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Two Colchester girls are missing as police are concerned for their welfare (found)
ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help to find two girls missing in Colchester who they believe “are together”. Lily Hazel and Daisy Thorogood, both 17, are missing in Colchester. Daisy, left, is 5ft 9ins tall, has black shoulder
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Colchester man convicted for sexual abuse of three girls after eight-year probe
A COLCHESTER man has been convicted of ten offences of sexually abusing three girls following a police investigation launched nearly eight years ago. Stephen Richard Gallagher, 58, of Normandy Avenue, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court where he was
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Colchester Zoo welcomes two new adorable Humboldt penguin chicks
COLCHESTER Zoo has welcomed even more youngsters to its family with two adorable new penguins born. The venue's animal care team has announced it has welcomed two Humboldt penguins’ chicks, hatched from second-time parents Pepper and Chile.
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Controversial Stanway café bid could be back on the cards - here's why
CONTROVERSIAL plans to convert a former post office into a café could be back on the cards after they were put on hold. Colchester Council’s planning committee voted at its last meeting to defer an application to convert the former Lexden Heath
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Blur to release new album of live Wembley shows one year on from iconic performances
BRIT-POP legends, and Colchester’s favourite sons, Blur have announced they will be releasing a new record as they mark a year since a monumental live performance. The band will release Live at Wembley Stadium via Parlophone Records on July 26.
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Beach hut set alight as emergency services rush to the scene on north Essex coast
A WARNING has been issued by fire crews after a beach hut along the north Essex coast set alight. Crews were called to attend the fire, which began at a Walton beach hut, on Tuesday evening. The fire started at approximately 7.35pm, with billowing
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Police probe after 18-year-old suffers 'wound to back' in Colchester bar
OFFICERS investigating a serious assault to a teen at a popular bar in Colchester have issued a renewed appeal as the probe continues. Police say during the incident an 18-year-old suffered a wound to his back in Walkabout in Head Street, at about
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United skipper joins new A-League team
FORMER Colchester United skipper Tommy Smith has signed for Auckland FC. The 34-year-old defender made 95 league and cup appearances for the U's during his three-year spell at the JobServe Community Stadium, has linked up with the Kiwi club.
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Tributes paid to ‘dearly loved’ teenage girl who died in Essex crash
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “dearly loved” teenager girl who died in a fatal crash in south Essex. Kelsie Stevens, 19, died at the scene of a single-vehicle collision in the area of Oak Road, in the early hours of Saturday morning, on May 25.
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'I had no idea I was pregnant' - 18-year-old went into labour in Essex Nandos
A WOMAN had no idea she was pregnant until she went into labour while working a shift at Nando's in Basildon - but is now thriving with her miracle son. Destiny Stephens-Coull, 21, was doing her final year of college and had just been offered a
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Mercury Theatre chef offers cookery lesson and a tour to GCSE students
A YOUNG Mercury Theatre chef has shared his culinary wisdom with GCSE students. After being invited to the Gilberd School, Sam Lee guided Year 10 students through the making of a sticky toffee pudding and offered the best cooks tickets to visit
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Colchester venue to host metal battle of the bands grand final for spot at festival
BANDS are set to go head-to-head at a Colchester venue as they try and secure a slot at a world-famous heavy metal music festival. Metal 2 The Masses is once again returning to Coda for a huge clash of four brilliant Essex metal bands which have
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Why U’s recent player departures can be a good thing for all parties
LET’S face it, it’s never nice as a supporter to lose your best players. There’s no sugar coating it for Colchester United fans; Jayden Fevrier and in the latter part of the season, Jay Mingi, were two of their team’s shining lights in what was
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Jayden Fevrier can be a 'real asset' for new club after leaving Colchester
DAVE Challinor says Jayden Fevrier can be a 'real asset' for Stockport County after snapping him up from Colchester United. Fevrier has signed a three-year deal with an option for a further year with the Hatters, after joining them from the U’s
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Hundreds of drivers fined after roadworks diversion takes them through bus lane
ESSEX County Council has said it will refund hundreds of drivers who were wrongly fined for following signs through a bus gate. The problem was caused after emergency works were carried out by Anglian Water to repair a burst main. As part of
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Group of puppies left dumped in Essex reunited with mum in RSPCA 'miracle'
AN adorable group of puppies who were left abandoned in a shoebox in Essex has been reunited with their mum in an RSPCA “miracle”. The seven two-week-old puppies were found by a member of the public left in a shoebox outside Braintree Council’s
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Revealed: Opening date of new Hollywood Bowl venue in Colchester
THE opening date of Colchester's new entertainment complex has been revealed... and there is not long to wait. Northern Gateway is set to see its new multi-million pound Hollywood Bowl site open to the public. The new £5.5 million entertainment
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Harwich Triathlon marks 20 years - here's what you need to know
THE Harwich Triathlon takes place this weekend, with athletes taking on swimming, cycling and running challenges. In the junior triathlon children aged eight will do a 50m pool swim, a 1km cycle on grass, and a 600m run. Children aged nine
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Little girl, 7, raises hundreds for school swimming pool with 50-mile bike challenge
A PRIMARY school pupil has raised more than £700 for her school swimming pool with a 50-mile bike challenge. Alresford Primary School’s swimming pool has been closed for more than a year after government guidelines changed. Seven-year-old Katie