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Have you seen Louise? Essex Police appeal for help
A 36-year-old woman from Colchester has been found after being reported missing. Louise Hinson has been missing from her home since this afternoon (July 11) and Essex Police are investigating her disappearance. Louise is described as slim,
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Henry Patten books his place in Wimbledon men's doubles final
HENRY Patten hailed a dream come true after brilliantly booking his place in the Wimbledon men’s doubles final, writes WILL JENNINGS. The Manningtree star, 28, and Finnish ace Harri Heliövaara kept their remarkable SW19 dream alive with a stunning
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Mersea football legend Peter Shilton gives his verdict on England's chances in Euros
ENGLAND'S most capped player and Mersea local Peter Shilton hopes the Lions can bring it home when they take on Spain on Sunday. Mr Shilton, who was recently made a CBE, has been watched Gareth Southgate's team closely during the Euros campaign
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Costumed superheroes help raise thousands for Colchester based Autism Anglia
FUNDRAISERS dressed up as popular superheroes as they helped raise thousands for a Colchester autism charity. Synergy Cosplay, which has been supporting Autism Anglia since 2021, has raised an incredible £15,000 to support the work of the charity
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Padstow the 'kidnapped cat' has been found three miles away from home
A CAT which was snatched from his favourite hang-out spot has been found and reunited with his owners. Padstow was taken from the front of Liz Delaney's house, a popular hangout for the cat, on Tuesday morning at 1.30am. A video captured by
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Al-Amin Kazeem ready to embrace new challenge after leaving Colchester
AL-AMIN Kazeem says he enjoyed his time at Colchester United after leaving the club for pastures new. The 22-year-old signed for St Patrick's Athletic on a 'multi-year deal' earlier this month, after turning down a contract offer from the U’s.
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Colchester passenger recalled to prison as car smashes into railings in police chase
Car thieves have been sent back to prison after hitting speeds of 90mph before smashing into another car and hitting railings as he fled police. Both the driver and the 27-year-old passenger, from Colchester, have been transferred to prison after
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U's confirm dates for Bristol Street Motors Trophy group games
COLCHESTER United have confirmed the dates of their group games in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. The U's have been placed in Southern Group E of this season's competition, where they will take on League Two rivals MK Dons, along with League
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'Nationwide issue' with card payments reported at major stores including Asda
Asda and Sainsbury's are among the UK stores to be hit by a "nationwide issue" affecting card payments. Shoppers across the UK reported not being able to use cards at the major supermarkets on Thursday (July 11) morning. While hundreds of issues
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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for
Brits are being urged to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely
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Rare chance to own a £2million luxury home on Essex 'millionaire mile'
THE rare chance to own a luxury home on Essex “millionaire mile” has cropped up ... if you have £2million to spare. Known as millionaire mile due to its row of huge houses boasting multiple bedrooms, swimming pools, cinema rooms and large gardens
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Woman who attempted to avoid £32.90 train fare ordered to pay £515.90
A WOMAN who tried to avoid a £32.90 train fare has been ordered to pay more than £500. Camelia Balan was stopped by Greater Anglia staff in Stratford in November last year for not having a valid train ticket. The matter was brought before Barkingside
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In pictures: Brightlingsea's annual regatta returns with 'fun for everyone'
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regatta celebrated the town’s nautical heritage with a weekend of “fun for everyone.” There were races and challenges for sailors to show off their skills, as well as fun family activities for all ages. There were several beach
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Colchester students prepare for art exhibition in memory of their late art teacher
A group of Colchester Sixth Form students will host an art exhibition this month in memory of their late art teacher. The exhibition, ‘Our Lovely Mess’, will take place from July 17 to 30, at Cuckoo Farm studios in Colchester. It aims to provide
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Colchester City Carnival will be a 'colourful cultural celebration' this week
COLCHESTER City Carnival will return this month for a “multicultural musical extravaganza.” Organised by the Colchester Diverse Communities Network (CDCN), the carnival will feature dances, games, DJ music, and fun activities for all. There
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Teenager charged with seven sex offences at north Essex school after 16-month probe
A BOY has been charged with seven sex offences alleged to have taken place at a north Essex school, police have confirmed. The charges come after a 16-month investigation which was launched in March of last year and resulted in the arrest of a
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Colchester Station main car park closed for emergency maintenance - all we know
THE main car park at a busy train station in Colchester has been closed for emergency maintenance. Colchester Station, in North Station Road, has closed its indoor main car park, which is situated on the Eastbound side of the station. Alternate
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Danny Cowley on Colchester United captaincy after Connor Hall departure
DANNY Cowley believes Colchester United now have more leadership within their new-look squad as he prepares to name his new captain. The U’s are looking for a new skipper heading into the 2024-25 campaign, following Connor Hall’s departure to League
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Canoe club reveals funding for weir works could partially come from sport funds
A CANOE club says a collapsed weir has left "left inherent dangers" in the water and left the club unable to take on new members. Colchester’s canoe club has been heavily impacted in its daily routines by the collapse of the Middle Mill weir last
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Former Post Office delivery site to be converted into a new café and flat
A FORMER Post Office delivery office is set to be converted into a new café and flat, with councillors due to give the plans the go-ahead. Colchester Council’s planning committee is set to agree the proposals made by Gezim Aliaj, for the site at
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Town pub 'refutes' claims it has not paid contractors which carried out works
A PUB which has closed with immediate effect says it “refutes” claims it owes a construction firm money. Adorn Facilities Management, based in East Bergholt, says it is locked in a “long-standing dispute” with The Flag in Wivenhoe. The firm
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Colchester heritage group could fold next month unless volunteers step forward
A COMMUNITY group which has supported the Colchester Archaeological Trust for more than 40 years could fold next month after a string of departures, the Gazette understands. A letter which has been seen by the Gazette was sent to members of the
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Colchester man who faced being deported gets £150,000 offer in Windrush compensation
A COLCHESTER man who arrived in England as part of Windrush generation but later faced being deported has been awarded £153,000 in compensation… but has described it as ‘merely a gesture’. Claudius Charles, 64, was born in Grenada in 1960 and moved
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Pensioner 'faces action from bailiffs' for hospital parking fine she 'never received'
A PENSIONER has been told she faces action from bailiffs after failing to pay a parking fine she claims was never informed about. Shirley Tuckfield, 86, received three penalty charge notices (PCNs) in March and April for allegedly parking in Colchester