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Village preschool crowned Early Years Provision of the Year at national awards
BOSSES at a village preschool have been left delighted after winning a top award. Great Tey Preschool has been named the Early Years Provision of the Year at this year's Nasen Awards. The provision was rated “outstanding” by Ofsted earlier
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Former MP brands privatisation of hospital jobs 'nauseating' after FOI request
A FORMER MP has branded proposals which could privatise hundreds of NHS jobs at Colchester Hospital “nauseating” after discovering most of the decision makers are not from the city. Sir Bob Russell discovered through a Freedom of Information request
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Colchester restaurant building brand new deli and bakery for customers
A luxurious Colchester restaurant is currently working on delivering a brand-new feature for its site. Mimosa, in The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, is currently building a deli and bakery. Images show that two of its left-hand front windows
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Everything we know after incident on A12 leaves woman with 'serious injuries'
A WOMAN was rushed to hospital with "serious injuries" after an emergency incident on the A12 near Colchester. Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service attended an incident on the major road this morning, following reports from members
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Bar owner who ran over and killed Alliyah Bell will NOT serve jail term, judge rules
A DEFENDANT who shared pictures on social media captioned 'What a beautiful day to be alive' while he was being tried for causing death by careless driving will not serve any time in prison. Daniel Chappell, 37, denied causing the death of Alliyah
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Woman rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after incident on A12
A WOMAN has been rushed to hospital with "serious injuries" after a 'fall from height' on the A12. Emergency services were called to the scene this morning after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman. Essex Police attended and closed
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Emergency services issue statement after major road near Colchester closed
Police have issued a statement following an incident on the A12 near Marks Tey. Officers attended an incident at around 10.30am this morning, which saw the A12 shut in both directions. Essex Police has confirmed the incident was related to
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Dom Joly’s hilarious Conspiracy Tour coming to Colchester this Friday
COMEDIAN Dom Joly is bringing his new show to Colchester this week. Joly, best known for his award-winning series Trigger Happy TV, will bring his show Dom Joly – The Conspiracy Tour, to Colchester’s Mercury Theatre on Friday, October 18.
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Pictures: Colchester pumpkin patch opens as people prepare for spooky season
PEOPLE have been flocking to pick their own pumpkin as they prepare for spooky season. Foxes Farm Produce, located in Aldham near Colchester has seen dozens of people come down to pick their own pumpkin over the weekend. They welcome many people
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A12 near Colchester shut both ways - latest updates
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A12 'shut in both directions' with queuing traffic after 'police incident'
A major road near Colchester has been shut 'both ways' following a police incident. The A12 has been 'closed in both directions' at Junction 25 near Marks Tey following an incident at around 10am. Traffic has built up until Stanway and motorists
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U's defender Aaron Donnelly features in Northern Ireland under-21s qualifier
COLCHESTER United's on-loan defender Aaron Donnelly helped Northern Ireland under-21s to a 0-0 draw against Luxembourg in their UEFA U21 Championship qualifier, on Tuesday night. The on-loan Nottingham Forest youngster played the full 90 minutes
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Paramedics offering free CPR training in Lion Walk Shopping Centre today
COLCHESTER’S main shopping district is teaming up with the emergency services to teach vital life-saving skills as part of an annual resuscitation awareness campaign. Restart a Heart Day, which is taking place today and is free of charge, will
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Radio enthusiast must remove antennae after 22-year battle with Essex council
AN amateur radio enthusiast has lost his 22-year battle over seven radio antennae installed on top of his home without planning permission. Frank Jenson has been locked in a battle since 2002 with Southend Council over the antennae, installed on
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Family faces months without home after skip lorry crashed into Essex house
A FAMILY have revealed they are facing months without a home after a skip lorry smashed through the front of their property. Following the dramatic crash on Monday morning, the skip lorry was removed from the front of the home, in Haven Road,
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How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'
Pensions are set to rise in April next year as the Government is facing an extra £100 million bill following revised figures published on Tuesday, a former pensions minister has said. Under the triple lock guarantee, the state pension increases
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Incident on major road in Essex adds delays to travels this morning
Motorists are experiencing delays on the A12 following a crash this morning. The London-bound carriageway has been partially blocked near Witham after an incident which was first reported shortly after 6am. According to AA’s travel monitor
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'Really proud': Colchester United legend Kem Izzet's delight at flag recognition
FORMER Colchester United stalwart Kem Izzet says he is ‘really proud’ to feature on a legend flag at the JobServe Community Stadium. The Colchester promotion winner, who made more than 400 appearances for the club between 2001 and 2013, is one
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Appeal lodged after plans for controversial fence in Colchester was refused
A PLANNING inspector will decide whether a controversial fence put up to tackle antisocial behaviour in Colchester will be allowed to stay. The fence was put up by a concerned resident in the alleyway between John Castle Way and Dudley Court, Berechurch
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Council to determine the fate of Roman Circus vision with housing site debate
AN architect says the future of his plans to bring Colchester’s Roman Circus back to life rests on whether more than 200 homes are built. Colchester Council will debate the ABRO (Army Base Repair Organisation) housing site on Thursday evening,
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Busy Colchester junction will have minimum time green after traffic chaos
HIGHWAYS bosses say traffic lights at a busy Colchester junction will have a minimum time they stay green after traffic chaos ensued leaving the area gridlocked. In recent days drivers reported issues at morning rush hour with the traffic lights
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'A disgrace' - Anger as army marching band not part of city's Remembrance Day parade
COLCHESTER'S army marching band will be been taking part in the Remembrance Day parade, the Gazette can reveal. An army official has confirmed there will not be a full marching band during the forthcoming Remembrance Sunday service and parade