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Young Reporter- Local Charity Shop Supporting Families -Laura Lowe, CAST

Recently, the cost of living crisis has put pressure on several families across the UK as they now struggle to afford food, heating and clothing. In the midst of these tough times, local charities have played a large role for many in providing affordable

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Colchester United 1 Barrow 4 - reaction from Matty Etherington after U's defeat

COLCHESTER United head coach Matty Etherington insists there were plenty of positives to take from his side's performance against in-form Barrow despite their 4-1 home defeat this afternoon. The U's were beaten for the first time at the JobServe

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Young Reporter The Comeback of Crochet Beth Wretham CCHS

From stuffed dinosaurs, bandanas and jellyfish lamps to clothing items, flowers and chapstick holders, crochet has made a comeback and it's all over social media.  Crochet, or shepherd’s knitting to some, is a type of needlecraft in which you create

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What to expect when new 'authentic' sushi restaurant opens in Colchester city centre

A NEW sushi restaurant is coming to Colchester High Street after plans for a burger chain were withdrawn - and here's what you can expect when it opens. The Sushi Co. is set to open in the former site of Optical Revolution, sandwiched between Toni

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'We are honoured' - Owner of Colchester's best barber shop reacts to award win

THE owner of a barber shop named the best in the city by Gazette readers says he is "honoured" to have been given the award. Goodfellas, in Head Street, Colchester, was crowned with the Gazette's 'Your Favourite Barber Shop' 2023.  This award

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All you need to know about the Christmas indoor market coming to Colchester village

A MARKET which is set to be full to the brim with festive goodies will be taking place in Langham early next month. The indoor Christmas Market, at Langham Community Centre, in School Road, is taking place on December 3 from 10am till 4pm.

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'Secret bar' at Essex University's Colchester campus is a glamorous hidden gem

A GROWN-UP Colchester night out – theatre followed by cocktails – might be a treat, a regular occasion or something you have only ever considered.  I travelled into the heart of student-land, a 1960s maze, to figure out whether this sort of double

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Colchester 1 Barrow 4 - match report as U's are beaten at home

COLCHESTER United suffered a heavy home defeat at the hands of in-form Barrow this afternoon. Two stoppage-time goals sealed the U's fate at the JobServe Community Stadium, after Cameron McGeehan's first-half strike had given them the lead in the

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Colchester United 1 Barrow 4 - as it happened

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Man convicted and sentenced after hurling racist abuse at shop workers in Colchester

A MAN who refused to attend his trial after hurling racist abuse at shop workers in Colchester has been convicted and sentenced. Terry Poole, 38, of no fixed address, was charged with racially aggravated harassment, using threatening or abusive

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'She kept smiling to the end' - Colchester author dedicates new novel to late wife

A husband who lost his wife to breast cancer has shared how his first fantasy novel transpired from coping with his grief.  Jay Bolaky and his wife, Debbie, were married for six years before her death in 2019, aged 57.  The mum-of-two was diagnosed

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Essex Uni finds degree-educated mums spend more time caring for children each day

A ESSEX University study which has spanned 54 years has shown how a big disparity between mothers who went to university and those who didn't.  Using data from the United Kingdom Time-Use Surveys (UKTUS), the study examined how more than 4,500

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The wedding venue near Colchester named one of the best in England

A WEDDING venue near Colchester has been named one of the best in England. East Mersea Hall took the crown for the best barn-based wedding venue in the east of England at this year’s Wedding Industry Awards. The venue in Church Lane, East Mersea

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Colchester road to close for nearly a week (and other closures coming to Essex)

A ROAD will be closing in Colchester for nearly a week. Smallwood Road will shut from its junction with Paxman Avenue to its junction with Hedge Drive. The closure is scheduled to commence on December 1 for five days. It is required for

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Snow could fall across Essex next week according to the weather forecast

SNOW could be set to fall in Essex as temperatures are set to drop “well below” average across the region next week. According to weather forecaster WxCharts, snow could sprinkle over Essex next week, specifically Thursday, November 30. Snow

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Revealed: East Suffolk and North Essex Trust hospital Covid patients increase

THE East Suffolk and North Essex Trust was caring for 66 patients with coronavirus in hospital as of Sunday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital with Covid-19 by 8am on November 19 was up from 49

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Colchester boss Matty Etherington prepared for tough test against Barrow

MATTY Etherington feels his Colchester United side are in a ‘positive place’ ahead of their home clash with in-form Barrow this afternoon. The U’s will be looking to follow up their midweek EFL Trophy win over League One side Peterborough United

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Meet the colour-blind artist, 20, whose work is loved by stars Joe Weller and Stormzy

A TALENTED colour-blind artist has caught the attention of one of his "favourite" YouTubers after impressing with his incredible work - and it’s not the first time he has been praised by celebrities. Wilf Elliot, 20, of Clacton, is a gifted artist

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Concerns raised after man is seen 'intimidating' residents in Colchester underpass

CONCERNS over the unsettling behaviour of a man in Mile End have prompted the police to increase the number of patrolling officers in the area. Over the last week a man described as 6ft tall and dressed in tracksuits is said to have approached

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Revealed: Here's how much your Essex MP claimed on expenses last year

ESSEX'S MPs claimed almost £4million in expenses in the last financial year. The expense bill for the county's 18 all-Conservative MPs totalled nearly £3.9million in the 2022-23 financial year, records from the Independent Parliamentary Standards

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Watch: Adorable puppy learns to walk again after lifesaving surgery

An adorable puppy has learned to walk and wag his tail again after being left paralysed in a freak accident. Spaniel Elton severely bruised his spinal cord when he bounced off a 50cm wall and landed on his back. The 11-week-old pup was rushed

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Residents react to 'sad' loss of Ardleigh Car Boot Sale ahead of final event at site

RESIDENTS have been left feeling "sad" after it was revealed a successful car boot sale would close after nearly four decades. Ardleigh Car Boot Sale, which is based on land just off Old Ipswich Road, is shutting on Sunday due to the field being

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Cause of death revealed after baby tragically dies on the same day he is born

A CAUSE of death has been confirmed for a baby who died on the same day he was born. Nathaniel Goodman was born at Southend Hospital on Saturday, August 12, but tragically died the same day. At the coroner’s court on Friday, area coroner for