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Cowley's delight as U's tame Lions in friendly
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley, credited his side’s pre-season victory over Millwall as 'a step in the right direction'. The U’s ran out 1-0 victors over the Lions, during a friendly at The Den which was played behind closed doors.
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Olympic boxer tells trainer 'we did it' in postcard from Paris ahead of first bout
AN OLYMPIC Boxer from Colchester has sent his thanks from Paris to the trainer who has been with him since he was just 13. Lewis Richardson, 27, is looking to be in with a chance of a medal as he fights in the 71kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympics
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Farmer slams police after officers close case 'without interview or visiting scene'
A FARMER has slammed a “ludicrous” lack of action from police after officers closed a criminal case without even visiting the scene or interviewing him as a victim. Stephen March, of Vinesse Farm in Little Horkesley, contacted police earlier this
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Plans to move over half of orthopaedic surgeries from Suffolk to Colchester approved
Healthcare bosses have approved plans to move more than half of orthopaedic elective surgeries to a £34m centre in Colchester. Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) Integrated Care Board (ICB) agreed on Tuesday the move of 55 per cent of surgeries
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Up-and-coming record business officially sets up shop in Earls Colne
A RECORD enthusiast has opened his own shop fewer than 12 months after he started selling his wares at pop-up events. Stone Rock Records was started in late 2023 by Jonathan Stoneman, 22, who began opening pop-up shops after beginning his record
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Residents worried about 'chaotic' plans for works in a quiet Colchester street
WORRIED residents have hit out at "chaotic" plans to close a Colchester road for nearly a month. St Johns Close, and its junction from St John's Road, is set to be closed for 26 days while engineers work to "reconstruct the junction." With
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Rare cancer treatment now available in Colchester
PATIENTS in Colchester and north Essex will be able to access a life-extending 'magic bullet' treatment for a rare type of cancer. Colchester Hospital is now offering the treatment for neuroendocrine tumours. The condition causes rare tumour
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Colchester Rotary Club's second 'Charity Festival' a big success
VISITORS to a charity event in Colchester's Castle Park were greeted with glorious weather as they enjoyed live performances. The second ‘Charity Festival’ organised and supported by the Rotary Club of Colchester took place on Sunday at Colchester
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Four piece jazz band take to the Queen Street Brewhouse stage
A JAZZ JAM event is taking place at Queen Street Brewhouse this coming Friday, with a four piece band performing. Starting at 8.30pm on Friday August 2, the four piece band is made up of saxophone, drums, bass and guitar. Between 8.30pm and
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Do speed cameras flash? Experts explain if drivers can always see it activated
Since the “yellow paint scheme” was introduced by the government in 2015, speed cameras in the UK should be painted yellow, although this rule isn’t a legal requirement, reports the RAC. The motoring experts explained: “The yellow paint scheme
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Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points
Drivers in the UK are being warned over an 'important rule' that comes with a £1000 fine and nine penalty points if not properly followed. Whether you prefer sitting behind the wheel or powering the pedals, we all must follow the Highway Code to
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Your chance to test out McLaren simulator as part of Essex cinema family fun day
Gaming and racing fans will have a chance to test out a McLaren simulator as part of a special family fun day in Basildon. The free event, organised to celebrate the opening of Vue, in Basildon's East Square, will take place on August 2 between
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'Oldest family in history' ate this meal almost every single day of their lives
Dan Buettner has revealed the traditional meal that the 'world's oldest family' ate almost every day of their lives. The founder of Blue Zones, 64, took to Instagram to share the longevity dish with his followers. The National Geographic fellow
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'Huge shock' - Essex mum treated for skin cancer after daughter spots mole on back
A woman is being treated for skin cancer after her 11-year-old daughter spotted a mole on her back as she stepped out of the shower. Natasha Gowan, of Leigh, was getting ready for her daughter Maisy’s football game when the youngster pointed out
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Brothers open ‘jaw dropping’ new ‘geek shop’ at Essex shopping centre
A NEW “geek shop” has opened in Essex as its owners aim to take advantage of a gap in the market. Targeting comic book lovers and self-defined “geeks” living in the city, the new Geek Vault has thrown open its doors in Southend’s Royals Shopping
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Government urged to make The Wick a 'Sites of Special Scientific Interest'
THE Government has been urged to make Colchester’s Middlewick Ranges a site of special interest to prevent development on the site. Buglife, Butterfly Conservation, Colchester Natural History Society, Essex Field Club, Essex Wildlife Trust and
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GP practice closes its 'books' for new patients due to reaching 'capacity'
A GP practice has had to close its “books” to new patients wanting to register at the surgery. Mersea Island Medical Practice in Kingsland Road, West Mersea, has announced its decision to not receive any more patients including temporary visitors
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Residents divided over plans which could see Colchester use wheelie bins by 2026
THE possible roll-out of wheelie bins across Colchester has could lead to unsightly and crowded streets, residents fear. A new waste system which could be introduced in 2026 would require residents across the city to put rubbish, recycling and
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Islands struck by Hurricane Beryl to get aid from Colchester Caribbean Group
A COLCHESTER group is sending support across the ocean after a devastating hurricane hit multiple islands and the US. Tropical storm, hurricane Beryl, battered multiple Caribbean islands, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Gulf Coast of the United States
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Colchester ward boundaries could change in new consultation and electoral review
COLCHESTER’S ward boundaries could be ripped up and redrawn as part of plans to ensure councillors represent the "same number of electors." An electoral review of Colchester City Council has been announced which could mean changes to the current