Monthly Archives: December 2011
Art teaches children about human rights
Primary school children have been learning about human rights through the use of art, thanks to an innovative new project.
Read more...Helping hand for bike charity
A Colchester charity that ships bikes to poor people in Africa has been given a huge helping hand.
Read more...Otters get their own heated pool
Otters have been given their own heated pool in their plush new home at Colchester Zoo. Otter Creek has been officially opened at the zoo for a group of six smooth-coated otters. The only other places these otters can be seen are Belfast Zoo and the Rare Species Conservation Centre in Kent.
Read more...Nick Clegg enjoys a cookery lesson
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg was given a quick cookery lesson when he paid a visit to students in Colchester.
Read more...Fisherman wowed by public support
A fisherman who nearly drowned when his boat sank says he has been overwhelmed by the public support since the drama. Kevin Hughes, 31, owner of Hughes’ Fish in Head Street, Colchester, says business has been booming since the incident in which he nearly died. He says members of the public have also been offering him money.
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