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Review: Clacton Pier is 'just as much fun' on a wintry morning as it is in the summer
A MIX of both winter and Mondays isn't always a guaranteed recipe for a fun day out, however, Clacton Pier's arcade proved that point wrong. On a cold and foggy afternoon, I decided to try and brighten up the day by going down to Clacton Pier's
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Revealed: This 'lovely' north Essex spa is the most booked in the county
THE five most booked spas across the county have been revealed. The results have been compiled by experts in wellness and the UK’s leading spa experience and booking agency Spabreaks.com following insights from their 2023 consumer booking data.
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Owner of popular Brightlingsea deli shares details about expansion into new café
A POPULAR Brightlingsea deli is set to expand into a café just a stone's throw away from its successful takeaway shop. The River Colne Food Co., in High Street, is all set to open its new café site in Osbornes Court, Victoria Plaza, Brightlingsea
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Bosses at 'inadequate' Colchester nursery say Ofsted inspection was 'stressful'
A NURSERY where children were found “running around with food in their mouths” due to not being “adequately supervised” has been rated slammed by watchdogs. Plume Avenue Nursery, in Colchester, has been rated adequate after a one-day inspection
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Revealed: Here's how many dog attacks there have been in Essex in last four years
A COLCHESTER dog trainer believes the coronavirus pandemic is to blame for the number of dog attacks recorded over the last four years. A Freedom of Information request has revealed the number of dog attack incidents and seizures of dangerous dogs
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Five observations from Colchester United's draw with Accrington
Five observations from Colchester United draw with Accrington Stanley Missed opportunity COLCHESTER United will view their 1-1 draw with Accrington Stanley as a missed opportunity. The U’s will be incredibly frustrated that they were unable
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Police officers attacked and strangled during violent incident in Colchester
TWO police officers have been assaulted and strangled in a violent incident in Colchester. The officers were responding to reports of an incident involving three people – it was reported that two men were assaulting a third man - in North Station
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Fundraiser raises £2.5k in just two days after tragic death of Essex headteacher
A fundraiser set up in memory of a Witham headteacher who died in France has raised more than £2,500 in just two days. Donations to the fundraiser will go towards supporting the family of New Rickstones headteacher, Simon Gibbs, after he died
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'He’s in cloud cuckoo land!' – Langham high jumper crowned UK Champion
FORMER Colchester Sixth Form pupil Thomas Hewes has been crowned the British indoor high jump champion after winning the UK Championships in Birmingham. Tom Hewes, from Langham, set a new personal best of 2.18m on Sunday to beat William Grimsey
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In pictures: Mini chefs try traditional Indian cooking on 'best school trip ever'
CHEFS of the future experienced the “best school trip ever” at an award-winning restaurant. Year 4 pupils from Home Farm Primary School in Colchester visited Rim Jhim Spice where they were taught about Indian culture and cooking. The restaurant
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Pictured: The award-winning 'lucky shot' captured by talented Essex photographer
The winning photo of the Essex Wildlife Trust photography competition has been revealed, with the photographer describing it as a "lucky shot." Matthew Thomas captured the award-winning image titled 'I See You', under the category of 'Gardener's
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John Coleman reveals touchline 'banter' with Cowleys in Colchester draw
JOHN Coleman admits his Accrington Stanley side are likely to feel happier with the point after their 1-1 draw at Colchester United. And the vastly-experienced Reds boss says he enjoyed locking swords with his U's counterparts Danny and Nicky Cowley
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Meet the young Colchester grunge singer releasing first EP after 'freeing' experience
A COLCHESTER grunge and punk artist has released her first album, describing it as a "freeing" experience. Bridget, 21, from Colchester, has been making a name for herself through performing grunge, rock and punk songs throughout Essex. She
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Named: Woman who dropped rolled-up cigarette in Colchester city centre fined hundreds
A WOMAN who dropped a rolled-up cigarette on the pavement in the city centre has been fined and ordered to pay hundreds of pounds in costs. Kelly Johnson, of Turner Road, was accused of dropping the cigarette on the pavement in St Botolph’s Street
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In memoriam: All the Colchester death notices published in the Gazette this week
The Gazette has published 14 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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Ten-man Braintree battle to superb victory over Torquay United
BRAINTREE Town have shown different sides to their character in recent weeks: coping with the mud at Truro, a dazzling three goals in the first 38 minutes against Dover, the grinding out of a result at Chippenham, writes RON FOSKER. Against Torquay
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Man 'stabbed' multiple times during attack in Colchester city centre
A man was stabbed and suffered two "wounds to his arm" during an incident Colchester city centre last night. Residents reported seeing a large police presence near Greggs on Long Wyre Street shortly after 11pm last night. After reports that
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'Dropped vital points': Colchester United fans have their say on Accrington draw
COLCHESTER United were forced to settle for a point in their 1-1 draw with Accrington Stanley. Noah Chilvers gave the U's a first-half lead with a fine individual strike but a late Riley Harbottle own goal for Accrington claimed a share of the
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Vets warn all UK dog owners after surge in fatal 'Alabama rot' disease
Vets have warned UK dog owners after seeing a spike in cases of the dog disease Alabama Rot. According to Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, there have been 10 confirmed cases of Alabama rot in 2024, adding to a total of 318 since 2012.
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Colchester United player ratings after Accrington Stanley draw
COLCHESTER United had to settle for a point after they drew 1-1 with Accrington Stanley, on Saturday afternoon. A Riley Harbottle own goal denied the U's victory against ten men, after Noah Chilvers had put the hosts ahead with a fine individual
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In pictures: A look back at the old shops which once lined St Botolph's in Colchester
Amateur historians among us will know St Botolph is associated with the founding of England’s first Augustinian monastery, but in Colchester, the term St Botolph’s almost universally refers to one of the city’s busiest and most recognisable locations
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Listed: New food hygiene ratings handed out to Colchester restaurants and takeaways
SIX bars, restaurants, and cafes in Colchester have been handed top ratings after visits from hygiene inspectors. The new food hygiene ratings were published on the Food Standards Agency’s website this week after inspections in January and February
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Family remembers late 100-year-old who was a 'source of inspiration to many'
A BELOVED great-great-grandmother who was "a source of inspiration for many" has died just before her 101st birthday. Cath Ford, who was born in Nottingham in the early 1920s, died aged 100 on Friday, January 26, following a long and fulfilling
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Colchester village pub crowned best in the East of England at annual awards
THE owners of a village pub say they have been left “thrilled” after being crowned the best in the East of England. The Three Horseshoes in Fordham has enjoyed success at this year’s East of England Tourism Awards. The annual awards celebrate
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Colchester fast-food restaurant Wendy's reveals plans for 'late night refreshment’
AN American fast-food chain in Colchester has revealed plans to stay open late into the early hours of the morning. Wendy’s, at the Northern Gateway Leisure Park, is hoping to provide "late night refreshment” seven days a week after applying a
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'It's my legacy' - Meet the 20-year-old who is 'world’s youngest football club owner'
THEY say age is nothing but a number. And young entrepreneur Henry Wright is proving the old adage true after becoming a football owner – at the age of 19. After being rejected at professional football trials in Lithuania last summer left him