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Care home resident who loves having her hair done and shopping marks 100th birthday
A TREASURED care home resident who loves having her hair done and shopping has celebrated a milestone birthday. Marjorie White, also known as Margie, marked her 100th birthday with a party at Spring Lodge, in Clacton. Born on May 7, 1924
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Here's who will run Colchester Council this year after nearly two weeks of talks
LIBERAL Democrats will remain in charge of Colchester Town Hall following almost two weeks of crunch talks after voters had their say. The leadership of Colchester Council was left hanging in the balance after all parties failed to secure an overall
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Driver breaks cyclist's foot and wrecks £11k bike in crash at 'dangerous' roundabout
A DRIVER has been banned from the roads after he broke a cyclist’s foot and wrecked his £11,000 bike at one of Colchester’s busiest roundabouts. Emre Kockar, 20, was driving a Volkswagen Golf when he collided with the cyclist on Friday, October
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Greenstead community 'afraid' and 'shocked' after 'unexpected' baby death
A COMMUNITY has been left reeling after the death of a baby in Greenstead has sparked a murder probe. A baby died in the early hours of Monday morning after emergency services were dispatched to a property in Buffett Way, Colchester, on Sunday
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Hundreds of walkers enjoy the sunshine as thousands raised in charity's Walk for Life
HUNDREDS of walkers enjoyed the spring sunshine in the countryside as thousands were raised for an important Essex charity. On Sunday, more than 600 walkers took part in Farleigh Hospice’s Walk for Life. The Walk for Life is an important fundraising
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Coggeshall boy, 6, saves mum's life after asthma attack left her unable to breathe
A BRAVE little boy saved his mum's life by dialling 999 when he unable to talk or breathe due to a nasty asthma attack. Rhiannon Clark, Dimitri's mum has brittle asthma and suffers from a lot of attacks. Dimitri and Rhiannon were at home
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Lifelong West Ham fan treated to special VIP day out at club's London Stadium
A LIFELONG West Ham fan was able to relive the Hammers' best moments after being treated to VIP trip arranged by staff at a Loughton care home. John Cullis MBE used to regularly visit the old West Ham stadium, Boleyn Ground, with his grandfather
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Hank's Colchester to 'cease trading' today as owners share 'awful decision'
A popular Colchester vegan restaurant has revealed it has "ceased trading." Hank’s Colchester, in Culver Street West, says it will close after trouble with investment in the business. The firm's owners took to the brand's Facebook page to
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Mental health supporters host new football match to kick off conversations
A mental health group is hosting a football match to kick off conversations about men’s mental well-being. According to NHS figures, men make up three-quarters of people taking their own lives each year, making it the leading cause of death for
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Essex rail passengers warned of delays 'until further notice' as line becomes blocked
TRAIN users have been warned of delays because of a track defect in Essex. Essex rail operator Greater Anglia says a track defect between Shenfield and Chelmsford is causing cancellations and delays on its line towards Colchester. Trains between
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Jubilant Colchester United Women target more silverware after clinching title
COLCHESTER United Women head coach Simon King is hoping the triumphant side can add more silverware following their title triumph. The U's clinched the Essex Women's division two title last weekend, after going through their first-ever league season
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Free fun workshops for Colchester mums this week - with infant childcare included
COLCHESTER Arts cntre is providing three days of free fun workshops just for mums – with free childcare for babies and pre-schoolers provided. The Mum Show takes place at Lawrence Walker Gallery, Priory Walk, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Harlow man charged with drugs, theft and vehicle interference charges
A HARLOW man has appeared in court in connection with six vehicle interference charges. Stephen Coe, 35, of Little Brays, Harlow, was remanded in custody to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday. The charges are for the following
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Colchester Hospital charity's 'Dying Matters Awareness Week' taking place this week
THE Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity is encouraging people to talk about death, dying and grief for Dying Matters Awareness Week. The national campaign’s theme for this year is the language and conversations we use about death and dying
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Essex University professors to host talks about arts and humanities
ESSEX University professors are set to hold lectures on art and humanities at a Colchester gallery this week. Professors from the department of literature, film, and theatre studies and the East 15 Acting School will give their professorial inaugural
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Revealed: Trust which runs Colchester Hospital misses national cancer waiting times
THE trust which runs Colchester Hospital has missed national cancer waiting times but says it urgently saw thousands more people who may have the disease in the last year. The East Suffolk and North Essex Trust said there was an 8.7 per cent growth
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Ten former U's players on the lookout for new clubs this summer
IT'S the time of year where clubs up and down the country after announcing their retained/released lists, following the completion of the 2023-24 season. The U's announced earlier this month that the likes of John Akinde and Tom Dallison would
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Alexander O'Neal to perform 'wonderful' farewell show at Colchester venue
A COLCHESTER venue is set to welcome a soul and R&B legend to the stage one final time as part of his farewell tour. Alexander O'Neal is heading to Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, to perform his Time to Say Goodbye: Farewell World Tour show
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Colne Radio awarded £238k worth of funding prior to launch of new scheme
North East Essex's community radio station, Colne Radio, has been awarded a £238,000 grant by National Lottery Community Fund. Colne Radio, established in 2011, is a community-based radio station which offers music, news and a local community perspective
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Sigma Sixth celebrating county success after rollercoaster of emotions
SIGMA Sixth Football Academy are celebrating county success – just hours after they narrowly missed out on a national cup final. An incredible day saw the Colchester-based college team play the English College National Play-Offs semi-final and
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Two murder suspects released on bail after death of baby in Colchester
TWO people arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail, police have confirmed. A man and a woman were arrested after a murder probe was launched following the death of a baby in hospital in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Have you seen James? Search for missing man enters second day
POLICE are no longer searching for a missing man after he was found safely. Essex Police appealed on Monday evening for the public's help to find James Deeks who had last been seen in Colchester on Sunday. In a statement on Tuesday morning,
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Historic Chappel Viaduct to celebrate 175th birthday with weekend of celebration
AN Essex venue will be holding a special weekend of celebrations to mark a huge milestone of a nearby landmark. The East Anglian Railway Museum will be celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Chappel Viaduct. As part of the viaduct commemoration
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Jay Mingi feeling positive for Colchester United future under the Cowleys
JAY Mingi believes next season can only be a positive one for Colchester United now that they can prepare for life in League Two. The U’s are planning for a ninth successive season in English football’s fourth tier, after securing their EFL status
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North East Essex Diabetes Service celebrates decade of care
A DIABETES service helping people across north Essex is set to mark its tenth anniversary. The North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS) has provided care and advice to thousands of diabetes patients across Colchester and Tendring since 2014.
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Tributes pour in following 'tragic' and 'devastating' death of baby in Colchester
TRIBUTES have come pouring in following the “tragic” and “devastating” death of a baby in Colchester. Essex Police officers were called to the scene in Buffett Way on Sunday evening by paramedics after concerns were raised for the welfare of a
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Cause of death of Colchester woman, 38, who was found at home revealed at inquest
THE cause of death of a woman who was found dead at home by a member of her family has been revealed at an inquest. A welfare check had been carried out by a member of Charlotte Coleman’s family on Wednesday, April 17 before she was found unresponsive
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Popular village pub reopens with 'new lease of life' after huge six-figure revamp
THE boss of a popular village pub has said the site has "a whole new lease of life" after it reopened following a huge six-figure revamp. The Duke of Wellington in The Street, Hatfield Peverel reopened at the weekend after it was closed for nearly
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Confirmed: Date automated barriers set to return to antisocial behaviour-hit car park
WORK to reinstate automated barriers at a city centre car park which has become a hotbed for antisocial behaviour is set to start. Colchester Council has confirmed work to install automated barriers at St Mary’s car park in Colchester city centre
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Named: Paedo who claimed he downloaded 500 indecent images to try to 'catch abuser'
A MAN tried to justify his possession of 500 indecent images by telling officers he was trying to catch a predator, a court has heard. Christopher Kelley was sentenced in Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday for possession of 114 Category A images,
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King Charles follows in footsteps of late mum as he becomes Colchester charity patron
A COLCHESTER charity is set to continue a royal tradition as the King becomes its latest patron following in the footsteps of his late mother. Lepra was founded in 1924 and works to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate people who have leprosy, an
