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Motorcyclist rushed to hospital with 'potentially serious injuries' after crash
A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital after colliding with a lamppost in Great Notley. Essex Police officers were called to reports of a collision in Avenue East, Great Notley shortly after 3.40pm this afternoon, July 31. The rider was
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Woman dies in hospital after 'tragic' dog attack in Essex
A woman has died following a tragic dog attack in Southend. Police were called by paramedics to Retort Close at 11.30pm on Monday, where a woman was found with serious injuries which were described as life-threatening. She was treated at the
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Colchester's self-care community awarded 'life changing' funding
A COLCHESTER company has been awarded a five-figure sum in funding as it continues to support the community. Blossome, a not-for profit Community Interest Company for those affected by substance abuse, has been awarded £60,000 in funding from Essex
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Book lovers 'devastated' as Colchester Library to shut for a year for refurb
BOOK lovers are “devastated” that Colchester Library is closing for a year for refurbishment. Bosses at Essex County Council have announced the library will temporarily close from September 2 to summer 2025. The centrepiece of the refurbishment
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Colchester man who filmed himself sexually assaulting two women convicted by jury
A JURY has convicted a man who filmed himself sexually assaulting two women at his house in Colchester. Michael Cotton has been standing trial charged with two counts of sexual assault in 2018, with one victim telling the jury she woke up to find
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MP tours mental health facility for young people in Colchester
Dame Priti Patel went for a tour around a mental health facility for young people in Colchester. During her visit to the St Aubyn Centre, the Witham MP spoke to representatives from a range of organisations about ongoing efforts to bolster mental
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Bittersweet birth of 'extremely rare' alpaca twins witnessed at Colchester farm
AN animal farm says it was a "complete surprise" to find one of their alpacas was pregnant with twins but the joy was tinged with sadness at the loss of one youngster. Alpaca Acres in Chappel Road, Great Tey, witnessed the extremely rare nature
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Disruption as TEN abnormal loads escorted through Essex this week
Drivers are being warned to expect delays on major routes this week as abnormal loads are escorted through Essex and Suffolk. Suffolk Police will be escorting 44 tonne cabins to Sizewell B in multiple convoys from Tuesday until Friday. In
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Home in Colchester city centre sold at auction
A HOME in Colchester’s city centre has been sold after it was put up for auction. The terraced home in Cedars Road was among 165 lots in the latest auction held by Clive Emson Auctioneers on July 24. According to the auctioneers, the property
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Open Road's Mercury Theatre show with Laura Wright wows audience
A CONCERT in aid of the Open Road wowed and educated audiences with the help of soprano Laura Wright. The concert held on Wednesday at the Mercury Theatre was in aid of Open Road, a Colchester-based charity which supports individuals and families
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Serial shoplifter put behind bars after breaching five-year ban from Essex shops
A Colchester shoplifter has been jailed after breaching a five-year ban which stopped him from entering Co-op stores in Essex. Shaun Kinghorn, 36, of Winchester Road, was arrested by Essex Police on July 20 near the Co-op in Wimpole Road after
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British couple flew to Mallorca for 8 hours to sunbathe on a beach for just £47
A couple sick of a "washout British summer" flew from the UK to Mallorca to spend eight hours sunbathing on the beach - and paid just £47. Paul Calcutt, 53, and his wife, Julieanne, 54, say their trip was cheaper than getting the train to London
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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for more than £150 on eBay
Everyone is being urged to check their change for a rare 50p coin after one sold for more than 300 times its face value at auction this week. The coin, a Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin, sold for £152 on online auction site eBay. It is one
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Struggling to find cheap flights? Travel experts reveal tricks of the trade
We are now in the middle of summer (finally) which means only one thing for those lucky enough, jetting off abroad. Whether you're travelling with family or friends, you'll want to make sure you get the cheapest deal possible. However, as you
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Pharmacist warning issued over 'deadly' medicine combinations
A pharmacist and elderly care expert has issued a warning over the potentially 'deadly' medicine combinations to be aware of. A team of experts have urged Brits who take multiple medications to check whether they are suitable to be used together
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Woman fighting for life in hospital after 'serious' dog attack in Essex
A WOMAN has been left fighting for her life after a shocking dog attack in Essex. Police were called to Retort Close, in Southend, at 11.30pm on Monday where a woman was found with serious injuries which are described as life-threatening. She
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Arrests after shocking 'machete fight' caught on camera near Essex attraction
Six people have been arrested and weapons have been seized after disorder on an Essex seafront on Tuesday night. Disturbing footage on social media showed at least four people dressed in black brandishing large knives in Marine Parade near the
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Taylor: U's will continue to cause problems
Lyle Taylor pledged that Colchester United are ‘going to continue to cause problems’ after he netted the winner against Millwall in a pre-season friendly at The Den. The summer signing was on the scoresheet in the early minutes of the game, before
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Owners of village pub due to close looking for new individual to take over site
THE owners of a pub which is set to close has revealed it is on the hunt for a new individual to run the site. The Lion, in Earls Colne High Street, revealed on social media its last day of trading will be on August 4. Situated in a historic
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Amazon investigating after driver 'dumps bag of human waste' in couple's bin
ONLINE giant Amazon has launched a probe after a Colchester couple claimed a delivery driver dumped human waste in their wheelie bin. James Smith, 27, and his partner Emily Edwards, 27, who live in South Colchester say they discovered a bag with
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Controversial booking system at Colchester Recycling Centre slammed by councillor
A COUNCILLOR has joined the list of “frustrated” residents which have been forced to wait more than ten days to use Colchester's recycling centre. Berechurch Ward Councillor Dave Harris has spoken to the Gazette about what he has described as Essex
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Ambulance team had 'New Year’s Eve demands on daily basis' when man died of overdose
PARAMEDICS were seeing “New Year’s Eve demands on a daily basis” when they took 40 minutes to attend a suicide attempt in Colchester, an inquest has heard. Essex Coroners Court heard Adam Lawrence had taken a drugs overdose. Paramedics did
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Founder of bird rescue near Colchester forced to close to focus on health
A VITAL rescue centre for birds on Mersea Island is shutting down after its owner was hit by a health condition made worse by caring for birds. Mersea Island Bird Rescue and Release has been struggling with covering costs for medication, bird