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Colchester 1 Peterborough 0 - match report as U's progress in EFL Trophy
COLCHESTER United have progressed to the knockout stages of the Bristol Street Motors EFL Trophy after beating League One side Peterborough United 1-0 at the JobServe Community Stadium tonight. Bradley Ihionvien's first-half strike proved enough
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Hundreds of cannabis plants seized by police after raid on Essex address
POLICE have seized more than 400 cannabis plants after executing a raid at a Maldon house which was found to be being used as a drugs factory. The search, which took place at 11am on Tuesday morning, was undertaken by Essex Police’s Maldon Town
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Colchester United 1 Peterborough 0 - as it happened
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New sushi restaurant to open in Colchester High Street - here's when
A NEW restaurant is coming to Colchester High Street after plans for a burger chain were withdrawn. The Sushi Co. is set to open in the former site of Optical Revolution, sandwiched between Toni & Guy and Nicholas Jewellers. Plans for changes
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Colchester Council workers vote for strike action after row over 'sub-par' pay rise
ANGRY council staff have voted in favour of striking as part of an ongoing row over "sub-par" pay rises... but no industrial action will be taken until new negotiations conclude. Unison, which represents Colchester Council employees, revealed
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Cause of death revealed after man is found unresponsive at home in Colchester
A MAN who was found unresponsive died after a multiple drug overdose, an inquest has heard. Alan William Fairley, 60, was found at his home address in Colchester on Tuesday, May 23 this year. Paramedics were called to the scene where they found
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'It'll never be in danger again' - Rollerworld becomes charity as owners eye new rink
A COLCHESTER roller-skating brand which closed its iconic rink after more than three decades is set to enter a new chapter... as a charity. On Saturday, Rollerworld owners Anne and Jason Khan held a retro-themed reunion event at Charter Hall, in
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'Thrilled' West Mersea restaurant appoints new head chef with years of experience
A CHEF says he is excited to join the team at a popular West Mersea restaurant returning to a brand where he had his "happiest years". The White Hart Inn, in High Street, West Mersea, has recently announced that Colchester's Ed Campbell is now
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Travel disruption as trespasser climbs on tracks between Colchester and Manningtree
TRAIN lines between Colchester and Manningtree have now reopened following an incident on the railway line. A trespasser gained access to the track between the two stations earlier this afternoon. As a result, all lines were blocked while the
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Lexden Choral Society performs in special Remembrance concert
CHORAL and classical music enthusiasts were treated to an evening of outstanding performances from Lexden Choral Society. The group marked the Remembrance weekend with stirring renditions of Edward Elgar, Douglas Pope, and Eric Coates. The
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Colchester truck driver fined £403 for breaking speed limit by 6mph on M25
A DRIVER has been fined more than £400 for driving a truck six miles per hour over the speed limit. Scott Doyle, 44, had been driving a DAF truck on the M25 at 3.40am in March this year when he caught speeding at 46mph in a 40mph zone. After
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Homes closest to new pylons and substation could get up to £1k a year off bills
HOUSEHOLDS closest to new pylons in the north Essex countryside could receive up to £1,000 off their bills over a decade under plans being announced by the Chancellor. Jeremy Hunt will detail the bid to reduce the delays to projects, including
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Traffic building on A12 after broken down lorry sees carriageway partially closed
A BUSY main road has been partially closed as a result of a broken down vehicle. One lane on the A12's northbound carriageway has been shut between Junction 19 at Boreham and Junction 20 at Hatfield Peverel. The closure has been put in place
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Colchester Rugby Club win a thrilling game to go further clear at top
A REMARKABLE second-half fightback maintained Colchester Rugby Club’s drive for promotion as a last-gasp try clinched a 24-15 win over outstanding opponents from Oundle, writes EDWARD MARRIAGE. The bonus point victory takes Colchester 13 points
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Colchester's on-loan Luton Town striker Joe Taylor features for Wales U21 side
COLCHESTER United striker Joe Taylor played for 45 minutes as Wales under-21s were beaten 2-1 at home by Denmark in their latest U21 European Championship qualifier. The 21-year-old striker, who has been in fine goalscoring form on loan at the
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Maldon and Tiptree game is abandoned due to floodlight failure
A FLOODLIGHT failure put paid to Maldon and Tiptree’s game with Bury Town at Park Drive on Saturday, writes LEE WITNEY. The Pitching In Isthmian League division north game was abandoned at half-time with the score at 1-1, after the lights went
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Humbugs win a thriller to move up to sixth spot in Essex Senior League
HALSTEAD Town beat Ilford 3-2 in a thrilling Essex Senior League encounter, writes KEN GILLIARD. The win lifts the Humbugs to a season-high sixth spot in the league table. The visit of Ilford served up an exciting spectacle for the large crowd
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Medals of brave sailor who rescued thousand of seafarers to hit auction in Colchester
AN extraordinary haul of bravery medals awarded to a sailor who helped in the rescue of 2,300 people at sea are due to go under the hammer. Harry Gainsford Payne took part in several heroic mercy missions from 1909 to 1945, while working as a merchant
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'Declutter your wardrobe' for free with the return of Colchester Frock Swap
CLOTHES lovers have the chance to change up their wardrobes at a frock-swapping event once again. Colchester Frock Swap will return to Colchester Arts Centre on Saturday, November 25. The event at the venue in Church Street, Colchester, offers
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Matty Etherington eyes U's progress ahead of meeting with old club Peterborough
MATTY Etherington has set his sights on Colchester United qualifying for the Bristol Street Motors EFL Trophy knockout stages when he faces his former club Peterborough United tonight. The U’s know they will definitely progress from Southern Group
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Drivers 'don’t understand' why Colchester roundabout labelled 'most confusing in UK'
CLAIMS a a notorious Colchester roundabout is one of the most confusing in the UK have been disputed by drivers who use it every day. The North Station roundabout has been subject to debate for some time and has made the headlines in the national
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Fears abandoned office building could become 'magnet' for unsavoury behaviour
AN abandoned building which has lain dormant for several months could become a “magnet” for unsavoury behaviour if action is not taken, it is feared. The large and imposing office block, in Sheepen Place, Colchester, was previously home to Informa
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Revealed: The popular coffee shop chain set to open a new café in Colchester
A POPULAR coffee shop chain is understood to be opening on a Colchester housing development. The Gazette understands Esquires, a chain with 55 stores across the country, including in Basildon and Southend, is opening a new location at Chesterwell
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Unique chance to climb Jumbo before restoration work begins - all you need to know
COLCHESTER residents have been presented with a unique opportunity to climb to the very top of one of the city's most famous landmarks this year. North Essex Heritage are hosting one hour guided tours of Jumbo, which serve as an opportunity to
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Colchester clubbers reportedly left dribbling and unable to walk after being 'spiked'
BOSSES at a popular nightclub in the city centre have stressed the importance of people reporting spiking after claims of an incident at a venue over the weekend. The incident, which reportedly occurred at the Walkabout premises in Colchester on
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Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson scoops superb gold for England
COLCHESTER boxer Lewis Richardson made a magnificent return to the ring after winning gold for England at the Boxam tournament, in Spain. The 26-year-old middleweight also scooped the best boxer of the tournament accolade, after making a triumphant