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Colchester-born property entrepreneur is fifth richest in East of England
A COLCHESTER born entrepreneur who went from washing cars to collecting classic Ferraris has been named on the Sunday Times Magazine rich list. Billionaire property entrepreneur Jon Hunt is the fifth wealthiest person in the East of England.
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Labour's new ad van visits Colchester as pollster predicts landslide victory in city
LABOUR’S new advertising van has visited Colchester after Sir Keir Starmer set out his “first steps for change” during a visit to Essex. The Labour leader visited Thurrock on Thursday to unveil a pledge card with six steps his party would take
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New primary school and up to 600 homes in Colchester look set to be approved
HUNDREDS of homes and a new primary school look set to be built in Colchester almost three years after a housebuilder launched a development bid. Colchester Council’s planning committee is set to review blueprints for up to 600 homes, a new primary
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Pair to stand trial after man left in hospital after Colchester city centre incident
A MAN and woman are set to stand trial after being accused of burglary, criminal damage and causing grievous bodily harm. Bibi Stone and Alex Potter both appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday in relation to an incident in Colchester city Centre
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BRAINTREE TOWN: Defender leaves Iron to join National League rivals
JOE Grimwood has left Braintree Town to join their National League rivals Barnet. The 22-year-old defender, who played a big part in the Iron's promotion from National League South, has joined the Bees on a two-year contract. In a post on social
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Knifepoint robbery incident in Colchester sees police looking for suspect
POLICE are hunting a suspect as part of an ongoing robbery probe which saw a member of staff threatened with a knife. Officers investigating two robbery incidents in Colchester are appealing for help identifying a suspect we want to speak to in
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'Dangerous' drug-resistant disease above average in north east Essex
CONCERNS have been raised over the safety of vulnerable patients after cases of a drug resistant disease in north east Essex increased above the national average. Klebsiella Pneumoniae can cause infections in the lungs, blood, and wounds of the
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SEASON REVIEW: Braintree Town's promotion was Roy of the Rovers stuff
IF a Roy of the Rovers writer had gone into his editor with a story based on Braintree Town’s season, he would probably have been shown the door, writes RON FOSKER. Five points from their first six games and then get promoted? Nah. Two 3-0
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'A brilliant story': Robbie Cowling's pride at the rise of Sammie Szmodics
ROBBIE Cowling says Colchester United should be ‘really proud’ of Sammie Szmodics’ achievements this season – regardless of any cut they might receive from a potential big-money transfer. The former U’s favourite has just enjoyed an outstanding
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Transgender student's inspiring journey from 'sofa-surfing' to Buckingham Palace
A TRANSGENDER Essex University student who was left homeless as a teenager has spoken of the "overwhelming" experience of attending a Buckingham Palace garden party after receiving a royal invite. Charlie Murray-Edwards, originally from Guernsey
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Six Chick Flicks' hit comedy tour coming to Mercury Theatre
FOLLOWING sell-out performances off-Broadway and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the comedic parody Six Chick Flicks is now touring the UK and Ireland - and it's stopping off in Colchester. The show, conceived by KK Apple, TJ Dawe, and Kerry
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Colchester drug users warned of substance making heroin '5,000 times more dangerous'
A LEADING figure at a Colchester charity has warned users about lethal substances which are making Class A drugs “5,000 more potent than normal heroin”. Three people have died and a fourth person was left seriously ill following a spate of drug-related
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Anger as 'mindless' vandals smash cubicle door into pieces inside public toilets
RESIDENTS are being asked to be vigilant following a spate of attacks by "mindless" vandals at public toilet blocks across Tendring. The latest incidents saw two public toilets, operated by Tendring Council, targeted in Walton last Wednesday.
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'Not good enough' - Ofsted boss criticises Essex's special educational needs record
A SENIOR Ofsted official has said “too many young people are being let down” by Essex County Council's failure to assess them for an educational health care plan in good time. In Essex just one per cent of children receive an assessment for an
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'Like a jumble sale' - Upset as Colchester gravestones covered in 'health warnings'
DOZENS of headstones in Colchester's cemetery have been 'tagged up' amid health and safety fears in a move described as making it look like a "jumble sale". Colchester Council has carried out an inspection of graves at the cemetery in Mersea Road
