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Police say they will take 'most robust action available' after Colchester drug deaths
A LEADING police officer has warned they will use “the most robust action available” to apprehend drug dealers operating across county lines. The statement comes after there were three drug-related deaths in the space of four days, with a fourth
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'Really proud' - Hero Colchester officer who saved girl's life receives bravery award
A HEROIC police officer who saved a schoolgirl’s life when he broke her fall as she plunged from a bridge has received a prestigious award. Off-duty PC Sam Owen intervened in October last year when he was told a 14-year-old was standing on the
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Colchester residents 'ecstatic' after work begins on long-awaited pedestrian crossing
A BUSY road is finally in the process of being made safer after work got underway on a pedestrian crossing - leaving one long-campaigning councillor feeling "ecstatic". Essex Highways has confirmed ground works have started on the installation
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New nursery and pre-school to open in Colchester - here's what you need to know
A NEW Colchester nursery and pre-school boasting three large baby rooms is set to open in the city this "early summer. The new nursery and pre-school for children between the ages of three months to five years old will be on Whitmore Drive, Colchester
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Terrified residents fear lorries using narrow road is 'accident waiting to happen'
TERRIFIED residents say construction lorries using a narrow lane is an "accident waiting to happen". Lorries are using Hall Road, in Copford, as a through road while 50 houses are constructed by developer Dandara. But nearby residents say
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Colchester residents being trained to administer life-saving anti-overdose drug
STAFF at a Colchester charity are helping to train members of the public to administer a lifesaving anti-overdose drug. Open Road, a drug and alcohol support service, has been able to give the drug to users who are at risk in an emergency for
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Man suffers facial injuries after 'serious assault' in busy Colchester nightclub
A MAN was seriously assaulted on the dancefloor of a busy Colchester nightclub sparking a police investigation. Essex Police says the victim, a man in his 40s, was hit on the side of his head by a woman holding a glass and suffered cuts to his
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Man rushed to hospital after 'medical emergency' at busy Colchester roundabout
A MAN was rushed to hospital after suffering a medical emergency at a busy roundabout near Colchester city centre. Eyewitnesses say police officers and the ambulance service were spotted at St Botolph’s Circus between 5pm and 6pm on Tuesday.
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The story of Colchester United's eventful 2023-24 season as told by bosses
COLCHESTER United’s latest campaign was, in part, riddled with chaos and identity searching, illustrated by the perspectives shared by each of their three permanent bosses. It was a season that could only be truly defined following the final matchday
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Third person dead and man 'taken ill' amid probe into drugs in Colchester
A THIRD person has died and a man has been taken ill after police continue a probe into drugs in Colchester. The authorities have moved quickly as part of a drug supply investigation which is being linked to three deaths – two at the weekend and
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Colchester venue to host second semi-final of popular metal competition - all we know
CODA is set to return with a popular metal competition which sees metal bands from around Essex battling it out for a place in the finals. Metal 2 The Masses is set to hold its second semi-finals on May 17 after Blackwater Kings moved forward to
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Meet the talented young Colchester cook who has made it to final of chef competition
Chef at Autism Anglia’s Doucecroft School, is running for School Chef of the Year 2024. Aron Jordan is through to the regional finals of the competition. The competition looks to show the importance of high-quality cooking in school meals and
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Essex Book Festival returning for 25th anniversary at university - here's when
ESSEX University chancellor Dr Sarah Perry is set to headline an upcoming book festival event for its milestone birthday. Essex Book Festival will be returning next month, and is set to jointly honour the 25th year of the festival and the university
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Review: Mercury's Surfacing mental health show is a gripping and insightful success
A GRIPPING play with insightful, personal, and focused commentary on mental health, Surfacing on tour at the Mercury Theatre was great to watch and a play that stays with you. When ‘cutting-edge’ technology fails, perhaps a sign of a good play
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Summer programme of Colchester Castle Park bandstand concerts revealed
CASTLE park is set to be transformed into a concert hub this summer which will "delight" spectators with everything from jazz to swing music. Colchester Council has revealed its summer programme of Castle Park bandstand concerts, which is sponsored
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U's legend Jamie Cureton outlines his hope for former club next season
JAMIE Cureton wants to see his former club Colchester United set their sights on a return to League One and beyond. The U’s legend has special memories of his time at Layer Road, where he played a big part in helping the club secure its highest-ever
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'I think we thought it wouldn't happen': Husband reacts to wife's killer's sentence
The husband of a Suffolk mum-of-two who was stabbed to death in Australia has said he does not feel “completely happy” with the sentence given to the killer. A 19-year-old, who cannot be named, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for murdering
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Liam Bailey: managing Maldon and Tiptree was a great experience
LIAM Bailey says it was a great experience managing Maldon and Tiptree. The Jammers finished 11th in the Pitching In Isthmian League division north table. Bailey has now returned to his full-time role coaching in the Colchester United academy
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Angelo Harrop: move towards full-time is 'big step forward' for Braintree
ANGELO Harrop says Braintree Town's decision to switch towards full-time training is a 'big step forward' for the club, writes DAVID WARD. Iron chairman Lee Harding and the club's directors have given the green light for players to train three
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'Rogue' race marshal in hi-viz jacket at Colchester 10k 'led runners wrong way'
RACE organisers say have been left frustrated after a "rogue" marshal wearing a hi-vis misled competitors and left a 10k course 50 metres short. Leading runners of the Colchester 10k were taken by surprise metres into Sunday’s race when they were
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Meet the talented Colchester boy, 9, who is embarking on theatre tour of China
A schoolboy from Colchester has been touring China after his breakout role in a West End production. Zachary Richardson, nine, is living the dream many artists have... all while he is still at school. Last year he was cast as Tiny Tim in
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The takeaway which had 'extremely poor' cleanliness before securing five-star rating
A TAKEAWAY which was slammed by officials for “extremely poor” hygiene has cleaned up its act and been awarded five stars following a re-inspection. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) visited Ardleigh Takeaway in December when an inspector filed a
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Named: The creepy Colchester stalker who told victim he knew she lived alone
A STALKER who told his victim he knew she lived alone will be sentenced next month. Chris Allen, of Eight Ash Green, Colchester, admitted one charge of stalking involving serious alarm and distress after he regularly showed up in Halstead and tried
