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Colchester man accused of brandishing knife and threatening to 'slice' man in half
A MAN accused of brandishing a ten-inch knife is to stand trial after arguing he acted in self-defence. Darren Harris, of Smiths Field, Colchester, appeared before magistrates on Tuesday to deny possessing a knife in a public place and using threatening
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Named: The Colchester 27-year-old ordered to pay £201 after being found with cannabis
MAGISTRATES have ordered a man to pay more than £200 in costs after he admitted a drug offence. Sean Dean, of Forest Road, Colchester, appeared before officials in March where he admitted one charge of cannabis possession. The court heard how
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Beloved Christmas fayre to return to Tiptree after two years off, organisers confirm
A BELOVED Christmas fayre will be making a big return to Tiptree this year, it has been confirmed. The Tiptree Christmas Street Festival will be back in action on Thursday, November 21, from 5pm to 9pm in Church Road, Tiptree. Organisers have
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Council pays out £219k to Essex drivers after cars are left mangled by potholes
CLAIMS made to Essex County Council for pothole-mangled cars hit a new high last year after thousands of drivers pursued the authority for damages. Figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request show County Hall paid £219,387 to 139 drivers
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Teen threatened in knife-point robbery was 'scared to leave the house' after attack
A TEEN who was threatened with a knife during a robbery in Colchester has said he was "scared to leave the house" after the shocking attack. The incident was one of two which occurred on back-to-back days in city centre beauty spots, both carried
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Witham claim a comfortable home victory after a rapid start
WITHAM Town enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory over a Walthamstow side that showed little sign of their position just outside the Pitching In Isthmian League division north play-off places, writes JIM PURTILL. Town were on the front foot straight
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Seven people accused of smuggling steroids and phones into Essex prison
SEVEN people accused of working together to supply prison inmates with steroids and mobile phones have appeared in court. Murshed Uddin, 40, Shannen Taylor, 30, Suzanne Stevenson, 41, Daisy Engledow, 22, Gavin Davis, 40, and Christian Davis, 19
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Young Reporter. Music’s surprisingly impactful affect on society, James Mason, LRSFC
Music is without a doubt a worldwide medium that people listen to, be it through apps such as Spotify, Vinyls or at concerts, live and in-person, but why exactly do we all find it so appealing? Besides it often just sounding nice, Music has
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Olympic icon turned Colchester MP hopeful James Cracknell to take on mud race
DOUBLE Olympic gold medallist turned Colchester MP hopeful James Cracknell OBE will be taking part in a long-standing charity event. Mr Cracknell, 51, who was selected as Colchester's parliamentary candidate in September 2023, will be participating
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'I got the email and fully went into shock' - Musician to perform at huge UK festival
A TALENTED musician who the Gazette tipped as ‘one to watch’ has beaten more than a thousand acts in a competition to play at a popular music festival this year. Izzy Liddamore, 23, from Colchester, has been picked out of more than 1,500 bands
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Colchester Royal Grammar School secures win in annual football match
AN annual football match pitting current and past pupils of Colchester Royal Grammar School against each other returned for another outing. In this year’s Keeble Cup football match, the current Colchester Royal Grammar School team took home the
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Man charged with burglary and vehicle theft after car is stolen in Colchester
A man has been charged with several offences following the theft of a car. Essex Police received a report of a stolen vehicle in the area around Catchpole Road on March 26 at around 4am. Officers responded and were able to locate the vehicle
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'Going to the wire; solid performance': U's fans' verdict on Tranmere draw
COLCHESTER United played out a seventh 1-1 draw in their last 12 matches after sharing the spoils with Tranmere Rovers. Alistair Smith's excellent eighth-minute strike cancelled out Kieron Morris's opener for the hosts, with both goals coming in
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OPPOSITION VIEW: Nigel Adkins picks out 'outstanding performance' by U's player
TRANMERE Rovers boss Nigel Adkins described Colchester United goalkeeper Owen Goodman's performance as 'exceptional' after the sides played out a 1-1 draw at Prenton Park. Alistair Smith's excellent eighth-minute strike cancelled out Kieron Morris's
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Humbugs recover twice to claim away point at Takeley
HALSTEAD TOWN had to settle for a point following a 2-2 draw at Takeley in the Essex Senior League, writes KEN GILLIARD. The game got off to a sensational start with both sides scoring in the opening five minutes. Takeley took the lead with
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How to get a free BBC TV Licence as licence fee rises to £170
The price of a BBC TV Licence has risen to nearly £170. The household payment, which funds much of the corporation's operations, increased by £10.50 from £159 on April 1. Previously the cost had been frozen, and was due to rise in line with
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Urgent warning to dog owners over potentially fatal 'flesh-eating' Alabama Rot
Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets, as new cases were confirmed in the UK. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s
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Millions set for £1800 pay rise this week - this is why
Millions of workers will notice a bump in pay in their next payslip, as an increase to their wage approved last year takes effect. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that the National Living Wage would rise by more than £1 an hour from this week
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Scientists warn UK is at risk of hosepipe bans and water shortages this summer
It’s that time of year again when we start sprucing up our gardens ready to enjoy time outdoors this spring and summer. But scientists have already warned water shortages and potential hosepipe bans could be on the horizon this summer, even though
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New 'double council tax' rule comes into force - all you need to know
A council tax rule change dubbed the ‘double council tax’ change has been introduced in England. The UK government has confirmed that there will now be stricter rules for some empty houses in England. Council tax on homes that have been empty
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All the school holidays and term dates in England and Wales for 2024
Now that the Easter bank holiday has been and gone, you might be wondering when the school holidays take place as you prepare to plan trips and days out for the rest of 2024. If you want to start preparing for your family’s spring, summer, autumn
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Braintree boost play-off hopes in front of bumper Bank Holiday crowd
A VASTLY-IMPROVED second-half performance helped play-off chasing Braintree Town secure a vital 2-0 win over Hemel Hempstead on Easter Monday, writes DAVID WARD. It was an important win for Iron in their National League South clash at the Rare
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in Tranmere Rovers draw
COLCHESTER United came away with a point on Easter Monday after drawing 1-1 at Tranmere Rovers. Alistair Smith's equaliser cancelled out Kieron Morris's opener for the hosts at Prenton Park, as the spoils were shared at Prenton Park. The draw
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New Colchester Sports Park which cost £29m to build is set to make seven figure loss
COLCHESTER Sports Park is on course to lose £1.3million since it opened, a Gazette investigation has revealed. The challenges facing Colchester Council's leisure facilities have been laid bare in data obtained via a Freedom of Information request
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Colchester Burger King set to remove 'asbestos problem' as plans given go-ahead
A POPULAR restaurant in Colchester’s city centre has had permission to remove asbestos on-site approved by council bosses. Burger King, in the High Street, said the “asbestos problem” had been identified by a specialist company. Further investigation
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Colchester woman now 'confident and healthy' after losing nearly half her body weight
A COLCHESTER woman who often felt “short of breath” or “exhausted” now feels fitter and healthier than ever after losing nearly half her weight in about a year. Charlene Hogger lost an incredible 8 stone 2 lbs in just 56 weeks and has now reached
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Colchester's Leisure World set to make profit for the first time since 2020
COLCHESTER’S main leisure facility will offset heavy losses being made by Colchester Sports Park, figures predict. Leisure World in Cowdray Avenue suffered a dramatic fall in revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic when it posted deficits of £2.8million
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Colchester primary school with 'polite and friendly' pupils is rated good by Ofsted
A COLCHESTER school with “high expectations” and “polite and friendly” pupils has received positive feedback from watchdogs in its latest report. Government body Ofsted said Gosbecks Primary School “continues to be good” following a two-day inspection
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Tranmere Rovers 1 Colchester United 1 - reaction from Danny Cowley after draw
COLCHESTER United boss Danny Cowley insists he is staying focused on his own team after they dropped into the League Two relegation zone following a 1-1 draw at Tranmere Rovers. Alistair Smith cancelled out Kieron Morris’s opener for the hosts,