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Colchester's Lewis Richardson secures Team GB a boxing medal after quarter final win
COLCHESTER'S Olympic boxer Lewis Richardson has secured at least a bronze medal for Team GB at the Paris Olympics after beating Zeyad Eashash tonight. Lewis Richardson, 27, dropped to his knees after securing a split decision victory over Jordan
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UPDATE: Four crews tackling large field fire in Essex - shut doors and windows
FIREFIGHTERS are currently on the scene of a field fire in Braintree. Four crews from Colchester, Halstead, Tollesbury and Dunmow were called to the scene in Convent Lane at 5.04pm today. Approximately 200 metres by 150 metres (two hectares
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Take a look into this stunning £2.2m barn which combines history and modernity
A BEAUTIFUL converted barn on the outskirts of Colchester has hit the market for more than £2million. The property in Badliss Hall Lane, Ardleigh, comes with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, spanning across two floors. It is grade II listed
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Here are the Essex winners of the People's Postcode Lottery's draw in July
THESE postcodes are thanking their lucky stars after winning the People's Postcode Lottery in June. Across Essex, seven postcodes were named among the winners. For each ticket bought, a daily prize of £1,000 was awarded. The winning June
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Colchester BID member honoured with ambassador role for night-time safety scheme
A CRIME liaison officer has become a national ambassador for a night-time safety campaign in Colchester. Vincent Geaves, business crime liaison officer at the Colchester Business Improvement District (BID), has been recognised for his commitment
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Various enclosures could be refurbished under 'dream' Colchester Zoo plans
VARIOUS enclosures could be refurbished as part of an extended project which has been outlined by Colchester Zoo. The Maldon Road attraction announced plans to create a new multi-million-pound lion habitat last month. The zoo currently has
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Listed: 12 road closures drivers should be aware coming to north and mid Essex
Various roads across north and mid Essex are set to close in the coming weeks. St Johns Close in Colchester will shut from its junction with St Johns Road to its junction with Evergreen Drive. The closure is scheduled to commence on August
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Two lucky Essex people bag huge prizes as Premium Bond winners announced
THE LATEST Premium Bond prize draw winners have been announced with two lucky residents in Essex bagging a huge £100,000 prize each. National Savings and Investment (NS&I) has announced the top Premium Bond winners for August 2024. Every
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This 90s boy band which featured on Top of The Pops is heading to Colchester
A BOY band which has sold over a million records worldwide and appeared on Top of The Pops numerous times is coming to Colchester. The 1990s group Let Loose will be headlining Three Wise Monkeys, in the High Street, later this year. Let Loose
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Arts scene stalwart Ben Howard's five Colchester events to check out this week
It's by no means recent, but Colchester's impressive scene for music, arts, and culture continues to grow. I've showcased thousands of events through the Keep Colchester Cool project I launched in 2009. Now, I'll bring the best events to you
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Listed: 10 free family activities to do in and around Colchester this summer
IN the interest of budget-friendly days out and activities, we’ve compiled a list of ten free, fun and local things to do in and around Colchester. Some highlight the rich history right in the city centre, while others encourage scenic walks and
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New fast-food restaurant receives 'really good response' after opening to public
A NEW fast food restaurant which has come to Halstead has received a "really good response" after its opening, bosses have said. HFC has opened at the top of Halstead High Street, selling a range of fast food like burgers, kebabs and fried chicken
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Colchester Olympic boxer Lewis Richardson to fight in men's quarterfinals tonight
COLCHESTER’S Olympian boxer Lewis Richardson will be competing in the men’s welterweight quarterfinals tonight. The men’s 71kg quarterfinal with Colchester’s Lewis Richardson is scheduled to take place at 7.32pm BST. Lewis Richardson, 27, will
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'Nothing quite like it' - Try your hand with incredible Essex gliding club
THE idea of flying a plane without an engine may seem strange to some, but to this club near Colchester, it is the norm. The Essex and Suffolk Gliding Club, in Wormingford, has been around for decades after being established in the late 1950s.
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Council nearing completion of four 'affordable housing developments' across city
Colchester Council is nearing completion of four "affordable housing developments" across the city, as it pledges to build 350 council-owned properties by the end of the year. The developments include Hedge Drive, in Shrub End, which comprises
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Pet owner hit with massive £1,300 vet bill after dog gets grass seed stuck in nose
A DOG owner who was hit with a £1,300 vet bill after her dog got a grass seed stuck in her nose has hit out at a council for leaving grass uncut. Amanda Bryan’s dog Willow was left with a grass seed up her nose last week, resulting inthe heft
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Going to 80s Calling today? Here's everything you need to know for the event
A HIGHLY anticipated music festival featuring six well-known 80s acts is set to take place in Colchester this Saturday and a new guide to the event has been published. The 80s Calling Festival is taking place in Lower Castle Park on Saturday and
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Review: We visited one of Colchester's independent Italian restaurants Piccolo 42
ON what was a sunny Friday in Colchester, we headed into the city centre to try the delicious taste of Italy at independent restaurant Piccolo 42. The Italian eatery sits halfway down North Hill, and is just one of a vast array of independents