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Former U's goal king Jamie Cureton takes charge at non-league club
FORMER Colchester United striker Jamie Cureton has taken charge at non-league outfit Cambridge City. The ex-U's favourite has been appointed as the new first-team manager, who have just switched to Pitching In Isthmian League division north from
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Home left badly fire and smoke damaged after early hours blaze in north Essex
A TERRACED home has been badly fire and smoke damaged after a blaze in the early hours this morning. Firefighters were called to Alexandra Street in Harwich at 1.46am after a member of the public saw smoke coming from the house. Crews from
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Hospital fall 'more than minimally contributed' to death of 92-year-old man
A CORONER has given a provisional cause of death for a 92-year-old man who died after suffering a fall in hospital. Jeffery Tompkins suffered a chest infection at a care home and was admitted to Colchester Hospital last month for further treatment
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Tymperelys to celebrate 10 years since re-opening with special Bank Holiday event
A COLCHESTER restaurant tearoom is celebrating a milestone anniversary after it re-opened its doors. Tymperelys, in Trinity Street, is situated in one of the city's most historic buildings, boasting listed status. The 15th century building
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The £275k home which has been on the market longer than any other Colchester property
A HOME in Colchester which has been up for sale for more than three years is said to have been on the market for longer than any other property. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom flat in Meachen Road, has been looking for a buyer for more than
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Brilliant pictures show Colchester troops taking part in Estonia crisis exercise
COLCHESTER soldiers have demonstrated their ability to rapidly reinforce NATO troops in a European country in the event of a crisis. The British Army’s global response force, which includes the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, took part in a
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Lack of action over huge potholes in Colchester road branded 'disgraceful'
MASSIVE potholes in a Colchester road which are causing problems for motorists have been slammed as "disgraceful". Barn Hall Avenue was resurfaced roughly ten years ago but is now once again said to be crumbling away. Critics of the works claim
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In pictures: 14 brilliant images taken by you in north Essex this week
ONCE again talented members of the Gazette camera club have taken some incredible pictures in and around northeast Essex this new year. Snaps of all sorts of winged wildlife, beautiful flowers and other fauna dominate this week's spread. The
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Jeremy Bamber campaigners stage protest over wait for murder conviction review
CAMPAIGNERS who believe Jeremy Bamber was falsely convicted of murder have described the wait for convictions to be reviewed as "unacceptable”. The Jeremy Bamber Innocence Campaign protested outside the offices of the Criminal Cases Review Commission
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Listed: The upcoming roadworks in and around Colchester you need to be aware of
Hamilton Road will temporarily be closed from Butt Road to Maldon Road of approximately 245m. The closure will take place for 4 days from June 10th. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works
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In memoriam: The 9 death notices published in the Gazette this week
The Gazette has published 9 death notices this week. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will
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Colchester castle to welcome costumed characters in family-fun half-term event
COSTUMED characters will be wandering the galleries of Colchester Castle Museum in a fun half-term event this month. From Monday May 27 to Friday May 31 characters in historical costume will be wandering the galleries of Colchester Castle.
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What Colchester United's released players did next after last summer's exit
A YEAR has passed since Colchester United released a host of players, following the conclusion of the 2022-23 campaign. The Gazette takes a look at where the senior players who departed the JobServe Community Stadium have ended up. FREDDIE
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Here are some of the best spots for spring walks in and around Colchester
THERE are plenty of fabulous beauty spots in Colchester and its surrounding areas and, with spring in full swing, now seems as good a time as any to explore them. Here are some of the best locations where you can enjoy a spring walk. Lexden
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Cyclists to whizz through Colchester for RideLondon race - what you need to know
CYCLING fans will be in their element next week when professional bikers race through the city centre. The 2024 Ford RideLondon Classique will burst into life on Friday, with cyclists going wheel-to-wheel over the course of three days. Stage
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All you need to know about 'rich and diverse' Wivenhoe Art Trail returning today
A BELOVED community art trail is set to return to the charming streets of Wivenhoe this weekend. The Wivenhoe Art Trail, a non-profit making event, is designed to support and promote artist and makers who reside in Wivenhoe as they throw open their
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Northern Gateway sushi restaurant to be bigger than expected as plans approved
A NEW Japanese restaurant at an under-construction leisure park will be bigger than better than expected after an expansion bid was approved. Joyato Sushi and Grill is taking on a unit at the Northern Gateway Leisure Park in Colchester. Colchester
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Is Colchester's Hollytrees Museum worth the new £5 ticket price?
WHEN it was announced Colchester Council was going to start charging for entry to Hollytrees Museum there were some questions over the future. Until recently the museum had always been free. Would a £5 entry fee for adults put people off visiting
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Arts scene stalwart Ben Howard's five Colchester events to check out this week
It's by no means recent, but Colchester's impressive scene for music, arts, and culture continues to grow. I've showcased thousands of events through the Keep Colchester Cool project I launched in 2009. Now, I'll bring the best events to you
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Dapperly-dressed motorcyclists on retro bikes to roar through Colchester for charity
A DAPPER motorcycle event will roar into to life in Colchester this weekend to raise funds for men’s mental health charities. Frank’s Motorcycles is joining The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a worldwide charity event which erupted from Sydney