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Young Reporter, Emma by Jane Austen, Olivia Harmer, CCHS
Emma- an exploration of love, family and friendship by one of history's finest authors. Emma marks itself as one of Austen's most enthralling novels, casting a spell over reader's with its immense detail, and 'vivid' characters. Whilst it may
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Revealed: The Essex winners of the People's Postcode Lottery's February draw
THESE postcodes are thanking their lucky stars after winning the People’s Postcode Lottery in February. Across the county, ten postcodes were named among the winners. For each ticket bought, a daily prize of £1,000 was awarded. The winning
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Road in Colchester to shut overnight for two weeks - here's where and when
A ROAD in Colchester is set to close overnight for nearly two weeks as fresh closures have been revealed for north and mid Essex areas. Osborne Street in Colchester will close from its junction with Stanwell Street to its junction with Whitewell
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Amazing photographs show what Colchester looked like during the 1980s
WE have dug through our archives to take a look at Colchester back in the 1980s. The photographs reveal a time when traffic went through the then town centre, the market was uncovered and cinemas were the main entertainment for revellers at the
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Bowling alley edges closer to opening in Colchester as plans are given green light
A BOWLING alley has edged one step closer to opening its doors in Colchester. The city council has approved blueprints submitted for fascia signs to be installed at Hollywood Bowl, which is taking on a unit at the Northern Gateway Leisure Park.
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Concerns raised about plans for new hot food takeaway inside village off-licence
PLANS for the extension of a Tiptree off licence to open a hot food takeaway has been met with objections. Tiptree Parish Council discussed the planning application for the Tiptree Offie off licence in Maldon Road. Councillors made the decision
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Star of Netflix's Sex Education to bring new comedy show to Colchester - what we know
AN acclaimed star of a popular Netflix show which has fans across the world is bringing his new comedy show to Colchester. Comedian Eshaan Akbar is embarking on a national tour next year and will headline Colchester Arts Centre on February 15,
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I visited Colchester Castle for the first time since school and had a great time
DID you know Henry II stayed for a week in Colchester in the 12th century? Me neither… well, that was until I paid a long overdue visit to one of the city’s staple attractions, Colchester Castle, and it's safe to say I had a great time. The
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Man charged with series of offences after 'serious incident' in Colchester
A MAN has been charged with a series of offences after a “serious incident” in Colchester. Connor Downer, 19, of Maidenburgh Street Colchester, faces four charges. These are threats to cause damage, affray, criminal damage, and possession of
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Cowleys head to League Two clash after Colchester postponement
COLCHESTER United boss Danny Cowley and his assistant Nicky Cowley will head to Walsall's home clash with Doncaster Rovers this afternoon, following the postponement of their game with Stockport County. The U's have a free Saturday, after their
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Meet the Flatford teacher promoting outdoor learning after school trip inspired her
A Flatford-based teacher who fell in love with outdoor learning while counting barnacles on a school trip is now ensuring more children spend time in nature. Jo Harris has embarked on a new journey as education manager at the Field Studies Council
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82k children in Suffolk and North East Essex went a year without seeing a dentist
A COLCHESTER dentist has said more needs to be done so people can access dental services after it was revealed tens of thousands of children didn't see a dentist for an entire year. Dr Stephen Pitt has been left shocked after figures showed 82,704
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Mental health charity boss speaks about football match helping to start conversations
A MENTAL health charity is hosting a football match to help kick off conversations about men’s mental wellbeing. Reach Out for Mental Health offers a variety of support for those who struggle with worries and mental health struggles and has set
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Will it snow in Colchester? Forecast as warnings issued across England
THE Met Office has issued snow warnings across part of England as temperatures drop. Many places in the UK are set to see snow today, with some weather warnings in place. Here is what forecasters say about Colchester. It is predicted that across
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Essex Police search for missing Colchester man - have you seen him?
ESSEX Police are searching for missing Colchester man Kevin Wake. The 54-year-old was last seen at around 11pm on Thursday, February 29. He is described as 5ft 7ins tall, medium build, with grey/black hair and long grey beard (longer than pictured
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Colchester United's game with Stockport County is called off
COLCHESTER United's game with promotion-chasing Stockport County scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Referee Scott Oldham carried out a pitch inspection at the JobServe Community Stadium at 9am and concluded
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Named: The north Essex army officer who sent ex-partner 100 messages
A SENIOR army officer changed his WhatsApp photo to a picture of his ex-partner after bombarding her with more than 100 messages, a court heard. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Monger appeared before magistrates on Friday where he admitted one count
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Coffee-loving Colchester mum starts own business after spotting gap in the market
A BARISTA turned entrepreneur is celebrating starting her first business after graduating as a mature student. Nicole Griffin started Chino Club UK after noticing a gap in the market for reusable babyccino cups. The Colchester resident spent
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Take a look inside the abandoned Colchester house up for auction for £50,000
A DERELICT detached cottage near the centre of Colchester has been put up for auction for £50,000. The two-bedroom home, in Magdalen Street, has been described as a “major project” by auctioneers. According to The Move Market, 126A Magdalen
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'Poor weather' to blame for A12 running £11m over budget, highways bosses say
NATIONAL Highways has said poor weather and difficult ground conditions have meant they could not complete a major resurfacing project on time and on budget. The resurfacing of the A12 from junction 25 in Marks Tey to junction 26 in Stanway is
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Care home owner in Colchester ordered to pay hundreds of pounds - here's why
A CARE home owner has been fined more than £200 for failing to provide accounts to Companies House on time. Maria Cauapin, who is the director of Golden Hands Home Care Ltd, in Colchester, was ordered to pay the fine by magistrates earlier this
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All we know about the independent vinyl record store 'popping-up' in Colchester today
AN up-and-coming record store in Colchester will be holding two pop-up events in the city centre over the weekend. Stone Rock Records will be based at 37 Layer Road from 8am until 5pm on Friday and Saturday and at Two Brews on Sunday from 12pm
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Pitch inspection to take place ahead of Colchester's clash with Stockport
COLCHESTER United will hold a pitch inspection at 9am this morning ahead of their scheduled clash with Stockport County. Referee Scott Oldham will take a look at the JobServe Community Stadium surface, following heavy rain in the North Essex area