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'Heli-brations' as Essex air ambulance charity gets new helicopter
THE Essex and Herts Air Ambulance has added a new helicopter to its life-saving fleet. The new AW169 helicopter has started service from the charity's Earls Colne airbase. The fleet now boasts two AW169 choppers and four rapid response vehicles
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New Travelodge in Colchester is open as Hollywood Bowl opening just around the corner
COLCHESTER'S newest hotel has opened its doors with a new entertainment venue just around the corner as the exciting Northern Gateway project continues to progress. The Travelodge site is now open after months of work preparing it for residents
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Pictured: Faces of pair jailed for stabbing teen inside Colchester chicken shop
AN attacker who tried to stab his victim to death jumped out of a window in a desperate attempt to escape from the police, a court has heard. Police had been pursuing Kaya Adu after he stabbed a 16-year-old inside Pepe’s Piri Piri, in St Botolph
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Colchester United add another friendly to pre-season schedule
COLCHESTER United have announced that they will face League One side Peterborough United in a pre-season friendly next month. The U's will host Darren Ferguson's Posh side, who reached last season's play-offs, at the JobServe Community Stadium
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Man who helped attack teenager 'is someone who is easily led'
A BARRISTER claimed a defendant showed “an extreme lack of maturity” when he helped carry out a stabbing in Colchester city centre. Rushi Jadeja, 22, was jailed for six years and nine months for his part in a knife attack which left a 16-year-old
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester midfielder released by National League South side
FORMER Colchester United midfielder Tom Lapslie has been released by Torquay United. The 28-year-old will leave the National League South club after three seasons when his contract expires, next month. Lapslie has made 72 league and cup appearances
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Comedian known for television appearances is performing in Colchester
A COMEDIAN known for her appearances on shows like QI and Live at the Apollo is coming to Colchester Arts Centre. Jessica Fostekew, who has also previously been a guest on celebrity pointless, will be bringing a brand-new stand-up show to Colchester
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Baby yoga and massage classes are proving a a real hit in Colchester
A BUSINESS which offers new parents baby massage and yoga classes is thriving. Amy Smart is the owner of Basking Babies Colchester, which has many classes of great benefit to mums of newborn babies up to infants. Amy herself started taking
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Judge sentences two men for grievous bodily harm after brutal city centre stabbing
TWO men who carried out “a revenge attack” which resulted in the brutal stabbing of a boy in Colchester city centre have been sentenced. Kaya Adu, 19, of Hereward Green, Loughton, and Rushi Jadeja, 22, of Pickford Walk, Colchester, appeared at
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Jayden Fevrier sends message to fans after 'rollercoaster' Colchester spell
JAYDEN Fevrier says his Colchester United spell is one he will 'remember and cherish forever'. The 21-year-old winger has quit the U's to join Stockport County, for an undisclosed fee. Fevrier featured in all but two of Colchester’s matches
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Jayden Fevrier leaves Colchester United for League One side
JAYDEN Fevrier has left Colchester United and joined League One new boys Stockport County for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Hatters, with the option of a further year. Fevrier links up at Stockport
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Pre-school celebrating after being rated outstanding in latest Ofsted report
A THORRINGTON pre-school celebrated being praised by watchdogs with a tea party for parents, children and staff. Ladybirds Pre-school was rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in May following an inspection in December. Children and families enjoyed
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Police open probe into serious assault which left security guard with broken shoulder
POLICE have launched an investigation into “a serious assault” which left a security guard with a broken shoulder. The victim of the assault, a store detective who asked to be referred to as 'Zee', told the Gazette he was attacked after he confronted
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'Extreme worry and concern' after man found dead in Colchester woodland
A MAN was pronounced dead in woodland after emergency services rushed to the scene. Essex Police and paramedics attended the woodland area in Distillery Lane, Colchester, at 2pm on Sunday after concerns were raised for a man in the area. Paramedics
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'Dangerous' - Anger after rise in youths climbing rooftops in Colchester city centre
THE action of youngsters who were spotted climbing across roofs in Colchester has been described as “dangerous” after a rise in incidents over the half term. During a patrol on Friday, police were alerted to two boys who had accessed a roof in
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Jamie Shaw staying put as Stanway Rovers boss for next season
STANWAY Rovers have announced that Jamie Shaw and Anthony White will continue in their coaching roles into the 2024/25 season, writes BEN MCCARTHY. White was promoted to Rovers' first-team head coach after a spell with the club’s under-23s while