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Colchester United under-21s are beaten at Swansea City
COLCHESTER United under-21s were beaten 4-1 at Swansea City, in their latest Professional Development League clash, writes BRIAN WALLER. The U’s travelled to South Wales after losing to leaders Queens Park Rangers at home 6-3 on Monday, their seventh
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Thieves steal £30,000 Chausson motorhome leaving mum 'vulnerable and scared'
A DISTRAUGHT family has pleaded for the return of their motorhome after it was stolen from their driveway by thieves in the middle of the night. Patricia Magana-Jones, 47, discovered the Chausson campervan was stolen on Thursday morning when her
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In pictures: Castle Park draped in lights as Enlightened event returns to Colchester
DECEMBER is here and a city centre beauty spot is full of spectacular, twinkling lights throughout the festive period. The magical illuminated light trail, Enlightened, returns to Castle Park this evening, and the Gazette has been given exclusive
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Little girl saves up £400 of pocket money to buy toys for kids this Christmas
AN inspiring little girl spent weeks saving up her pocket money so she could buy toys for children who wouldn't get an presents this Christmas. Olivia Pape, seven, of Lawford, has melted hearts with her incredibly thoughtful decision to give presents
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Sex offender who exposed himself in Colchester ordered to sign sex offenders register
A mentally ill Colchester man who sexually assaulted and stalked women in the city has been given a hospital order and will be on the sex offender register for seven years. Jolomi Nanna of Lethe Grove, Colchester was accused of three offences of
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Tesco given the green light to open new shop in north Essex village
PLANS to open a new Tesco store near Frinton have been given the green light. In October, the retailer launched a bid to transform a former car showroom in Kirby Cross into a Tesco Express convenience store. Tendring Council has now written
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Police searching for missing Colchester teen Luca Lungo
A TEENAGER who was missing from Colchester has been found, police have confirmed. Luca Lungo, 15, was reported missing from his home in Bourne Road at about1.30am on Thursday, November 23. Officers had carried out an exhaustive investigation
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Long queues in both directions on A120 as 'emergency repairs' leave road blocked
DRIVERS are facing long delays after "emergency repairs" have left a major Essex road partially blocked. Essex County Council's traffic control team confirmed the A120 is partially blocked in both directions with traffic building through Bradwell
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People trafficking arrest made after group found in lorry trailer on A120
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of people trafficking after a group of people were found in a lorry trailer. Essex Police officers were called to a layby on the A120 near Coggeshall just before 10am today after concerns were raised about people
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Colchester traffic lights 'only let three cars through every two minutes' amid issues
TRAFFIC lights at a busy junction in Colchester have been causing traffic problems and delays due to a faulty timing system. Various complaints from angry motorists have been made about the junction between Mersea Road, Roberts Road and Berechurch
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It's good to talk: Matty Etherington encouraging more U's player feedback
COLCHESTER United boss Matty Etherington is encouraging his players to talk about how they can improve their stuttering form. The U’s have lost their last three games in League Two and were beaten 3-1 at Doncaster Rovers, on Tuesday night.
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Kind-hearted estate agents send 2,500 unwell kids and their families to Disneyland
IN the heart of Colchester, a beacon of hope and kindness has shone for the past 25 years. Magic Moments, a charity which has helped make dreams come true for hundreds of children with life-limiting illnesses and their families, is celebrating
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Colchester shopping centre to host firewalk to raise money for charity
A BUSTLING Colchester shopping centre will be playing host to a Firewalk event to raise funds for a specialist care service. Culver Square’s Firewalk event will take place on December 6 and aims to raise cash for St Helena Hospice. At the event
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'I find it a privilege' - campaign launched to recruit more early years staff
A RECRUITMENT campaign has been launched to attract new and returning early years and childcare practitioners to the profession in Essex. Those who have left the profession are being asked to return and new entrants are being encouraged to undertake
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Residents left in shock after 'pleasant' man found dead as police probe continues
Residents of a “tight knit” community have been left in shock after a man's death sparked a police probe. Tributes have been paid by some of the residents of Queen Mary Avenue, off Berechurch road, after a man was discovered dead on Wednesday
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Wintry conditions set to continue across Essex after new warning issued
RESIDENTS and motorists are to expect wintry conditions to continue into the weekend after a new alert has been issued throughout Essex. The MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning which suggests there will be more wintry showers, icy patches
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Latest weather forecast as snow falls in Colchester for the first day of December
THIS morning has seen some light snow fall and ice covering the streets of north Essex, after weather experts issued a warning to residents and motorists. Snow has fallen throughout the city as a fitting start to the first day of December.
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This Colchester school has won prestigious accolade of 'school of the year'
A COLCHESTER school has been named the best secondary school in East Anglia in a yearly league table. The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2024 will be published on Sunday. Colchester Royal Grammar School, which was rated inadequate at its last
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Why Fiacre Kelleher feels 'tough love' is needed for Colchester United
FIACRE Kelleher believes some ‘tough love’ is needed by Colchester United to end their League Two losing run. The U’s have suffered three successive league defeats, following the 3-1 reverse at Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday. Colchester have looked
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'Don’t let a knife take a life' - Gazette's anti-knife crime campaign praised
THE Gazette’s knife crime campaign will be praised by one of the council’s leading politicians at a full council meeting taking place next week. Launched in October, the Gazette’s campaign is intended to raise awareness and increase concern about
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Investigation launched after boy, 7, has eye surgery after being hit by car
A YOUNG boy was reportedly left with head injuries, a broken nose and in need of eye surgery after being struck by a car as he crossed a zebra crossing. Freddie-John Winter, who is just seven-years-old, was making his way home with his brother
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Colchester woman, 52, found 'hypothermic' by bystanders had heart attack
A CORONER has concluded the inquest into a 52-year-old woman who had a heart attack in Colchester. Nicole Wilkes died in December last year at Colchester Hospital. On Thursday, area coroner for Essex Michelle Brown summarised the series of
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Councillors in Colchester could get paid maternity leave for first time under plans
NEW parents representing city residents could soon be entitled to take parental leave for the first time if a move by Colchester Council is approved. Members of Colchester Council are currently not entitled to any paid leave when becoming parents
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Colchester's first ever cat café set to open its doors next year
A NEW café with a very unique twist is set to open its doors in Colchester next year. Meow Cat Café, run by Rebecca White, is a quaint eating establishment where its customers can enjoy a meal surrounded by furry friends. Following its success
