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Look inside: Essex couple save £10k on rent after transforming mouldy narrowboat
A couple who bought a "mouldy" narrowboat on Facebook Marketplace and renovated it into their dream tiny home say it saves them £10,000-a-year on rent in London. Nancy Kerina, originally from Leigh, and her partner, Dale Rankmore, met during a
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'Prison crisis' to blame for probation service falling short says Ministry of Justice
A “CRISIS” in the prison system is to blame for an offender supervision unit falling short for the second inspection in a row, Government bosses have said. Essex North probation service, which monitors ex-prisoners released into the community and
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Colchester soldier who had Leukaemia holding charity football match
A FORMER soldier who had an eight-year battle with Leukaemia is holding a charity football match to help other battling the disease. Dan Chapman, 37, was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) in August 2015 while serving in the Royal Signals
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Crumbling quay at risk of total collapse set to receive much-needed repairs
A crumbling quay which is at risk of total collapse is set to receive much-needed repairs. Fieldgate Quay, in Colchester's Hythe area, has been in need of repair since November 2020, when a near 50ft section, affected by rust and a malfunctioning
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Black Notley Farm open everyday this summer with exciting family experiences
A POPULAR Essex farm venue is offering exciting petting farm visits throughout the summer holidays. Stantons Farm in Black Notley is home to more than 100 animals across 12 different species, as well as ‘beautiful’ scenery and two children’s play
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Seventh Greggs and fourth KFC could open as plans for Colchester retail park revealed
BIG name brands KFC and Greggs are set to move into a Colchester retail park in what has been hailed as a "vote of confidence" in the city. Planning documents have revealed Shoezone, located in Colchester Retail Park, in Sheepen Road, will be
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Judge rules XL Bully doesn't pose 'danger to public safety' after Colchester incident
A MUM will be allowed to keep her XL Bully dog despite failing to comply with new laws which require owners to register the breed with the authorities. Marley was seized from owner Sonya Deans by police officers in February after neighbours saw
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Colchester Farmer’s Market is back this weekend with locally produced food and crafts
COLCHESTER Farmer’s Market is back on the Mercury Theatre's Piazza for the summer holidays. From 9.30am to 2pm on Saturday August 3 there will be a line of stalls selling a range of local products. There will be Essex honey, a range of meats
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Study suggests working from home could hinder innovation
Working from home could be hampering innovation, according to a recent study by the University of Essex. The research, compiled by economists in both Essex and the University of Chicago, revealed employees working remotely or under a hybrid model
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Group 'very excited' as rubble garden created by children is finally open
A NEW garden designed with the help of schoolchildren is now open to the public. The Rubble Garden, positioned between Colchester's High Street and the Rafael Viñoly-designed Firstsite visual arts centre, has transformed a disused site into a
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'I can go all the way' - Colchester's Lewis Richardson keeps GB's boxing hopes alive
GRATEFUL Lewis Richardson believes family and financial support can catapult him towards a stunning Olympic gold in Paris. The Colchester boxing star, 27, became the first and only British fighter to win his bout at the North Paris Arena with a
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Fire started by candle leaves house in Colchester heavily smoke-logged
A FIRE broke out after a candle in a wax-burner set a bedside table alight and left the property heavily smoke-logged. Firefighters from Colchester and Leigh stations were called to a blaze in Hargood Close, in Colchester, at 4.30am today (August
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Chilvers: I loved every minute at U's
Noah Chilvers said he has ‘loved every minute’ of his 14-year journey at Colchester United, as part of an emotional farewell to the club. It was announced on Wednesday evening that Chilvers had signed for Scottish Premiership side Ross County,
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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today
We are all being urged to check our change, as we could be sitting on a fortune we didn’t even know about. The Royal Mint has revealed its top ten rarest 50 pence coins currently in circulation. Since moving to pounds and pence in 1971, more
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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers
Millions of Netflix viewers in the UK have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,000 if they do not have a TV licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what
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Can you park on yellow lines with a blue badge? What you need to know
The Blue Badge is one of the most important things for many people to have on hand. The government issued document allows those eligible to park closer to their destination by placing the badge in their car window. There are specific criteria
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In pictures: Harwich Beer Festival at Redoubt Fort has record turnout
THE HARWICH Beer Festival had a record turnout as hundreds of people drank their way through nearly 5,000 pints. The annual Harwich Beer Festival, which is held at the Napoleonic era Redoubt Fort, had a “great weekend” which was “helped by the
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Colchester Gazette readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Colchester Gazette can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read news from in and around
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Woman 'could have lost an eye' after shocking attack outside Essex supermarket
A 67 year old woman fears she could have “lost her eye” following a shocking assault that saw her allegedly punched and kicked by a group of teenagers after trying to help a shopworker. Annette Savill, 67, claims she was brutally assaulted after
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Boss of Mersea restaurant discusses his passion, The Bear, and online negativity
THE co-founder and chef of an acclaimed restaurant which relocated from Kent to Mersea has spoken about his love of cooking, online negativity, and the hospitality industry. Ben Crittenden, 36, runs the award-winning restaurant, Stark, in East
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Work at Colchester development still at a standstill despite promises for progress
Work at a multi-million-pound housing development in Colchester continues to be at a standstill despite promises that progress would happen earlier this year. Four former office blocks, which are set to be turned into 93 flats as part of a £5.2million
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Review finds 'no indication' killer would target US girlfriend in Colchester attack
A REVIEW into the death of a woman at the hands of her partner has found there were “no grounds to indicate” the impending tragedy. Adam Butt launched the “premeditated, unprovoked, cowardly and furious attack” on US national Mary Wells at their
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Campaigners hit out at claims possible Essex nuclear station site is 'well connected'
A CAMPAIGN group has hit out at claims a potential site for a new nuclear power station is “well connected.” The current government nuclear policy statement identifies Bradwell as a site for nuclear energy until the end of 2025. Plans for a
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Voxygen choir gives budding rock stars chance to film music video and perform live
A ROCK choir group for children is bringing music, fun and learning to Mersea Island this summer. Voxygen is a children's rock choir, offering fun and exciting weekly sessions as they work towards a summer show. The group is offering a ‘Summer