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Breaking news: Joe Biden withdraws from US presidential race
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from his bid for re-election, saying it is “in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down”. In a letter posted to his social media account, he said it had been the greatest honour of
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Hundreds flock to Colchester United's popular Open Day
DANNY Cowley said he was 'blown away' by the turnout for Colchester United's annual Open Day today. Hundreds flocked to the venue for the popular annual event at the JobServe Community Stadium, where U's head coach Cowley and his first-team squad
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Step inside this beautiful Essex village home with its own private spa building
A beautiful 16th century home in a private setting and added spa facilities is on the market in Essex. The grade-II listed country house in Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon, is a five-bedroom and three-bathroom home, stretching across 5,318 sq ft of
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Listed: Road closures for towns and villages across north and mid Essex
Here are upcoming road closures across north and mid Essex and surrounding areas that you need to be aware of. Shalford Green, Shalford in the District of Braintree, will be closed from its junction with Garretts Lane to its junction with Victoria
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Couple raise £10,000 for hospital's baby bereavement suite after daughter's death
A MALDON couple whose child tragically died shortly after birth have raised more than £10,000 for a hospital’s baby bereavement suite. Amie and Aaron Stephens organised a charity golf day to raise the money in memory of their daughter, Havana.
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Human League and Bananarama among huge 80s bands coming to Colchester
SIX huge bands who made it big in the 80s will be coming to Colchester as part of a whole-day for showcasing new wave and synth-pop retro revival. The Human League will be headlining the 80s Calling! festival, set to take place on a huge stage
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Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after police called to A12 bridge
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after police were called to a bridge on the A12 last night, near Colchester. Essex Police were called to concerns for the safety of a woman on a bridge over the A12 at around 10.25pm last
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Police appealing for information in connection to wanted Tiptree man, Ian Simpson
Essex Police want to speak to Ian Simpson in connection with a recall to prison. The 34-year-old is from Tiptree and has connections to Colchester. He is described as white, slim, and 5ft 9ins tall. Simpson also goes by the name of Ian
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The seven Colchester death notices and funeral announcements published this week
The Gazette has published seven death notices this week. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will
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Explorer who crossed the Arctic & Antarctica on foot is coming to Colchester
A RENOWNED explorer is set to return to Colchester for a new show for the first time in five years. Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, is bringing his ‘Mad, Bad and Dangerous’ show to Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, on October 3. Famous for being the
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Theatre company will 'bring to life' world-famous Hay Wain painting
A THEATRE company in Colchester is touring a “unique and magical” play to celebrate John Constable's most famous painting. Constable’s ‘The Hay Wain’ was painted in 1821 of the River Stour, Flatford Mill, and it’s one of the world’s most famous
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North Essex man admits importing nearly 500 hundred MDMA tablets from Germany
A DOVERCOURT man has admitted importing nearly 500 hundred ecstasy tablets from Germany with intent to supply, and other drugs offences. Joel Cairns, 20, of Parkeston Road, was remanded in custody for sentencing at Chelmsford Crown Court next month
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A12 near Colchester re-opens after road closure due to 'police-led incident'
The A12 in north Essex has re-opened after being closed in both directions last night due to a police-led incident. The road closed in both directions between Junction 29 and Junction 27, near Colchester, last night at roughly 11.40pm. According
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'I've a feeling this will be a different Colchester United that they will see'
DANNY Cowley believes there are exciting times ahead for Colchester United and their supporters. And the U’s head coach says everyone can play their part in helping the club move in the right direction. Colchester hold their popular Open Day
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Appeal launched by developers after 90 assisted-living flats plan thrown out
CONTROVERSIAL proposals for 90 assisted living flats in a village will go back under the microscope after being turned down by planners Colchester Council turned down the proposal to build a block of assisted living flats in Copford earlier this
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Colchester woman had to speak in High Court at age 13 to keep dad in country
STACEY Charles was 13 when she felt like she was 'losing everyone' as she faced High Court judges to try and stop her father being deported. Stacey, now 25, was facing seeing her dad forced to leave the country after he was stuck in a deportation
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Soprano singer Laura Wright on why she is performing for Colchester's Open Road
A FAMOUS soprano singer says she hopes her performance at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre will inspire those battling addiction to get help. Laura Wright, 34, is a classical soprano and popular music singer from Suffolk who was the BBC’s Chorister
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Dine-and-dashers, robbers, and racial abusers: here's who's been in court in July
For career criminals, sitting before a magistrate or crown court judge is a regular occurrence. For most of the population, sitting before a magistrate judge for a minor offence is thankfully very unusual. Whether a defendant has been hauled
