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Recap: same problems, different day as A12 commuters suffer again
COMMUTERS were hit with more problems on the A12 after emergency services attended the scene of an oil spillage. Three fire crews rushed to the scene after they received a call at 1.20pm on Wednesday afternoon. The spillage had taken place
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WhatsApp goes down, leaving users unable to send or receive messages
WHATSAPP has announced it is experiencing technical issues following a major outage of the messaging service. The app, which is believed to be used by about two billion people worldwide, started having problems at about 7.30pm BST. Users are
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Colchester businessman sent money for fighter nephew in Syria, court told
A SELF-EMPLOYED businessman sent more than 600 dollars to his nephew who considered becoming a suicide bomber after he was shot while fighting in Syria, a court has heard. Farhad Mohammad, 45, of Osborne Street, Colchestter, is on trial at the
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Prolific vehicle thief banned from touching cars in Colchester which are not his own
A prolific thief has been caught breaching a court order banning him from touching any vehicle which is not his own. Aaron Tomlin, 33, of no fixed abode, was made subject to a criminal behaviour order in February by Essex Police’s Colchester Town
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'It's awful' - Colchester reacts after baby's 'unexpected' death in block of flats
COLCHESTER has reacted in shock after a five-month-old baby living in a temporary accommodation site near the city centre died. Essex Police officers attended Seatrade House, in North Station Road, yesterday at about 6.15am after concerns were
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Colchester woman who had £9k forehead reduction surgery says it's 'changed her life'
A WOMAN who spent thousands on forehead reduction surgery after battling insecurity for years has said it has “changed her life”. Beth Halsey, from Colchester, has had her hairline surgically lowered after forking out £9,000 on treatment, having
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Colchester Gazette editor's view - your questions answered
To what extent is your paper completely independent/non- partisan? 100%. We pride ourselves on giving balanced, fair, timely and accurate accounts of the news that matters most to our readers – without persuasion. This is vital to our existence
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Live updates as fuel spillage closes A12 southbound near Colchester
5:19pm Not a good day for traffic... For what it's worth, A12 commuters are not the only people suffering from delays
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Two people arrested and police probe launched after death of baby in Colchester
TWO people have been arrested and a police probe launched after a baby died in Colchester. Emergency services rushed to the scene in North Station Road yesterday morning following concerns for the welfare of the infant. Essex Police officers
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Colchester United set to seek specialist advice on Samson Tovide's ankle
COLCHESTER United are set to seek specialist advice on Samson Tovide's ankle after the striker was forced to withdraw from his side's game at Tranmere Rovers at short notice. Tovide had been among the substitutes for the U's game at Prenton Park
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Colchester firm Ingleton Wood scoops multiple prizes at Civic Trust Awards
Ingleton Wood, a Colchester property and construction consultancy, has won multiple gongs at the 2024 Civic Trust Awards. The company's projects, Camden Roundhouse Works and Oasis Academy Silvertown, received recognition for their architectural
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See 12 amazing pictures of Essex in spring captured by Gazette readers
The Gazette's Camera Club photographers used the long Easter weekend and bank holidays to capture spring's arrival in north east Essex. A range of stunning landscape shots and pictures of wildlife captured once again the beauty of our home.
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'Significant disruption' expected on Greater Anglia train services - why and when
COMMUTERS are being told to expect delays and "service alterations" over the next few days as train workers prepare to go on strike. National Rail has advised ASLEF, Britain’s trade union for train drivers with more than 20,000 members, is set
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Investigation launched after grim discovery of several headless animals in Essex
AN investigation has been launched after a grim discovery of several headless animals in a quite Essex road. Seven dead deer were reportedly found in Solid Lane, Doddinghurst, near Brentwood, in the early afternoon last Friday. After the animal
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Residents mark 100 years since Arthur Askey first performed in Colchester
RESIDENTS have come together to commemorate the day on which a famous English comedian performed for the first time in Colchester. Liverpool comedian Arthur Askey made his professional debut at the Headgate Electric Theatre, in St John's Street
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Baby reportedly dies at temporary accommodation site in Colchester
A BABY has reportedly died at temporary accommodation in Colchester. The Gazette has been told the infant, who is said to be five months old, was allegedly found at Seatrade House, in North Station Road. Colchester Borough Homes is understood
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Artisan crisp producer near Colchester adds new nostalgic flavour to its line-up
AN artisan crisp producer near Colchester is adding a new flavour to its line-up. Fairfields Farm, in Wormingford, will launch its brand-new Prawn Cocktail crisps in May after customer demand for nostalgic flavours. The new flavour will be
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Colchester United's vital clash with Wrexham this weekend is a sell out
COLCHESTER United have announced that their crucial home clash with Wrexham this weekend is a sell out. The U's have announced that there are no longer any tickets available for the League Two fixture, which takes place at the JobServe Community
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FAN'S VIEW: chance to show we really believe in U's when Wrexham come to town
By Si Collinson FOR me, the Easter weekend always signifies the business end of the season is upon us. On the back of a positive draw at Mansfield Town, under the glare of the television cameras, it was now time for the U's to back this strong
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Royal Mail investigating barcode stamps as public hit with fines
Royal Mail is investigating issues with its new barcoded stamps as customers are being wrongly fined for receiving letters, reports suggest. Members of the public have been complaining to Royal Mail that they are having to pay £5 to collect post
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UK households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why
The annual cost of household bills is predicted to drop by £350 compared to the same time last year, research has revealed. The study analysed the cost of energy, water, home insurance, car insurance and council tax. It revealed that the combined
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Nationwide's 'not closing our branches' ad is misleading and banned by watchdog
Adverts for Nationwide featuring actor Dominic West have been banned for misleading consumers, after claiming the bank would not be closing its branches. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) investigated the TV, radio and press ads, in which
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The simple tool that could find you £2,000 in cash grants we should all check
UK households are being advised to check if they could be eligible for grants worth up to £2,000 in cash. A little-known tool can quickly alert you to grants you may be able to claim, which could cover anything from school uniforms to kitchen appliances
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Why did Roman Kemp leave Capital Radio? The personal tragedy behind his decision
Roman Kemp has opened up about his decision to leave Capital Radio 10 years after presenting his first programme for the station, admitting “I need time to myself”. The 31-year-old left Capital Radio last week on March 28 after first announcing
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Flower expert shares 60p hack that makes your flowers last up to 3 weeks longer
If you like to have flowers in your home to help brighten it up, you might be wondering how to make them last longer. Whether you’ve been celebrating a special occasion or you’re looking to give the gift of flowers to a loved one, it can difficult
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PDSA warns gardeners about a flower that can be 'life-threatening' for cats
As we move into spring you might be looking to spruce up your garden with all your favourite plants and flowers but there’s one you should be careful of. The PDSA is warning gardeners about the dangers of spring-flowering lilies which could present
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When will the UK see its next solar eclipse? Full list of exact key dates
Lots of us like to look up at the sky and spot as many of its activities whenever we can, including the arrival of a solar eclipse. While the United States is expecting to see a solar eclipse in April 2024, Brits have a bit longer to wait.
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UK households could be eligible for TV Licence refund worth up to £170
UK households have been told they could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on their TV licence costs. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.
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Child Benefit payments to increase this week - see how much you could get
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit are set to automatically receive increased payments from this week. HMRC has confirmed that families with one child will now receive £1,331 per year, an increase of more than £83. Families will also
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Swifts claim the derby bragging rights after beating Jammers
HEYBRIDGE Swifts secured the local bragging rights by completing the double over neighbours Maldon and Tiptree with a 1-0 win in the Easter Monday derby, writes JON LONGMAN. But the Swifts needed harsh half-time words from manager Steve Tilson
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Former Colchester swimmer Laura Stephens still in contention for Olympic spot
COLCHESTER international swimmer Laura Stephens is in contention for a Team GB spot for this summer's Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old finished second in the women's 200 metres butterfly on the first day of the British Swimming Championships at
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Alistair Smith ready to attack U's back-to-back home games with confidence
ALISTAIR Smith insists Colchester United will head into big back-to-back home games in confident mood after a productive Easter period. The U’s followed up their victory over Newport County with a creditable draw at Tranmere Rovers, on Easter Monday
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Council bosses vow to 'turn fortunes around' of loss-making Colchester Sports Park
COUNCIL bosses have said the authority is confident it will turn around the financial fortunes of one of its newest – and most expensive – leisure facilities. Colchester Sports Park is projected to lose nearly £600,000 by the end of the current
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Upset Colchester residents 'missing vital appointments' due to Royal Mail post delays
FRUSTRATED residents say they are missing vital hospital appointments and losing benefits because postal workers are taking weeks to deliver important letters. Royal Mail's Colchester depot has once again come under fire from the city's residents
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Revealed: Colchester Zoo is named as one of the top ten must-visit zoos in the UK
COLCHESTER Zoo has been named among the UK’s must-visit zoos, according to new research. Outdoor Toys has analysed admission prices, reviews, search volumes and number of available species for zoos across the country to reveal which are the best
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Colchester woman 'proud' after life-saving defib is installed at city church
A COLCHESTER woman has said she is “proud” after a life-saving piece of kit was installed at a city church. St Cedd’s Church, in Iceni Way, now has a new public access defibrillator on site. The cost of the installation was covered by resident