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Christmas crackdown on Colchester sex offenders to see specialist officers deployed
A DRIVE to prevent sexual offending over the Christmas season has prompted Essex Police to increase the visibility of specialist officers. Known as Operation Sled, Essex Police will deploy more officers in the city’s busiest areas to reassure the
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'I didn't feel safe' - Colchester traffic lights left out of action for THREE days
MOTORISTS were left "scared their cars might be T-boned" after traffic lights reportedly stopped working for three days at a busy junction in Colchester. Traffic lights at the crossroads between Circular Road, Pownall Crescent, and Berechurch Road
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Threat of strikes called off as Colchester Council agrees to almost £2,000 pay rise
COUNCIL workers have called off the need for a strike after receiving an almost £2,000 wage increase. Colchester Council and Colchester Borough Homes staff have accepted a pay increase after rejecting the council’s previous offer. A previous
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Premature Colchester baby who medics assumed was dead 'could have been saved'
A PREMATURE baby tragically died just hours after medical professionals assumed that she was stillborn, an inquest heard. The inquest into the death of James and Gertrūda Kearney's daughter Savannah, heard she was only a few hours old when she
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Heroic SOS Bus volunteers and paramedics in Colchester save two lives in one night
COLCHESTER’S SOS Bus volunteers and a paramedic saved the lives of two people after one suffered anaphylactic shock and the other stopped breathing. The volunteers sprung into action on Friday night, when the bus was parked in its usual spot outside
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Middlewick Ranges sale to be discussed in Parliament as debate over site rages on
THE future of a much-loved beauty spot in Colchester is set to be debated in Parliament as the fight to protect it rages on. The Middlewick Ranges, which has been earmarked for 1,000 new homes, was put on the market by the Government back in October
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Pets Corner opens new store in Colchester marking completion of huge retail park
A MULTI-MILLION pound retail park project has finally been completed after its very last shop opened its doors to the public. Pets Corner, which sells ethical pet care products, has launched at the Stane Retail Park, in Stanway, acting as the development's
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Colchester retro store owners to entertain late-night shoppers with Christmas concert
THE owners of a reputable retro fashion store will be getting into the festive spirit this week when they stage a free concert. Steve Hurdle and Jez Dixon are the founders of Best Days Vintage, in Eld Lane, Colchester. On Wednesday evening
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Former Colchester Villa youngster makes Premier League home debut for Spurs
FORMER Colchester Villa Youth Football Club youngster Jamie Donley has made his Premier League home debut for Spurs. The talented 18-year-old striker, who scored a remarkable 175 goals for Villa’s under-eights, came on as a 89th-minute substitute
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Owen Goodman gives honest appraisal of Colchester United's slump in form
OWEN Goodman admits Colchester United must improve all over the pitch if they are to rediscover their winning form in League Two. And the U’s goalkeeper concedes there needs to be more ‘passion and ruthlessness’ within the team, after a run of
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Limited edition King Charles mug commemorating Colchester visit goes on on sale
A LIMITED edition mug commemorating the royal visit of King Charles to Colchester has been put on display in Colchester Town Hall. In all, 100 of the mugs were made to mark the King’s royal visit, which took place in March this year as part of
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Diversion route in place as bridge closed following weir collapse in Colchester
A DIVERSION route has been put in place for residents at a much-used bridge following the collapse of a historic weir in Colchester. A large section of a weir in Colchester’s Castle Park collapsed into the river Colne yesterday morning. Colchester
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A12 Marks Tey to Stanway reconstruction scheme delayed, Highways bosses confirm
AN ongoing multi-million-pound scheme to reconstruct one of the busiest roads in Essex has been delayed, Highways bosses have confirmed. The £37 million Marks Tey to Stanway reconstruction scheme on the A12 has been ongoing since October 2022.
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Colchester United to assess extent of Samson Tovide injury
SAMSON Tovide is set to undergo a scan today to determine the extent of the ankle injury he suffered in Colchester United's 2-1 defeat to Crawley Town on Saturday. The 19-year-old striker had to be helped off the pitch after suffering the injury
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Colchester United squad is 'very, very together' - Matty Etherington
MATTY Etherington insists there is still plenty of togetherness within his Colchester United squad, despite their four-match losing run in League Two. The U’s lie just one place – and five points – above the relegation zone following their 2-1
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Beloved family business offering 'professional touch' re-opens its doors
A BELOVED family business in Frinton which has been a staple of the town for years has re-opened its doors following a rebrand. Thorntons of Frinton, which used to be a hardware and DIY store in the heart of the town, has been passed down within
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Colchester coffee shop applies to sell alcohol and stage live music
A CITY centre coffee shop is hoping to be able to sell alcohol and provide late night entertainment to customers. Bakehouse Express in Culver Street has applied for a premises licence from Colchester Council. The licence would allow for alcohol
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Colchester ranked 'one of the worst cities' in the country for a festive night out
RESEARCHERS have been urged to visit Colchester and go on a "proper pub and club crawl" after they ranked the city among the worst in the UK for a festive night out. Experts at online casino Casibella.com analysed various data before ranking the
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Escape room, axe throwing and VR venue to open in north Essex - here's what we know
A NEW venue full of activities and fun is set to open in Clacton this week. Realms, in West Avenue, is ready to open its doors to the fun-loving public on December 11. The business will provide the adventurer's dream with escape rooms, VR experiences
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Rollerworld returns with pop-up skate day in Colchester - what you need to know
A BELOVED Colchester skate brand which closed its rink last year is returning once again with a pop-up event to help raise funds for its new charity. Rollerworld bosses are encouraging skaters of all abilities to pull on their blades once more
