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Witham defy the form book to stun second-placed Felixstowe
A SPIRITED second-half performance helped Witham Town beat high-flying Felixstowe & Walton United 3-2 at the Simarco Stadium in a result that defied the Pitching In Isthmian League division north form book, writes JIM PURTILL. After taking a fourth-minute
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Young Reporter “Just Draw a Line Under it” Joanna Tagliarini Comberton
On Wednesday the 22nd of November I was absolutely disgusted to witness racist language being used on public transport by two members of the public. When I tried to stand up and discourage this appalling behaviour I was called names and labelled “uncool
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John Akinde makes injury comeback as U's under-21s are beaten by QPR
JOHN Akinde marked his return from injury with a goal as Colchester United's under-21s lost 6-3 at home to QPR, writes BRIAN WALLER. Akinde, who has been sidelined since mid-September with a foot injury, netted just before the hour, as the U's
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Humbugs suffer away defeat in latest Essex Senior League clash
HALSTEAD Town fell to a 4-2 defeat at Great Wakering Rovers who leapfrogged them in the Essex Senior League table, writes KEN GILLIARD. It was the hosts who made the better start to the game and they went ahead within the opening two minutes through
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New Apple iStore to open in Colchester as expansion nears completion - here's when
A POPULAR technology store is set to "double" in size after completing its move into a pair of vacant shop units once home to two major retailers. The iStore, a well-known reseller of Apple products, is relocating from its current unit in the heart
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'Get ready Colchester' - Burger chain teases plans to open new High Street restaurant
A SPECIALIST burger joint has teased it is coming to Colchester’s city centre after graphics appeared on a store window. The UK burger chain, BRIM Burgers, is set to "soon" open a franchise inside an empty unit previously home to Phone Experts,
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Colchester care home without 'robust safeguarding systems' in place 'must improve'
A CARE home without a manager or "robust safeguarding systems" has been told it must improve by watchdog. The Essex Care Consortium, in Marks Tey, has been rated Requires Improvement following an inspection by the CQC. The home is a residential
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Trust which runs Colchester Hospital exploring new treatment for thyroid cancer
A HOSPITAL trust has joined a nationwide trial investigation of an alternative option for thyroid cancer patients. The East Suffolk and North Essex Trust (ESNEFT) is one of 28 hospital trusts across the country which will take part in a study
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Organisers of Colchester Soapbox Rally promise ‘considerable changes’ to second event
THE organisers of Colchester's very first Soapbox Rally have said "considerable changes" will be made to the event when it returns to the city next year. Colchester’s inaugural Soapbox Rally whizzed down the High Street back in September, wowing
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Cultivating young journalists: Enrol in Newsquest's Young Reporter short course
Schools are actively signing up their students for the Young Reporter Scheme short course, which is being launched now. Starting at the beginning of January, the four-month journalism programme is for students from school years 10 to 13. Similar
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League Two sides make managerial announcements
GRIMSBY Town have confirmed the appointment of David Artell as their new head coach. The 43-year-old takes charge of the club following the departure of Paul Hurst last month with the Mariners lingering four points above the relegation zone in
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Why a rapid turnaround could be just what Colchester United need
A QUICK turnaround for the game against Doncaster Rovers tomorrow night could be just what Colchester United need. Doncaster are a place above us, level on points (admittedly with a game in hand) so this is a game we need to be on point and bring
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In pictures: New baby reindeer arrive at zoo ahead of Christmas period
A BABY reindeer has been introduced as the newest animal at a zoo in Essex just in time for the festive period. Maldon Promenade Zoo now has more than 80 species of animals, with 80 per cent being rescued, and the newest to arrive is a baby reindeer
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Essex bus company donates vehicles to charity supporting Ukraine
AN Essex based bus company has partnered up with an organisation supporting Ukraine's people by donating some buses. Hedingham Buses Go-East Anglia organisation has donated two buses to the Swindon Humanitarian Aid Partnership to help with those
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The comedy legend set to perform new show at popular Colchester venue
A POPULAR comedian will light up the stage of one of Colchester's most popular venues when he brings his new stand-up comedy tour to the city. Nick Helm, most famous for starring in the hit television series Uncle, is preparing to perform his Super
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'Phenomenon' - Artist Ella Johnston speaks hails brilliant Wivenhoe Art Trail
This month Wivenhoe was transformed into a art-lover's treasure-trove for its popular art trail. Dozens of people have descended on the town to see what some of the area's artists have to offer. Now one artist, Ella Johnston has revealed
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Life-saving defibrillator to 'safeguard little ones' installed at Colchester nursery
LIFE saving equipment has been installed at a Colchester nursery school as part of a safety initiative being run by a childcare provider. Banana Moon Day Nursery, in Oyster Court, Colchester, had a defibrillator set up earlier this month. It
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Community event invites residents in Colchester to help tackle cost-of-living crisis
Residents in Colchester are being invited to join a free event to help tackle the cost of living crisis with the help of the community. The All In Alliance groups were created by Eastlight Community Homes last year to give residents a way to address
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Shock as 'young' e-scooter rider is seen joining A12 and whizzing down hard-shoulder
A YOUNG person has been issued with "urgent" safety advice after being seen riding an e-scooter on the hard shoulder of the A12. Essex Police officers were called to concerning reports of a person using an e-scooter to join the southbound carriageway
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Ipswich Town defender makes debut for new club after loan move
IPSWICH Town youngster Harry Barbrook has made his Braintree Town debut after joining the National League South side on loan. The 18-year-old defender, who has arrived at Cressing Road on a month's loan from the Championship side, made his debut
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'No complaints' - Angelo Harrop disappointed after Braintree slump to away loss
BRAINTREE Town slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Slough Town in National League South, writes DAVID WARD. 'Shambolic' is the only word to describe this dreadful performance by the Iron at Arbour Park on Saturday because the whole team were clueless in
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Young Reporter: Worth the wait? Lily Waddington - Colchester Sixth Form College
Northern Gateway Leisure Park, an in-the-works, up and coming local hotspot of various food chains, entertainment and accommodation facilities that is located just off the A12 next to the JobServe Community Stadium. The £70 million Leisure Park
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Former U's favourite pays heartfelt tribute to Terry Venables
FORMER Colchester United playmaker Kevin Watson has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former boss Terry Venables. Tributes have flooded in for the former England, Barcelona and Tottenham manager following his death at the age of 80. Venables
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Matty Etherington reveals extent of goalkeeper Owen Goodman injury
COLCHESTER United are hopeful that goalkeeper Owen Goodman's ankle injury will not keep him sidelined after he was forced to miss their home defeat to Barrow. The U's had to make a late change to their starting line-up ahead of the game at the
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Here's how you can have a boxing masterclass with Colchester's very own Olympic hero
A BOXER is hosting free masterclass sessions next week as part of the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas children’s gift appeal. Lewis Richardson, a 26-year-old boxer and European and Commonwealth Games medallist, will be hosting two free masterclasses
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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Fancy 'adopting' a medieval painting or Viking axe this Christmas? Here's how
A NEW scheme is set to allow you to 'adopt' some of Colchester's incredible historical items. The Colchester Museums Development Foundation has announced it is supporting the global day of generosity, Giving Tuesday, next week, and the public
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The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?
We all have our favourite dog breeds, whether that’s because of their unique features such as being hypoallergenic, their intelligence or their size – the list goes on. But over the years, there are some much-loved breeds that have unfortunately
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Colchester diners who fled Toby Carvery without paying told to 'put things right'
A POPULAR restaurant in Colchester descended into chaos after technical difficulties resulted in some customers leaving without paying for their meals. Workers at Toby Carvery, in London Road, were faced with disgruntled customers on Wednesday
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Ex-Argos store in Colchester will no longer be split to accommodate two businesses
A RETAIL unit once home to an Argos store in Colchester will no longer be split to accommodate two businesses. Planners had previously applied to Colchester Council for permission to split unit 8 at the Tollgate Centre into two smaller units.
