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Man arrested in connection to Anita Rose murder investigation
A 55-year-old has been arrested in connection to the death of Anita Rose in Brantham. Ms Rose, 57, left her house at approximately 5am on July 24 to take her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, for a walk. She was found unconscious on a track
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Emergency services rescue woman after three-vehicle crash in Colchester
EMERGENCY services rescued a trapped motorist following a three-vehicle incident in Colchester. Essex County Fire and Rescue, and the East of England Ambulance Service attended a collision on Saturday at 6.47pm, in Ipswich Road. Firefighter
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'I’ll definitely be back' - Gogglebox star enjoys visit to Essex animal shelter
AT any one time Danaher animal rescue can have dozens of animals waiting for someone to give them a new home. Situated in the sleepy village of Wethersfield the RSPCA centre looks after everything from dogs, cats and rabbits to chinchillas and
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Popular cafe chain coming to Colchester as owners focus on new project
A popular cafe and brunch spot in the city is set to get new occupants as the existing owners focus on a new project. The owners of Sip and Tuck in High Street, opposite the entrance to Castle Park, will say goodbye to Colchester after it has
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Open Road charity ball raises £10k for addiction support in Dedham
COLCHESTER-based charity Open Road raised more than £10,000 during a charity ball at the Talbooth in Dedham. More than 100 guests attended the event, which featured a three-course meal, grand raffle, charity auction and live music from duo The
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Police are looking for owner of e-bike recovered at Colchester address
Officers are looking to reunite a stolen bike with its owner in Colchester. Essex Police recovered an e-bike at an address in Colchester on September 19, and initial enquiries indicated that it may have been stolen. The bike is described
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Former Colchester United favourite makes return to the club in coaching role
ANTHONY Wordsworth is back at Colchester United. The 35-year-old, who made nearly 200 appearances for the U's between 2007 and 2013 after coming through their youth set-up, has been appointed Senior Academy Individual Coach at Florence Park.
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Win the ultimate music lover's bundle in time for Christmas
Are you ready to rock around the Christmas tree or make someone's wishlist dreams come true? We're offering readers the chance to win the ultimate music lover's bundle ensuring they can keep up with the latest chart-toppers, never lose track of
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Coffee, Vintage and Vinyls: All About Best Days Vintage
Tucked snugly into Eld Lane is a small, yet vibrant, hub perfect for all sorts of creatives, music enthusiasts and vintage fashion lovers. Best Days Vintage is a local, independently run café, clothes shop and vinyl store, and may just have
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Incredible Ring video captures moment Essex cat makes bold but shaky 'leap of faith'
AN EMBARRASSED Essex cat has made quite the impression in a video which captures its bold but shaky leap from a ledge to the shed roof. The video – which was captured by Ring Spotlight Cam Wired – shows a cat not quite landing after attempting
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Colchester farm and crisp manufacture appears on popular BBC TV show
AN award-winning farm in the Colchester area has been featured in a national BBC television programme. Fairfields Farm, in Fordham Road, Wormingford, has appeared in an episode of Countryfile yesterday evening. Countryfile is a BBC weekly documentary
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OPINION: There's potential within this U's team - the challenge is to unleash it
COLCHESTER United's 2-1 home loss to Cheltenham Town could fit many unsavoury descriptions, writes BEN MCCARTHY. But perhaps the most damming of all was said by Danny Cowley himself: “I’m disappointed in myself, disappointed with the players and
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Colchester foodbank hosting first ever black tie gala next month
A Colchester charity which helps families and individuals in need is hosting a glitzy black tie event to boost funds. Colchester Foodbank will host its first Suit and Glitz Auction Gala on November 9 at the Marks Tey Hotel, London Road. The
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In pictures: Ukraine's Michael Velychko paintings in Wivenhoe's Sentinel Gallery
A UKRAINIAN artist’s paintings which have been created during the war have been shown in Essex with people now being directed to view them online. The exhibition of original oil paintings by Michael Velychko was shown for the second week in October
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In pictures: Colchester Mind Body and Spirit festival sees hundreds of visitors
A FESTIVAL full of spiritual and mindful stalls and activities took over a hall in a village near Colchester. Life Arts Mind Body and Spirit Festival was back in Marks Tey on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It saw dozens of wide-ranging stalls
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Mabel & Friends: Hatfield Peverel's new 'home-away-from-home' dog retreat
NEW dog day centre, Mabel & Friends took us on a tour of their ‘home-away-from-home’ retreat in Hatfield Peverel. Local lady, Annette Hurst opened the luxury day centre on Terling road in Coggeshall last month, aiming to provide a ‘haven’ for
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Colchester cyclist praised by Olympic medallist after shining at World Masters
COLCHESTER cyclist Chris Welham received praise from an Olympic medallist following an eye-catching performance at the World Track Masters, in France. Welham impressed for Fenland Clarion Cycle Club in the 60-64 race category in Paris, achieving
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How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value
A rare Royal Mint 20p coin has sold for 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a bidding war this week. The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error. The mistake means the
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New calls to ban thousands of drivers from having passengers in their car
New drivers aged under 21 should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age in their cars for six months after passing their test, the AA has claimed. The motoring organisation said it also wants those motorists to be handed six penalty
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King Charles III attacked by senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people
An Australian senator berated King Charles III, saying, “You are not my King,” and demanding a treaty between Australia’s First Nations and its government. Senator Lidia Thorpe waited until the end of a landmark speech Charles gave at Australia
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Domino's products among more than 20 recalled due to possible health risks
More than 20 different spice products have been recalled over fears they may pose possible health risks for customers. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a “do not eat” warning for a number of products, including dips, curry powders and
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'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see
One of the “best known and most reliable” meteor showers in the astronomical calendar will peak tonight (Monday, October 21). The Orionid meteor shower, active from October 2 until November 7 is set to be visible across UK skies. Orionids are
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Why Anthony Scully was not in Colchester United squad for Cheltenham defeat
ANTHONY Scully was missing from Colchester United’s squad for their game against Cheltenham Town, on Saturday. And U’s boss Danny Cowley has revealed that the on-loan Portsmouth forward has been struggling with a knee problem for nearly three weeks
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Community in 'complete shock' after death of woman seriously injured in Essex
A WOMAN has tragically died after being found with serious injuries in Benfleet. Emergency services, including armed police and paramedics, flooded Kale Road shortly after 3pm on Thursday after being called to reports of a woman found with serious
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Fearless friends from Colchester freemasons enjoy skydive for charity
FOUR fearless friends reached for the skies before leaping out of a plane from two miles high for charity. Colchester Freemasons David Blundell, Bob McKenzie, Richard Saunders and Martin Swan headed to Beccles, in Suffolk, to take part in an eye-popping
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Barrage of threats made to 999 operators by man under the influence of alcohol
A BARRAGE of threats was made to 999 operators by a man under the influence of alcohol, a court has heard. Gerald Morgan, 60, called the emergency services 15 times between July 5 and July 7, and repeatedly insulted the call handlers. Charles
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Furious residents in Essex street told 'error' parking permits will be scrapped
SHOCKED residents have been left furious after being told parking permits will be scrapped ... despite being on offer for more than 20 years. Residents living in Station Road, Westcliff, were contacted by Southend Council last week telling them
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In pictures: Save the Wick art exhibition ahead of November vote
CAMPAIGNERS are using art as their latest weapon in a bid to prevent hundreds of homes being built on a Colchester beauty spot. The Middlewick Ranges are earmarked for up to 1,000 homes in Colchester’s Local Plan. The controversial proposals
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'Outrage' as school introduces controversial voluntary assembly charge for parents
PARENTS say it is “outrageous” to try to charge them to watch their children at assemblies in a bid to raise cash for school resources. Year 4 parents at Mersea Island School were told in an email seen by the Gazette they would be charged £1 per
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Planned new Colchester LGBTQ+ nightclub gives update on progress
A NEW venue in Colchester hopes to be the first dedicated drag entertainment spaces in the city. Dragonfly Lounge, a drag show venue and bar, hopes to open in Long Wyre Street, Colchester, a planning application revealed last month. If the
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THE FINAL VERDICT: U's must quickly snap out of their stupor after dismal defeat
CONSISTENCY of results has been the main topic for Colchester United and their fans, over recent weeks. But it was a disparity in performance that was the most telling factor against Cheltenham Town. “We can’t put both sides of the game together