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Woman taken to hospital after Colchester road crash
A woman was taken to hospital with chest and neck injuries after a crash involving two cars in Colchester. Police and paramedics were called to East Street at 12.50pm today after a collision between a Vauxhall Astra and a Peugeot 206. The woman
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Key witnesses harming murder investigation by not coming forward
"DO the right thing and come forward." Detectives are spending time trying to track down key witnesses following the murder of Nahid Al-Manea who could help by coming forward themselves. Det Chief Supt Steve Worron said: “We have had a great
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Fisher helps England get off to winning start at Commonwealth Games
David Fisher got his Commonwealth Games medal bid off to a perfect start with a 14-10 victory in his opening lawn bowls match in Glasgow. The Colchester bowls player was part of the England men’s Open Triples Para-Sport squad that beat Wales, in
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Practice makes perfect for Vose
Dominic Vose revealed some extra shooting practice proved the catalyst for his two spectacular strikes for Colchester United at Dagenham and Redbridge. Vose’s stunning second-half brace helped the U’s recover a two-goal deficit to win 4-3 in their
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Hundreds attend Love Prettygate festival
More than 400 people gathered on the playing fields at Prettygate infant and junior school on Sunday for the culmination of the Love Prettygate initiative. Artists, buskers, drummers and other musicians gather together to celebrate all that is
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"Flawed car survey" delays Hythe Sainsbury's plans
SAINSBURY’S plans to open its next superstore in Colchester have been delayed by concerns over potentially flawed traffic data. The supermarket giant has submitted a planning application to Colchester Council to transform the B&Q store in Lightship
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Colchester parks win new awards
Colchester's award-winning Castle Park has been recognised again. The jewel in the crown of the borough's green spaces has been awarded a green flag by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy group for the 12th consecutive year. It is one
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Shoppers stop and stare as Willie Gee's huge crane shuts High Street
COLCHESTER’S High Street was closed to traffic while a massive tower crane was brought in as part of Williams and Griffin’s £30million redevelopment. The road was shut to traffic from Friday, at 7pm, until yesterday evening. The closure was
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UPDATED: Facebook friends could help catch killer
UPDATED: DETECTIVES are appealing for a mystery woman to get in touch following a murder in Colchester. Jim Attfield, 33, of East Bay, Colchester, was stabbed 102 times in a brutal and savage attack. Det Chief Supt Steve Worron said: “Since
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Jet skiers warned after racing off East Mersea coast
JET SKI riders were warned about their behaviour after 12 were caught racing off the coast at East Mersea. Essex Police was called at about 2.30pm yesterday and informed the coastguard about the dangerous behaviour. The Colne Ranger was launched
