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Colchester United's game with Grimsby Town is called off
COLCHESTER United's home League Two game with Grimsby Town has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Referee Carl Brook called the match off just before 6.15pm tonight, after areas of the JobServe Community Stadium pitch were left unplayable
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Radio legend and former Essex schoolboy Steve Wright dies aged 69
RADIO legend and former Essex schoolboy Steve Wright has died at the age of 69. His family confirmed the death of the BBC DJ with “profound regret” in a statement issued this afternoon. Steve, a former pupil at the Eastwood School near Southend
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All we know after primary school in Colchester is shut down following 'gas leak'
A COLCHESTER primary school which closed due to a "small gas leak" will reopen as normal tomorrow after having its boilers fixed. Hamilton Primary School will open as normal on Wednesday after a gas engineer successfully recommissioned the school's
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Student nurse at Colchester Hospital 'stole morphine' while on shift, court hears
A MUM-OF-TWO stole morphine and hid medicines underneath a child’s car seat whilst she was training as a student nurse at Colchester Hospital… before being caught after staff ordered a search of employees’ bags. Kaitlyn Taylor, of Bower Grove,
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In pictures: Look inside revamped Colchester café which has reopened after fire
A CITY centre café has re-opened its doors to customers after being shut for one and a half years following a fire which destroyed its roof. Jenkins Café and Restaurant, in St John’s Street, Colchester, has announced its relaunch after 18 months
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Shelved plans to display 2,000-year-old mosaic in Colchester could be resurrected
SHELVED plans to display a historic mosaic believed to be almost 2,000 years old in Colchester could now be set to be resurrected. A triangular piece of Roman mosaic was discovered back in 2022 in Red Lion Yard by archaeologists who had planned
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Car crashes outside Firstsite gallery in Colchester sparking calls for vehicle ban
A DRIVER is said to have been left "unhurt" despite crashing onto the hard-landing steps of an art gallery in Colchester - sparking calls for a ban on cars in the area. Dorian Kelly, a writer, performer, and arts promoter, was walking past Firstsite
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Actors John Simm and Philip Glenister spotted filming in Essex
A PAIR of well-known actors have been spotted filming in Maldon High Street for an as yet unknown project. John Simm and Philip Glenister, each of whom have impressive credits in film and television, were seen by their fans in action near the Moot
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Alert issued as flooding 'likely to continue' across north and mid Essex
FLOODING is “likely to continue” across several areas of north and mid Essex, the Environment Agency has warned. Two flood alerts for the area have been issued, warning of “some minor flooding to low-lying lands, roads and riverside areas” throughout
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David Artell will not be labelling Colchester United clash as 'six pointer'
GRIMSBY Town boss David Artell feels it would be unhelpful to label his side’s game at Colchester United tonight as a six pointer. The U’s lie level on points with the Mariners in the League Two table, with both teams sitting seven points above
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The Body Shop officially enters administration putting Essex stores at risk
The Body Shop has officially entered administration today (Tuesday, February 13) with hundreds of stores and jobs now at risk. FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an insolvency process just weeks since the new owners took control of the
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Maldon and Tiptree edge closer to play-off places after exciting win
TERRELL Egbri's brace helped Maldon and Tiptree beat a stubborn Redbridge 4-2 in an entertaining clash, at Park Drive, writes LEE WITNEY. A familiar face returned to the Jammers’ back four with Jayden Randell’s loan signing confirmed prior to kick-off
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Gavin & Stacey to return to BBC for Christmas special according to reports
Reports have suggested that the beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey could be returning to the BBC for a Christmas special. The show, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones last aired a new episode on the BBC five years ago for the 2019 Christmas
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Witham snatch late draw after dramatic last-gasp equaliser
A 90TH-MINUTE substitution by manager Garry Kimble rescued Witham Town a deserved 2-2 draw only minutes after Ipswich Wanderers seemed to have snatched a shock win, writes JIM PURTILL. Ryan Dear made a brief but memorable debut for Town with a
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Police seize substances and firearms in probe into 'bird of prey poisonings'
Suspicious substances and firearms were seized from a Colchester farm as part of a probe into bird poisonings. Officers at the rural engagement team and Colchester community policing team carried out searches at a farm in the area in connection
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YOUNG REPORTER: Top Must-Read Books for a Young Adult- Ash Cook, Comberton Sixth Form
Top Must-Read Books for a Young Adult Reading has consistently been decreasing in popularity in teenagers and young adults, and I feel like this is partly due to people not knowing what to read. It often isn’t actively promoted at their age
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'At the moment we need the points on the board...no matter what'
AFTER a week of unsettled weather up in Harrogate including snow, it was a concern that the game might be another that would fall victim to the climate. But as it turned out, there was little to worry about and it turned out fairly nice in Yorkshire
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Essex man sentenced in crackdown on gang which stole more than £100,000 of bikes
An Essex man has been sentenced as part of a crackdown on a gang which stole more than £100,000 worth of bicycles. The gang's crime spree came to the end of the road when police recovered 57 stolen bikes from their den, leading to the conviction
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Call the Midwife faces schedule change as final episodes cancelled
Fans of BBC's Call the Midwife will have to wait much longer than normal for the last two episodes of series 13. The schedule change comes as the official Call the Midwife Instagram page confirmed that the BAFTA Film Awards would replace the drama
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Huge change coming to BBC iPlayer will see devices blocked - Full banned list
BBC iPlayer has confirmed that a new update to the streaming services will mean that some devices will be blocked. The change will affect UK viewers who regularly download shows or films onto devices so they can be watched later without an internet
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I don’t like pancakes but I can’t get enough of Jamie Oliver’s 82p one-cup recipe
I very rarely admit to people that I don’t like pancakes, but when I’m often put on the spot and asked about my favourite toppings around Pancake Day, I just have to come clean. After many years of justifying why I only like the American style,
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When is Red Nose Day 2024? Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark to support Comic Relief
Red Nose Day 2024 is just around the corner and some of the stars supporting this year’s appeal have been revealed. This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Rylan Clark are among the famous faces sporting this year’s special Red Nose Day aprons
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Can dogs eat pancakes? Vet breaks down the dangers this Shrove Tuesday
A vet has explained whether dogs can eat pancakes and has warned owners of the dangers ahead of Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter and is considered the final day of indulgence before the 40 days of Lent. If you're
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Colchester primary school closed and goes online after 'gas leak'
A PRIMARY school in Colchester has closed following a small gas leak with lessons now going online. Hamilton Primary School on Constantine Road has closed this morning after a gas leak was found. Online activities will be sent to parents and
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The day Colchester United caused shockwaves in the football world
TODAY is the anniversary of Colchester United's magnificent FA Cup triumph over their star-studded opponents, Leeds United. On February 13, 1971, Dick Graham's side won 3-2 in front of 16,000 at Layer Road, a result which sent shockwaves around
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Danny Cowley targeting rapid response from U's ahead of vital Grimsby clash
DANNY Cowley believes Colchester United’s important home clash with Grimsby Town tonight is an opportunity to produce a winning response to a painful defeat. The U’s are level on points with the Mariners heading into the game at the JobServe Community
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Community360 claims £200k loan to CEO will 'financially profit' charity – but not her
Community360 has told of how it will be the charity which “financially profits” from loaning its boss Tracy Rudling more than £200,000 – not her. Mrs Rudling, who is the chief executive of the Colchester-based charity, has been under scrutiny since
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Here's how you can meet The Only Way Is Essex star Chloe Brockett in Colchester
A REALITY television star is heading to Colchester - and fans are being given the opportunity to meet her. Chloe Brockett, famed for being on The Only Way Is Essex, will present a catwalk show at Serenity Brides, in Short Wyre Street. During
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In pictures: Colchester artist completes third incredible eco mural in city centre
A COLCHESTER-based artist has put the finishing touches to an impressive mural aiming to get people to think about making the city greener. Artist Adrian Leroy has finished his third mural in St Mary’s car park in aid of Colchester City Council
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Patients waiting in ambulances longer than 30 minutes outside Colchester A&E doubles
THE number of ambulances waiting for over 30 minutes outside Colchester Hospital's emergency department has doubled since in the past year, it has been revealed. Records for the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) area show
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Residents 'upset and puzzled' after mindless vandals cover their home in red paint
A RESIDENT has been left shocked after vandals covered her home in red paint and graffiti. Vandals threw paint on a house in Wellesley Road, Clacton, in the early hours on Friday. The bizarre attack has left the resident upset and puzzled.
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Nestle reveals return of fan favourite and launch of new limited-edition chocolate
Nestle has revealed the release of two KitKat chocolate bars in the UK, one of which is brand new. The confectionary company is known for chocolate products including KitKat, Aero, Smarties, Quality Street and Milkybar. Chocolate lovers have
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I don’t like pancakes but I can’t get enough of Jamie Oliver’s 82p one-cup recipe
I very rarely admit to people that I don’t like pancakes, but when I’m often put on the spot and asked about my favourite toppings around Pancake Day, I just have to come clean. After many years of justifying why I only like the American style,
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Empty unit at Stane Park could be torn down after 'lack of market interest'
A UNIT at Stane Park could be knocked down after a bid to bring a second Burger King to Colchester was thrown out. Agents overseeing the leisure park in Stanway have asked Colchester Council for permission to demolish the empty unit which had been