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Young Reporter: Billericay does Not Forget- Elena Humphreys Mayflower
Billericay Does 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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Essex Police launch appeal after 'serious' A120 vehicle collision this evening
FOLLOWING a serious collision which has left a section of the A120 closed off, Essex Police is now appealing for eyewitnesses to come forward. Around 6pm this evening, all emergency services arrived on the scene of an incident at the A120 westbound
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'Deserves the chance': U's fans have their say on Matty Etherington appointment
COLCHESTER United have appointed Matty Etherington as their new head coach. The 42-year-old made a positive impression as the U's interim boss, securing ten points from a possible 12 in his time in temporary charge. Here, Colchester fans have
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A120 motorists facing delays after accident near Essex farm blocks carriageway
TRAFFIC is continuing to build this evening due to a busy north Essex road currently being blocked following a crash. First reported at 6:21pm today, the A120 westbound from A131 to B1417 is blocked due to a crash. Traffic control said:
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Give the gift of Essex Life this Christmas with this discounted subscription deal
What to buy the person who has everything…? Why not buy a gift that lasts all year! From New Year walks to Easter activities, to summer shows and autumn's heritage hotspots, the gift of Essex Life magazine is one that is guaranteed to entertain
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Young Reporter. Cambridge Cycling. Are you ready? James Mason, LRSFC
Cycling is undoubtedly an integral part of many people’s day to day lives, be it used for travel, exercise, leisure, or all of the above. In fact, looking past Cambridge’s reputation for its great universities, it could very easily be argued that it
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Organisers defend last-minute decision to cancel Lion Walk fireworks display
A CITY centre firework display which was intended to top off an evening of Christmas festivities had to be cancelled at the eleventh hour because of health and safety fears, organisers have said. The display, which would have bookended a night
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Volvo dealer announces multi-million pound investment into new Colchester showroom
MILLIONS of pounds will be invested in transforming an empty car dealership, a motoring tycoon has announced. Earlier this year, car sales giant Lookers launched a bid to open a new Volvo showroom at the former Underwoods Skoda site in Wyncolls
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Named: The violent thug who punched dad and threatened to kill cousin's wife and kids
A THUG punched his father and threatened to burn down his own cousin's house and rape his wife and children during a violent incident, a court has heard. The violent incident in March began when Graeme Hicks, 31, and his father argued over a taxi
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Sister of north Essex man killed in Paris terror attack honoured with award from PM
THE sister of a north Essex man who was killed in a terror attack has received an award from the Prime Minister after creating a legacy in her brother’s name. Zoe Alexander, whose brother Nick, 35, was killed by terrorists at Bataclan theatre in
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Huge music and food events to return to Colchester next year - all you need to know
A HUGE weekend of food, drinks, live music and entertainment is coming back to Colchester as two popular events are confirmed to be returning. The Ibiza Orchestra Experience and the Sausage and Cider Festival will be back in Castle Park next June
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Colchester hoping that Matty Etherington's rapid rise continues on the pitch
MUCH of Matty Etherington’s successful playing career as a flying winger occurred at a fast pace. Now his time as a head coach is seemingly unfolding at a similarly rapid speed, following his appointment today as Colchester United’s new boss.
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Drivers facing lengthy delays after broken-down vehicle sees A12 lane closed
DRIVERS are experiencing lengthy delays on the A12 near Colchester due to a broken-down vehicle. One lane on the A12's northbound carriageway has been closed between Junction 24 at Kelvedon and Junction 25 at Marks Tey. The closure is said
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Cash Bingo
How to Play. Playing for a full house only. Each week you have six chances of winning. Check inside the newspaper daily for the call numbers, if you have a number match on the game in play cross it off. Be sure to keep the individual box reference
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Driver left injured after HGV hits car during overtake on the A12
A DRIVER was left injured after a HGV hit a car as it tried to overtake sparking a police investigation. An incident took place this morning on the A12 at 9.30am between junctions 27 and 28, near Colchester, where a heavy goods vehicle's manoeuvre
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Matty Etherington named as Colchester United's permanent head coach
MATTY Etherington has been appointed as Colchester United's head coach on a permanent basis. The 42-year-old has today been named as Ben Garner's successor, having impressed during his spell in interim charge of the U's after stepping up from his
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Colchester charity launches campaign to keep residents safe and warm during winter
AN annual scheme helping people stay warm and safe during the winter months has been launched in Colchester. The One Colchester strategic partnership has announced the start of its yearly project, The Winter Resilience Campaign, which aims to
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Teenager charged with possessing a bladed article after police recover kitchen knife
A TEENAGER has been arrested and charged with possessing a bladed article. Essex Police officers stopped and searched a young man in the outskirts of Colchester on Monday before recovering a kitchen knife. They then arrested and charged a 17
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Swifts lose out against leaders
TEN-MAN Heybridge Swifts crumbled in the face of an onslaught from Isthmian North leaders Felixstowe & Walton United. The Swifts led 1-0 and 2-1 but could not hold on to their lead after defender Tyler Brampton was dismissed harshly midway through
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Shrimpers celebrate grandstand's 75th anniversary
NON-LEAGUE fans are set to flock to Harwich & Parkeston’s Royal Oak ground on Saturday (November 18) as the club celebrates the 75th anniversary of its famous grandstand. The structure, built in 1948 to sit more than 500 people, is widely revered
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Three Essex nurses celebrate NHS anniversary with King Charles III
THREE nurses working for a mental health trust in Essex spent the afternoon with King Charles on his birthday to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives in the NHS. The event was held at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday marking King Charles III’s
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Essex train drivers set to stage more strikes in December, union announces
TRAIN drivers are to stage a series of one-day strikes and a nine-day ban on overtime next month in their long-running dispute over pay. The Aslef union said the new walkouts will “ratchet up the pressure” on train companies and the Government
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'Substation fault' leaves large area of north Colchester without power
A FAULT at a substation in north Colchester left homes without power for more than two hours. UK Power Networks says it became aware of an unplanned outage affecting homes in the CO4 5 postcode area, including parts of Mile End, Boxted, and Langham
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U's winger Jayden Fevrier proving a 'scary' prospect for League Two defences
JAYDEN Fevrier is proving a scary prospect for League Two defences this season. That’s the view of Colchester United interim boss Matty Etherington, who believes the young winger has a ‘really bright’ future ahead of him. Fevrier has been one
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Housing firm pays hundreds to Colchester tenant after 'infestation' went unresolved
A SOCIAL housing provider has been forced to hand over hundreds of pounds in compensation after a pest infestation went unresolved. The Housing Ombudsman ordered Colchester Borough Homes to compensate two residents after two separate cases of maladministration
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Homeless people in Colchester 'have no choice' but to sleep rough, city bosses say
COLCHESTER city centre leaders said people sleeping rough in the city "have no choice" after former Home Secretary Suella Braverman sparked backlash when she said it was a "lifestyle choice". Ms Braverman was sacked this week after a number of
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Residents asked to 'help shape' ambitious £18.2 million plan to 'enhance' Greenstead
COLCHESTER Council is encouraging the residents of Greenstead to have its say on a new hub which is part of a £18.2 million initiative. The council is urging the people of Greenstead to share their views on its forthcoming plan to revitalise the
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Boy's birthday cash 'vanishes' in post as Royal Mail delivers card in torn envelope
A POSTMAN’S daughter has said her dyslexic son’s birthday was ruined after a card from his grandparents reportedly arrived opened and with no money inside. Helen Barker, 52, of Abbey Field View, Colchester, says her parents sent her 23-year-old
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'What will people do now?' - Residents' upset after NatWest closes Colchester branch
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