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Colchester United 1 Accrington Stanley 1 - reaction from Danny Cowley after draw
COLCHESTER United boss Danny Cowley admits his side played with too much fear after they drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanley this afternoon. The U's looked like they were heading for a precious victory when Noah Chilvers fired them in front with a
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In pictures: A look back at how Colchester and north Essex celebrated Euro 2016
EIGHT years ago, football fans were hoping to make the trip to France for Euros 2016. The tournament is traditionally held every four years, with the latest due to take place in summer 2024. Although the 2016 edition ultimately came down to
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We relaxed and got creative at a paint party at Colchester pub - here's how it went
Getting creative, enjoying a little bit of relaxed me-time or spending time with a loved one make the perfect getaway during an evening at Essex paint parties. Painting and drawing have always been something I liked to do, but I was never really
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Here's how you could become the owner of this 18th century village pub in north Essex
A TRADITIONAL English pub in Tendring which is beloved by the community has been put up for sale for tens of thousands of pounds. The Red Lion pub and restaurant, in Clacton Road, St Osyth, is being sold by property agency Sidney Phillips.
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Wedding venue in Dedham named one of the best in the UK at annual awards
A DEDHAM wedding venue has been named as one of the best in the UK at a set of annual awards. Hitched.co.uk, a leading wedding planning platform and part of The Knot Worldwide Inc., has announced the winners of the third annual Hitched Wedding
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Colchester 1 Accrington 1 - match report as U's play out draw with Stanley
COLCHESTER United had to be content with just a point after a late goal denied them an important victory following a 1-1 draw with ten-man Accrington Stanley this afternoon. The U's looked like they were heading for the win after Noah Chilvers
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Numbers of measles cases in Colchester revealed as parents urged to vaccinate kids
THERE have been over 30 cases of measles in Essex this year, including four in Colchester as parents are being advised to get their children vaccinated. Measles have emerged across every region in England due to low up-take of the MMR (measles,
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Part of A12 to close in major resurfacing works - here's where and when
DRIVERS are being advised to plan their journeys due to work on the A12, with bosses saying some work is now 60 per cent complete. National Highway said work on the A12 Margaretting bypass concrete road scheme is now at a “crucial stage” meaning
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Colchester United 1 Accrington Stanley 1 - as it happened
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Here's how many vehicles Essex Police has in its fleet, according to latest figures
THE number of marked vehicle's in Essex Police's fleet has been revealed following a Freedom of Information request. Essex Police officers use cars, motorcycles, marine boats and push bikes on a daily basis while responding to incidents across
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Dame Mary Beard makes surprise appearance at Richard Herring's Colchester comedy show
WHEN I purchased my ticket for Richard Herring's podcast show I had no idea who his guests would be. Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast or RHLSTP has drawn a cult following and boasted stars such as Stephen Fry, Michael Palin and
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Man charged over terrifying armed robbery where victim's Essex home was searched
A WESTCLIFF man has been in charged in connection with an armed robbery and aggravated burglary in Witham. Regan Coulson, 18, of Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, was arrested and questioned on February, 13 later being charged for robbery and aggravated
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Late equaliser denies Colchester under-21s victory at Cardiff
COLCHESTER United's under-21s claimed a well-deserved 1-1 draw at Cardiff City in their latest Professional Development League Two game, writes BRIAN WALLER. The U's travelled to South Wales to face a home team who had beaten Bristol City earlier
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New Colchester Foodbank co-directors 'excited and honoured' to take on role
COLCHESTER Foodbank's new co-directors have said they are "excited and honoured" to take on their role after the charity's long-standing boss stepped down. Armin Lange and Nikki Ranson, who have spent four years at the foodbank, have become the
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Here's how you can get FREE tickets to 'magical' Colchester adventure park for Easter
HUNDREDS of residents are being given the chance to visit a unique adventure park entirely free of charge. Wyvernwood icons Princess Arabella and the Captain, in St Osyth Road, Alresford, will be in Colchester's Lion Walk Shopping Centre on Saturday
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Bus firm reveals details of new overnight trips from Colchester to Stansted Airport
A NEW timetable of overnight journeys from Colchester to an airport in Essex has been revealed by a transport company. First Bus has announced additions to its usual service between Colchester and Stansted Airport. Starting from February 25
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The £275k home which has been on the market longer than any other Colchester property
A HOME in Colchester which has been up for sale for more than three years is said to have been on the market for longer than any other property. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom flat in Meachen Road, has been looking for a buyer for a total of
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'Warm' preschool with 'passionate staff' and 'enthusiastic children' lauded by Ofsted
A “WARM, welcoming and inclusive” preschool with “passionate staff” and “enthusiastic children” has been lauded by watchdogs in a fresh report. Great Tey Preschool has been rated outstanding by Ofsted following a one-day inspection last month.
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Hollywood A-lister Damian Lewis says he is 'very lucky' to own home in north Essex
He may be a Hollywood movie star, but A-list actor Damian Lewis has closer ties to little old Essex than you might think. In an exclusive interview with our sister title, Essex Life magazine, the 53-year-old, known for his roles in Homeland, Billions
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Solar panels and battery storage: Essex's council-backed scheme returns
Considering solar panels for your home or business but don’t know where to start? Thanks to the council-backed scheme called "Solar Together", installing solar panels on your rooftop has become easier than ever. The new edition of the scheme is now