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Watch: 'Fly-through' video shows vision for multi-million St Botolph's Circus revamp
RESIDENTS have been given a first look at what the £12 million redevelopment of St Botolph's roundabout could look like. Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists can take a look into the future with a new virtual reality video showing what the major roundabout
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In pictures: History-lovers dig in to Colchester Roman Circus at archaeology day
FAMILIES got a chance to dig into the history of Colchester at a special event in the city. The Colchester Archaeological Trust (CAT) showcased the iconic Roman Circus last weekend to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its discovery at its archaeology
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Could national unrest spread to Colchester? Residents and businesses have their say
RESIDENTS, charities, and local businesses have shared their views on national disorder which has terrorised towns and cities, with some people fearing it could spread to Colchester. Violence and looting have caused thousands of pounds’ worth of
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Plans to turn former post office into new hotel look set to be approved
PLANS to turn a former post office into a new hotel look set to be given the green light. The proposals to turn the old Post Office site on North Hill into a 75-bed Moxy hotel, owned by the Marriott chain, are to be discussed at a council planning
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Colchester pub set to reopen after weeklong closure due to gas leak
A COLCHESTER pub is set to finally reopen after being closed for a week after it was hit by a gas leak. The Rovers Tye, in Ipswich Road, is reopening its doors tomorrow after a gas leak last Thursday. Rovers Tye, which is owned by brewing company
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Colchester United snap up midfielder Teddy Bishop after Lincoln City exit
COLCHESTER United have made midfielder Teddy Bishop their 11th summer signing. The 28-year-old has joined the U's on a two-year deal, after his departure from League One side Lincoln City was announced earlier this week. Bishop, who had been
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'Question everything you see online' – Essex Police's warning to potential rioters
A SENIOR figure at Essex Police has said officers will be waiting for anyone intent on causing disorder in Essex as riots continued to spread across England. Assistant chief constable Andy Mariner made the statement on Wednesday after disruption
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SEASON PREVIEW: New-look Braintree aim to set the right tone in National League
BRAINTREE Town begin their third spell in the top tier of non-league football on Saturday when they travel to Oldham Athletic, a Football League team only two years ago and a Premier League team as recently as 1994, writes RON FOSKER. And Iron
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Police launch investigation after woman reports sexual assault near Abbey Field
POLICE have launched an investigation into a sexual assault which happened in Colchester. Officers were called to Osborne Street shortly after 10am on Sunday, July 28, following concerns for a woman. When they arrived she disclosed that she
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Essex couple 'living in dread' at static home park after 'eviction notice'
A PETRIFIED couple are “living in dread” at a Canvey static home park after claiming they have been hit with an eviction notice. Alan Slawson, 76, and his 75-year-old wife Sandra claim they were ordered to leave Thorney Bay Village at the end of
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'Hi mum, hi dad' - KFC worker who miraculously awoke from coma speaks again
JUST three weeks ago Emma Price was placed into an induced coma and her family were given the heartbreaking news that her life-support would need to be switched off. Now, she is continuing her miraculous recovery and her parents, David and Samantha
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Hit the West End: Win tickets to see Choir of Man in London
Are you ready for a night out on the town? Or in the capital as the case may be! If a night down your local with a pint or glass of wine, and good friends is your idea of a great time, then we've got just the show for you! Welcome to the
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Movie Madness: Win tickets to Braintree Village's Open-Air Cinema
Grab the popcorn, pack a blanket and let's hit the flicks! For the very first time, Braintree Village is offering a summer spectacular of films galore at their very own open-air cinema experience, running between August 20 - 29. Friends and
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Teenager who downloaded apps Discord and Telegram on his phone sentenced
A TEENAGER who breached a sexual harm order by downloading a slew of social media apps on his phone has been sentenced. Ewan Sturrock appeared before Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday after he admitted nine breaches of a sexual harm order
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Former landfill could become source for renewable energy near Colchester
A LANDFILL site in Ardleigh could become a source for renewable energy if plans are given the green light. UG World has applied to Essex County Council to build a landfill gas recovery site at Martells Quarry Landfill, on Slough Lane. The
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In pictures: Mile End Community Fun Day raises £10k for St Helena Hospice
A FUN day in Colchester has helped raise £10,000 for St Helena Hospice. The hospice ran the Mile End Fun Day for the first time on August 3 - with the event formerly being run by Mile End Council. There were more than 60 stalls with entertainment
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U's legend glad to see team full of leaders ahead of captaincy reveal
COLCHESTER United legend Karl Duguid believes his former club can have several leaders out on the pitch this season. U’s boss Danny Cowley is set to name the club’s new skipper for the forthcoming League Two campaign, which gets underway this weekend
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Giantkillers Stanway Rovers knock Maldon and Tiptree out of FA Cup
MISFIRING Maldon and Tiptree were the victims of an Emirates FA Cup replay giant killing by Stanway Rovers on Tuesday night, writes JON LONGMAN. The Jammers, who have a proud record of eliminating Football League sides in recent seasons, lost 2
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Duo to represent England at European Touch Rugby Championships
A TALENTED North Fambridge duo have been selected to represent England at the European Youth Touch Rugby Championships. Louisa, 17, and Charlie Sambell, 15, will play for England's Mixed under-18s and Mixed under-15s sides respectively at the competition
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Balaclava yobs ram boy, 13, off £3,500 bike before stealing it in Essex
A MUM has revealed how balaclava-clad yobs left her son “covered in cuts and bruises” after deliberately ramming him off his £3,500 electric bike and stealing it. Oscar Jackson, 13, was playing with a friend on his electric bike in Watlington
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Partner pays tribute to 'one in a million soulmate' after tragic Essex death
A BELOVED dad has been described as “one in a million” in a heartfelt tribute from his partner after he tragically died in Westcliff. A murder investigation was launched last month after Gary Hindle, 53, and another man, were seriously assaulted
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Cordons to remain in place after woman stabbed to death
Police cordons remain in place after a woman was stabbed to death in Ipswich. Emergency services were called to Burrell Road, close to Ipswich railway station at about 7.10pm on Tuesday. A woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene
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Sex offence shame of Colchester man caught by vigilante paedophile group
A Colchester man, who was arrested after a vigilante paedophile hunter group handed police a folder containing details of chats about sex he had with a member of the group posing as a 13-year-old girl, has been given a suspended prison sentence
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'Utterly despicable' - Police and crime commissioner condemns murder probe rumours
Unfounded rumours that migrants murdered a woman in village have been branded “utterly despicable” by the county's police and crime commissioner. Suffolk Police have labelled the rumours about the death of Anita Rose, which were posted on social
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Tovide on target at Chelsea under-21s in Colchester United's final friendly
SAMSON Tovide was on target as Colchester United lost 2-1 at Chelsea under-21s in their final pre-season friendly of the summer. A U's team featuring a mixture of youth and senior players were beaten by a late goal at Cobham Training Ground, in
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New Dynamic Pilates aims to 'energise' village with modernised classes
A NEW pilates class is starting in Castle Hedingham aiming to ‘inspire’ and ‘energise’ locals wanting to improve their personal fitness. Qualified instructor Roz Nugent, 58, ‘fell in love’ with Pilates after taking a class in London with teacher