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Young Reporter-Murderous Macbeth-Elena Humphreys-Mayflower High School
Murderous Macbeth Towngate Theatre recently showed an impressive production of the play that should not be mentioned! The performance was an educational experience to be recommended to anyone who is studying Macbeth as part of their GCSE curriculum
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'I knew he'd save it': Danny Cowley's praise for 'elite' keeper Owen Goodman
DANNY Cowley says he always knew Owen Goodman would make a crucial penalty save in Colchester United’s 1-1 draw with Sutton United. And the U’s boss has praised his goalkeeper’s mindset, after he bounced back from recent setbacks to emerge the
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Couple paid man accused of killing them £1,500 in year before death, court hears
A MAN on trial for murder received more than £1,000 from the couple he is accused of killing in the year leading up to their death – including a £95 payment on the day he allegedly poisoned them with painkillers, a court has heard. At Chelmsford
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Here's how to get full access to Gazette coverage of Colchester United
COLCHESTER United are gearing up for an important final two months of the season, as they battle to preserve their League Two status. Danny Cowley’s side are looking to move away from the relegation zone and the Gazette will be at every single
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Pupils at Colchester school riddled with crumbling concrete to return nine months on
THE youngest pupils at a school riddled with collapse-prone material are finally set to be taught at their new school nine months after the start of the crumbling concrete crisis. Year 7 pupils at the Gilberd School in Colchester, one of the schools
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'Fake will' allegedly drawn up by man accused of Mersea murder had 'no logic' to it
A ‘FAKE will’ allegedly drawn up by a murder suspect so he could inherit a lucrative business had “no logic” to it, a jury has heard. Luke D’Wit, who is charged with the murder of Stephen and Carol Baxter, is accused of forging a fake will so he
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'Absolutely blown away' - Colchester punk band celebrates after securing Top 20 album
A POPULAR Colchester-based punk band is celebrating after one of their albums cemented its place in the top 20 UK album chart list. Pet Needs' newest album, Intermittent Fast Living, has found itself battling against names as big as Taylor Swift
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'Cosmopolitan' Colchester street lined with takeaways is to join conservation area
THE "most cosmopolitan street" in Colchester is to become part of a conservation area - despite its abundance of garages and takeaways. Colchester Council’s local plan committee has approved a bid to extend a conservation area to include North
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New building supplies branch promising to 'go the extra mile' opens in Colchester
An independent builders' merchant will create 20 new jobs in Colchester as it opens its 125th branch next month. MKM Building Supplies, a leading independent builders merchant in the UK, will open the branch to the public on March 4 with former
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Heroic dad-of-two jumps into 'freezing' water to save life of man who fell off pier
A GOOD Samaritan selflessly threw himself into freezing cold waters off Mersea to rescue a man who had fallen in. Mark Ward was enjoying an afternoon of crabbing with his two sons, aged six and eight, when he heard shouts of “man overboard” further
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Humbugs produce five-star performance to see off West Essex
HALSTEAD Town ran out 5-0 winners over West Essex in the Essex Senior League, writes KEN GILLIARD. The contest took place on a heavy pitch, but a special well done to the Humbugs ground staff who got the pitch fit for play after a horrendously
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Oliver at the double as Colchester under-21s claim victory over Cardiff
ARCHIE Oliver scored twice as Colchester United's under-21s claimed victory over Cardiff City at a windy Park Drive, writes BRIAN WALLER. The U's claimed a first Professional Development League under-21 win since August 2023 after 14 winless matches
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A12 'protestor' who delayed hundreds of commuters in bizarre stunt to be sentenced
A MAN who caused hours of disruption to hundreds of A12 commuters and then messaged his friends “how bad is the traffic in town bud?” is to be sentenced in April. In October, Simon Graham, of Hunting Gate, Colchester, climbed onto the wrong side
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Town preschool announces 'sad' closure as bosses reveal it is 'no longer viable'
A PRESCHOOL near Colchester has said it has made the “sad” and “difficult decision” to close later this year after saying it is “no longer viable” to remain open. Little Avenues Preschool, in Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, said it is closing at the end
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Colchester's Garrison trials new hydrogen power charging stations for vehicles
COLCHESTER Garrison has begun trialling hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities aiming to provide electricity in hard-to-supply locations. A hydrogen power unit is being tested at Merville Barracks to help the initiative to reduce carbon emissions
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Air ambulance lands on Mersea Island after man 'falls into sea' from jetty
AN air ambulance landed on Mersea Island after a man got into “difficulty in the sea”. Three ambulance service vehicles and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to Coast Road, West Mersea, at about 2.30pm on Saturday. The Gazette understands
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Inquest opens into death of 17-year-old who was found dead in Essex woods
A CORONER has opened the inquest into a teenager who was found dead in Southminster earlier this month. Layla Ahangari, who was 17, had left an address in Wonston Road, Southminster, and was found unresponsive in a nearby wooded area on February
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Colchester United youngsters are beaten at home by Ipswich Town
COLCHESTER United's under-18s were beaten 4-1 at home by Ipswich Town at Maldon and Tiptree's Park Drive ground, writes BRIAN WALLER. Elliott Ward's side fell behind after five minutes when Jamie Mauge netted, after a number of shots had been blocked
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Mersea murder trial day eight - expert witnesses to give evidence
1:30pm Early finish Proceedings have finished for the day. More witnesses will be called by the prosecution as the
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Young Reporter- What should we do about reading? -Laura Lowe, CAST
Reading is something close to the hearts of many- several of us have our favourite books, characters, places- the list goes on. If it is there is a chance that you discovered this passion from a story you read growing up. Reading is a valuable
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Everything you need to know about Ramadan: When is it and why it's celebrated
Every year millions around the world take part in Ramadan as part of a month-long event. Ahead of the start of the event in the Muslim calendar, we thought we'd break down some common questions. From what Ramadan is, when it is taking place
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King's cancer could be 'more dangerous' than we think, royal expert says
King Charles’ cancer could be “more dangerous” than the public has “been led to believe”, according to a royal expert. The King revealed he had cancer at the start of February, although the type of cancer has not been confirmed to the public.
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Brits warned summer flights will see price hike due to ‘lack of planes’
UK holidaymakers have been warned they will see higher ticket prices for flights this summer because of “capacity constraints”. Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said issues limiting the number of available aircraft mean European airlines
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Royal Mint unveils new George Michael collectable coins to 'celebrate' Wham! star
If you’re a fan of George Michael or a keen coin collector, you will be delighted to know the Royal Mint has unveiled new coins to “celebrate” the late Wham! icon. He rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the pop group which formed after George
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Colchester Gazette readers can subscribe for just £2 for 2 months in flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Gazette site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read Colchester news online,
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Sammie Szmodics thanks U's after reaching career landmark
FORMER Colchester United favourite Sammie Szmodics is celebrating another career milestone. The 28-year-old ex-U's academy player has now clocked up 300 career league appearances after featuring for Championship side, Blackburn Rovers in their
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Nominations are in for your favourite garden centre
Craft Nurseries, Lawford Fillpots Garden Centre, Boxted Colchester Parkers, Frinton on sea Poplar Nurseries, Marks Tey The winner will be presented with an engraved trophy, a professionally printed vinyl banner, and a certificate plus
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Why self-belief was key factor for Owen Goodman after fine penalty save
OWEN Goodman has highlighted the importance of self-belief following his crucial penalty save for Colchester United. The on-loan Crystal Palace goalkeeper has experienced contrasting fortunes over recent games, with his fine spot-kick save for
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Care home told to improve as inspectors find residents at risk of 'electric shocks'
A COLCHESTER care home is no longer in special measures but improvements must be made to reduce the risks of "electric shocks or burns" being suffered. Foxburrow Grange, in Ypres Road, has been given a new rating of requires improvement by the
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Leisure and food and drink brands in 'discussions' with Northern Gateway developers
DEVELOPERS say they hope to conclude talks to fill the remaining units at a leisure park in Colchester “in the very near future”. Northern Gateway Leisure Park is making progress with the Travelodge close to opening and works have begun inside
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Watch: Nursery staff trio see 'popstar rendition' of nursery rhyme go viral on TikTok
A NURSERY staff have gone viral on social media after sharing their pop star rendition of a much-loved children’s nursery rhyme. Jade Kennedy, 22, Daisy O'Brien, 23, and Trinity Gilders, 18, are staff at Munchkins Nursery in Brightlingsea.
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School submits plans to replace disused swimming pool with new classroom building
A SCHOOL is looking to replace an old disused swimming pool with a new classroom building. Broomgrove Infant and Junior School, in Wivenhoe, has submitted the plans to Colchester Council. The proposed work involves the removal of an existing
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Vineyard boss reveals plans for on-site restaurant which could create ten new jobs
THE director of a popular vineyard has revealed plans to create a new restaurant and a bigger shop. Prettyfields Vineyard, in Dead Lane, Ardleigh, submitted blueprints to Tendring Council to extend an existing building on its site. The plans