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Named: The Colchester woman, 19, who attacked and beat a police officer
A TEENAGE girl has been given a community order for two offences, including assaulting a police officer. Millie Gwilliam, of Ipswich Road, Colchester, appeared in court at the start of the month where she admitted assaulting Stewart Mayne and beating
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Revealed: Here's how likely it is your Essex home will be burgled this Christmas
THE likelihood of homes in Essex being raided by burglars during the Christmas season has increased in the last three years, according to new data. Insurance experts Howden Insurance has analysed reported burglaries across England and Wales in
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Colchester care home told it must improve after poor infection control raises concern
A CARE home where the manager spent time covering other people's shifts has been downgraded by the health inspectorate because of safety and leadership concerns. Valmark House, in Mile End, Colchester, was inspected over three days in September
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Plot of land controversially earmarked for 70 homes sold for £6 million
A PLOT of land with two approved planning applications for 70 homes has been sold for millions of pounds. The 12.4-acre site in The Folley, in Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, has been snapped up after being put on the market for a guide price of
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Will it snow in Colchester this week? Here’s the Met Office forecast
FROSTY weather has settled across Colchester lately, sparking the question of can we expect snow anytime soon. While parts of the UK have experienced snow over the weekend, North Essex has been left uncovered. Looking at the predictions from
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Meet the Colchester author whose works have seen him walk the entire Essex boundary
A COLCHESTER author has released a new book which is the pinnacle of four years hard work after essentially walking around the length and breadth of Essex. Mark Russell has just released his latest book, Edge Of Essex: A Month of Walks Around The
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Two Colchester roads are set to temporarily close next month - here's why and when
TWO busy roads will be closed-off in December while much-needed works are carried out. A section of Grange Road, in Tiptree, and Wigborough Road, in Peldon, will be closed on December 18 for maintenance work. A traffic notice has been issued
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Here are the sleep issues which Colchester residents are most concerned about
A STUDY has highlighted the sleep issues which Colchester residents are most concerned about, according to their online search habits. For a UK-wide experiment, bedroom furnishing experts Bed Kingdom analysed Google search volume data for common
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Colchester businesses units up for sale (including one with a £1million price tag)
Colchester businesses are going through a period of change. The city's business offerings often evolve, with some shutting for good and others arriving to make their mark on Colchester residents. When a business decides to leave their premises
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The best Christmas activities to do in Colchester, according to Gazette readers
WITH Christmas now less than a month away, seasonal excitement is starting to reach fever pitch in and around the city. And following last weekend's High Street Christmas market, the festivities are now truly in full swing and the spirit of the
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In pictures: Step inside Colchester couple's Lego-themed caravan following makeover
A CREATIVE dad has completely transformed the inside of a caravan inspired by Lego to help raise money for charity. Douglas Rea, of Colchester, previously purchased a tired and well-used caravan and has painstakingly and lovingly replaced the
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Former U's favourite emotional after leading side to shock FA Cup triumph
FORMER Colchester United favourite George Elokobi admits Maidstone United's shock FA Cup win over League Two high flyers Barrow left him emotional. The National League South side were 2-1 winners to book their place in the FA Cup third round for