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Alex juggles with aspects of success

8:00pm Wednesday 7th October 2009

AT 25 years old, Alexander Ward has achieved what those twice his age could only dream of.

School deletes pupils' pictures from newsletter

Ema-Louise Ranger with her son, Ryan

4:00pm Tuesday 6th October 2009

A Braintree school's decision to remove photographs of pupils from the online version of its newsletter has been branded “ridiculous”.

Colchester's not a no-go area at night, says police chief

Chief Insp Adrian Coombs – defending the town

6:00pm Monday 5th October 2009

In a first person piece, Chief Insp Adrian Coombs responds to a judge's description of Colchester as a no-go area at night. WHAT DO YOU THINK? HAVE YOUR SAY HERE

Essex’s war on sex traffickers

Sex trade – illegal immigrant girls are forced to work as prostitutes

1:00pm Monday 5th October 2009

THOUSANDS of illegal immigrants risk their lives every year trying to get into the UK. They can pay anything up to £30,000 to be smuggled into the country with the hope of a better life.

World war heritage trail plan to boost tourism

7:00am Saturday 3rd October 2009

A SECOND World War trail could be created in Clacton as a new tourist attraction.

Regiment celebrates ten years of service

3:00pm Friday 2nd October 2009

COLCHESTER’S airborne medics celebrated their birthday, as they pass from recovery from last year’s tour of Afghanistan to preparation for next year’s return.

Tears and laughter tribute to fun-loving 'Fairy'

In memory - mourners at the funeral service of Clare White

1:00pm Thursday 1st October 2009

TEARS and laughter came in equal measure at the funeral of a Colchester mum-of-three.

Essex magician's amazing day inside the remarkable world of David Copperfield

Magical moment – Michael J Fitch with David Copperfield and, inset, the private museum of magic

10:30pm Wednesday 30th September 2009

MEETING up with megastar magician David Copperfield would give anyone a thrill, so imagine what it would mean to a fellow magician.

Institute’s coup as West End’s Ruthie leads an eclectic season

Ruthie Henshall

10:00pm Wednesday 30th September 2009

THE new season at the Swinburne Hall at Colchester Institute will be jam-packed with home-grown talent.

DJ’s £1m record collection up for sale

6:00pm Wednesday 30th September 2009

A HOUSEHOLD name DJ, who helped set up a Frinton-based radio station, has been forced to sell his £1million record collection to pay debts.

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