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Colchester youth cancer charity praises 'absolutely wonderful' Maldon Mud Race
A COLCHESTER charity which supports teenagers and adults with cancer was full of praise for an annual event which returned for its 50th anniversary. The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation is a charity which supports people aged 13 to 24 and their
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Mechanic says Colchester suffering from 'epidemic' of car thefts
A MECHANIC claims police are doing “absolutely nothing” about an “epidemic” of vehicle thefts across Colchester after his van was stolen from outside his house. Sebastian Thornton, of Shrub End, Colchester, woke up to find his Ford Transit van
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Wife of former Colchester grammar school headmaster pays tribute after his death
Tributes have been paid after the former headmaster of a prestigious Colchester school died. Stewart Francis, of West Mersea, and a former headteacher at Colchester Royal Grammar School, died, aged 86, on May 19. Wife Valerie, 84, paid tribute
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Meet the incredible volunteer who has dedicated 57 years to charity in Colchester
A LIFELONG volunteer worker at Oxfam has shared her experience of working for the charity. Kris Bloom, 77, first started volunteering for Oxfam in July 1967, aged just 20. At the time All You Need Is Love by the Beatles was number one. Throughout
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LEAGUE TWO: Shrimps appoint familiar face as their new first-team manager
LEAGUE Two side Morecambe have re-appointed Derek Adams as their new first-team manager for a third spell in charge. Adams, who previously led the Shrimps to promotion in 2020/21 and then steered thm to a second season in League One in 2021/22,
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Police arrest three suspected drug dealers and charge two with human trafficking
POLICE have arrested three suspected drug dealers, with two facing modern slavery charges for allegedly exploiting children as part of a county lines operation. Essex Police says the men are suspected of being involved in supplying Class A drugs
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Colchester United to host League One side in pre-season friendly
COLCHESTER United have announced that they will host Cambridge United in a pre-season friendly, on August 3. Danny Cowley's side will face the League One side at the JobServe Community Stadium, as part of their preparations for the forthcoming
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Former Colchester United loanee is released by Premier League giants
FORMER Colchester United loanee Mauro Bandeira has been released by Arsenal. The 20-year-old midfielder is one of 22 players to be released by the Gunners, ahead of the official Premier League announcement of all men’s players who will be out of
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Family-run Essex wedding venue to celebrate tenth anniversary with garden party
A LUXURY Essex wedding venue is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a celebratory garden party. Family-run business Houchins has hosted more than 750 weddings and events since its first in December 2014. And now Houchins, based near Coggeshall
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RSPCA gears up to celebrate 200th anniversary across north and mid Essex
The RSPCA will host celebration for its 200th anniversary in Colchester, Lexden and Maldon in June. Residents will come together for a day of festivities on June 15, as part of the RSPCA’s annual One Fun Day which will be held at more than 70 locations
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Ten five-star food hygiene ratings dished out to establishments in Colchester
TEN venues across Colchester have been given new ratings, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. These reviews are conducted by the local council on behalf of the Government body, which inspects local businesses selling food – sets the inspection
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Police crackdown after 'rise' of young people climbing on roofs across city centre
Youngsters climbing on roofs in the city centre got off with a warning by patrolling police officers. During half-term, officers have seen a rise of young people climbing onto rooftops across the city centre, Essex Police reported. During
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'People can be themselves' - Second rage room added to Colchester venue
MORE residents will be able to let off some steam as a second rage room has been set up at a Colchester venue. Opened in April 2022 by Colchester residents Simon Farmer, Rob Clark and Scott Hinchcliffe, Urban Xtreme Colchester has now opened a
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West Ham United legends are reunited at Frinton Golf Club
A HOST of West Ham United legends took part in a charity day at Frinton Golf Club for Prostate Cancer UK. Former Hammers favourites Tony Gale, Brian Dear, George Parris, Billy Jennings, Martin Allen and Paul Brush were all in attendance. Luckily
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Crash on busy road near Colchester causes traffic chaos
A busy road between Colchester and Tiptree has been partially blocked following an incident which had a man sent to hospital. Maldon Road has been partially blocked and struggles with heavy traffic in both directions after a crash near Blind Lane
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Greg Halford: 'The players I played with at Colchester made me who I am'
GREG Halford’s trademark marauding runs up and down the right flank are one of the lasting legacies from Layer Road’s eventful final years. Indeed, it was in Colchester United’s first-ever season in English football’s second tier that the home-grown
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Colchester United introduces car monitoring system at stadium parking site
Colchester United has introduced a car monitoring system at its stadium to keep Northern Gateway visitors at bay. The club has started to use an automatic number plate registration (ANPR) system to make sure parking spaces are reserved for its
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Only Fools and Horses star opens new sensory room in Colchester care home
An Only Fools and Horses star opened a new sensory room at a Colchester care home alongside the mayor of Colchester. Paul Barber, best known as Denzil from the BBC sitcom, greeted excited fans as he made his way through St Fillan's Care Home to
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Families are loving amazing new dinosaur attraction at Colchester Zoo
Families visiting Colchester Zoo have given positive reviews about the new dinosaur exhibit, featuring animatronic prehistoric giants. The new area is situated where the previous birds of prey display area was, opposite the lion enclosure.
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WATCH: Brazen thief uses bolt cutters to steal £600 bike in broad daylight
A MUM says she “doesn’t feel safe” after having her £600 bike stolen in broad daylight while she was at work. Ela Dynak-Prostak, who cycles to her cleaning job on Whitehall industrial estate seven days a week, had been working her usual shift on
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Free basketball programme which has helped 300 children so far is set to return
BUDDING young basketball players will be given the opportunity to improve their skills and learn from the professionals when an initiative returns for its fourth year. The 'Ballin’ with a Bobby’ scheme, a collaboration between Essex Police, professional