Man arrested following Colchester pub assault

    A MAN has been arrested following an assault at a bar in Queen Street. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ ...

    A MAN has been arrested following an assault at a bar in Queen Street. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10388202.Man_arrest ed_following_Colchester_pub_as sault/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  31. Grab your Gazette cash today and bid to win!

    There's more Gazette money to be collected today - so get your copy now and get ready to bid on a range of lots including a ...

    There's more Gazette money to be collected today - so get your copy now and get ready to bid on a range of lots including a £1,000 Lakeside gift card. You can't afford not to! RSS feed from...

    30/04/2013
  32. In today's Gazette: Spike drink puts teen in hospital

    In today's Gazette: A teenager needed hospital care after her drink was spiked with ketamine. RSS feed from ...

    In today's Gazette: A teenager needed hospital care after her drink was spiked with ketamine. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10388151.In_today_s _Gazette__Spike_drink_puts_tee n_in_hospital/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  33. Rhys doing his bit for cancer charity

    TEENAGER singer Rhys Butterworth-Bowman has released a charity single to raise money for a cancer charity. RSS feed from ...

    TEENAGER singer Rhys Butterworth-Bowman has released a charity single to raise money for a cancer charity. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10387673.Rhys_doing _his_bit_for_cancer_charity/?r ef=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  34. Music festival to launch charity campaigns

    A MUSIC festival will mark the one year anniversary of a charity - and launch two life-saving campaigns. RSS feed from ...

    A MUSIC festival will mark the one year anniversary of a charity - and launch two life-saving campaigns. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10387280.Music_fest ival_to_launch_charity_campaig ns/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  35. Phil the Trolley celebrates Colchester Food Bank

    A NATIONAL trolley relay came to Colchester to celebrate the country’s network of food banks. RSS feed from ...

    A NATIONAL trolley relay came to Colchester to celebrate the country’s network of food banks. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10386817.Phil_the_T rolley_celebrates_Colchester_F ood_Bank/?ref=rssPlease Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  36. Eddie Stobart prize for family of long serving fan Sir Bob

    THREE Eddie Stobart trucks have been named after the family of Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell. RSS feed from ...

    THREE Eddie Stobart trucks have been named after the family of Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell. RSS feed from http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/ news/local/10386384.Eddie_Stob art_prize_for_family_of_long_s erving_fan_Sir_Bob/?ref=rssPle ase Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013

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