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Numerous headless dead animals reportedly found in quiet Essex road
SIX dead animals have been discovered next to a quiet road by an Essex resident. A concerned individual claims to have discovered the torsos of several unidentifiable animals in Solid Lane, Doddinghurst, near Brentwood, earlier today. The individual
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Colchester United 2 Newport County 1 - reaction from Danny Cowley after U's win
DANNY Cowley was delighted to see his Colchester United strike in stoppage-time to seal a dramatic 2-1 win over Newport County this afternoon. Jay Mingi struck in the second minute of time added on to seal an important victory for the U's at the
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Watch: Amazing moment flash mob bursts into life in Colchester city centre
SHOPPERS were left pleasantly stunned after a dancing flash mob broke out on the streets of Colchester to celebrate World Down's Syndrome Day. Members of Project 21 congregated in two prime Colchester locations to spread awareness for the charity
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'Very happy' school where 'pupils can thrive' lauded in new report from Ofsted
A “VERY happy” school where “pupils can thrive” has been left delighted after a new glowing report from watchdogs. Broomgrove Infant School, in Wivenhoe, has been rated good by Ofsted. The school was inspected over two days last month and was
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Inspiring boy, 6, runs 31-miles in a month because 'the homeless need warm homes too'
AN inspiring young boy has raised more than £1,000 for the homeless after running the equivalent of more than a marathon in one month - because "everyone needs houses to stay warm". Lucas Harvey, 6, of Colchester, is nearing the end of month-long
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Named: The drink driver who 'used car as a weapon' when he ran over his victim
A DRIVER who was twice the alcohol limit and deliberately ran over a pedestrian “used his car as a weapon” a judge has said. Kalebh Shreeve had been involved in an argument with Amy Huggins in Clacton when he drove his Ford Focus along the pavement
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Restoration of 'unsafe' Colchester Town Hall ceiling finally nears completion
THE final phase of works to restore Colchester’s historic Moot Hall are set to get underway. Extensive surveys in 2023 determined that the hall’s ceiling required significant repairs due to safety concerns, which led to the closure of the hall
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'Shocked' - Car crashes just inches away from Colchester barber shop
RESIDENTS have been left "shocked" after a car crashed just inches away from a barber shop in Colchester. Pictures sent to the Gazette show a grey car has crashed near Silky Traditional Turkish Barbers and Rose Kebab House, in Barrack Street.
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Colchester United 2 Newport County 1 - match report as U's claim vital win
JAY Mingi scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Colchester United claimed a vital 2-1 home victory over Newport County this afternoon. Mingi struck in the second minute of stoppage time, latching onto Harry Anderson's pass in the area and lifting
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Man arrested after Colchester to Clacton police chase is linked to 'large food theft'
A CAR linked to a “large theft” was forced to stop using a stinger device before a man was arrested. Roads policing officers chased a grey Audi which was “of interest” after it allegedly failed to stop for officers on the B1027, between Wivenhoe
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TV star Katie Price calls for 'age limit' to stop young women using face filler
Katie Price has called for an "age limit" to stop young women from using dermal fillers, and wants more education into the effects of these substances being injected into your face. The TV personality, who lives in Essex, has been campaigning on
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Three teens arrested as armed cops swoop on Essex tube station after 'armed robbery'
THREE teenagers have been arrested after reports of an armed robbery at a tube station in Essex. It follows reports three young people approached a teenage boy at Loughton station and threatened him with a knife at about 3pm on Thursday. Armed
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Good Friday delays on A12 and A120 as long queues build after crash near Colchester
3:13pm Thank you According to the AA, the crash has now been cleared but queues remain back past Feering on the Colchester-bound
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Colchester United 2 Newport County 1 - as it happened
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Revealed: Here's how much Colchester Zoo has increased its annual passes by
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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Essex train line bosses apologise after passengers 'left in limbo for hours'
RAILWAY bosses have apologised after passengers were left stranded for hours ahead of the bank holiday weekend. Essex train operator Greater Anglia says services couldn’t run on both of its main lines on Thursday evening because of “damage to overhead
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Colchester care home to celebrate 30th birthday with 1950s-themed party
CARE home residents will be enjoying a range of 50s classics at a special themed party to mark the site’s 30th anniversary. On Tuesday, Tall Trees, in Oaks Place, is hosting a 1950s party to celebrate 30 years since opening. There will be live
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Police update after man arrested following death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey
ESSEX Police has issued an update after a man was arrested in connection with the death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey. On Thursday, Essex Police said a man in his 40s had been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after the death
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Danny Cowley aims to make U's home advantage count ahead of Newport clash
DANNY Cowley insists Colchester United’s home form will be crucial in their battle to beat the drop – starting with today’s home clash with Newport County. The U’s are aiming to make home advantage count as they strive to stay in League Two, with
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Colchester city centre car park should be 'closed overnight' to combat nuisances
OVERNIGHT closures should be brought in at a car park in Colchester city centre to combat antisocial behaviour, campaigners say. Frustrated residents near St Mary’s car park have written to Colchester Council asking the authority to consider closing
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Named: The dangerous driver who ploughed into a building after losing control of car
A DRIVER who lost control of his Mercedes and crashed into a bollard has been ordered to pay more than £700 in costs. Christopher Holland appeared before Colchester Magistrates' Court earlier this month where he admitted one charge of driving a
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Update given on when Severalls Bridge could reopen - four years after lorry crash
A VITAL bridge connecting Colchester to several villages may not be repaired for another two years, highways bosses have admitted. Severalls Bridge was seriously damaged in March 2020 when a lorry carrying a digger hit the structure. Since
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These are the 9 things going up in price in April amid 'National Price Hike day'
April 1 has been coined National Price Hike Day and for good reason as prices for everything from Council tax to Broadband bills are on the rise. Traditionally, governmental bodies and private companies increase the cost of goods and services
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Young Reporter A Night with Niall Aileen Kaur Colchester Sixthform College
“The Show Live on Tour” began on 20th February of this year in Belfast, followed by several shows- eventually leading to the show in London at Wembley Arena. Niall Horan, former member of One Direction– played at a sold out show at Wembley arena