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Angelo Harrop left frustrated after last-gasp penalty denies Iron
BRAINTREE Town boss Angelo Harrop was left frustrated after his side were denied victory at Hampton and Richmond by a last-gasp penalty. The Iron were heading to a notable away win in their National League South clash at in-form Hampton when they
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Post Office under fire after unexpected closure of Colchester city centre branch
POST Office bosses have been accused of running a “hollowed out” service after staffing issues left Colchester’s main branch closed. The city centre post office, which is in WHSmith in Lion Walk, has faced “short-term staffing issues” which have
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McDonald's in Colchester donates food to help city's residents-in-need this Christmas
A COLCHESTER fast-food chain has donated almost a quarter of a tonne of food to help those in need this Christmas. McDonald's has donated 198kg of festive food, toiletries, and treats to Colchester Foodbank, based in Tollgate Retail Park.
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Colchester's sixth Greggs opens at Northern Gateway creating more than 20 new jobs
PASTRY lovers are rejoicing after a new bakery was rolled out in Colchester... making it the sixth of its kind in the city. Greggs has opened its newest eatery as part of the ever-growing Northern Gateway development, just off the A12, creating
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Elderly woman rushed to hospital after crash in Colchester road sees car land on side
AN elderly driver was rushed to hospital after a crash in a busy road which saw her cut free from a car by firefighters. Police officers, the fire service, and the ambulance service were called to reports of a collision in Maldon Road, Colchester
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Lights will twinkle at hospice ahead of Christmas once again to remember lives lost
A SPECIAL event where people can reflect and remember loved ones is set to return. Light Up a Life, an annual event organised by St Helena Hospice, will take place on Tuesday, December 14. The free event will see lights twinkling across the
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Man threatened with knife during 'terrifying' daylight robbery in 'lawless' road
A MAN was threatened with a knife during a “terrifying” daylight robbery in a Colchester road which has previously been branded “lawless”. Essex Police officers were called to North Station Road in Colchester following reports of a knifepoint robbery
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Meet the Colchester foster parents helping to spread festive cheer this Christmas
A KIND-HEARTED couple from Colchester helped three little boys experience the magic of Christmas for the first time after becoming their foster parents. An amazing Colchester couple has spoken about the importance of instilling Christmas cheer
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Colchester teen, 16, sliced boy's scalp with 12-inch blade in Harwich attack
A KNIFE-WIELDING teenager from Colchester has been sentenced to more than two years in a youth detention centre after slicing the scalp of his victim. The 16-year-old defendant, who the Gazette cannot name for legal reasons, was sentenced at Chelmsford
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Greenstead man threatened frightened family with knife taped to wrench, court hears
A MAN brandishing a makeshift weapon comprising of a knife taped to a wrench entered a home in Greenstead before threatening a family, a court has heard. The trial into Bradley Wood, 30, opened at Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday, with a jury sworn
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In pictures: Step inside this stunning Lexden home which is on the market for £1.5m
A UNIQUE property which resembles a classy London townhouse is on the market in Colchester. The semi-detached home in the desirable Lexden Road in Lexden is up for sale with Jackson-Stops for £1.5 million. It contains six bedrooms, four bathrooms
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Train passengers can give their feedback in Greater Anglia online event
RAIL passengers have the opportunity to speak directly to Greater Anglia rail managers during a ‘Let’s Talk’ event due to be held online. For passengers using the train operator’s mainline services, including in Essex, the session takes place on
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Updates as busy Colchester road closed after car flips over in crash
5:17pm READ MORE: Elderly woman rushed to hospital after crash in Colchester road sees car land on side
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Five observations from Colchester defeat to West Ham United under-21s
COLCHESTER United were thrashed 4-0 by West Ham United under-21s in their Bristol Street Motors Trophy Round of 32 clash, on Tuesday night. It was the U's fourth defeat in five matches and their third straight loss, in all competitions. A night
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Confirmed: Here's when Sainsbury's will open its new Colchester store
SAINSBURY'S has confirmed the opening date for its newest store in Colchester. Work to build a new Sainsbury's Local store on the edge of the Kingswood Heath development in Mile End started earlier this year, and the retailer has now confirmed
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Colchester martial arts champion James Webb to host free self-defence masterclass
A COLCHESTER martial arts champion is looking to give back to the community which has supported him by offering free self-defence classes. James Webb is the first and only Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world champion in the region after taking the crown
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Hundreds of youngsters featured on Christmas single written by music-loving teacher
YOUNGSTERS at a primary school near Colchester warmed up their vocal cords to be heard in a Christmas track. Hundreds of pupils from 21 schools, including Stoke by Nayland Primary School, where many children have roots in the city, got together
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Hopes raised pylon project could be ditched after offshore project is granted £1.7m
More than £1 million has been awarded to an electricity co-ordination scheme in a move which campaigners think will eventually mean a 113-mile pylon project will be scrapped. An energy project known as Sea Link, which is a subsea connection proposed
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Busy Colchester road set to close for five days for resurfacing - here's when
A BUSY road will be closed for five days while resurfacing works take place. Straight Road, Colchester, which stretches between Shrub End Road and London Road, will be closed for five days from January 11 while carriageway patching works are undertaken
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Colchester 0 West Ham U21 4 - reaction from Matty Etherington after defeat
MATTY Etherington admits he expects more from his Colchester United players after they were thrashed 4-0 at home by West Ham United under-21s. The U’s crashed out of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy at the Round of 32 stage after being comfortably
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'We sincerely apologise' – Odeon refunds customers after ceiling 'falls through'
ODEON has issued an apology after a part of its ceiling reportedly crumbled and tore through one of its screens during a Disney film. The incident took place on Sunday evening during a showing of Wish at the Colchester cinema in Head Street.
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Renewed call for roof-top garden to solve Colchester Castle's drainage issues
A CITY councillor has renewed calls for Colchester Castle to have a rooftop “experience” after concerns were raised over drainage problems. Darius Laws has previously called for the landmark’s roof to be transformed into a rooftop garden. But
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Woman with kidney failure who was told she could die during pregnancy gives birth
A YOUNG woman with end-stage kidney failure has given birth to a miracle baby boy... despite being told she could die during the pregnancy. Charlie Rice, 21, found out two years ago she had stage 4 kidney disease after doing a blood test for some
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Named: The paedo Colchester security guard who admitted sex offences involving child
A COLCHESTER security guard who has admitted three sex offences involving a child under the age of 15 has been given “one final opportunity” to engage with the authorities. Dean Gamon, of Chinook, Highwoods, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court via
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In pictures: Merry man unveils 'largest Christmas lights tree in north Essex'
A MAN is hoping to raise money for a cancer charity after putting the finishing touches to what is believed to be the largest Christmas lights tree in Clacton. After a difficult Christmas in 2022, Matt Pearson decided he wanted to spread some festive
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2 Essex towns feature among Great Britain's happiest places to live for 2023
Two Essex locations have been named among Great Britain's happiest places to live for 2023 according to Rightmove. Leigh-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea both featured in the top 20 and were the only representatives of the county to rank that highly.
