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'It was so good!' - Magical light parade turns Colchester into Christmas wonderland
A MAGICAL light parade made its way through the city centre as Colchester was turned into a winter wonderland. The festive season in Colchester was kickstarted during a procession yesterday evening as joyous marchers made their down the High Street
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Hundreds of Braintree residents access 60-day 'Breathing Space' debt support scheme
A total of 277 people in Braintree have accessed the Government’s ‘Breathing Space’ since its launch in May, 2021. Also known as the Debt Respite Scheme, Breathing Space is a period of up to 60 days where eligible people who contact debt advice
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'Delighted' - Colchester Prep and High School wins national mental health award
An independent school in Colchester is “delighted” after winning a national award for mental health and wellbeing. Colchester Prep and High School has won an Independent Schools Award (ISA) for “Excellence and Innovation in Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Drivers who parked in The Range car park to watch city fireworks handed £100 fines
DRIVERS who parked in a shop’s car park to watch Colchester’s popular fireworks display have been handed £100 fines. The Gazette understands as many as 50 drivers could be facing having to pay up after parking in the Range car park, in Cowdray
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'Incredible bravery' - Heroic hospital worker saves patient from jumping out a window
A HEROIC hospital worker showed "incredible bravery" to stop a patient from jumping out a window. Rosie Beattie, 68, was on her shift at Colchester Hospital when the incident happened. The healthcare assistant saw a distressed patient break
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Fears roadworks making homes 'shake and crack' will make Colchester 'uninhabitable'
ONGOING works to construct Colchester’s new rapid transit system are causing nearby homes to “shake and crack”, a frustrated homeowner has claimed. Work started on the scheme, which will connect the city’s Park and Ride station near the Northern
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Oakheart Property partners with St Helena Hospice for Christmas campaign
A LEADING estate agency in north Essex and Suffolk has partnered with St Helana Hospice for a heart warming Christmas Campaign. Oakheart Property will be using their social media channels to encourage movers to donate their preloved items and furniture
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Watch: Amazing moment African Buffalo arrive at Colchester Zoo-owned nature reserve
A NATURE reserve owned by Colchester Zoo’s Action For The Wild charity has welcomed some exciting new additions. The UmPhafa Private Nature Reserve is located in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, and has been developed by Action For The Wild since 2005
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Winter Warmer Packs given out at Harwich event
AN event in Harwich saw residents given free advice as well as free thermals, socks, and food bags to help them keep warm for the winter months. Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) hosted the ‘Community Winter Action Day’ at the Dovercourt
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Revered author of Roman novels to launch new book in Colchester on Thursday
REVERED author of Roman historical novels, Simon Scarrow, will visit Colchester on Thursday as part of the launch of his latest book, Rebellion. The 22nd novel of Mr Scarrow’s Eagles of the Empire series, Rebellion tells the story of Boudica’s
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Bocking Bowling Club's Charity Donation to St Helena Hospice in memory of captain
Bocking Alliance Bowls Club were able to present a cheque totalling £1,577.85 to St Helena Hospice in their AGM this year in remembrance of their Ladies Captain, Jeanette Seymour. In September 2019, the local league in Essex was won for first time
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Witham girl, 9, raises hundreds to fund bone cancer research with 100km pony ride
A PONY-LOVING youngster has raised almost £600 after riding more than 100km for charity. Elsie-Rose Jeffrey, who was nine at the time, jumped in the saddle in aid of bone cancer research. She originally set herself a £150 goal but smashed
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Police are looking to speak to man in connection with Colchester robberies
OFFICERS are looking to speak to a man in connection with a series of ongoing robbery investigations in Colchester. Essex Police are trying to locate Justin Cartwright, aged 34, who may also be known to some people as Justin Purkiss. It comes
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Colchester darts star Bobby George joins celebs to raise modern slavery awareness
A DARTS champion has teamed up with 18 famous men to raise awareness of men’s increased risk of modern slavery. Bobby George, who lives in Ardleigh, stars in a campaign film launched this week by modern slavery charity Causeway. He is joined
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Revealed: Opening date of exciting new Greek restaurant coming to Essex
A NEW Greek restaurant chain coming to Braintree just in time for the festive season. The UK’s only authentic Greek restaurant group, The Real Greek will be officially opening its doors to Braintree Village shoppers next month. The opening
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Named: Colchester man charged after protest on roads disrupted Grand National
A COLCHESTER man has been charged after an attempt to block roads around Aintree Racecourse on the day of the Grand National. The steeplechase, held on April 15, was delayed by 12 minutes due to action by rights group Animal Rising which saw activists
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Mitchell Cowling showed 'no remorse' after scamming woman in huge fraud scheme
POLICE say the son of Colchester United’s chairman showed “no remorse or contrition” after scamming a woman out of tens of thousands of pounds Earlier this year, Mitchell Cowling, son of U's owner Robbie Cowling, admitted to fraud by false representation
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Royal Mint reveals first coin of 007 range as it celebrates James Bond’s history
The Royal Mint has revealed the first coin in a collection that celebrates James Bond across the decades. The collectable and bullion 007 coin range gives Bond fans an opportunity to grow their collection and invest in precious metals in gold or
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Iconic gameshow to return to ITV in just a few days with Noel Edmonds replaced
ITV has officially confirmed that an iconic Noughties gameshow will be returning to TV screens in just a few days time. Deal or No Deal was one of the most popular gameshows of its time, seeing lucky contestants be in with a chance to win anything
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Goal ace Joe Taylor boosted by supportive Luton Town messages
JOE Taylor says he has received supportive messages from Luton Town boss Rob Edwards following his prolific start to the season at Colchester United. The 20-year-old striker has been in fine goalscoring form on loan at the U’s from the Hatters
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Calls for Colchester MP to back plans to fix local health service 'on its knees'
COUNCILLORS have urged Colchester’s MP to stand up for the city’s residents who are stuck on NHS waiting lists. Liberal Democrats in Colchester have called on MP Will Quince, who resigned from his role as Health Minister on Monday, to back an amendment
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Jammers climb to third with latest win
Maldon & Tiptree produced a second-half fightback to beat Bowers & Pitsea and move up to third in the Isthmian North table. Manager Liam Bailey named an unchanged side for the clash at the Len Salmon Stadium, after the impressive dismantling of
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Iron find home comforts again
Braintree Town racked up a third successive four-goal haul at home when they beat Welling 4-1 on Tuesday. As in romps against Havant and St Albans, seven and 10 days earlier, their speed of thought and movement around and in the box made the difference
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Essex's Bobby Brazier among the favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing
ESSEX’S Bobby Brazier is among the favourites to win the current series of Strictly Come Dancing, betting experts have said. Online betting site Betway has revealed the latest odds for this year’s Strictly, and 20-year-old Bobby, who grew up in
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Young Reporter Billericay Does Not Forget Elena Humphreys Mayflower High School
Billericay Did Not Forget! Despite the drizzling rain, on Sunday 12th November, the local community of Billericay did not forget. Hundreds gathered, both old and young, to respectfully remember those who have fallen and those who have made sacrifices
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How many people were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in Colchester last week
A CRACKDOWN on shoplifting in Colchester has led to an arrest. Essex Police officers arrested 19 people on suspicion of shoplifting across the county, including one in Colchester, between November 6 and 12. All but two of these were subsequently
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Limited edition mugs commemorating King Charles' visit to Colchester go on sale
A LIMITED production of 100 mugs commemorating King Charles' historic visit to Colchester have gone up for sale in aid of a campaign to raise money to fund a special statue. The collection of mugs have been arranged by the city's High Steward
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Colchester burger joint ordered to tear down illuminated sign - here's why
A BURGER restaurant which put an illuminated sign on a listed building in Colchester High Street without permission has been told to take it down. Big Mouth Burger, which is located in a Grade II* listed building, put up the sign which included
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Parents say female Father Christmas at Colchester Christmas Market 'ruined the magic'
UNHAPPY parents said a festive market "ruined the magic" for little ones after it recruited a female Father Christmas when unforeseen circumstances struck. Shrub End Christmas Market, in St. Cedds Hall, is an annual event put on to spread Christmas
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Tributes paid to 'amazing' Cindy whose love of Colchester's history touched thousands
TRIBUTES have been paid to a beloved Colchester resident who became a local celebrity after her dedication to honouring the city’s past touched the hearts of thousands. Cynthia Anne Grimwood, born on November 9, 1941, was a beloved resident of
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'We won't arrest our way out of this' – Police unveil plan to stamp out knife crime
A LEADING police chief has insisted Essex Police cannot arrest its way out of the county’s knife crime problem. Detective Chief Inspector Ian Hughes has argued educating young people with harder hitting messages will be crucial in stamping out
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NatWest closes Colchester branch after sharp fall in in-person transactions
BANKING giant NatWest has closed one of its branches in Colchester. The Colchester Business Park branch closed its doors for the final time last week. NatWest says it considers various factors when deciding to close a branch – including the