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What did Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say in his Downing Street statement?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a statement outside 10 Downing Street late on Friday (March 1). The Prime Minister spent Friday in Scotland, giving a speech to the Scottish Conservative conference in the afternoon. Shortly after the Conservative
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YOUNG REPORTER- How can a puppy-influencer change over 3 months?! – Ash Cook, CSF
How can a puppy-influencer change over 3 months?! – Ash Cook, Comberton Sixth form I last interviewed Lily from @Angus.the.border
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Rishi Sunak calls George Galloway win 'very alarming' in Downing Street statement
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appeared outside 10 Downing Street this evening (March 1) to make a statement on the "shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality" in recent months. Mr Sunak decided to speak outside despite the wet weather
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Take an exclusive first look inside Essex's newest cat café opening this weekend
BRAINTREE’S first cat café is opening tomorrow, and the Braintree and Witham Times was given an exclusive first look inside the new venue. Town mum Sarah Fretwell is gearing up to open the Whiskers and Paws cat café in the town. Sarah has a
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The action that reaffirmed Danny Cowley's full confidence in his U's side
DANNY Cowley is battling to lift his Colchester United side away from League Two danger. And the U’s head coach has highlighted one specific moment in his side’s midweek game at Salford City that left him buoyed and confident that they will pull
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Sainsbury's confirms fate of Colchester workers as retailer announces 1,500 job cuts
NO jobs are at risk at Sainsbury’s stores in Colchester despite a move to axe hundreds of roles across the country. The retailer announced on Thursday it is looking to cut about 1,500 roles in contact centres, in-store bakeries, and local fulfilment
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Community supermarket officially opens with aim of supporting struggling residents
A COMMUNITY supermarket has opened its doors to the public in a project which shows "how caring the community in Colchester is." The Colchester Community Supermarket had its grand opening on Friday, at The Centre in Hawthorne Avenue in Greenstead
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Health advice given to woman killed in home was 'fabricated and rubbish', court hears
MEDICAL advice given by a man who posed as a "fake doctor” to a woman he is accused of murdering has been branded “fabricated and a lot of rubbish”. Luke D’Wit, of Churchfields, West Mersea, denies murdering Stephen and Carol Baxter, who were
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Man charged after woman is reportedly raped and strangled on Mersea Island
A MAN has been charged with a series of offences after a woman was reportedly strangled and sexually assaulted in north Essex. Essex Police was alerted to an alleged attack on Wednesday, February 28. A woman had reported being strangled and
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'Unacceptable!' - Cars left abandoned in Colchester road for months torched by yobs
CARS left abandoned on a Colchester road have been torched by vandals in an "unacceptable" episode of antisocial behaviour. A Mercedes and BMW have recently were set alight after being abandoned in Bounstead Road, near Friday Woods. The Gazette
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Activists call on Colchester firm to stop insuring 'disastrous' fossil fuel projects
CAMPAIGNERS staged a protest outside a Colchester insurance firm as they warned of the “disastrous” impact enabling oil and gas companies could have on the planet. Extinction Rebellion activists from Colchester, Clacton and Ipswich held a demonstration
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Three people taken to hospital after serious Mersea crash leaves The Strood blocked
THREE people had to be taken to hospital after a serious smash on Mersea Island. Emergency services including police, paramedics and firefighters were called to reports of a crash in The Strood at about 1.40pm on Friday. As a result of the
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OPPOSITION VIEW: Dave Challinor's 'sole aim' ahead of Colchester United clash
DAVE Challinor admits Colchester United will be a tough place for his promotion-chasing Stockport County side to visit ahead of their trip to the JobServe Community Stadium tomorrow. But the Hatters boss says their sole aim will be to return to
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Motorists facing delays as Mersea crash leaves The Strood blocked in both directions
HEAVY traffic is building in and around Mersea after a crash. The Strood has become blocked in both directions between Mersea Road and East Mersea Road, resulting in congestion. The Gazette understands the blockage has been caused by a crash
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Malicious man arrested after visiting victim as they were being interviewed by police
AN abuser who was arrested whilst visiting his victim's house at the time of a police interview has been jailed in what is one of the first convictions under a new safety law. Karn Statham, of Barnadiston Road in Colchester, has been slammed behind
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Abuser who messaged victim over 100 times just after leaving prison is jailed again
A DOMESTIC abuser who called and messaged his victim more than 100 times has been jailed again after breaching a restraining order... just hours after leaving prison. Darren Cranmer, 40, of Larch Close, Colchester, had been previously sentenced
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Colchester supermarket installs 'convenient' parcel lockers outside shop
A SUPERMARKET in Colchester is trialling the use of parcel lockers outside its store. Shoppers will be able to collect and return online orders from other retailers outside the Aldi supermarket in Magdalen Street thanks to the supermarket’s new
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Cameron McGeehan on goals, playing under pressure
AS the leading scorer in Colchester United’s current squad, Cameron McGeehan has shown a real appetite for finding the net, this season. But the 28-year-old midfielder has stressed his seven goals for the U’s so far have not come by accident.
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Cadbury accused of 'cheating little children' amid change to Animals biscuits
Cadbury has been accused of 'cheating little children' after making a huge change to its popular Animals biscuits. The chocolate manufacturer has cut the size of the bags, leaving parents and their children gutted. The chocolate-coated biscuits
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Call The Midwife star reveals why heartbreaking twist reminds her of her mum
Call The Midwife star Georgie Glen has revealed how a heartbreaking twist in the popular BBC show reminds her of her late mother. This comes as the 67-year-old actor, who plays Millicent Higgins, shared that something big about her character will
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The exercise that 'will increase your chances of living into your 90s and 100s'
Dan Buettner has shared that gardening as an exercise could increase your chances of living into your 90s and 100s. The author and National Geographic fellow recently took to Instagram to argue that "gardening is much better than joining any gym
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I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it best?
With lots of Easter chocolate dominating supermarket shelves at the minute, you might be wondering which treats to buy for yourself or your loved ones. Each year there is plenty to choose from and there are even cute little chocolate characters
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I’m a shopaholic and made £100 from unworn clothes - this is how you can too
I will not be the first or last person to admit that I have a lot of clothes and I’m a big fan of buying clothes. While some people's perfect Saturdays are going to the gym at 2am and playing video games, I much prefer a good look around the shops
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Mersea murder trial day 11 - prosecution calls more witnesses to give evidence
12:42pm A summary of today's proceedings will follow this afternoon. Thank you for joining our live blog.
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More A12 misery as miles of queues build after crash in Colchester
11:55am Thank you Speed sensors indicate traffic is now flowing normally in the area. Thank you for following our
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A120: All lanes closed and significant delays expected due to vehicle fire
9:14am Traffic has returned to normal despite the lane closure still being in place. There are no signs of slow traffic
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U's clash with Stockport will be 'real measure' of progress under Cowleys
DANNY Cowley believes his Colchester United side will be facing League Two's best side this weekend. But the U's head coach says he is looking forward to seeing his team pit their wits against promotion-chasing Stockport County, at the JobServe
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Calls for crime 'crackdown' after motorcycle and moped thefts across Colchester
POLICE officers in Colchester are ramping up efforts to tackle motorbike thefts across the city. Essex Police says it is aware of a number of mopeds and motorbikes being stolen. It comes as officers were called to reports of a motorbike
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Fears over food waste as milk is 'dumped' outside new community supermarket
CONCERNS have been raised over the potential for food waste after cartoons of milk were "dumped" outside a new community supermarket which has not yet opened. The Colchester Community Supermarket is set to launch on Friday, providing residents-in-need
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A12 roadworks which have caused 'untold misery' have run £11million over budget
A MUCH-maligned road resurfacing scheme which has caused “untold misery” to commuters has run £11million over budget... and is only half finished. New information obtained by a Freedom of Information request to National Highways has shown the reconstruction
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New 25 home development and a 60-bed care home could be built in Wivenhoe
MORE than 20 new homes and a large care home could be built in a town near Colchester after plans were put before council bosses. Pomery Planning Consultants Ltd has submitted proposals for 25 homes and a care facility in Wivenhoe to Colchester
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Colchester cyclist reunited with stolen bike after using innovative new system
A PASSIONATE Colchester cyclist has been reunited with her stolen bike after making use of an innovative new system. Jean Quinn, a former teacher, was left shocked after her bicycle was stolen while shopping in Sainsbury’s in the city centre.
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Young Reporter - Mother's Day: Celebrating Gratitude - Shreya Ithape CAST
As Mother’s Day draws near, it’s time to recognize the unsung heroes of our lives – our mothers. Motherhood, defined by unselfish love and unselfish sacrifice, deserves more than a day of appreciation. Let’s express our gratitude uniquely and celebrate
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Young Reporter : A Theatrical Dive into Macbeth - Shreya Ithape CAST
Our school recently allowed us to view a production of “Shakespeare’s Macbeth” in the comfort of our own lecture theatre, which left a lasting impression not only on the stage but also on our knowledge of the classic play. The production was put
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Young reporter: Chigwell School's Oxbridge day- Roma Pabila
On the 29th of February, Chigwell School invited Woodford County, Barking Abbey School and Oaks Park School to their Oxbridge day. Oxbridge is a term referring to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The purpose of this day was to enable
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Young Reporter: Cafes in Kelvedon (Alicia Clayton, Colchester Sixth Form)
Previously, Kelvedon High Street left much to be desired in terms of the coffee shops and cafes it had offered. If you fancied a cup of tea or slice of cake you were out of luck. However, all that has changed recently with the introduction of two new