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Young Reporter Funding to fix Cambridgeshire's potholes Alex Holt Long Road College
The government has announced that local councils in England will receive an additional £150 million in funding for road repairs. This will help to fix potholes across Cambridgeshire. Following the government’s announcement that part of the high-speed
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YoungReporter GCSE to A-Level Jump Olivia Harmer Clacton County High
Youth from Clacton speaks out on the Transition between GCSE and A-Level by Olivia Harmer In the recent weeks and months, thousands of students have begun the process of A-Levels, joining colleges, making new friends and paving the way for their
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Colchester man denies several fraud offences after appearing in court
A MAN has denied several fraud offences after appearing in court. Ohenba Sarkodie-Danso, of Cassino Road, Colchester, appeared in Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday where he denied four counts of fraud. Sarkodie-Danso, whose date of birth is
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Pictured: The convicted Colchester crack cocaine dealers hit with 'super-Asbo'
THREE drug dealers who sold crack cocaine and heroin in Colchester have been hit with a so-called 'super-Asbo'. Peter Okunzuwa, Dejah Henriques and Rowan Brown were jailed last year for their roles in running the Captain, TJ and Max drugs lines
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Tory hopeful James Cracknell gives 'really inspiring' talk to Colchester businesses
POLITICAL hopeful James Cracknell gave an insight into his Olympic glory to ambitious business owners in Colchester. Giving a talk to business owners at a networking event at The Old Siege House on Wednesday, the double Olympic gold medallist shared
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'Disappointment' as council fails to extend Christmas lights further down High Street
CHRISTMAS-LOVERS were left “disappointed” after the city centre Christmas lights were not extended further down the High Street. The festive season in Colchester was kickstarted on Wednesday evening. There was a Christmas light parade which
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Council uses £890k grant to secure Afghan refugees new homes in Colchester
COLCHESTER Council has acquired extra homes to house Afghan refugees after receiving nearly £900,000 from the Government. Earlier this year, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced a second round of its Local Authority
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'Knowledge is half the battle' – Sergeant supports Gazette's knife crime campaign
A POLICE sergeant has stated his public support for the Gazette’s campaign to stop knife crime in the city of Colchester. The campaign was launched last month after the Gazette spoke to several bereaved parents who had lost children to knife crime
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Watch: Colchester Zoo releases new Christmas advert to rival John Lewis
A COLCHESTER attraction celebrating 60 years has teamed up with a production company to launch a Christmas advert. Colchester Zoo has just released its very first festive advert, entitled Tiger Spirit. The clip follows the story of a young
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'Let’s have another look at Boudica’ – Scarrow's re-reading of Colchester's warrior
QUEEN Boudica was the Colchester heroine who led the Iceni tribe in revolt against its Roman oppressors at a time when the Empire was approaching its peak – or at least, this is the story popular mythology would have you believe. History is continually
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Driver rushed to hospital after two-car crash on busy Colchester road
A DRIVER has been rushed to hospital after an accident involving two cars on a busy road which is causing traffic chaos in north Colchester. The crash in Via Urbis Romanae, opposite the new Sainsbury's Local site, is understood to have happened
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In pictures: The Wivenhoe memorial which remembers the town's fallen soldiers
A POIGNANT project which remembers fallen soldiers has officially been revealed to the public. Two screens which display the names of Wivenhoe’s brave soldiers who didn’t return home have now been unveiled to the public in Elmstead Road. The
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New axe throwing and nerf target shooting attraction to open in Essex
A NEW axe throwing and nerf target shooting attraction is coming to Basildon as a well-established business expands. Escape Basildon, in Market Pavement, Basildon is set to open a new “Game of Throwing” section on December 1. Owners Kevin Walby
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In pictures: Thousands attend magical Christmas lights switch-on in Colchester
CHRISTMAS Day may not be for another five weeks, but the Christmas lights switch-on in Colchester city centre has already put thousands of people into something of a festive frenzy. The annual event was held in dry conditions on Wednesday evening
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Colchester singer whose song soundtracks Grey's Anatomy performs hometown show
A COLCHESTER singer-songwriter whose tunes have featured in popular TV shows and movies performed a homecoming show at a city centre venue. Anna Pancaldi, a now London-based music, played at Coda, in High Street, as a part of her UK tour this week
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In pictures: This week's best of Gazette Camera Club contributions
Members of the Gazette Camera Club have shared incredible pictures taken around Colchester and its surrounding areas. The talented members have managed to capture the beauty of nature and wildlife in north east Essex. There are also some moving
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Connor Hall injury update: good news and bad news for U's skipper
CONNOR Hall will be sidelined for around a month with a hernia injury. But the Colchester United captain's injury is not as bad as first feared, meaning he will be back sooner than expected for the U's. Hall missed the U's 1-1 draw with Sutton
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Crash on Essex road leads to closure and long delays for drivers
TRAFFIC is building on an Essex road due to a crash. The A1016 on the outskirts of Chelmsford is currently closed due to a crash this morning. It was first reported at 9.16am and is affecting drivers in both directions. Traffic control
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Kelleher: I'm ready to play any part needed for U's
Fiacre Kelleher says he is ready to play any part asked of him by new Colchester United head coach Matty Etherington. The Irish centre-back has had his injury problems since joining from Bradford in January, but is fit and raring to go once again
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The two managers who had the biggest influence on new U's boss Matty Etherington
MAKE no mistake: Matty Etherington loves coaching. “It’s the closest thing I get to playing and that’s the real joy that this job brings,” enthuses the newly-appointed Colchester United head coach, as he prepares his side to face League Two leaders
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Young Colchester mum who died after brain tumour fight to be remembered five years on
RUNNERS will don bright colours to mark five years since the death of a Colchester mum who lost her life to a brain tumour. The annual Run for Gem event will return to Colchester’s Castle Park on Saturday, December 2. The 5k charity run is
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Controversial new cycle lane starts to takes shape in Colchester's city centre
WORK is well underway on a controversial cycle lane, with Essex County Council’s active travel scheme continuing to divide opinion across Colchester. The new lane, which runs through Head Street, will be 3.5 metres wide and 212 metres long once
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Colchester shop unit sold after new patisserie closes just months after opening
A CITY centre shop unit has been sold following the closure of an independent patisserie which shut just months after opening. Bella's Patisserie in Sir Isaac's Walk was opened by Isabela Maria, 27, back in April and initial responses were highly
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Event-goers complain of 'unsafe' crowds at Lion Walk Christmas lights switch-on
LION Walk bosses have said there were no safety incidents during the Christmas lights switch-on after some visitors raised complaints about overcrowding. More than 40,000 people gathered in Colchester city centre on Wednesday evening for a parade
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'Shameful' parking wardens ticket cars while drivers pay respect on Remembrance Day
PARKING wardens slapped tickets on cars across Walton as their owners paid their respects to the fallen at a Remembrance Day parade. People across the town gathered at the War Memorial to commemorate the brave men and women who gave their lives
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Colchester boy scout flag 'comes home' after being sold at auction 200 miles away
A BOY Scout flag from Colchester has “come home” after roughly 80 years thanks to the efforts of the city's former MP who purchased it at an auction... 200 miles away. Colchester High Steward Sir Bob Russell purchased a historic flag belonging