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Two hurt in crash on St Botolphs roundabout
TWO people have been injured in a crash in Colchester. Emergency services were called the St Botolphs roundabout at about 4.40pm today. Two cars were involved in the crash, and two people have received neck injuries. Firefighters are on
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Five arrested on suspicion of murdering James Attfield
FIVE people have been arrested on suspicion of murdering James Attfield in Colchester. Homes in Colchester, Ipswich and Southend were raided by armed police today. Six people were arrested in total. Two people, both aged 27 from Colchester
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Trains suspended between Colchester and Ipswich after signal failure
No trains are running between Colchester and Ipswich following a signal failure. Greater Anglia has reported mainline services are being disrupted due to a loss of signalling between Ipswich and Stowmarket. A spokesman said: "Train services
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West Ham United midfielder joins U's
COLCHESTER United have extended George Moncur's loan period with the club. Moncur has spent the entire pre-season on loan at the U's but a fresh loan deal keeps the West Ham midfielder at the Weston Homes Community Stadium until January 2015, subject
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Okuonghae is handed the armband
Magnus Okuonghae is the new U's captain for the 2014/15 season. New signing, and former Southend United player, Sean Clohessy will be vice-captain. Okuonghae signed for Colchester United in the summer of 2009 and has been with the club for
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Dog owners warned about risk of summer thefts
Pet owners are being warned to be vigilant after a rise in dognappings. A total of 38 dogs were stolen in Essex last year, with gundogs and labradors the most targeted breeds. The Country Land and Business Association believess the figure will
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Severe weather warning issued for Essex
SEVERE weather warnings have been issued for Essex with heavy rain expected. The Met Office has issued “yellow” severe weather warnings, which warn the public to be aware of danger, with 5cm of rain forecast for tomorrow and Sunday and winds of
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Jury clears teaching assistant of sleeping with boy, 15
A MARRIED teaching assistant has been cleared of grooming and having sex with a pupil more than 40 years her junior. Elaine McKay, 58, who worked at the 1,700-pupil Clacton Coastal Academy in Essex, admitted sending a string of explicit photographs
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Museum uses Twitter to tell story of hero Conrad 100 years later
A museum curator is using social media to tell the story of a heroic First World War soldier. Colchester’s Hollytrees Museum is recounting the life of Conrad Mason, who served with the 10th Essex Regiment in the Great War. The former Colchester
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Revealed: The secret fair that’s strictly old school
THE location for the next Secret Vintage Fair has been revealed – the 1930s’ building housing St Helena School, Colchester. Traders selling everything from retro clothing to vintage homeware will set up in the Sheepen Road school on Saturday, August
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MURDER UPDATE: Bail extended as investigations into two murders continue
TWO men arrested in connection with the murder of Jim Attfield had their bail extended yesterday. The 33-year-olds from Colchester will answer bail again in September. Two 27-year-olds arrested on suspicion of the same offence will answer bail
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Firefighter contest cancelled due to strikes
A COMPETITION to find the best of the best among the nation’s firefighting teams has been cancelled because they will be on strike. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service was due to host this year’s event, the biggest ever, at Essex University but
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Suspect identified following assault in Colchester underpass
A SCHOOLGIRL was assaulted in a Colchester underpass. The 17-year-old girl was walking through the underpass which links both parts of Crouch Street shortly before 3.30pm on Friday, May 16. She walked past a group of men, one of whom slapped
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Work starts on Cuckoo Farm McDonald's and park and ride link
WORK to build Colchester’s first park and ride and a neighbouring McDonald’s restaurant has started. Cranes are placing the two-storey drive through restaurant on land next to the BP service station at Cuckoo Farm, off junction 28 of the A12.
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Roy, 87, gets down on his bad knee to pop the question...
A COUPLE with a combined age of 171 are to tie the knot. Roy Parker, 87, got down on his bad knee – with the aid of a cushion – to pop the question to Joan Tyler, 84. She said yes, and the couple are now planning an autumn wedding. Themature
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Teaching assistant: Why I sent boy, 15, sexy pics of myself
A TEACHING assistant admitted replying to a schoolboy’s text containing his naked photo with saucy pictures of herself. Instead of reporting the texts to her bosses at Clacton Coastal Academy, Elaine McKay, 58, continued to exchange explicit pictures
