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Revealed: All the Essex bars and restaurants nominated for the 'rural Oscars'
Four businesses have been nominated for a prestigious award celebrating the unsung heroes in their communities. The Essex-based businesses are part of 25 companies shortlisted for the Countryside Alliance Awards from across the East of England
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Named: The teenagers who 'fist-bumped' after brutal city centre attack spared jail
A JUDGE has told two yobs who fist-bumped one another after knocking their victim unconscious in a brutal city centre attack they were "very close" to being put behind bars. Will Sherlock and Rio King, aged 19 and 20, were involved in a fight
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Strikes see over 600 cancer appointments rescheduled by Colchester Hospital trust
HUNDREDS of cancer related appointments have been cancelled for people living in north Essex and parts of Suffolk due to strikes over the last year. From January, 1, 2023 to January, 31, 2024, 7,087 review appointments were rescheduled at the East
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Colchester councillors to be given 3.88 per cent allowances increase after vote
COUNCILLORS have voted to increase their allowances by more than £16,000 collectively despite cutting services in Colchester and threatening to axe jobs to save money. During Colchester Council's last full council meeting councillors approved a
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Court hears murder accused played 'silly mind games' with couple found dead
A COURT has heard how murder suspect Luke D’Wit “had a habit of popping up” at the house of the couple he is accused of poisoning. The prosecution called more police witnesses to give evidence to the court on Friday, which was the seventh day of
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Colchester college in bid to replace rotting wood frames on performing arts building
A SCHOOL is looking to replace rotting wooded frames with new cladding as part of a project to improve a building on site. Colchester Sixth Form College is looking to improve the cladding of its performing arts block, after it was deemed “dilapidated
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Prolific shoplifter from Colchester banned from every HMV and TK Maxx in the UK
A PROLIFIC thief who stole just an hour after being charged with shoplifting has been banned from every HMV, TK Maxx, and Cash Converters store in the UK. Colchester resident Connor Petts was banned from the three retailers for a year and given
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Council bosses commit to 'responsible development' amid Middlewick Ranges backlash
COUNCIL bosses have said they remain committed to "responsible development and environmental protection" after being branded "hypocrites" by Middlewick campaigners. Peaceful protestors descended on Colchester town hall ahead of the Colchester Council
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Charity bosses press on with plans to revive Colchester's Jumbo water tower
THE charity working to save Colchester’s unique water tower has launched a logo and website for The Jumbo Project. North Essex Heritage trustees gathered at the 140-year-old Victorian building to announce the website and unveil the logo which features
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Riley Harbottle focused on here and now at Colchester United after Hibs switch
RILEY Harbottle insists his focus is on the here and now after hitting the ground running with Colchester United. The 23-year-old defender has impressed since joining the U’s on loan from Scottish Premiership side Hibernian, despite having hardly
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Mersea murder trial day seven - messages from D'Wit read out to the court
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Exhibition celebrating famous artist Roy Free coming to Colchester
AN art exhibition celebrating the works of the late Roy Freer is coming to a north Essex gallery. Roy Freer is a popular artist who creates art of familiar domestic objects and transforms them into abstract shapes of colour and tone. His works
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Dog owner 'ordered to muzzle pet' by Essex vets despite not being XL Bully
A FRUSTRATED dog owner has claimed she was ordered to muzzle her dog by a vet ... despite it not being classed as an XL bully. Laura Timochina, 32, is the owner of “pocket American bully” Bruno and rushed him to Vets for Pets, at Pipps Hill, Basildon
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Longstanding family firm proud to offer the perfect coastal getaway
In the early months of the year, many of us are dreaming of a summer holiday by the sea – a chance to relax, have fun and explore with a backdrop of golden beaches and shimmering waves. But with so many choices when it comes to booking a coastal getaway
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Why is Coronation Street not on TV tonight? Friday's episode removed by ITV
As another week comes to an end, many ITV viewers will be hoping to put their feet up tonight (February 23), ready to tune in to another episode of Coronation Street. But fans of the soap may have realised it’s missing from the TV schedule once
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Users of a specific type of phone urgently warned to remove these 5 apps now
Those using Android mobile phones have been urged to delete five apps from their devices with Samsung Galaxy users being told to be on high alert. These apps, which could be downloaded from the Google Play Store contain a nasty piece of malware
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I compared a £40 to £329 hair dryer- Is there really any difference?
For millions of people around the world, hair is one of their most important personal features and that means taking good care of it. Whether sticking to a one-of-a-kind hair routine or making sure that you style it in a way that’s just right for
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Kitchen expert reveals hack to stop dishwasher issue that annoys millions of Brits
A kitchen expert has revealed a way to solve an issue that has caused annoyance for many people with regard to their dishwashers. The appliance is a mainstay of most homes as it cuts costs by jet washing your dishes and cutlery in double-quick
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Boss of popular Essex seafront restaurant hits out at couple after 'dine and dash'
THE boss of a long-established Essex seafront restaurant has hit out at a couple who racked up a £100 bill before fleeing without paying. Steve Yeung, 52, owner of The Pearl Dragon on Southend’s Eastern Esplanade, has revealed his business is being
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Danny Cowley has 'huge amount of respect for Sutton' ahead of vital U's clash
DANNY Cowley says Colchester United’s main challenge is to turn their draws into wins ahead of their important clash with Sutton United this weekend. The U’s head to Gander Green Lane aiming to put more distance between themselves and the League
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Knife crime in Colchester 94 per cent higher than 2018, despite falling six per cent
KNIFE and bladed article offences are still nearly twice as high in Colchester as they were five years ago, despite the rate for that type of crime falling by six per cent in the last year. Statistics obtained by the Gazette via a Freedom of Information
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Nightclub's new identity given green light by planners... four months after opening
A CITY centre nightclub’s rebrand has been approved… four months after it re-opened. Trilogy opened in Colchester High Street on October 20 last year after nightlife chain Epic Bars and Clubs jumped in to save the threatened Atik nightclub.
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Investigation launched as man is sprayed with 'substance' by 'men armed with knives'
A MAN was reportedly sprayed in the face with an "unknown substance" on his own doorstep by armed attackers, prompting police to launch an investigation. Essex Police officers are currently looking into reports of an attack which took place about
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Animal taken off show at Colchester Zoo as area is closed to public - here's why
A POPULAR animal at Colchester Zoo has been taken off show after an enclosure was closed temporarily to customers. Tembo the African elephant has been taken off show whilst essential works are carried out. The Elephant Bushwalk pathway is
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Visitor centre at Colchester country park saved from closure amid council cuts
PLANS to axe facilities at a country park have been reversed. The closure of the visitor centre at High Woods Country Park in Colchester and cuts to park ranger staffing were among the cost-cutting measures debated at the city council’s budget
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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
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Question marks remain over what brands could move into final Northern Gateway units
A QUESTION mark remains over what brands could fill the final three units at a multi-million pound complex in Colchester - but residents have been assured "healthy discussions are ongoing". The remaining empty units at the Northern Gateway Leisure
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Colchester United under-21s claim a point at leaders QPR
KALEEL Green was on target as Colchester United's under-21s played out a 1-1 draw at Queens Park Rangers, writes BRIAN WALLER. Green, who signed his first professional contract with the U's last summer after being released by Arsenal, netted in