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Young Reporter- Get into sailing Isobel Major CSFC
As summer rolls around the days are beginning to draw out and the temperatures are getting that little bit warmer. What's better to do than take up a new hobby? This year sailing could be your thing! Nearby Colchester and across the UK there are many
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24 people arrested across Essex on suspicion of shoplifting
POLICE across Essex are continuing to crack down on shoplifting and assaults against retail workers. Last week saw 24 people arrested on suspicion of shop theft across the county, with 15 subsequently being charged with a total of 43 counts of
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Drivers face delays as incident closes one lane on A12 towards Colchester
DRIVERS are facing lengthy queues after a broken down vehicle closed one lane of a major Essex road. READ ALSO: Man rushed to hospital as A120 remains closed after crash near busy roundabout Essex County Council's traffic control team confirmed
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Colchester too strong for Tring
Newly promoted Colchester beat mid-table Tring 57-39 at windy Raven Park as the weather which switched from sunshine in the first half, to showers including a hailstorm in the second. Despite the unpredictable weather the two teams played a fine
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Tenants reignite fight against plans for new homes to be built above their flats
TENANTS living in a top-floor flat in Waltham Abbey are once again fighting to protect their homes. Last year residents of Osprey Court protested against plans to turn the three-storey block of flats into a four-storey building. The documents
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New hair and beauty salon opens its doors in north Essex after friends pursue dream
A BRAND new hair and beauty salon has opened its doors in Frinton. Golden Hair and Beauty, in Old Road, opened on March 23 by local beauticians and hairstylists Jasmin Lancaster and Eleanor Brownsdon. The two women grew up in Clacton and ever
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Fans heartbroken after drummer of popular Colchester band quits to return to teaching
FANS of a popular Colchester band have been left heartbroken following the departure of one of its members. Pet Needs has announced the resignation of drummer Jack Lock, who is returning to teach sports at a college in Colchester. In an emotional
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Colchester Zoo quarry and expansion plans which threatened Iron Age earthwork refused
PLANS for a quarry and the expansion of Colchester Zoo that threatened an Iron Age earthwork has been rejected. Historic England claimed that Colchester Zoo’s expansion plan and Tarmac’s plans to extract 500,000 tonnes of sand could harm the historic
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Prisoner showed ‘no indication’ of heart condition before dying in cell, report finds
A PRISONER showed "no indication" of underlying heart disease before his death and had received a good standard of healthcare, a report has concluded. Duncan Ford, of North Station Road, Colchester, died of dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease of
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Firefighters warn public to 'avoid' Essex town as plumes of smoke fill sky
FIREFIGHTERS have warned the public to keep their windows closed after a blaze broke out in an Essex town. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service six crews were called to a fire affecting an industrial unit in Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, at 2.36pm
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YoungReporter-Womens voices-PhoebeJones-ColchesterSixthForm
The focus of this month is reflecting on the amazing women in our lives. After international women’s day (march 8th) and Mother’s Day (march 10th) I wanted to hear from everyday local successful women and their experiences and thoughts as women in
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Young Reporter Colchester Half Marathon Emma Durrant Colchester Sixth Form College
On Sunday 17th March, runners took to the streets of Colchester for the 12th half marathon to raise money for various charities. The race began at the JobServe Community Stadium at 9 am with over 2,500 runners raring to go with a huge number
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Fan View: Nice to put on show for armchair audience
An early kick-off on a Saturday for Colchester was a novelty. But the fact it was against League Two leaders Mansfield and live on Sky Sports did mean that there was an air of worry amongst the U’s fans making the trip that maybe this would be
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Horse rider who was left with 'no feeling in her legs' after spinal injury dies
A COLCHESTER horse rider who suffered a spinal injury in a fall has died, a self-penned letter published on social media has confirmed. Caroline March, 31, fell at the 16th fence at a cross-country event at Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market in
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Tree-planting project in Weeley praised for helping combat climate change
A TREE planting project in Weeley has been praised for helping combat climate change and providing a safe space for the village's wildlife, following a visit from council bosses. The scheme, which launched in 2019, aims to help fulfil a five-year
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Watch: Colchester band Greebo drops A-ha inspired music video for new single
A BAND has released a new music video similar in style to a famous visual from the pop group A-ha Greebo, an indie rock four-piece from Earls Colne, have just dropped their brand-new music video for their new single Reminiscing. The band completed
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Funny-man photographer Steve Best to host talk about life photographing comedians
A TALK led by a popular photographer who has taken pictures of hundreds of comedians will take place in Colchester today. 'Comedians' is a talk Steve Best, who will take the audience on a journey from his time as a comedian photographer to how
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Reduced speed limit on Orwell Bridge after crash caused barrier damage
A reduced speed limit is in place on the Orwell Bridge after a crash caused damage to a barrier on the A14. Police were called to the crash on the westbound carriageway on the A14 outside Ipswich at about 3.20pm on Monday. Due to the damage
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All the places kids can eat for free or £1 in Easter half term (Asda and more)
If you’re heading out and about with the family this Easter and you want a break from egg hunting (and all the chocolate), there are a variety of restaurants and cafés offering free meals for kids. Keeping little ones fed and watered between visiting
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The Co-operative Bank reveals plans to cut 400 jobs in the UK
The Co-operative Bank has said it plans to cut around 400 jobs, more than one in 10 of its workforce, as part of plans to slash costs. The bank said that it was embarking on a consultation and restructure which will lead to a net reduction of 12%
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Brits urged to do one simple check this Easter Bank Holiday or risk being fined
Drivers have been urged to make one simple check before heading out for the Bank Holiday long weekend. If you are heading out on a staycation or you're treating the kids to an Easter day out rolling eggs, there is nothing less relaxing than being
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Why you should never charge your phone at an airport
An airport has warned travellers that they should never charge their phones at the airport. The public has previously been urged to avoid using USB ports for charging their phones and devices. The bureau also warned against charging devices
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Crew who tackled two late-night Colchester fires left 'surprised' by discovery
FIREFIGHTERS were left "surprised" after tackling two chimney fires back to back... both of which did not have smoke alarms. Members of Colchester's fire service were called to a semi-detached bungalow in Rectory Road on Sunday at 9.18pm. The
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Harry Anderson is feeling no fear ahead of Colchester's crucial run-in
HARRY Anderson insists Colchester United’s performance and result at leaders Mansfield Town shows they have nothing to fear in their crucial remaining nine games of the season. The U’s claimed a well-deserved draw at the One Call Stadium at the
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NYT crossword editor on the road to recovery
For the past few weeks, fans of the NPR show “Weekend Edition Sunday” have felt a notable absence from the airways. Their beloved contributor, Will Shortz, has been missing for a while, leaving many questioning his whereabouts. This weekend, in
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Historic Essex pub to relaunch following six-month closure and £180,000 revamp
A PUB which has roots going back to the early 1900s is set to reopen after being closed for six months while spending thousands of pounds on a revamp. The Cherry Tree, in Cressing Road, Witham, will reopen in at the end of April after new managers
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Daughter of world's fastest window cleaner breaks the same record for women
THE daughter of the world's fastest window cleaner has followed in her dad's footsteps by breaking the same record for women. Terry 'Turbo' Burrows, 68, has held the Guinness World Record for the fastest window cleaner since 1995 and beat his own
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Colchester Zoo announces price rise to combat soaring costs - here's what's changing
ANNUAL passes at Colchester Zoo will be increasing in price to combat rising costs. The popular attraction has announced the prices of its annual passes will be rising from Friday. Adult passes will be increasing by £2 a year while passes for
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Here's how you can get involved with this year's Colchester Soapbox Rally
APPLICATIONS have opened for this year’s Colchester Soapbox Rally. The event is returning to the city centre on Sunday, September 15 and its organisers are on the lookout for racers who are ready to go head-to-head in front of thousands of spectators
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'Absolutely appalling' Colchester GP surgery is told it must improve by watchdog
A GP surgery where patient experience has dropped has been told it must improve by the health watchdog. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given Ambrose Avenue Group Practice an overall rating of requires improvement after a visit to the surgery
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Colchester man loses third of his body weight thanks to flab-fighting football scheme
A COLCHESTER man has said he has got “a sense of identity back" after losing a third of his body weight thanks to a flab-fighting football programme. Nathan Wood, who is a member of the Colchester Man v Fat Football, weighed just over 22 stone