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A12 near Colchester CLOSED in both directions - ‘police-led incident’
THE A12 in north Essex is closed in both directions tonight (Saturday) because of a “police-led incident”. National Highways East said at 11.40pm on Saturday that the major road was shut between Junction 29 and Junction 27. Emergency services
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Danny Cowley gives verdict on U's behind-closed-doors draw at Wycombe
DANNY Cowley felt Colchester United’s behind-closed-doors meeting with Wycombe Wanderers was a ‘good workout’ for his players. The U’s played two hour-long games against their hosts at the Chairboys’ training ground at Harlington, drawing 2-2 overall
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Revealed: The 10 most and least expensive streets in Colchester
The streets boasting the most high-value homes in Colchester as well as some of the cheapest have been revealed. Professional fast sales company Property Solvers tracked average sold price data from the HM Land Registry since 2019 to see where
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Fast-food chain coming to Colchester wants to modify High Street roof - here's why
A POPULAR American fast-food chain which is moving into an empty building in Colchester’s High Street has applied to make changes to the roof. It was confirmed in April that burger chain Wendy’s was taking over the former Next store, and now its
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Meet the Colchester teenager swaping football for flying as he reaches for the sky
A teenager from Essex is hoping his career takes off by swapping football for flying. Kyle Arch, 18, from Colchester has just completed a business diploma at Suffolk New College. His course is run alongside the Ipswich Town Foundation education
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Watch: We took a ride in Essex Air Ambulance's newest helicopter
WHEN it comes to life and death every second really does count. And for the crew of Essex and Herts Air Ambulance getting to the scene as quickly as possible is paramount. For every minute that somebody’s in cardiac arrest without any intervention
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Colchester share the spoils with Wycombe Wanderers in pre-season games
BRADLEY Ihionvien and Matt Jay were both on target as Colchester United drew with Wycombe Wanderers in a double header pre-season friendly. Ihionvien and Jay were on target in the U's 2-1 victory in the second of two 60-minute behind-closed-doors
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Man suffers face injuries after being attacked by 'group of people' in Clacton
Essex Police are appealing for information following an assault in Clacton. It was reported that a man in his 40s had been attacked by a group of people in Pier Avenue at around 10.10pm on Wednesday (17 July). The man sustained injuries to
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Blur’s new documentary film is a gorgeous insight into music, friendship and ageing
COLCHESTER rock giants Blur appear in a new documentary film To The End which released in cinemas on Friday. As one of the biggest bands in the world, Blur have been captivating audiences from the 1990s onwards. Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon,
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Colchester is home to the UK's only special needs trampolining centre
Colchester is home to the UK’s first and only special needs trampolining centre, offering adults and children a safe space to increase their abilities. Established in 2000, BounceAbility has been located in West Bergholt, Colchester since 2012
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Arts scene stalwart Ben Howard's five Colchester events to check out this week
IT'S by no means recent, but Colchester's impressive scene for music, arts, and culture continues to grow. I've showcased thousands of events through the Keep Colchester Cool project I launched in 2009. Now, I'll bring the best events to you
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Tributes paid to Colchester-born headteacher John Colleer 'the ultimate learner'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a dedicated headteacher whose musicals were legendary who has died aged 97. If you went to school in Westley, Bury St Edmunds or Great Cornard during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, the chances are you may have been taught by
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Colchester Toy Library celebrates its remarkable 40th anniversary
COLCHESTER Toy Library has celebrated 40 years of helping to provide fun for children across the city. Founded in 1984, the toy library was originally set up to help children with special educational needs. It was launched by founder Pam Cook
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'I can taste it' - More than 150 people die in Colchester due to air pollution
MORE than 170 people in Colchester died due to respiratory diseases in 2022 to 2023 with one councillor saying he can “taste the pollution” in his mouth. Office for Health Improvements and Disparities data shows 179 people in Colchester died due
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Essex murder: Police issue update after fatal attack
A 55-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal assault in Westcliff last week. Officers were called to Hamlet Court Road shortly before 6pm last Thursday (18 July) following reports that two people had been seriously assaulted
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Reported crime in Essex has fallen by over 10,200, Police say
Latest figures show that the number of reported crimes in Essex have fallen by over 10,200 in the last 12 months, but Police need funding to ensure it continues to decline. Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said: “Crime is continuing to fall
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Colchester wicket-keeper links up with Essex for Metro Bank One Day Cup
COLCHESTER and East Essex Cricket Club wicket-keeper Simon Fernandes has signed a short-term deal with Essex covering the duration of the 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup. The 24-year-old, who was born in Colchester, has been called up with regular
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Essex Police officer stabbed 11 times on his own doorstep receives Royal commendation
An Essex Police officer has been awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Bravery, following a horrifying knife attack and online harassment campaign. The officer, who had been tracked down and harassed online by his attacker, was stabbed on the doorstep
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U's new boy Ben Goodliffe had been target for Danny Cowley at Portsmouth
DANNY Cowley has revealed he was interested in bringing Ben Goodliffe to Portsmouth during his time in charge at Fratton Park. And the Colchester United head coach believes the U's have snapped up a player who can shine in both boxes, after finally
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Steps being taken to save historic fort off Mersea coast from falling into estuary
STEPS are being taken to save an historic fort at the shore of Mersea Island from falling into the Blackwater estuary. The Tudor blockhouse in East Mersea was commissioned by Henry VII in 15423 to defend the English shores. It was part of
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First interview: Colchester MP Pam Cox on the Wick, planning reforms, and city centre
COLCHESTER’S Pam Cox discusses knife crime, educational disability provision, the city centre, and child poverty in her first interview with the Gazette as the city's new MP. Speaking on the phone from Parliament, in between inductions and training
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In pictures: A look at East Mersea's new Michelin-starred restaurant
A Michelin-starred restaurant has shared new images of the building it has moved into after a 115-mile relocation to north Essex. Husband-and-wife duo Ben and Sophie Crittenden have relocated award-winning restaurant Stark from Broadstairs in Kent
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Appeal launched after bid to bring Burger King restaurant at Stane Park thrown out
PLANS rejected by Colchester Council to bring Burger King to Stane Park could be revived after the developer launched an appeal. It was revealed in 2023 that global restaurant chain Burger King were interested in the site. The plans included
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Pictured: Dad who rammed police car eight times in 'dangerous' 45 minute pursuit
A DANGEROUS driver who was pursued by a police helicopter after he refused to stop for officers claimed he had to drive home because he missed the last train. Matthew Holmes, 45, said he “borrowed” his friend’s Mercedes Sprinter on March 26, despite
