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Charity bosses say criticism of CEO who loaned herself £200k is a 'personal attack'
TRUSTEES have called criticism of a charity boss's decision to loan herself £200,000 as “a personal attack on the CEO and her family”. On Monday the Gazette reported Tracy Rudling, the chief executive of Colchester's Community 360, received a £200,000
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Pictured: The 200-year-old John Constable sketch set to go on display in Colchester
A 200-year-old pencil sketch by John Constable is set to go on display at Colchester Castle, museum bosses have revealed. The drawing of St Botolph’s Priory, dated September 19, 1808, was only recently identified as a Constable work. It provides
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Men and teenagers to stand trial over string of theft and burglary offences
A MAN is to stand trial alongside two teenagers and a 29-year-old charged with a string of offences involving theft and burglary. Thomas Sterry, of HMP Isis, London, is accused of three counts of burglary of a dwelling and theft, three counts of
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Colchester accountants forced to pay £40k to ex-worker after 'racial discrimination'
AN accountancy firm has been ordered to pay tens of thousands of pounds after a worker fell victim to racial discrimination. Gabriella James, a former employee at LB Group’s offices at The Octagon in Middleborough, Colchester, took her former employer
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Former Colchester United skipper links up with Australian A-League side
FORMER Colchester United defender Tommy Smith will play his football Down Under after joining Macarthur FC. The 33-year-old has mutually cancelled his contract at MK Dons to join the Australian A-League side. Smith made 12 appearances for MK
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Colchester man left homeless after fire caused by cigarette sees six flats evacuated
A MAN has been left homeless after a cigarette set fire to a sofa before his property went up in flames, prompting an evacuation of nearby flats. Firefighters from Colchester, Coggeshall and Tiptree were called to Nunn's Road, in Colchester, at
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Dozens arrested on suspicion of shoplifting as officers crackdown on retail theft
DOZENS of people have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting in the past week as officers continue to crackdown on retail theft. A total of 39 people have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting including nine in Southend and Basildon, six
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A12 closed as man dies after 'falling from height', police confirm
A MAN has died after falling from a bridge onto the A12. The Metropolitan Police confirmed this afternoon the major road has been closed at Pettits Lane in Romford after the man, understood to be in his 70s, fell from a height at about 11.45am
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Eligible Colchester owners can get cats neutered and chipped for £10 with cat charity
COLCHESTER cat owners looking to neuter and microchip their feline friends are being reminded of the financial support on offer. Cat Protection runs a reduced-cost neutering scheme for those who need financial support by cutting the fee to just
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Named: Police officer admits 'disclosing personal data and case specific material'
A FORMER Essex Police officer is to be sentenced after he admitted three offences including disclosing unlawfully obtained data. Russell Hinkins, of Sperling Drive, Suffolk, appeared in court on Tuesday where he admitted knowingly or recklessly
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Stat that shows Jayden Fevrier is League Two's leading player in this category
WING wizard Jayden Fevrier has been leaving opponents in his wake throughout the season, for Colchester United. And the skilful attacker is way ahead of his League Two rivals in one particular category, in the 2023-24 campaign. According to
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Jammers claim narrow away victory to get back to winning ways
A SECOND-HALF header from George Smith was enough to secure Maldon and Tiptree a hard-fought 1-0 win against Enfield, writes LEE WITNEY. Following the defeat at the hands of Bury Town, Jammers boss Liam Bailey made three changes to the starting
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Witham slump to a comprehensive defeat in Essex derby
WITHAM Town were comprehensively defeated 4-0 by Basildon United in a disappointing performance by the visitors, writes JIM PURTILL. Two goals in each half secured the points for the hosts, who showed quality in both penalty areas in the Pitching
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Colchester care home looking to collect 100 cards for resident's 100th birthday
A COLCHESTER care home is trying to collect 100 cards for a resident's milestone birthday. Iris Bell, a resident of Welshford Manor Care Home, in Welshford Park Road, will be turning 100 years old on February 15. Bosses at the care home are
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New Copford Place care home residents enjoy daily puzzles
ELDERLY residents at a Colchester care home marked a national celebration by talking about and engaging with their favourite puzzles. New Copford Place, in London Road, Copford, encourages residents to do puzzles as part of their daily activities
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Swifts get back to winning ways thanks to late penalty
HEYBRIDGE Swifts needed a successful spot-kick from substitute Kieran Jones in time added on to secure a late 2-1 win over New Salamis, writes JON LONGMAN. Victory ended a run of two defeats that had seen the injury-hit Swifts slip out of the Pitching
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Rome wasn't built in a day...but foundations are being laid by Emperor Danny
I THINK I've just about got my breath back from the Forest Green Rovers game. While it didn't bring the three points that we probably should have been celebrating it felt like a win in all but points, with the way the match panned out and the marked
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West Mersea sailor Saskia Clark to come out of retirement for inaugural event
WEST Mersea sailor Saskia Clark has come out of retirement to compete in the first-ever Women's America's Cup. The 34-year-old three-time Team GB Olympian will take part in the event, which will run alongside the 37th America's Cup, in Barcelona
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Firefighters rush to Colchester home after smoke is seen billowing from doors
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to a fire at a Colchester home this morning. At least two fire trucks were sent to Nunn's Road along with crews at 8am to tackle a blaze. An eyewitness told the Gazette they saw white smoke billowing out of
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'Proven performers': Dmitri Halajko on Colchester United's transfer window
DMITRI Halajko believes Colchester United’s January transfer window was one of the most successful in League Two. The U’s brought in five new players last month, making one permanent signing and four loan additions. Conor Wilkinson arrived
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Sausage restaurant at Colchester Zoo to close to visitors this week - here's why
ZOO visitors have been warned a popular food outlet will be out of action for two days. The Gourmet Sausage at Colchester Zoo will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. A statement on the attraction’s website says the outlet, which serves locally
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'I suffered painful whiplash after hitting pothole', says injured Colchester driver
A DRIVER who claims he was injured after suffering whiplash when he hit a pothole near Mersea says is going to take on Essex County Council so people can report urgent potholes more easily. Chris Cawthorne, a former financial services officer who
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Pictured: This is the moment a Colchester hero saved dog from drowning in River Colne
THIS is the moment a have-a-go hero saved a dog from drowning after she was reportedly chucked in a Colchester river. Rosie, a Rottweiler cross Douge de Bourdeaux, was spotted by passers-by stuck in mud at the King Edward Quay. Tom Banks, 31
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Homeowner’s garden wall destroyed after being hit by Ford Fiesta before driver flees
A DRIVER crashed into a wall at high speed in a Colchester housing estate before fleeing the scene, prompting police to launch an investigation. A black Ford Fiesta crashed into a garden wall in Monkwick Avenue, Colchester, shortly after 8pm on
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Motorist reported for careless driving after crash closes busy Colchester road
A MOTORIST has been reported for careless driving after a crash which closed a busy road in Colchester. Essex Police officers were called to a crash involving a van and a car in Mersea Road at about 6.30pm last Tuesday. No-one was injured but
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In pictures: Colchester's new life-saving SOS bus officially opens in city centre
A NEW lifesaving community bus has been launched in Colchester, helping the police and the NHS to continue to save thousands each year. Open Road, a Colchester-based charity which supports individuals and families with drug and alcohol addiction