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How town’s tourist attractions fared in August chill

Visitors at Colchester Zoo

3:00pm Saturday 4th September 2010

A SOGGY late summer has put a major dampener on many of Colchester’s attractions, with some reporting an alarming drop in visitors.

Optometrist fencing for country at Aussie games

Richard Allen

1:00pm Saturday 4th September 2010

AN OPTOMETRIST at a Colchester hospital is set to represent his country in the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.

‘All the town must push for 20mph limit’

12:00pm Saturday 4th September 2010

ESSEX County Council is standing in the way of moves to impose a blanket 20mph speed limit on residential streets all across Colchester, an angry councillor claims.

Teenager attacked by gang in front of mum

Trevor White

10:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

A TEENAGER was viciously attacked by a gang of youths in front of his horrified mother.

Celeb to read my book on kids’ TV

Kes Gray with his book

8:00am Saturday 4th September 2010

A CHILDREN’S book by a north Essex author is to appear on a popular television programme.

A120 junction lines ‘won’t make it safer’

10:00pm Friday 3rd September 2010

ROAD markings and signs will not be enough to make a dangerous A120 junction safe, say people who live nearby.

Eco-friendly month at council centre

8:00pm Friday 3rd September 2010

A month of special events is aiming to get Colchester people to make more eco-friendly travel arrangements.

Old Knobbley included in conservation area

6:00pm Friday 3rd September 2010

A CONSERVATION area is set to be expanded to protect parts of Manningtree, Mistley and Lawford.









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