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Braintree cruise to a comfortable home win over Dover Athletic
BRAINTREE Town beat Dover Athletic 3-0 in their latest National League South game, writes DAVID WARD. An outstanding first-half performance by the Iron literally swept their opponents off their feet, from which the Kent side never recovered.
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'It was madness': Steve Cotterill on Forest Green draw at Colchester United
FOREST Green Rovers boss Steve Cotterill said his side showed plenty of heart to claim a point from their 3-3 draw with Colchester United. First-half goals from Matty Stevens and Christian Doidge had given League Two's bottom side a two-goal lead
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New dog grooming parlour to open less than 30 minutes from Colchester
A DOG grooming parlour is set to open after a successful planning application. Braintree Council has given the green light for a property in Braintree Road, Tye Green, to turn a family room and shower room into a dog grooming parlour. Work
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In pictures: First look at new flats set to replace demolished shops in Colchester
VACANT shops in Colchester are to be demolished and transformed into flats and commercial units after plans were given the go-ahead more than a year on. Developers Mountcrest Group Ltd have been granted permission by Colchester Council to bulldoze
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Revealed: The beloved Essex garden centre named as the second best in the UK
A GARDEN centre has been named as one of the best in the UK. Perrywood Tiptree has been recognised at the National Garden Centre Association Conference. The popular site was listed as the second in the top 100 UK garden centre league table
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Three Essex murders which remain unsolved decades after they were first investigated
PROOF – that is the key thing that is missing in unsolved murder investigations. Evidence is what provides that proof, however, and when evidence missing, it makes it almost impossible for a team of detectives and investigators to get to put together
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Women's Sport Awards - Young Reporter, Isabelle Hodgkins - Appleton School
Over the past two years, the atmosphere and love for women’s football has grown exponentially. The Lionesses won the 2022 Euros, runners-up in the 2023 Women's World Cup, as well as the new-found love for these world-class players. This year, they
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Five observations from Colchester United's draw with Forest Green Rovers
COLCHESTER United played out a 3-3 draw with Forest Green Rovers, in League Two. Here are five observations from the U's thrilling League Two match at the JobServe Community Stadium. Spirited U's THE biggest positive to come out of Colchester
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Former Colchester player of the year signs for National League club
FORMER Colchester United winger Brennan Dickenson has signed for National League side Hartlepool United on loan from Oldham Athletic. The 30-year-old came on for his Pools debut in the second half of their 2-1 win at Bromley on Saturday, replacing
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Milsom Hotels and Restaurant to take over and revamp seaside café - all we know
A cafe at Harwich Harbour will be under new management after the successful acquisition by a hotel chain from Essex and Suffolk. The cafe at Ha’penny Pier in Harwich has been purchased by Milsom Hotels and Restaurant following a discussion with
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In memoriam: The six death notices published in the Gazette this week
The Gazette has published 6 death notices this week. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will
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Road in Colchester city centre to close for 70 days (and other upcoming roadworks)
A STRETCH of road in Colchester city centre will be closed for ten weeks while roadworks are completed. Culver Street East, Colchester, will be closed for about 40m heading west from St Nicholas Street for 70 days from February 12 while reconstruction
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Meet the super fit Colchester parents helping shape the athletics stars of the future
TWO super fit parents have taken to running their own athletics franchise to help the next generation get active and enjoy sports. Samantha Hart and Michael Smith, of Old Heath, Colchester, have long been involved in track and field athletics.
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Colchester United player ratings after Forest Green Rovers draw
COLCHESTER United played out a 3-3 draw with Forest Green Rovers in League Two, on Saturday afternoon. Danny Cowley's side found themselves 2-0 down at half-time but three goals in five minutes from Alistair Smith, Jayden Fevrier and Harry Anderson
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'Take a draw after being 2-0 down': U's fans have their say on Forest Green draw
COLCHESTER United drew 3-3 with Forest Green Rovers, on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Alistair Smith, Jayden Fevrier and Harry Anderson saw the U's claim a point against League Two's bottom team, who had led 2-0 after strikes from Matty Stevens
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Big-hearted volunteers build safe shelter after bus stop 'demolished by lorry'
SCHOOLCHILDREN have regained a safe place to wait for the bus thanks to the efforts of big-hearted volunteers. Councillors in Salcott, a small village halfway between Colchester and Maldon, enlisted the help of the North Colchester Men’s Shed after
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What should replace Frankie and Benny's in Colchester? Here's what you said
BELOVED restaurant chain Frankie & Benny's has sadly closed its Colchester site. The eatery, in Tollgate West, Stanway, said its final farewell before closing down last weekend, having been a part of the city for more than 15 years. The Big
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Could Woolworths make a sensational return to Colchester city centre in 2024?
IT has been more than a decade since beloved retailer Woolworths decided to leave our streets. The company went into administration in late 2008, with all 807 Woolworths stores across the country closing between December 27, 2008, and January 6
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In pictures: 'First of its kind' show home opens on north Essex housing development
A GROWING development has opened its newest show home in the hope of enticing those looking for their next home. A new three-bedroom show home called The Rowley has opened at City and Country’s Manningtree Park development. The show home has
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Here is what to expect from new cat café set to open in Colchester's city centre
WITH the news Meow Cat Café is coming to Colchester’s Eld Lane, many animal-loving residents will be curious to know exactly what to expect. What is a cat café? What does it entail? Is it safe for the cats? There are lots of questions people
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Off licence's controversial plans to open hot food takeaway a 'concern' for residents
AN off-licence in Tiptree could open up a new takeaway area at the front of its shop. A planning application has been submitted to Colchester Council to change the use of part of The Offie in Maldon Road from residential to introduce a hot food