North Essex: Mr Gadget Bill just can’t stop inventing

2:40pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

BILL Craig describes his lifelong passion for inventing as a “curse”.

When the Yanks took over Essex

10:10am Wednesday 7th January 2009

IN the summer of 1942, American uniforms were something of a rarity in Colchester, but by the end of the year they were a common sight.

Don't take that risk!

9:09am Tuesday 6th January 2009

In a couple of weeks a new ad will be shown at cinemas in north Essex.

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Battle continues on behalf of animals

9:54am Monday 5th January 2009

We still don’t seem to get it when it comes to animals.

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Where there’s a will there’s a way

9:26am Friday 2nd January 2009

It happens all the time.

Look back on ten years of triumph

1:51pm Thursday 1st January 2009

With the announcement of the Mercury Theatre Company’s tenth anniversary season this week, we look back on their achievements over the last decade. Since coming to Colchester in 1998, Dee Evans has transformed the Mercury into one of the most respected theatres in the country.

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Stage shows prove small is beautiful

1:42pm Thursday 1st January 2009

PHIL HATFIELD looks at a vibrant West End year. In the year of the “credit crunch”, smaller was often better.

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Be a star and sign up

1:12pm Thursday 1st January 2009

Gazette readers have been true stars this festive season by backing our Be A Star This Christmas campaign and joining the NHS Organ Donor Register.

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Essex: calls for help keep coming, but horse rescue centre is full

12:50am Thursday 1st January 2009

THE stables are full and the farm gate is firmly shut.

Transplant has given mother Clare her life back

1:00pm Wednesday 31st December 2008

FOR three years, wherever Clare Lauwerys went, her oxygen cylinder went with her.