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Rebuilding work at 46 Essex schools worst hit by concrete crisis will take 'years'
WORK to rebuild the schools worst affected by the crumbling concrete crisis in Essex will take a “few years” to complete, the county council has said. A total of 46 schools in the county where collapse-prone reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
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One person in hospital after 'jackknifed lorry' on A12 causes 'fuel spillage'
A PERSON was rushed to hospital following a multi-car crash which saw a lorry "jackknifed" on the A12 at Colchester. The London-bound A12 is closed after a crash between junction 26 at Stanway and junction 25 near Marks Tey on Friday afternoon,
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U's defender heads out on loan to National League South side
COLCHESTER United youngster Ronny Nelson has joined Torquay United on a month's loan. The former Leicester City centre-back will spend the next month with the Gulls and is set to make his debut for them when they take on Slough Town tomorrow.
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Connor Hall embracing Colchester United 'feel-good factor' under Cowleys
DANNY and Nicky Cowley’s arrival at Colchester United brought much excitement among the club’s fanbase, last month. And the delight generated by their appointment was not just reserved to their supporters, according to U’s captain Connor Hall.
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Community360 boss loaned herself £200k to 'build storage for charity' on her own land
Clarification and apology ON February 6, the Gazette published a story in relation to Community360 loaning its chief executive Tracy Rudling more than £200,000. In this article the Gazette stated Mr Christopher Godden “became a person of significant
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New café opens its doors in Tiptree after moving into former home of beloved tearoom
A NEW café has officially opened its doors, replacing a beloved tearoom in Tiptree. Claire’s Cabin café and smokehouse at Toms Farm Shop in Maldon Road, Tiptree is now open. They serve traditional English breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers
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Colchester pub to stage 'antidote' Valentine's party this weekend - what we know
A VALENTINE'S party with live sax and ska music will be held this Saturday with single people, couples, friends, and groups all being welcomed along. The event will take place at the Foresters Arms in Castle Road on Saturday, starting at 8pm.
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Emergency services called to 'bus crash' which caused chaos on A12
A BUS crash added to motorists' rush-hour traffic woes this afternoon following a four-vehicle pile-up on the A12. LIVE UPDATES: Colchester gridlocked after crash involving 'at least four cars' on A12 The reported crash is said to have happened
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Colchester gridlocked after crash involving 'at least four cars' on A12
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Council leader urges Colchester charity to be 'fully transparent' over £200k CEO loan
A COUNCIL leader has urged a charity at the centre of a controversy over a huge loan to its chief executive to be "fully transparent". The leader of Colchester Council, David King, said Community360 needs to "explain and not just defend" the circumstances
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Flooding 'like a swimming pool' in notorious Colchester road causing traffic chaos
MOTORISTS travelling on a Colchester road which is notorious for flooding are facing disruption this afternoon. Water has yet again engulfed the road and pavement of Haven's Road, in the Hythe, pictures show. As a result, traffic is understood
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Colchester's 'outstanding' NHS St Aubyn Centre marks children mental health week
AN OUTSTANDING therapeutic education department in Colchester has inspired teenagers during this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week. St Aubyn Centre Therapeutic Education Department in Colchester supports teenagers who are receiving care from
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Council boss and ex-charity trustee 'accepts shared responsibility' for £200k loan
THE leader of Colchester Council, who was previously a trustee of a charity which loaned its chief executive £200,000, says he accepts he shared responsibility for oversight in the period the loan was granted. Yesterday, the council wrote to Community360
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Raac-hit schools across north and mid Essex to be rebuilt or improved
6:44pm RECAP: Rebuilding work at 46 Essex schools worst hit by concrete crisis will take 'years' Thanks for following
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Appeal after boy, 12, is grabbed by the throat and shoved in a bush in Colchester
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy had his throat grabbed and was pushed in a bush in Colchester, prompting police to launch an investigation. Essex Police officers are looking to identify a man in connection with an ongoing probe into an attack of a young boy
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Arthur Read's magnificent strike shortlisted for League Two award
ARTHUR Read's magnificent winning goal for Colchester United at Morecambe last month has been shortlisted for the Sky Bet League Two Goal of the Month award for January. Read struck home an outstanding free-kick to secure the U's a 1-0 win at the
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Emergency services shut one lane of A12 after 'van left carriageway'
A CRASH which caused a van to career down an embankment was the reason for disruption on the A12, police officers have confirmed. One lane of the A12 Londonbound near Witham was closed on Thursday after all emergency services were called to a one-vehicle
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Man, 21, arrested on suspicion of drug offences after large amount of cash found
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of multiple drug offences after police stopped a vehicle which “captured their attention”. Special constables from Colchester's policing team were conducting patrols on Wednesday evening when they stopped a
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Colchester man, 25, to pay £280 for failing to show up to unpaid work
A COLCHESTER man has been ordered to pay more than £250 in fines and costs for failing to attend unpaid work sessions. Owen Coupland, 25, of Goring Road, had been served with a court order by magistrates in January last year, requiring him to attend
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Colchester United are ready to embrace their 'biggest test' this weekend
DANNY Cowley believes the trip to play in-form Harrogate Town this weekend will be Colchester United’s biggest test since he took over. The U’s are four games unbeaten in League Two but come up against a Sulphurites side who have lost only one
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'Unacceptable' sewage and constant flooding 'making villagers' lives a misery'
"UNACCEPTABLE" sewage infrastructure has been making villagers’ lives a misery with constant flooding, according to North Essex MP Sir Bernard Jenkin. At a public meeting held at Langham Community Centre, Anglian Water representatives were grilled
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'Mum would be proud' - Colchester pottery shop up for award just months after opening
THE owners of a thriving pottery firm have said their late mum who died of cancer would be "very proud" after they were nominated for a top award months after opening. Jean’s Craft Room, based in North Hill and run by Alison and Diane Parsons,
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Contractors urged to pull plug on late-night works so Colchester residents can sleep
FRUSTRATED residents who have been subjected to loud roadworks at night may now be able to get to sleep after council bosses demanded works come to end earlier in the evening. A new rapid transit system which will connect Colchester’s Park and