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Essex man wanted by police in connection to sexual assault now found
POLICE have traced a Chelmsford man in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Essex Police was hoping to find Francesco Raimi from Chelmsford who is aged between 29 and 31, so he could help with an investigation into a sexual assault.
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Take a look at these three stunning homes on the water on Essex coastline
THREE stunning houseboats are up for sale near the Essex coastline, offering a unique home and investment opportunity. The properties are moored in Mill Street, St Osyth, offering stunning views of the creek. All three boats are static houseboats
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We asked Colchester election candidates how they'll tackle crumbling concrete crisis
CRUMBLING concrete is still worrying schoolchildren and their parents in Colchester nine months after a collapse-prone material closed classrooms across the country. Education secretary Gillian Keegan told headteachers to close classrooms where
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Here are some hilariously harsh TripAdvisor reviews of north Essex beaches
NORTH Essex is extremely lucky to have many lovely beaches and coastlines in the area. Residents and tourists alike can enjoy the fantastic sea views from Frinton, Brightlingsea, Mersea, Clacton and more, on a hot summer’s day. However, there
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"It’s been heavenly" - boss of Roman and Medieval Festival praises event on day one
THOUSANDS of history fans stepped back in time for Colchester's Roman and Medieval Festival at the weekend. The festival is a collaboration between the Colchester Medieval Oyster Fayre and the Roman Festival. History lovers have been flocking
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United player of the year joins Scottish side
FORMER Colchester United winger Brennan Dickenson has signed for Scottish League One side Queen of the South. The 31-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Scottish side, with an option for a further year. Queen of the South boss Peter
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Police confirm missing Essex man, 77, has been found
A MAN who was missing from Saffron Walden has now been found by the police after an appeal was launched. Roy Snelling, 77, was missing and last seen in the Smallbridge Road area at around 6am this morning, June 1. Essex Police has confirmed
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Reader letter: Never again will I go to Colchester after bus lane fine
TWO weeks ago, I drove to Colchester to see a play at the Mercury Theatre. I was with my husband and brother-in-law. I had a voucher for St Mary’s carpark but so many roads were closed that Google Maps took me to the theatre rather than the
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Meet the cast of Castle Park Theatre's all-female showing of Macbeth
A OPEN air theatre company is returning to Colchester Castle Park's beautiful grounds this month. Castle Park Theatre will return with their modernised all-female showing of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The theatre was established three years ago
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New speeding restrictions could be implemented in five Colchester streets
NEW speed restrictions could be implemented in various Colchester streets as revealed through a new bid by the county council. Essex Highways has revealed a traffic regulation order proposal for a 20-mile-per-hour speeding restriction to be implemented
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Colchester TV star Jake Quickenden walks 100 miles in 36 hours in memory of brother
REALITY TV star Jake Quickenden walked 100 miles in 36 hours in memory of his younger brother who died from bone cancer. Jake, who lives in Boxted, took on the 100-mile walk from Liverpool to Skipton to support the Sarcoma UK charity in memory
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In memoriam: All the Colchester death notices published in the Gazette this week
The Gazette has published 14 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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Hundreds of pounds worth of goods stolen from Colchester camping equipment store
Police are looking for two men after hundreds of pounds worth of goods were stolen from a camping shop in Colchester High Street. Camping equipment worth more than £600 was stolen from Millets on April 25. Police want to speak to two men in
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Thieves falsely claim to be part of a 'electrical solutions' company in burglary
A COLCHESTER resident's TV, washing machine and microwave were stolen in a burglary by bogus workmen. Police are investigating a 'distraction' burglary which took place at a property in Winchester Road. Two men went to an address claiming to
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Matt Macey feeling 'positive vibe' after signing for Colchester United
MATT Macey believes there is a ‘positive vibe’ at Colchester United after becoming the club’s first summer signing. The 29-year-old goalkeeper has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the U’s, having left Portsmouth at the end of last season
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Colchester Roman and Medieval Festival to be full of fun over the weekend
THE Roman and Medieval Festival is set to take over Lower Castle Park this weekend. Both periods of history will be celebrated by showcasing the life and technology of people from the time. The Colchester Medieval and Oyster Fayre is working
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Essex Highways to replace 'town centre' markings after 'unfortunate oversight'
ESSEX County Council will repaint road markings at a city centre roundabout to “reflect Colchester’s rightful city status”, after it was mistakenly painted to say town centre. During recent resurfacing works of Middleborough roundabout, Essex Highways
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Reserve issues warning after girl's 'organs shut down' after she was bitten by adder
EXTRA signs are set to be placed around a Colchester nature reserve after a girl was bitten by a snake. Lily Buy, 11, was with her parents at the ‘Kids adder trail’ at the Fingringhoe Nature Reserve on Sunday when she was bitten. She was rushed
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Have your say: New strategy supporting more people in Essex to cycle
Residents, businesses and visitors are being encouraged to have their say on a new Essex Cycling Strategy. Essex County Council has launched a six-week consultation on the draft strategy, which aims to encourage Safer, Greener and Healthier travel
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Listed: Three A12 closures in and around Colchester to watch out for this weekend
HIGHWAYS bosses have confirmed several closures on the A12 in Colchester this month. The junction 25 entry slip road on the Colchester-bound carriageway at Marks Tey will be closed between 1am and 6am on June 1. The junction 26 entry slip road
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The Colchester coffee shop which offers much more than just 'coffee and cake'
PROVIDING more than 50 different types of coffee beans Sir Isaac's Artisan Coffee is serving up more than the usual warming drink. We spoke to owner of the shop, in Sir Isaac's Walk, James Channon as part of our new campaign to support the dozens