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Detectives are searching for several “persons of interest” in connection with two murders in Colchester.
DETECTIVES are searching for several “persons of interest” in connection with two murders in Colchester. These are people who may become suspects, key witnesses or people eliminated from the investigation. The more than 100 detectives investigating
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Incorrect diagnosis put my marriage at risk, says hospital patient
A man says his marriage was put under strain when a hospital incorrectly diagnosed him with genital herpes. Paul Jones, 47, of Kelvedon, claims doctors told him he had a sexually transmitted infection, without performing swab tests. After his
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Stand-in skipper Russell shows the way for leaders Colchester
Stand-in skipper Julian Russell led by example to help leaders Colchester and East Essex record an important victory over Wickford. The experienced Australian, who captained Colchester in the absence of Ben Stephens, hit a vital 82 to lead them
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U's new boy Clohessy aiming high ahead of big kick-off
Sean Clohessy believes Colchester United should set their sights high ahead of the new League One season. And the attacking full-back feels the U’s can be a surprise package in the division. Clohessy, who joined the U’s from Kilmarnock earlier
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Antique Chinese dishes with guide price of £1,680 sell for £142,000 under the hammer
A COLLECTION of Chinese dishes which were set to make a modest £1,680 under the hammer have been snapped up for a staggering £142,022. The nine pieces were sold as individual lots at Reeman Dansie auction house, in Severalls Industrial Estate –
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U's youngsters will benefit from fixture programme
Richard Hall expects Colchester United’s talented youngsters to reap the benefits of having a full fixture programme to adhere to this season. The U’s under-21 are preparing for life back in the Professional Development League Two, after their
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Restaurant staff join cubs and beavers for litter pick
Community spirit was the order of the day as volunteers from a restaurant chain helped collect more than 50 bags of rubbish. Staff from McDonalds restaurants in Colchester took part in a litter pick as part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign.
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Jobs at risk at Colchester law firm
Staff at a Colchester law office could lose their jobs as part of a national firm’s attempt to operate from fewer sites. Parabis Law has announced a consultation into the future of its offices at Colchester Business Park, in The Crescent. All
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Former Colchester schoolgirl died from accidental overdose
A FORMER Colchester schoolgirl died from an accidental overdose, a coroner ruled. Mum-of-one Lucy Simms, 26, died after taking a fatal amount of a legal high which was banned just six days after she took it. The former Gilberd School student
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Car with mother and child collides with tree
A MOTHER and child were treated by paramedics after careering off the road and crashing into a tree. The ambulance service were called just after noon following a crash on Nayland Road, near the Rose and Crown Pub in Great Horkesley. The silver
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Ambulance boss costs taxpayers £300,000 a year
THE chief executive of the East of England Ambulance Service is spending more than £20,000 a year on taxis and hotels, it has been revealed. Dr Anthony Marsh is getting paid £232,000-a-year for running the trust alongside the West Midlands Ambulance
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Vandal damaged CCTV hampering coverage in Colchester
CCTV coverage in Colchester is being hampered by vandals damaging cameras around parks and play areas. A review of CCTV outside of the town centre is taking place to find out which ones still work, how they are monitored and how much it would cost
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New scheme to tackle drug related crime in Essex
PEOPLE arrested on suspicion of drug related crimes in Essex will be tested as part of a new scheme. Thousands of crimes costing millions of pounds are linked to drug use in Essex every year. The Home Office has given Essex Police a £718,000
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A toddler was taken to hospital after suffering a seizure on the beach
A TODDLER was taken to hospital after suffering a seizure on the beach. The three-year-old girl was by the coast in Brightlingsea when she fell ill. The ambulance service and coastguard were called, at about 2.30pm yesterday. The Clacton
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A FREE mini music festival is taking place in Colchester.
A FREE mini music festival is taking place in Colchester. Jam on a Stand, part of the Oxjam series of festivals will take place in Castle Park, at the bandstand, from midday until 7pm on Saturday. Bands from the area will be performing to raise
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Bentley to feature in new TV show ad
A BUSINESSMAN’S six litre red Bentley is set to feature in the trailer for a new TV show. Steve Wakefield’s Bentley Continental Supersport will be used in advertising for a new ITV show featuring families who spent extravagant amount on their child
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A BIKE has been stolen from a Colchester car park.
A BIKE has been stolen from a Colchester car park. Its owner, Tom Raymer, is struggling to get to work as a result. His mother, Ruth, has launched a social media appeal to help find it. She wrote: “Our son, who has worked every day since
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Supermarket applies for extended delivery hours
A SUPERMARKET in Tiptree has applied to extend the hours it can take deliveries. Tesco, in Church Road, has asked Colchester Council for permission for drop offs to take place between 5am and midnight every day. At the moment a restriction
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Braintree and Halstead end pre-season on a high while Witham and Maldon draw
BRAINTREE TOWN completed their pre-season campaign with a 5-0 victory at Peterborough Northern Star. Sean Marks and Dan Walker both netted twice, in addition to a strike from Dan Sparkes. Meanwhile, the Iron, who begin their Conference Premier
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New paramedics recruited to help fill gaps
NEW recruits have taken to the road to help fill paramedic vacancies in the east. Nine paramedics and an emergency technician took part in a passing out ceremony and will now be saving lives, including in Essex. Course leader Gideon Chilton
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Teams book spots in league cup finals
THE finalists are now known in the PiriPiri North Essex League’s Knockout Cup and Plate competitions. Four sides have made it through to finals day, at Halstead on September 7. In the cup, Little Bardfield Village sealed their place thanks
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Cowler is buzzing at Bees chance
GOALKEEPER Sam Cowler is counting the days until the new season after re-signing for Barnet. The former Frinton and Walton Youth Football Club protege has agreed a one-year contract with the Conference Premier side. For the full story, see
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'She took the towel off me and we had sex'
A MARRIED teaching assistant tore off a schoolboy’s towel and had sex with him on his bed, a court heard. Elaine McKay, 58, is accused of seducing the boy, 15, while working at the Clacton Coastal Academy. She allegedly exchanged explicit texts
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I rescued neighbour before her roof collapsed
A WOMAN has described how she grabbed a neighbour from her burning bungalow moments before the roof collapsed. Shirley Allen, 67, smelled smoke when she arrived home in Foxhall Close, East Bergholt, after a shopping trip and quickly realised someone
