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Colchester's Brook Street's traffic lights not working leaving cars in confusion
TRAFFIC lights at a busy junction in Colchester have stopped working after temporary lights were in place last week. At the time of writing, both sets of traffic lights for the junction of Magdalen Street, Barrack Street, Brook Street, and Wimpole
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In pictures: Hospital Radio Colchester host annual family fun day in Castle Park
A POPULAR fun day held by a Colchester radio station saw hundreds of people turn out in Castle Park. The Hospital Radio Colchester Fun Day took place on Monday. The charity is run by volunteers and has been hosting events in Castle Park for
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Tiptree woman's licence revoked after she drove whilst twice over the legal limit
A WOMAN who drove through the capital whilst twice over the alcohol limit has had her driving licence revoked with immediate effect. Lila Taylor was driving a Volkswagen in Victoria Road, Westminster, in March when she was stopped by the police
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'Nightmare' as Colchester homes cut off from internet for weeks
HOMEOWNERS say it has been "more than a nightmare" after they claim workers sliced through broadband cables leaving them without internet for weeks. The mass transit system project has caused upheaval in Northern Approach Road and residents have
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Essex Police secure 112 shoplifting charges in two weeks amid crackdown
POLICE say more than a hundred charges for shop theft have been made in the last two weeks as part of a major crackdown on shoplifting. Essex Police have secured 112 charges against 37 people for theft alongside a further six charges for assault
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Colchester man's 1953 Rover bags him prestigious antique car award
A MAN from Colchester has won an award for his vintage car which was one of only two ever made. Frank Butler recently collected the Masters of the Marque award for his rare 1953 Rover P4 Pininfarina Drophead. Mr Butler has owned the car for
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West Ham icon Julian Dicks takes charge at Isthmian League division north side
JULIAN Dicks has returned to Heybridge Swifts for a third spell as manager. The West Ham United legend replaces Steve Tilson, who resigned from his position in charge at the Pitching In Isthmian League division north side last week, after nearly
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'A great idea' or 'utter nonsense'? Readers have their say on National Service
COLCHESTER residents have reacted to the latest Conservative flagship policy which will require all 18-year-olds to carry out National Service. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled the manifesto commitment on Saturday in a bid to win over voters
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Soap box racers from Essex to take part in world famous Red Bull event on TV
A SOAPBOX racing team from Essex is preparing to go head-to-head with 60 teams from around the country after earning a spot at a world famous Red Bull race. The Red Bull soapbox race will see teams build their own unique vehicle – on as cheap of
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Colchester are linked with swoop for 6ft 6in former Arsenal goalkeeper
MATT Macey has been linked with a move to Colchester United. The 29-year-old goalkeeper is set to join the League Two side according to Pete O’Rourke, transfer correspondent for Football Insider. Colchester are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper
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Danny Cowley outlines pre-season requirements for Colchester United squad
DANNY Cowley is expecting Colchester United’s players to be fit and raring to go when they report back for pre-season. The U’s first-team squad are currently enjoying an off-season break, where they adhering to their individual programmes.
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Progress in mitigating flooding and disruption at Hythe described as 'encouraging'
STAKEHOLDERS have held a meeting to discuss the ongoing issues in the area regarding flooding. The Hythe taskforce met with key stakeholders on the 23rd May. Councillor David King chaired the meeting, which saw participation from councillors
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Named: Man lied to police by claiming to be taxi driver involved in Colchester crash
An Ipswich man who lied to police to help a friend following a collision between a taxi and a motorcyclist in Colchester has been given a suspended prison sentence. Fifty-eight-year-old taxi driver Samuel Obeng had panicked after the collision
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Parking firms 'profiteering from desperate situations' at hospital, woman claims
A WOMAN has accused a parking operator of “profiteering from people’s desperate situations” after she was fined at Colchester Hospital when visiting her ill father. Juliette Bingham was accompanying her 85-year-old mother to the Gainsborough Ward
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More than £1million of funding to be used to tackle Colchester antisocial 'hotspots'
MORE than £1million will be used to tackle antisocial behaviour hotspots in Colchester. The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex (PFCC), Roger Hirst, has announced his office and Essex Police will be utilising £1.6million worth of funding
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'Inappropriate' signs for new fast food restaurant in Colchester thrown out
SIGNS for a new fast food restaurant in Colchester's city centre have been refused after a charity branded them “inappropriate”. Colchester Council has thrown-out an application made by Jkr Restaurants and Sign Specialists Ltd for its new Wendy
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Colchester shop celebrates 50 years in business after huge revamp
A POPULAR shop which has been a mainstay on Colchester's high street for 50 years is marking the huge anniversary. Claydons, at the corner of Museum Street, reopened after undergoing an extensive renovation in October 2023. Now, the shop