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In pictures: parkrun runners gather in special tribute to 'king' Arthur Whiston
HUNDREDS of runners turned out to pay their respects to the man who came to be known as “King Arthur” after he died, aged 73. Arthur Whiston, who was a member of Colchester Harriers for more than 20 years, became a club legend for his success in
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FORMER U'S: Freddie Sears links up with ambitious Isthmian League Premier side
FORMER Colchester United striker Freddie Sears has signed for Pitching In Isthmian League Premier side Chatham Town. The 34-year-old forward has linked up with the Chats ahead of the new campaign, having played his part in helping Braintree Town
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'I'm stunned' - Wilkin and Sons co-director recognised with honorary degree
AN innovative business leader says he is "delighted" to be awarded an honorary degree from Essex University. As co-director of the world-famous Wilkin and Sons of Tiptree, one of Essex's most established food producers, Chris Newenham is dedicated
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Site of former Colchester restaurant now available to rent after it 'ceased trading'
THE former home of a vegan restaurant is available to rent after the business "ceased trading". It was confirmed on May 15 that Hank’s Colchester, in Culver Street West, would close after trouble with investment in the business. The vegan restaurant
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Poetry event with Essex's 'unofficial poet laurate' at St Leonard’s at the Hythe
ESSEX’S ‘unofficial poet laureate’ and other poets will be performing at a historic Colchester church tomorrow. Wivenhoe-born performance poet Martin Newell, Essex’s unofficial poet laureate, and another Martin, the poet and editor known as MW
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Human remains 'unearthed' during £1million St Nicholas Square regeneration
HUMAN remains have been uncovered during the million-pound redevelopment works in Colchester's city centre. St Nicholas Square is set to be transformed as part of a £1.6million overhaul to provide space for bars, cafes and restaurants in the area
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Tendring Council bosses will meet to decide the fate of a life-saving service
COUNCIL bosses are set to axe a life-saving service for vulnerable residents in a bid to save cash. Tendring Council launched its unique Careline service almost 40 years ago. People who sign up receive devices which raise the alarm at the council's
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Colchester's new £5.5m Hollywood Bowl opens with Eastenders and TV stars
COLCHESTER’s new £5.5m Hollywood Bowl hosted an exclusive VIP launch party which was attended by singer Jake Quickenden and actress Danielle Harold. Singer and former X-Factor contestant, Jake Quickenden alongside his wife Sophie and ex-Eastenders
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Blur's Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon visit their old Colchester school
BLUR music legends Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon visited their old secondary school as part of a new documentary. It has been revealed in the documentary film, Blur: To The End, which released on Friday, that Damon and Graham visited Stanway School
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Police appeal for information after 'man attacked with golf club' near station
A POLICE probe has been launched after a man was attacked with a golf club outside Walton Station. The attack, in The Parade, left the victim requiring hospital treatment. British Transport Police officers said they were called at approximately
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Colchester Hospital's new wellbeing garden is now in full bloom
COLCHESTER Hospital’s Wellbeing Garden is now in full bloom after volunteers have brought it to life. During the past week, volunteers have given up their time, as well as putting in plenty of hard work, to install a new well-being garden.
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Mayor of Colchester samples school lunch menu with a twist during visit
A specialist autism school in Eight Ash Green received a visit from the mayor of Colchester. Eager pupils from Doucecroft School revelled in giving Lesley Scott-Boutell a guided tour of their school, proudly showcasing their animals and the forest
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Card payments are down at Colchester Zoo amid 'global third-party' tech failure
COLCHESTER Zoo says it is unable to process card payments due to a "third-party technical issue". The attraction says it is currently unable to process card payments at their admission tills and within the zoo. This is due to a "global third-party
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Alex Woodyard: 'I think Dan and Nick know how to get the best out of me'
COLCHESTER United new boy Alex Woodyard believes Danny and Nicky Cowley can get the very best out of him. The 31-year-old is delighted to have been reunited with the U’s management duo, after joining on a one-year deal following his departure from
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Obstruction in the road causes slow traffic down A12 southbound near Colchester
AN 'obstruction in the road' is causing delays down the A12 going towards Colchester. The A12 southbound is suffering from slow traffic from Junction 30 at Upper Street, Stratford St Mary, to the Junction 29 Langham turn-off and Shell services
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'Labour are definitely for it' - Little Bromley campaigner on Essex pylons
A CAMPAIGNER protesting against National Grid’s controversial Norwich to Tilbury pylons plans claims Labour “are definitely for the plans” as the public consultation ends this month. Elspeth Knott, 74, is from Little Bromley, and says her street
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Global Microsoft outage affects banks and causes airlines to ground flights
Businesses and users who use Microsoft are facing major outages in the UK and around the world, with laptops and systems not working. Sky News was one of the companies that were affected, being unable to broadcast its morning show at 6am, with
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Two moved out of sheltered housing after car ploughs into side of Essex flat
A CAR ploughed into the side of a sheltered housing complex smashing through a brick wall and into a bedroom. South Essex Homes was forced to move two residents from its Bradfordbury housing block this afternoon after the car damaged a flat on
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'I've cried so much' - Family of young Essex woman in coma launch fundraiser
The devastated family of Emma Price has launched a GoFundMe appeal to fund home adaptations if she returns home or to support charities if she dies. Emma's family claim the 32-year-old overdosed on painkiller medication having twice complained
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Essex murder probe launched after man dies in ‘serious incident’
A MURDER probe has been launched following a “serious incident” in Essex yesterday evening in which a man died. Police were called to Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, shortly before 6pm this evening (July 18) following reports of two people being
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Colchester United to face former boss in behind-closed-doors friendly
COLCHESTER United continue their preparations for the new League Two season with a friendly at Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow. The U's will take on the Chairboys - managed by former U's boss Matt Bloomfield - in two behind-closed-doors games, as they
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Colchester woman hits out on absence fines threat amid wait for SEND help
A COLCHESTER mum has vowed she won't back down if attempts were made to fine her for her son missing school. Laura Wingar, chose East Bergholt High School for son Freddie, 12, after it was advertised the school had a high level of SEN support.
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Colchester reacts to the 2024 GP Patient Survey results
COLCHESTER patients have reacted to the results of a new health survey led by the NHS which has ranked the best and worst GP practices across the area. The GP Patient Survey is a nationwide project and over 10,000 people across the Suffolk and
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Tiptree man, 22, to stand trial charged with indecent exposure
MAGISTRATES will try a 22-year-old man for allegedly exposing himself from his window. Joe Beadle is accused of gaining the attention of three people and then performing a sexual act on March 6, and twice on March 12 of this year. Pretty Barber
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Tributes paid to 'stalwart' musician Grahame Andrew after death aged 66
Music lovers have been left saddened by the death of a popular Colchester musician who has died at the age of 66. Grahame Andrew, a stalwart of the Colchester band scene since the 1970s, died suddenly, but peacefully, at home. He had weathered
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Zoo’s plan to play music and sell alcohol sparks debate ahead of meeting
A top Colchester tourist attraction's bid for the green light to sell alcohol and play music until late at night has sparked a debate among residents. Colchester Zoo has applied to the city council to be allowed to sell alcohol and play recorded
