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Highs of 131mph reached as police catch over 60 speeding drivers on major Essex road
THREE motorists who drove more than 100mph on an Essex motorway were caught by police... just 30 minutes after cameras were set up. A specialist police unit caught more than 60 cars breaking the speed limit on the M25 during the bank holiday weekend
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'Narcissistic bully' who smashed ex-partner in the face with wine glass is jailed
A DOMESTIC abuser left his ex-partner needing 25 stitches after he smashed her in the face with a wine glass during a brutal attack. Richard Byford got into a heated argument with a woman at a tennis club in Frinton back in June 2021 whilst watching
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Here are the commemorative events in Colchester to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
THE sacrifice of the brave soldiers who took part in the D-Day landings will be honoured at a service in Colchester to mark the 80th anniversary. The memorial day, on Thursday June 6, will start at 10am with a poignant ceremony led by mayor Lesley
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Long-standing Colchester councillor and new mayor quits Lib Dem party
THE new mayor of Colchester has become an independent councillor after quitting her party a week after taking on her new role. Stanway councillor Lesley Scott-Boutell, who became the city’s 191st mayor last Wednesday, left the Liberal Democrats
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Colchester Zoo welcomes another new arrival with adorable baby baboon
COLCHESTER Zoo has announced it has added yet another new baby animal to its ever-growing family. On May 12, the zoo’s animal care team welcomed a baby gelada baboon, born to first-time mum, Kamena. Father Akobo arrived in 2020 and has since
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Former Claydons owner 'sold alcohol and cigarettes to underage girls'
Special investigators revoked a man's business license after intelligence suggested he sold alcohol, cigarettes and vapes to minors. Essex Police’s Child Sexual Exploitation Proactive team investigated the former owner of the Claydons newsagent
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Colchester United’s leading stats and how they compare to League Two rivals
COLCHESTER United are now building for next season, with the club busy in their pursuit of new signings. The 2023-24 campaign was a largely disappointing one for the U’s, with them battling against relegation from League Two until the final day
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Congestion building on A12 Southbound due to broken down vehicle
MOTORISTS are still experiencing delays on a busy Essex road after a lorry is partially blocking traffic. Traffic control previously reported that an obstruction is partially blocking a section of the A12 Southbound just after junction 28 near
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Driver hit with huge fine after driving 46mph in a 30mph zone
A DRIVER has been ordered to pay £706 for doing 46mph in a 30mph zone. Andrew Ilett was driving a Mitsubishi ASX in east London when he broke the speed limit in New Road, Dagenham, last December. The offence was brought before magistrates in
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'Keep It Real, Folk' - Music festival coming to village this summer
AN independent music festival is coming to a village in July with a variety of local artists already lined up. Victoria Weaver and musical partner Cameron Mackie have put together a ‘snap’ musical festival called ‘Keep it Real, Folk’ in Weeley
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Marks Tey, Earls Colne and other Essex locations to get speedier full-fibre broadband
MARKS Tey and fourteen other Essex towns and villages will be benefit from a “huge” high-speed internet update. As part of a plan to bring full-fibre broadband to an additional 2.7 million homes and business, broadband provider Open reach will
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Woman who was catfished by fake Gary Barlow finally meets the real Take That star
A GARY Barlow fan who was catfished and believed that she was talking to the real Take That star has had her dream to meet the singer come true. Janet Smith, 62, from Colchester believed that she was talking to the real Gary Barlow for about a
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Julian Dicks would love to see his Swifts side play 'the West Ham way'
JULIAN Dicks says he would love to see his Heybridge Swifts side playing 'the West Ham way', next season. Hammers legend Dicks has returned to Swifts for a third spell in charge of the Pitching In Isthmian League division north side. Dicks
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Council wardens 'trying to catch out law-abiding people' cyclist says after £100 fine
A CYCLIST has said wardens are “looking to catch law-abiding people off-guard” after he was fined £100 for avoiding a busy roundabout. Open Road worker Stuart Braybrooke was making his way into the city centre after visiting a client at Essex University
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Colchester care home bring home win in 'Great British Bake Off' competition
A CARE home in Colchester has tasted victory at the annual Great British Bake Off – Care Home Edition. Loganberry Lodge, which is part of the Runwood Homes group, competed against several other Colchester care homes in the FaNs Network-organised
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Colchester Garrison employee sacked over 'fraudulent' expense claims
A FORMER Colchester Garrison employee who was sacked for gross misconduct due to fraudulently “over claiming” on his expenses has lost an appeal against his dismissal. Richard Watt, a former SO2 Communications Officer who worked within the Parachute
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Blind woman refused taxi rides in Colchester 'because of guide dog'
A BLIND woman has called for taxi drivers to be reminded of the law after she was repeatedly refused a ride because she had a guide dog. Ruby Smith-Blythe, 28, from Colchester, is registered blind and has the help of her labrador-retriever Greta
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Two huge former names of Colchester's nightlife scene to return with a bang
TWO missed names of Colchester’s nightlife scene are coming back to the city centre. Clubbers will be able to relive their youth as the Trilogy nightclub pays tribute to two former hotspots. The nightclub in the High Street will play host to