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Colchester set to sizzle in 27C to 30C temperatures after weather 'health alert'
COLCHESTER is set to reach warm temperatures after a government agency has issued a weather health alert. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow-health alert for the east of England from tomorrow until 11pm on Wednesday, July
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Snater steers Essex to Metro Bank Cup win
Shane Snater played an incisive role as Essex beat Gloucestershire by 63 runs in a one-sided Metro Bank One Day Cup contest in Bristol. Called into the side after missing the competition opener against Warwickshire four days earlier, the 28-year-old
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Acclaimed 80s duo prepare to bring a dance-worthy show to Colchester
AN established Scottish duo are preparing to perform in Colchester at a forthcoming festival. The charismatic sibling duo Patrick and Gregory Kane formed the well-known 80s group, Hue and Cry, back in 1984. The pair have spoken to The Gazette
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Road in Colchester to close for more than three weeks (and other upcoming closures)
A ROAD in Colchester is set to close for more than three weeks. St Johns Close will be temporarily closed from its junction with St Johns Road to its junction with Evergreen Drive while carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing works are undertaken
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Essex Police launch CCTV appeal after Colchester man has ear partly bitten off
CCTV IMAGES have now been released as Essex Police continue to investigate an incident where a man had part of his ear bitten off. Officers were called to High Street, in Colchester, at around 5am on April 28, following reports of a man being seriously
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Taylor strikes but U's lose to Posh
Summer signing Lyle Taylor scored for the first time for Colchester United as the U’s fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Peterborough United during their latest pre-season friendly. The match was initially planned to take place at the JobServe
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Motorists still facing delays on A12 Northbound following crash
MOTORISTS are still experiencing delays on a section of the Northbound A12 following a crash. Traffic control reported a vehicle crash and queuing traffic at around 10.49am this morning, July 28. The incident took place on the A12 Northbound
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Colchester musician working with famous rock band bassist to release debut EP
A rising Colchester musician is set to release her debut EP next month, backed by a member of a famous 2000s rock band. Emma Sampson creates music under the name Flores Blue and will release her debut EP Entertain on August 30 on No Roads Records
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Why Essex scientists need help to solve the mystery of the duck decline
Essex scientists are looking to solve the declining duck mystery and are asking residents for their help. Biologists at the Essex University's Colchester campus are exploring why ducks numbers are declining in England. Under the hashtag “
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In memoriam: All the Colchester death notices published in the Gazette this week
The Gazette has published ten 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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'It’s exciting to see the space come to life' - NHS doctor on new wellbeing garden
A RECENTLY launched greenspace will bring many "benefits" an NHS doctor believes. The wellbeing garden opened onsite at Colchester Hospital, in Turner Road, last Thursday. This space was a joint project between the Colchester & Ipswich Hospital
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Man arrested by Essex Police after Colchester teen sustained 'multiple stab wounds'
A MAN has been charged as part of a police investigation after a teenage boy suffered “multiple stab wounds” following a serious assault. Police officers were called to Hatcher Crescent, in Colchester, at around 6.15pm last Monday, July 22, following
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Tribute to former Essex County Standard village correspondent after death age 78
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Essex County Standard correspondent after his death aged 78. For more than 50 years Julien Vanhinsbergh would tuck himself in his bedroom on Sunday nights and hunt and peck, rattle and ping on his faithful portable
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Plans to turn closed wine shop in Colchester into home turned down by council bosses
PLANS to turn a former wine shop in Colchester into a new home have been refused. Anthony Borges alongside wife Janet owned and operated The Wine Centre in Great Horkesley for nearly 25 years. The couple, who live in the Grade II listed site
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Colchester Soapbox Rally to move to North Hill in exciting new move for event
THE popular Colchester Soapbox Rally is moving to North Hill, organisers have revealed. The event, organised by the Business Improvement District (BID), proved to be a fan favourite at its inaugural event last year. Thousands of people gather