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Mum of late teen who was fatally struck by car says she has 'no closure whatsoever'
A MUM whose teenage son was fatally struck by a car has said she is living a "nightmare" and "there is no closure whatsoever", following an inquest into his death. Chayse West was tragically killed when he was hit by a car in Elmstead Market after
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Your Favourite Cafe, nominations are in
The nominations are in - Buzy Beanz Bistro, Halstead Flags Cafe, Clacton-on-Sea Grandma Lilly's Tea Rooms, Holland on sea Jacos coffee shop, Clacton on sea Vinny's Restaurant, Colchester The winner will be presented with an
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Teenager died 'from severe head injuries' after being hit by car, inquest concludes
A CORONER has concluded an 18-year-old died from severe head injuries after he was hit by a car in a country road. Chayse West was tragically killed in September 2022 when he was making his way home from a 50th birthday party in Colchester.
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Look inside the 'first of its kind’ health hub which has just opened in Colchester
A FIRST of its kind health, wellbeing and care hub has launched at Essex University. Will Quince MP, High Sherriff of Essex Charles Bishop, and health and council leaders were present to celebrate the opening of the new hub and institute of public
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Named: The disgraced Essex school teacher who was caught uploading child sex videos
A secondary school teacher has been banned from the classroom after sharing child sex videos on a messaging and chat platform. Christoper Ridgewell, 28, was teaching at The Sandon School, in Molrams Lane, Chelmsford, when he became the subject
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'Disgusting' - Reaction as sleeping man is 'sexually assaulted' on Colchester train
POLICE have issued a CCTV image as part of an ongoing sexual assault probe after a man was allegedly sexually assaulted while sleeping on a train. Detectives looking into an alleged sexual assault on board a train have released a CCTV image in
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'It's a joke!' - Drivers slam 'dangerous' traffic chaos near Colchester Park and Ride
FRUSTRATED drivers have slammed a "dangerous" road network as a “health and safety nightmare” after the return of a popular boot sale left them stuck in standstill traffic for hours. Motorists were left stranded in long tailbacks of congestion
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Watch: Lucky archaeologist makes huge find during holiday to north Essex coast
A LUCKY hobby archaeologist made a once-in-a-lifetime find during a trip to the Essex coast. Chris Bien, 56, from Worthing, was visiting Holland-on-Sea as part of her birthday celebrations when she found a mammoth tooth on the beach. She made
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"Pothole Avenue" -residents of Trinity Avenue upset -Laura Lowe, CAST
Trinity Avenue, a road in Mildenhall, has been crowned “The Worst Road in West Suffolk” by residents. This follows the sign installed outside a garden that reads “Pothole Avenue”. Images of the road show its poor condition- potholes have appeared on
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Here's how you can subscribe to the Colchester Gazette for just £2 for 2 months
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Colchester TV star Jake Quickenden opens up about his 'superpower' ADHD diagnosis
LIVING with ADHD is like having a “superpower”, reality TV star Jake Quickenden said as he opened up about being diagnosed with the condition as an adult. The reality star, who lives in Boxted, has told his Instagram followers he was diagnosed
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Polar bears welcomed to popular wildlife park as part of conservation programme
TWO polar bears have joined a popular wildlife park as part of a programme to conserve a threatened species. Flocke, age 16, and Tala, age four, have joined Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park. The polar bears have been welcomed in by renowned farmer
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Take a look inside Mersea Island's newest homes after first residents move in
THE first sets of keys to a cohort of fresh homes on Mersea Island have been placed in the palms of their delighted new owners. Property firm City & Country has handed over the first 19 of its 30 new properties on the Sanderling Reach development
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Named: Man charged with carrying blade and dangerous driving in Colchester
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of a string of offences in Colchester is due to appear in court. Danny Mawer, of no fixed address, was charged with actual bodily harm, possessing a bladed article, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified
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Huge £20,000 reward offered for information in Essex Police's largest murder probe
A CRIME fighting charity is offering £20,000 for information on Essex Police’s largest murder investigation which saw six people die. In 2012, an investigation was launched following a fire in Harlow, which killed six members of the Shakoor family
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When is Colchester star Dermot O'Leary appearing on Great Celebrity Bake Off?
DERMOT O'Leary is preparing to face other stars in the new series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer. The TV and radio presenter, who grew up in Colchester, is among the bakers taking to the iconic Bake Off tent for the latest
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Colchester Zoo's Stampede run is set to roar back into action once more - all we know
A POPULAR race through Colchester Zoo is set to roar back into action this spring. The Colchester Zoo Stampede race will be taking over the zoo, in Maldon Road, and its surrounding roads on April 28. This 10k race offers participants not
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New roadworks making Colchester road 'unsafe' for some road users
NEW roadworks have made a residential street “unsafe” for some vehicles, a bus operator has warned. Essex bus operator First advised passengers Holly Road, Stanway, Colchester, has become “unsafe for buses due to temporary roadworks”. RECOMMENDED
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Mum pays tribute to ‘perfect’ Essex son after he was crushed to death at work
A MUM has paid tribute to her “perfect” son after he was crushed to death while at work. James Rourke, from Westcliff, lost his life after being struck and run over by an excavator at Sarazen Gardens, Brampton on November 18, 2019. The 22-year-old
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Final journey of historic helicopter to see it fly over Colchester today
The date of the last flight for a British Army helicopter has been confirmed. Having flown on operations in Libya and Afghanistan, the Apache Mk.1 attack helicopter at Wattisham is being replaced by the state-of-the-art Apache AH-64E. The
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Drivers warned as 100-tonne transformer transported along A12 and A14
Drivers are being warned of delays as a 100-tonne abnormal load is transported through Suffolk. The 19-metre-long transformer will leave Sizewell A power station, near Leiston in east Suffolk, at 10am on Monday as it makes its way to South Yorkshire
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NSPCC schools programme helped child speak about abuse
A mother whose son was sexually abused by a family friend has praised an NSPCC programme that helped him talk about the abuse. Speak out Stay safe, which the NSPCC has been running in primary schools across the UK since 2011, helps children understand
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More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3000
More than 27,000 healthcare workers are set to receive two one-off payments worth up to £3,000, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has revealed. The two payments will be worth at least £1,665 and recognises "the vital role of healthcare
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Easter warning over DWP Universal Credit and PIP payments
Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays this weekend. Both Good Friday, March 29, and Easter Monday, April 1, are bank holidays where payments from the Department for Work
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Death In Paradise's Ralf Little thanks fans for 'magical experience' after exit
Ralf Little’s time as DI Neville Parker on Death In Paradise has come to an end after almost five years. The 44-year-old aired his last scenes on the Caribbean-set detective show last night (March 24) after taking up the role in 2020, making him
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Supermarket opening hours this weekend as Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more to close
Many UK supermarkets have warned customers of store closures over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Government rules mean stores across England and Wales larger than 280 square metres are forced to close on Easter Sunday. Most shops will remain
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This is when the clocks will change in the UK in 2024 and why
Days are getting longer, spring has begun, and attention is turning to when the clocks will go forward giving us even more daylight. Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring, yet many of us still get caught
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Human League among huge 80s bands coming to Colchester for new festival
SIX huge bands who made it big in the 80s will be coming to Colchester as part of a whole-day for showcasing new wave and synth-pop retro revival. The Human League will be headlining the 80s Calling! festival, set to take place on a huge stage
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OPINION: Streetwise Colchester are showing that they are up for the fight
FOR too long, Colchester United have been perceived as a bit of a soft touch, as a side that is pretty easy to play against. Despite the U’s struggles in League Two over recent seasons, there have been plenty of well-meaning complimentary words
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Colchester pub's bid for a new outdoor drinking area is thrown out... again
PLANS to revamp a pub’s outdoor drinking area have been thrown out... again. Colchester Council has rejected a bid for a covered seating area to be built at The Friar, in St Christopher Road, Colchester. A decision notice says the proposed
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Colchester tenants are living in 'health risk' council homes, worrying report reveals
TENANTS in council homes and private accommodation in Colchester are living in potentially health or life-threatening homes, a new report has said. Residents say they are living in mouldy homes and having to wait years for problems to be fixed
