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Lyra Keith-CVC-Delivery Robots. What are the impacts?
We live in an age where robots are commonplace. They are used in factories, for sorting packages, and, in towns across Cambridgeshire, food delivery. They can be found riding the pavements of Cambourne and Cambridge, delivering shopping from
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Salford 1 Colchester United 1 - match report as Ihionvien rescues U's point
BRADLEY Ihionvien came off the bench to rescue a point for Colchester United at Salford City tonight after they played out a third successive 1-1 draw in League Two, Ihionvien struck a fine 75th-minute equaliser just two minutes after coming on
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Salford City 1 Colchester United 1 - as it happened
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Council approves funding for Shrub End war memorial following death of campaigner
COLCHESTER council has agreed to fund the renovation of the Shrub End War memorial, following the death of a volunteer who spent seven years campaigning to save it. The monument in Shrub End Road, Colchester was built in the 1920s to honour 17
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New play set for world premiere at Colchester theatre before going on UK tour
ACTORS are getting ready to tread the boards for the world premiere of a new play at a theatre in Colchester. Two Come Home will premiere at the Lakeside Theatre at Essex University’s Colchester campus on Friday before going on a fringe festival
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'Fatal range' of promethazine found in Mersea woman's blood after death, court hears
A PATHOLOGIST has told a murder trial a "fatal range" of promethazine was found in a Mersea woman's blood following her death. Carol and Stephen Baxter, who lived in Victory Road, West Mersea, were found dead on Easter Sunday on last year.
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Popular comedian Chloe Petts to perform at Colchester Arts Centre
A POPULAR comedian who co-founded an all-female and non-binary comedy collective is returning to Colchester Arts Centre with her newest tour. Chloe Petts is bringing her If You Can't Say Anything Nice tour to Colchester on February 27. Chloe
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Colchester drivers endure chaos as five sets of roadworks leave city gridlocked
MOTORISTS endured hours of "appalling" traffic chaos due to five sets of roadworks in Colchester, with commuters blaming the repairs for doubling their journey time. A combination of maintenance and repair works in Hythe Hill, East Street, Whitehall
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Here's you can WIN the perfect Mother's Day gift with the Gazette
Show mum how much you love her with an extra-special Mother's Day treat! Still searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Don't worry we could have the answer... Why not treat her to a special day out, where you can catch up, spend quality
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Undercover police cadets try to purchase vapes and book hotel rooms in Colchester
BUDDING young police officers were deployed undercover to see whether or not shops and hotels in Colchester would sell them items only permitted for adults. Youngsters from the Essex Police Cadet Unit assisted plain-clothed officers from the city
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The ‘incredible’ coach analyst who speaks five languages and has key U's role
LORENZO Dolcetti is not your average EFL coach – far from it. Colchester United’s latest coaching addition is the son of Juventus’s assistant manager, played in Italian football’s third tier and can speak five different languages. Dolcetti
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Colchester museum to host mini explorer sessions for children
A COLCHESTER museum is set to host a series of exciting events in which children will be enjoy immersive exploration and discovery. The Natural History Museum, in High Street, is bringing back its mini museum explorer sessions this month.
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Four arrested in Colchester and Dunmow in connection with police rape investigations
FOUR people have been arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with ongoing investigations across the county. Essex Police’s Operational Support Group (OSG) executed the warrants and made the arrests in locations across Colchester and Dunmow
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Council party leaders in Colchester have their say after vote to increase allowances
COLCHESTER councillors have voted to increase their annual basic allowances by 3.88 per cent. The Gazette asked all the party leaders to explain their views on the move. The decision means the basic allowance level for each councillor will now
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Colchester flat left 'uninhabitable' after fire which started in the kitchen
A HOME has been left “uninhabitable” after a fire left a flat heavily smoke-logged in Colchester. Firefighters from Colchester Fire Station and Harlow Fire Station rushed to a home in Nayland Road in Colchester last night at 10.43pm. On arrival
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King strikes late to secure dramatic victory for Witham
A STOPPAGE-TIME goal by Freddie King helped Witham Town beat Gorleston 3-2 at the Simarco Stadium, writes JIM PURTILL. It was a lively Pitching In Isthmian League division north contest between two well-matched sides who largely cancelled each
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FAN'S VIEW: us supporters are backing the Cowleys to turn our fortunes around
NEARLY 800 U’s faithful made the short trip to South London to see us take on bottom team Sutton United. As has been the norm since Danny and Nicky Cowley took over, the U's away fans were vocal from the off and if nothing else shows further proof
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The DIY solution you need to know about that cleans fingerprints off your phone
We spend so much time attached to our phones, tablets and laptops that it's no wonder that we leave our grubby fingerprints all over them - but how do you remove the smudges? If you're wondering how to keep your tech sleek and free from oily smears
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Barry from Eastenders to host 'mega' karaoke night at Essex seafront bar
Eastenders star Shaun Williamson, best known for his ill-fated character Barry in the BBC show, will return to Southend's Chinnerys bar for a karaoke night. The star is set to host "Barrioke" which will see punters at the bar, on Marine Parade,
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Paloma Faith enjoys 'famous' fish and chips in visit to Essex seafront
Hit singer Paloma Faith enjoyed some of Essex's "famous" fish and chips as she visited a popular seafront attraction this weekend. The star, who is set to perform at Cliffs Pavilion in May as part of her new tour, was spotted at Adventure Island
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'Abandoned' car bursts into flames at major Essex roundabout
A CAR burst into flames on a major south Essex roundabout as drivers spotted smoke coming from a vehicle suspected to be “abandoned”. Three fire crews were sent to tackle the flames at the Fairglen Interchange yesterday, which towered above the
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8 Boots beauty dupes of Fenty, Benefit and more that could save you up to £250
A savvy shopper has shared eight beauty dupes available at Boots that could save you up to £250. Deal hunter Eilish Stout-Cairns has recently shared her top picks from Boots of various budget-friendly alternatives of beloved luxury brands.
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Will Olly Rix return to Call the Midwife as sudden exit leaves Trixie devastated
Viewers of BBC's Call the Midwife have been left devastated following the latest episode of series 13. The penultimate episode saw fan favourite character Matthew Aylward find a possible solution to his growing financial woes. Hoping to find
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This 'nighttime trick' could cut your energy bills by 66 per cent
A renewable energy expert has revealed a 'nighttime' trick that could cut your energy bills by 66%. Millions of households up and down the country are on the hunt for creative ways to curb the financial strain of the cost of living crisis.
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'Stunning' townhouse renovated in Amanda & Alan's Italian Job on sale for £187k
A house that was renovated for the second series of Amanda & Alan's Italian Job is now on the market for just over £187,000. Amanda Holden and Alan Carr took on the job of renovating the house in Tuscany, following the first series job which was
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Car expert debunks 4 car insurance myths so you don't get caught out
A car expert has debunked four common car insurance myths to help drivers not get caught out. Motorists across the country know just how many things they need to consider when picking out a policy. With the continued strain of the cost of
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Firefighters rush to suspected arson at north Essex shopping centre
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a suspected arson at Frinton Triangle's Co-op supermarket. A fire was allegedly started in a bin store behind the recently closed East of England Co-op shop. Fire crews were called to the scene on Sunday at the scene
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Delight as beach in quaint Essex town could be designated as new bathing site
MANNINGTREE beach is set to become of one of 27 new open-water swimming spots across England. Three spots in East Anglia are on the list announced by DEFRA - Manningtree Beach, the River Cam at Sheep’s Green, Cambridgeshire and the River Stour
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Emergency closure at Colchester school due to site issues
A SCHOOL in Colchester has announced an emergency closure due to site issues. The Stanway School will be partially closed today, with students in years seven to ten being asked to stay at home. The school remains open to year 11 students, LAC
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Danny Cowley on Salford...and why playing football is the best job in the world
DANNY Cowley insists his Colchester United team will be fully prepared for the challenge when they face Salford City tonight. The U’s face their second away trip in the space of four days when they make the 250-mile trek up to Moor Lane to face
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Real-time warning signs could be introduced to tackle Colchester Hythe flooding issue
BUSINESS owners and drivers could be warned of bad flooding on the Hythe through new specialist signs as part of ongoing plans to solve “unacceptable” flooding in the area. The issue has been again discussed at the latest Hythe Taskforce meeting
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Council urged to declare 'nature emergency' to save Middlewick from 1,000 homes
A WILDLIFE charity has urged Colchester Council to declare a “nature emergency” to save Middlewick Ranges. Essex Wildlife Trust has called on the authority to “permanently safeguard” the threatened Colchester beauty spot, which is earmarked for
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Owner of expanding Japanese restaurant 'proud' after opening new site in Colchester
A PROUD restaurant owner is excited about the future after expanding his business into a new, much larger site in Colchester. The popular Koryu Japanese restaurant has now moved from 34 Osborne Street to 118 High Street. Owner Suman Dahal,
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Preschool bosses speak of 'financially challenging' few years after deciding to close
A PRESCHOOL near Colchester which has been open for more than a decade has made the “sad” and “difficult decision” to close because it is “no longer viable” to remain open. Little Avenues Preschool, in Broom Grove, Wivenhoe, will shut its doors
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Residents divided as Essex recycling centre booking system set 'to be made permanent'
A CONTROVERSIAL system requiring residents to pre-book slots at recycling centres across the county is set to be made permanent. Essex County Council has been operating the pilot since March 2023. Now, the cabinet is set to agree the system
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Colchester primary school earns cash prize for nature-focused projects
A COLCHESTER school has received recognition and a cash prize as part of a national campaign designed to make more establishments eco-friendly. Lexden Primary School, in Trafalgar Road, has been celebrated as part of this year's Let's Go Zero and
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Listed: How every Colchester councillor voted in decision to increase allowances
COLCHESTER councillors have voted to increase their annual basic allowances by 3.88 per cent. The decision means the basic allowance level for each councillor will now sit at £7,576 per annum. The overall allowance budget, meanwhile, which