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Young Reporter: The Survival of a Small Business-Elena Humphreys-Mayflower HS
Over twenty years ago Re:creation was born. Whilst many small businesses do not survive 5 years, Sarah, the owner of the independent florists Re:creation, has been successfully running her business since 2001. This was a big change for Sarah who previously
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North Hill Noodle Bar owners describe prestigious award win as 'nice little surprise'
THE co-owner of a beloved Colchester restaurant has described winning a prestigious food prize as a "nice little surprise". North Hill Noodle Bar was recently announced as a winner of a Blue Ribbon at this year's Good Food Awards. The national
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In pictures: Step inside stunning and historic Queen Anne home for sale in Colchester
AN immaculate looking, fine-moated Grade II listed Queen Anne House in Colchester is up for sale. East Donyland Hall, in Rowhedge, Colchester is on the market with Savills for £5.75 million. The gorgeous home is set on 83.94 acres of land in
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Here are some of the festive grottos where you can meet Santa this Christmas season
The festive season is finally here, which means Father Christmas is getting ready to visit different grottos in and around Colchester. Here are some of the locations the big man himself will be heading to this year. Colchester Castle, Colchester
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Residents fume over plans to convert historic church hall into new day nursery
VILLAGERS have expressed their dismay at plans to convert a historic church hall into a day nursery. West Bergholt Methodist Church was put on the market in 2019 because of a dwindling congregation. A bid has now been launched to convert the
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Afghan families in Colchester move into accommodation leased by Ministry of Defence
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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Meet the Colchester Guide Dogs legend, 77, who has dedicated 60 years to charity
A COLCHESTER Guide Dogs volunteer has received a top award after dedicating six decades of loyal service to the charity. Marjorie Culham, 77, of Dedham, first started fundraising for Guide Dogs at just 17 years old, raising money for the charity
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Review: The Magnet in Colchester - a micropub which offers much more than most
CHARM, company, and warmth were in abundance at Colchester’s first-ever micropub - even on a Wednesday night in the middle of November. While the rest of town centre was heaving with young families, children in a state of glee after the Christmas
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Former Colchester favourite Junior Tchamadeu makes international debut
FORMER Colchester United defender Junior Tchamadeu has made his international debut for Cameroon. The 19-year-old defender, who left the U's on transfer deadline day to join Championship side Stoke City, played the full 90 minutes in the Indomitable
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The 'inclusive' primary school where kids 'love reading' and have 'high aspirations'
AN “inclusive” primary school where youngsters “enjoy thinking about their future” has been praised by the education watchdog. Parsons Heath Primary School, which was previously deemed “good” in 2018, has been celebrated after a two-day Ofsted
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Revealed: The Essex town named as one of the cheapest places to retire in the UK
A TOWN in Essex has been named as one of the cheapest places to retire in the UK... while a city in the county has been listed as one of the most expensive. Sambla, a loan comparison service, has analysed the cost-of-living in places around the
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The Colchester death notices and funeral announcements in the Gazette this week
The Gazette has published 13 death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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'Decent first half, need to be more clinical': U's fans on Stockport defeat
COLCHESTER United were beaten 2-0 at League Two leaders Stockport County, on Saturday afternoon. The U's conceded goals either side of half-time to fall to defeat at Edgeley Park. Colchester fans have their say on a defeat for Matty Etherington
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Signs of encouragement for Colchester United despite away defeat
SO Matty Etherington’s tenure as Colchester United’s permanent head coach started with a defeat. But there was enough in the U’s performance in their 2-0 loss at Stockport County for supporters to be encouraged. In the end, conceding goals
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Mum calls for derelict buildings to be converted into safehouses for the homeless
A MUM-OF-TWO has launched a petition calling for derelict buildings to be turned into safehouses for those who find themselves homeless in Tendring. Jasmin Harris works for a mental health charity and takes crisis calls during the evenings while
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Former offices in Colchester to be transformed after conversion plans are unveiled
COLCHESTER Council has given the green light to plans to convert former offices into a vocational educational training centre. Situated in Phoenix Court, there will be minor external alterations to the building to remove a loading door and put
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Listed: The eight Colchester estates which remain unclaimed after residents' deaths
SEVERAL estates in Colchester are still waiting to be claimed following the deaths of residents. According to the Public Notice Portal, eight estates in Colchester are currently open to claims from genuine parties. Anyone with an authentic
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Mum calls for derelict buildings to be converted into homes for rough sleepers
A MUM-OF-TWO has launched a petition calling for derelict buildings to be turned into safehouses for those who find themselves homeless in Tendring. Jasmin Harris works for a mental health charity and takes crisis calls during the evenings while
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Look back at the times The Only Way is Essex stars were snapped in Colchester
THE Only Way is Essex burst onto our screens 13 years ago and its cast has been spotted in and around Colchester many times over the years. The north Essex city has been used as a filming location for the ITV docusoap on several occasions since
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'She was a true champion' - Further tributes paid to Colchester's Cindy Grimwood
FURTHER tributes have poured in for a beloved pensioner whose dedication to documenting the history of Colchester saw her become a local celebrity. Cynthia Anne Grimwood, a resident of Stanway Green Lodge Residential Care Home, in Heath Road, died
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Colchester United player ratings after Stockport County defeat
COLCHESTER United were beaten 2-0 at league leaders Stockport County, on Saturday afternoon. Goals either side of half-time from Kyle Wootton and Callum Camps secured the Hatters' victory at Edgeley Park, as Matty Etherington tasted defeat in his