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ANALYSIS: Colchester United progress report as quarter-season approaches
WITH nearly a quarter of the League Two season gone, it seems an appropriate time to take stock of Colchester United’s campaign, so far. With ten games played, the U’s have now had some time for their squad to bed in and for their numerous signings
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National Highways thanks drivers as A12 reconstruction works are near completion
NATIONAL Highways has thanked motorists for their patience as the multi-million-pound resurfacing of a major road nears completion. All temporary traffic barriers, cones, and speed limit reductions on the A12 between Junction 25 Marks Tey and Junction
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Colchester loanee Aaron Donnelly features in UEFA U21 Championship qualifier
COLCHESTER United's on-loan defender Aaron Donnelly featured as Northern Ireland under-21s thrashed Azerbaijan under-21s 5-0 in their UEFA U21 Championship qualifier. The on-loan Nottingham Forest youngster played the full 90 minutes at Ballymena
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Here are seven pubs and bars which do a quiz night in Colchester
QUIZ nights are a popular and fun pub activity, so we have put together seven options to try out in Colchester. A fun group activity for friends or family to all do together whilst having a drink or two and a chance to test your knowledge up against
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How these Essex locations inspired chilling horror films
With Halloween this weekend you might be looking for a scary movie or show to enjoy. And Essex has plenty of connections - be it films shot here or locations inspiring a number of famous tales. Here we look at some of the best picks for horror
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Meet the former West End star who is the Mercury Theatre's new artistic director
A FORMER West End star who started out at the Mercury Theatre at the tender age of eight has been announced as its latest artistic director. The Colchester theatre has announced Natasha Rickman will take up the role in 2025. Having grown up
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'This isn’t about money' - Striking hospital works call for public support
COLCHESTER Hospital staff are preparing for another three days of strike action amid an ongoing row over potential changes to their contracts. Hundreds of cleaners, porters, caterers and other soft facilities management staff are taking industrial
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Stretch of M25 brought to a standstill as police officers are on the scene
TRAFFIC has been stopped on a section of the M25 due to an incident and police officers are on the scene. Traffic control has reported that traffic has come to a standstill on the M25 clockwise between Junction 23 A1 and Junction 24 Potters Bar
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rECOnnect Dengie – going places sustainably
How do you get around? Connecting communities through public and active transport is essential for a sustainable future. We often look at this on a national scale but one group on the Dengie Peninsula in the Maldon District is advocating
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New programme to support residents with disabilities launched in Colchester
A programme to support residents with physical disabilities has been launched at a Colchester sports centre. The Sport for Confidence programme, part of Essex County Council's Reconnect initiative, aims to provide early help and preventative support
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How you can enjoy family Halloween fun day at Colchester venue
Colchester families are in for a treat as ACL Essex’s Digi Hub hosts a free Family Fun Day on Wednesday, 30 October. Running from 10am to 2pm, this event promises to be a fun-filled day of activities, offering a unique blend of digital learning
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Rock and roll, acoustic night and comedy - Five events coming to Colchester 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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Two drivers reported as officers patrol Colchester to prevent road users from harm
OFFICERS have reported two drivers for driving without due care and attention following patrols of the district's roads. Officers from Colchester Special Constabulary have been carrying out patrols, on the look out for drivers who aren't using
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'Prolific offender' from Colchester jailed for 26 shop thefts worth over £1,500
A Colchester man has been jailed for two years and 16 weeks after admitting a string of shop thefts and ignoring a banning order. Scott Butcher, 37, of Devon Road, was sentenced to a total of 120 weeks in prison for 26 shop thefts and five breaches
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Colchester United under-21s beaten by QPR after surrendering two-goal lead
COLCHESTER United under-21s surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Queens Park Rangers at the JobServe Community Stadium, writes BRIAN WALLER. The U's dominated most of the first 45 minutes of the Professional Development League clash, with
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Watch as driver heads towards oncoming traffic on a section of the A120
A MOTORIST thought it was extremely “strange” to see a car driving the wrong way down a busy part of the A120. A video captured by a driver shows a car heading in the wrong direction along the A120 near Coggeshall. The vehicle is seen coming
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Watch: the moment police officers arrested an Essex murderer who killed her parents
POLICE bodycam footage has revealed the moment when an Essex woman was arrested for the murder of her parents. Virginia McCullough, 36, poisoned her father John McCullough, 70, with prescription medication that she crushed and put into his alcoholic
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Charity and volunteers give Love Your Garden-style facelift for ill youngster
BIG-HEARTED volunteers have carried out a Love Your Garden-style facelift so a youngster with cerebral palsy and epilepsy can finally enjoy being outdoors at her own home. The Wiseman family moved into their accessible bungalow in Willow Gardens
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Signs up as Italian restaurant to open at Colchester Northern Gateway - here's when
A POPULAR Italian restaurant has announced when it finally intends to open at the Northern Gateway project. Taste of Italy, an award-winning restaurant, which has a branch In Chelmsford, was announced for the Northern Gateway Leisure Park in Colchester
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Colchester farming couple 'really enjoy welcoming people' as pumpkin patch opens
A COUPLE is expecting to welcome thousands of Halloween lovers onto their farm over the coming weeks. Guy and Emily French run Foxes Farm Produce, in Halstead Road, Colchester, and they opened their annual pumpkin patch last Sunday. The Foxes
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Couple failed to get stories 'matched up' after stabbing victim in Colchester
A COUPLE who exacted their revenge on a 55-year-old man failed to “get their stories matched up” after they were arrested one week apart from each other, a court heard. Alex Potter and Bibi Stone were convicted on Friday of planning and carrying
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More overnight closures for A12 – but still no answers on when work will finish
NATIONAL Highways bosses are still unable to provide a final completion date for the A12 roadworks – and have said there will be more overnight closures in the coming weeks. The announcement of unscheduled closures on Tuesday intensified questions
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This Colchester hair salon has been crowned your favourite hairdressers 2024
A HAIR salon manager says it feels "great" after being voted the best hairdresser in north and mid Essex by our readers. The winner of the Gazette's 'Your Favourite Hairdresser' award 2024 has been revealed as Fubar, in Colchester. Members
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Village Indian restaurant hoping to be named best in Essex at awards tonight
AN Indian takeaway and restaurant is hoping to win big at today's prestigious Curry Life Awards. Kelvedon Spice, in Kelvedon High Street, opened just a year and a half ago, and is thrilled by the news of the nomination. It is now in the running