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Patient who 'died for two minutes' on A12 meets paramedics who saved his life
A PATIENT who 'died' for two minutes said he was “very, very lucky”, as he met the two paramedics who saved his life. Robert Penn, 61, called for an ambulance after he started feeling “a terrific amount of pain” at his home in Coggeshall on June
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Cash found at drug dealer's home 'was inheritance money following his father’s death'
A DEFENDANT who admitted two charges of drug dealing claimed that cash found at his address by police was inheritance money he received from his late father. Officers found 1.5kg of cannabis, 58g of cocaine, and large amounts of cash when they
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Langham to commemorate refugee children who found safety in village in 1930s
A PLAQUE commemorating refugee children who found sanctuary in a Colchester village will be unveiled next week. The Langham Community Centre is commemorating the 53 Basque refugee children who came to Langham in 1937, during the Spanish Civil War
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McDonald's giving away free gift to customers for 50th birthday - how to claim
To celebrate its 50th birthday McDonald's is giving away free doughnuts to lucky customers. The fast food chain is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024 and to mark the occasion it has launched a new limited-edition menu which features three brand
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Ex-glamour model Jodie Marsh's bid to keep eight lemurs rejected by council
A former glamour model turned animal rescuer has hit back at Uttlesford District Council after being refused a licence to keep lemurs at her private animal sanctuary. Jodie Marsh, 45, claimed Uttlesford Council was "completely corrupt" and had
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Coroner says police told him threats were 'the sort of thing you would expect'
A CORONER who was allegedly subjected to an attempted kidnapping was told by police the threats he received from an anti-establishment group were “the sort of thing you would expect to happen”. Four defendants from Benfleet and London are standing
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Castle Park amongst four Green Flag winners in Colchester for 2024
THREE green areas in Colchester have received the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2024, including Castle Park. High Woods and Colchester Cemetery were the further winners alongside Castle Park, who were awarded by Keep Britain Tidy. The three
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Colchester Council 'committed to probing bike thefts' after Gazette investigation
COLCHESTER Council has stressed its commitment to clamping down on bike thefts after the Gazette revealed there were more incidents in Colchester than anywhere else in Essex last year. Data obtained from a Freedom of Information request by the
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Colchester United set to add to their first-team coaching staff
COLCHESTER United are looking to add to their first-team coaching staff following the departure of Lorenzo Dolcetti. Dolcetti departed his role as the U's first-team coach and analyst earlier this month to take up a new position as assistant coach
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Watch: Two Rock Hyrax pups are born at Colchester Zoo
COLCHESTER ZOO have announced that their two rock hyrax, Cindy Lou and Ryan, have welcomed two pups. Cindy and Lou gave birth to twins on July 3 2024, the Animal Care Team have announced. The pair are experienced parents, however, this is their
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Is it illegal to park on a dropped kerb outside your own house? Rules explained
Have you just moved into a house that has a dropped kerb in front of it or you are thinking about asking the council to have a kerb dropped? Having pavements altered in our streets, including kerbs can be useful in many ways, from allowing easier
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Do flying ants bite people in the UK? Here is everything you need to know
With swarms of flying ants causing mayhem across the UK, many people may be left wondering if they bite. There are a number of small insects throughout the country that bite and otherwise cause irritation with these including the likes of the infamous
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Lloyds Bank rolling out homelessness 'pilot scheme' that could affect customers
Lloyds Bank is rolling out a social housing "pilot scheme" next month. The banking giant confirmed that it will start converting its disused office sites into social housing from next month. The bank is launching the programme with a decommissioned
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Experts reveal the simple thing you can do to reduce stress and improve wellbeing
A new study conducted by outdoor experts AllTrails and Unyoked has found there is one simple way to help reduce stress and improve wellbeing. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, running around at a million miles an hour
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Fire at North Essex farm sets 15 tonnes of straw ablaze as emergency service arrives
Firefighters tackled a large fire at a farm destroying straw and vehicle in North Essex. Crews from Essex and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services were called to Calves Lane in Stoke by Nayland at around 12.14pm on July 17. Two crews from Colchester
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Former Colchester United defender Tom Dallison signs for National League club
FORMER Colchester United defender Tom Dallison has signed for Ebbsfleet United. The 28-year-old, who was released by the U's at the end of last season, has linked up with the National League side ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Dallison told
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Residents fear over collapsing services ahead of consultation for more than 80 homes
Revised plans for a new housing development in Wivenhoe have left residents worried that services and infrastructure will not be able to cope. Developer Cala’s proposal follows Manor Oak Homes' submission of plans for a minimum of 80 homes and
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Colchester Council receives grant to combat chewing gum litter
Colchester Council has received a grant for more than £27,000 to deal with "disgraceful" discarded chewing gum on the city's streets. As part of the £27,461 package, the council will be provided with specialised cleaning equipment to remove gum
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Rising musician to play Colchester show after appearing at a big music festival
AN up and coming singer-songwriter has announced a new show which is set to take place after a huge festival slot. Izzy Liddamore, 23, from Colchester, who is set to perform at this year's Truck Festival in Oxford at the end of July, will headline
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Ranked: The 'best & worst' Colchester GP practices from the 2024 patient survey
COLCHESTER’s best and worst GP surgeries have been ranked in a new survey. Thousands of GP users across North East Essex have answered the GP Patient Survey, a nationwide project which gathers data about patient’s experiences of their GP practices
