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Colchester man stands trial accused of filming himself sexually assaulting women
A MAN filmed himself sexually assaulting two females whilst they were asleep at his house, a court heard. Michael Cotton is alleged to have to carried out the offences on two separate occasions in 2013 and 2018 at his home in Romford Close, Colchester
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Colchester Zoo renovating habitat of critically endangered monkey species
RENOVATION work is underway at one of Colchester Zoo's oldest habitats which will provide a critically endangered species with an improved living space. The buff-headed capuchin monkey habitat at the popular venue will receive an upgrade over the
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Wakes Colne resident puts up new road safety signs after elderly woman's death
A CAMPAIGNING resident has brought back a 20-year-old road safety campaign after a fatal crash in a village. Essex Police announced that an elderly woman had died on June 4 after an incident involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident took
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Mersea oyster company finds huge 2.5kg mammoth mollusc
A MONSTER mollusc weighing a whopping 5.5lb has been discovered among Mersea Island's world-famous oysters. The 2.5kg whopper is 12in long and was discovered by a sub-contractor working for Richard Haward's Oysters on Mersea. Tom Haward said
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Colchester Soapbox Rally postponed as event to move to new location in city centre
A POPULAR event in the heart of Colchester has been postponed with the event set to be relocated. The Colchester Soapbox Rally, organised by the Business Improvement District (BID), proved to be a fan favourite amongst the events held in the city
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Heartfelt ceremony celebrates live of dedicated Nepali matriarch in Colchester
COLCHESTER'S Nepali community mourned the loss of a beloved matriarch, who was sent off in a heartfelt ceremony. Mrs Chhetra Kumari Gurung, died peacefully at the age of 90, surrounded by her loved ones on June 19, following increased health issues
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Angelo Harrop pleased with Iron's second-half improvement after 'wake-up call'
ANGELO Harrop admits his Braintree Town side's first-half display in their friendly at Hornchurch was a 'wake-up call', writes DAVID WARD. But the Iron boss was encouraged with what happened after that in their 1-1 draw with the National League
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'It doesn’t surprise me' - councillor on knife crime being biggest worry in new study
CITY centre councillors have said knife crime and antisocial behaviour can only be stopped by “fixing the underlying cause”. More than 1,400 young people throughout the county took park in the 2024 Listening Project which looks at youngsters’ concerns
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Council launches focus group to improve parks and playgrounds
Colchester Council is launching a focus group to help guide the revamp of parks and playgrounds in the area. The group aims to make sure facilities are suitable for all children and families in a bid to fulfil the council's aim to boost outdoor
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Insurance company with branch in Colchester named 'Broker of the Decade' at awards
AN insurance company with a branch in Colchester was named Broker of the Decade at the prestigious British Insurance Awards 2024. Howden is the world’s largest employee-owned insurance group, and its Colchester branch on the High Street is one
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In pictures: Nearly 2,000 bikes role in to anniversary of village's big bike night
NEARLY 2,000 bikes attended the anniversary of Great Bentley's big bike night - with a tank also proving to be hugely popular. The good weather saw Great Bentley's famous green packed with nearly 2,000 bikes to celebrate the 27th anniversary of
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Inquest opens into death of Essex headteacher found dead at French ski resort
A HEADTEACHER who was found unresponsive whilst on holiday died of immersion in water and alcohol intoxication, an inquest has heard. Area coroner for Essex, Lincoln Brookes, opened the inquest into the death of New Rickstones Academy headteacher
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How to win tickets to UB40 The Legacy
Join us for a trip back to the 80s to relive the joys of one of the most beloved bands! For one magical evening, the decade of British pop will be revived as the internationally acclaimed Johnny2bad will perform some of the greatest sounds from
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Danny Cowley provides fresh update on Samson Tovide's fitness
DANNY Cowley admits Colchester United need to be 'very gradual' with Samson Tovide's fitness ahead of the new League Two season. But the U's boss believes anything is possible for the talented young striker, once he returns to full fitness.
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Robbie Cowling playing 'hardball for the club' with Noah Chilvers situation
ROBBIE Cowling admits he is playing 'hardball for the club' as Colchester United attempt to find the best resolution to Noah Chilvers' situation. But the U's chairman has stressed they would desperately like to see their academy product stay at
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Man fined for racial abuse, only for court to realise he was on suspended sentence
A DEFENDANT who told officers he found cannabis in a police van after he was arrested for racial abuse escaped with a fine, despite already serving a suspended sentence. Confusion arose at Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after Byron Blackman
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'It could be the best decision we ever make' - boss of Michelin-star eatery on moving
A TALENTED chef who has relocated his Michelin-star restaurant to West Mersea is "happy" to finally be on the island after "keeping an eye" on the site for the last eight years. Ben and Sophie Crittenden, 36 and 35, brought their award-winning
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Calls for 'tougher action' to tackle Colchester's street drinking and drug dealing
TOUGHER action to tackle Colchester's street drinkers, drug dealers and shoplifting has been called for amid concerns "things aren't getting better." Colchester Labour councillors have called to revive “Team Ten” to tackle antisocial behaviour
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Young people worried about knife crime and 'being jumped' in Colchester
YOUNG people in Colchester say their biggest concern in the city is being caught up in knife crime, it has been revealed. Fighting ,‘being jumped’ which means being attacked when off guard, and hate crime were also high on the list of concerns
