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LEAGUE TWO: Robins appoint former Liverpool winger as new head coach
SWINDON Town have named former Lincoln City boss Mark Kennedy as their new head coach. The Robins moved for Kennedy after a poor 2023-24 campaign, where they finished 19th in Sky Bet League Two after they dismissed Michael Flynn in January.
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Revealed: Millions to be spent on collapsed quay which fell into river four years ago
MILLIONS of pounds will be spent to stop buildings falling into a river like a “pack of cards” after a pathway crumbled during destructive high tides. A section of metal defences along a footpath between the Hythe and Rowhedge at Fieldgate Quay
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Delight as Uber launches in Colchester... but taxi drivers are worried
TAXI drivers fear Uber’s expansion into Colchester will impact their livelihoods. The American transport company, which makes it easy to order a car in a few clicks on its mobile app, is now operating in Colchester, the Gazette can reveal.
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Colchester pays its respects to 'enthusiastic' and 'remarkable' former mayor
TRIBUTES have flooded in for a “passionate” and “fun” former Colchester mayor and councillor who has died. Mary Fairhead OBE, who started her journey as councillor in 1976 and was Colchester’s mayor in 1995 and 1996, has died aged 94. Born
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'Unacceptable' failings at Colchester Hospital led to death woman who swallowed pens
A CORONER has highlighted a series of “unacceptable” failings which contributed to the death of a 21-year-old at Colchester Hospital. A four-day inquest finished on Wednesday as area coroner for Essex Sonia Hayes recorded a narrative conclusion
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Essex Police release couple without charge after 'unexpected' death of baby
TWO people who were arrested following the unexpected death of a baby in Colchester have been released without charge. The man and woman, who have not been named, were arrested on suspicion of murder earlier this month after paramedics were called
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Former Colchester United defender Ryan Clampin signs for National League side
FORMER Colchester United left-back Ryan Clampin has signed for National League new boys Braintree Town. The 25-year-old has become the Iron's first signing since their promotion from National League South, after putting pen to paper on a deal at
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Police launch appeal after two-vehicle crash between Great Bentley and Frating
A POLICE appeal has been launched as part of an ongoing probe into a crash near Colchester. Last Wednesday, a grey Mini Cooper and a silver Jaguar XF collided in Great Bentley Road shortly after 6.30am. The Gazette did report on a crash in
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Lifesaving bleed kits to be distributed across the county
GREAT news for Essex as they have set up 60 new bleed kits as part of the county council’s community safety efforts. MP’s have backed the delivery of life-saving bleed control kits provided by Essex County Council, as part of knife crime awareness
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Mozart's ‘The Magic Flute’ opera coming to historic Layer Marney tower
A CRITICALLY acclaimed new opera company Wild Arts is delighted to return to the Malvern Festival Theatre this June in Layer Marney. The five-day festival will take place in Layer Marney Tower featuring a new production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute
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In pictures: Rollerworld's 'successful' 80s vs 90s bank holiday event
ROLLERSKATING fans were treated to an all-day skating event as a popular Colchester charity held an event. The team behind Rollerworld collaborated with the Colchester Events company to bring another 80s vs 90s Skate Extravaganza to Charter Hall
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'Traumatic': Essex man faces 12 weeks in hospital after turbulence terror
A PASSENGER on the turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight is facing a 12-week stay in a Bangkok hospital after suffering six fractures and a bleed on his spinal cord. Brad Richards’ long-awaited birthday trip to Bali turned to terror after the
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Royal Mail owner accepts £3.5bn takeover bid from Czech billionaire
Royal Mail’s owners have agreed to a £3.57 billion takeover bid from a Czech billionaire, they have announced. Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group have had their offer for Royal Mail accepted by current owners International Distribution Services (IDS).
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Pub chain offering free pints if you can name certain football players at the bar
A major pub chain in the UK will be giving away free pints for one day only, but only if customers can name a specific type of football player at the bar. Greene King will be giving away pints of their brand-new False Nine golden ale on Wednesday
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'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'
A savings expert has issued an 'urgent' warning to Brits to check their National Insurance contributions amid a 'ticking £6k time bomb'. Over 27 million workers reportedly pay National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK which amounts to over
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Drunk man put his hands around partner's neck and threatened to kill her
A drunk man who put his hands around his former partner’s throat and threatened to kill her has been given a suspended prison sentence. Fifty-one-year-old Mark Barrett had consumed a bottle of wine, seven to eight cans of beer and nearly a whole
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Travellers vacate Colchester field and site 'fully cleared' after rubbish flytipped
A GROUP of travellers who pitched up on a Colchester field have now vacated the area. A group of travellers set up camp when caravans moved to King's Meadow, on Sunday, May 12. Following the group's move to the area, Colchester Council was
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Eleven free agents Colchester United could pursue this summer
COLCHESTER United are on the hunt for squad reinforcements this summer, as they attempt to build a squad capable of challenging at the top end of League Two next season. The U’s are set to bring in some experienced players to complement the talented
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Police release CCTV image after man 'struck to the head' at city nightclub
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to after a man was left “seriously injured” after an incident at a Colchester nightclub. A man in his 40s was struck to the head and sustained sat Rubix nightclub in Crouch Street
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Insurance firm to be hit with £25,000 bridge repair bill after driver's crash
WORRIED residents have called for action on a busy Colchester road where a car crash into and destroyed a bridge. The incident happened on Layer Road, between Colchester and Layer de la Haye, and came just weeks after the bridge had been repaired
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Colchester sex therapist drove at 110mph after being 'tailgated on A12'
AN actor and sex addiction therapist drove his Ford Mondeo at 110mph because he was frustrated about being tailgated, a court has heard. Taner Hassan appeared before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to admit one charge of speeding after
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We asked National Highways: 'When will months of A12 hell in Colchester end?'
ROADWORKS which have caused headaches for drivers in Colchester for nearly 20 months will end soon... but only after extra road closures. A £37million project to resurface the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway started in October 2022 and should
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Mersea double murderer's sentence was not 'unduly lenient', attorney general rules
A BID to have the sentence of a double murderer who poisoned a married couple extended has been rejected. Records published by the Attorney General’s Office reveal an application was made to decide if double murderer Luke D’Wit, who was jailed
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Former Claydons newsagent fined after he was 'over familiar' with two customers
A FORMER Colchester newsagent who was “over familiar” with two customers and kissed them and slapped one on the bottom has been fined £500. Sentencing 42-year-old Mangesh Dev, Judge David Pugh, said his behaviour had had "devastating" consequences