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Colchester United fans set to get behind Lyle Taylor's Pink October campaign
COLCHESTER United fans are getting ready to support striker Lyle Taylor’s Pink October campaign tomorrow. U’s supporters are set to play their part, while the club's players will wear special t-shirts prior to their game against Salford City at
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Police officers save swan which was roaming a 60mph road in Colchester
POLICE officers went to the rescue after reports of a swan on the loose on a 60mph road in Stanway. Two officers were called to Warren Lane, in Stanway, after reports of a highway disruption. When they arrived they found a young swan walking
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The sights we don't see: Colchester
Colchester Castle Park: Looking for a convenient place to regroup after the town centre shopping hustle and bustle? Enjoy Castle Park a popular place wind down after a busy morning at work, college or after your bi-weekly town trip.
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Colchester tourist attractions to feature in Visit Essex film
VISIT Essex have announced that some of Colchester's most noticeable tourist attractions will be part of a film they're making. The film will be released on Saturday October 26 and will feature attractions such as Colchester Castle museum, Firstsite
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Pictures: 'Overwhelming generosity' at annual Colchester Oyster Feast
COLCHESTER'S traditional Oyster Feast welcomed VIP guests to the Dedham Talbooth today, with a fantastic turnout. Mayor Lesley Scott-Boutell was delighted to bring so many people together to celebrate the Oyster Feast and rais money for her charities
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October's Colchester United community champion is Harry, 8, with heart condition
COLCHESTER United Community Foundation has revealed its October community champion. Harry Law, eight, was born with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the main pumping chamber of the heart. The condition, which his dad Jay
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Plans suggest early Victorian building in Colchester to become new flats
Plans have been submitted to transform a former office space in the city centre into flats. Blueprints handed into Colchester Council propose to convert two buildings in St Botolph’s Street into six flats. Parts of the property, located next
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Wyvernwood adventure park releases Halloween plans ahead of spooky season
AN outdoor adventure park is set to bring spooky fun to youngsters with a series of Halloween events. Wyvernwood, based in Alresford, opened in 2022 and will continue to provide fun for visitors with a whole heap of scary fun between October 26
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Colchester paedophile jailed after trying to meet 14-year-old girl in hotel room
A PAEDOPHILE who sent explicit images of himself to what he thought was a 14-year-old girl has said he committed the offence because he was lonely. Jack Goodacre, 28, had admitted possessing indecent images of children in March but proceeded to
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Reality TV star hosts charity ball which raised £16,000 for children's hospice
A reality TV star hosted a black-tie charity ball which raised £16,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. Jake Quickenden, known for his roles on The X Factor, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Dancing on Ice, was the host for the event
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INTERVIEW: Jamie McDonnell happy for shackles to be off after first EFL start
JAMIE McDonnell might be only 20 years old but he has already shown that he is capable of making an impact on the EFL stage with Colchester United. The on-loan Nottingham Forest youngster made an impressive first-ever league start for the U’s in
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LEAGUE TWO: Ian Holloway makes return to football management
IAN Holloway has been appointed Swindon manager following the sacking of Mark Kennedy. The 61-year-old has agreed a deal until the end of the season with the Sky Bet League Two strugglers. His first game in charge is set to be Swindon's FA
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Review: Why candlelight ghost stories at Layer Marney Tower was spookily special
HighTide’s More… Ghost Stories by Candlelight at Layer Marney Tower was a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, a haunting yet deeply moving theatrical experience. Directed by Emily Ling Williams, this was 'an incredible two-woman show', featuring
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Lego club to host charity show of models 'you would never have imagined'
A Lego extravaganza featuring models galore will return next weekend. Wivenhoe’s Adult Fans of Lego group is hosting a charity event supported by the town council to raise funds for two important charities. Last year’s Wyvern Brickshow saw
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Huge R&B star Craig David coming to Colchester for headline show
A HUGE R&B and UK garage star is coming to Colchester for an open-air concert next year. Craig David MBE will headline Lower Castle Park on August 16, 2025, for the opening date of the Colchester Castle Summer Series. During his headline
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Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay
Check your pockets, wallets, purses and corners of your home as a 50p coin has sold for 214x its face value on eBay. The seller said the Atlantic salmon 50p coin is “very rare to find” but there is a chance you’ll come across this coin in your
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Olive oil under 'lock and key' in supermarkets as prices soar to £16 a bottle
If you've been out for the weekly shop recently you may have noticed the 'extortionate' rise in olive oil prices. It's been happening steadily all year in fact. You'll be hard-pressed to find a bottle of olive oil in any store for under £5
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Asda customers can get 2 for £5 Heroes, Roses and Quality Street tubs this weekend
Asda customers can grab themselves a bargain in-store with the Rewards app ahead of Christmas with a discount on popular chocolate treats. Is it Christmas without a tub of the well-known Celebrations, Heroes, Quality Streets or Roses? Well,
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ITV confirms I'm A Celebrity start date with first trailer starring Ant and Dec
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, known as Ant and Dec, can be seen gungeing mannequins in a new trailer which has revealed the launch date for the next series. The reality show’s 24th series
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National: Woman's beauty therapy warning as she is left with second degree burns
A finance worker who claims she suffered second degree burns when her microneedling session went wrong is warning people to research clinicians carefully before getting beauty treatments. Melia Nielsen had been visiting a clinic for months to
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Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury's and more excluding millions from lower prices, Which? warns
Millions of people are being excluded from accessing lower prices at some of the UK’s biggest retailers due to loyalty scheme restrictions, Which? has found. The consumer expert found that while many popular loyalty schemes offer lower prices for
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Popular Colchester fireworks show prepping for 'big return' is cancelled
A popular fireworks display in Colchester has been cancelled, organisers have confirmed. Colchester Rugby Club has hosted its annual fireworks displayahead of Bonfire Night, at its grounds in Raven Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, on November 3. Legal
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Danny Cowley issues Colchester rallying cry ahead of Salford lunchtime showdown
DANNY Cowley feels the ‘spirit and togetherness’ of his Colchester United squad will be key when they host Salford City this weekend – and says supporters can also play their part. The U’s host the Ammies at the JobServe Community Stadium in a
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Zookeeper to perform 'unique' magic show in Colchester this weekend
A COLCHESTER Zoo keeper is swapping caring for animals for a magic wand as she takes to the stage this weekend. City resident, Lizzie Durkin, 30, has been working as a zoo keeper since 2015 and discovered her ‘passion’ for magic when she attended
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Police need public's help after violence broke out in East Bay, Colchester
POLICE swarmed a Colchester street after reports of three people fighting. Officers were called to East Bay, Colchester, shortly after 5.25pm on Tuesday following reports of three people involved in a fight. Upon attending the incident, a
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Mechanic vows to hunt down Mazda - stolen from his family home in Colchester
A MECHANIC whose car was stolen on the morning of his young son’s birthday has said he will stop at nothing get the family car back from unscrupulous crooks. Biorel Dutui, 48, woke on Saturday to find his silver Mazda CX5 had been stolen from outside
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Free Colchester parking spaces to be axed from next month...but parents given boost
FREE parking spaces across Colchester will be axed from next month but parents will be given leeway at school pick up time, it has been revealed The North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP) is implementing a new parking system which will see pay
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Colchester fireworks show 'turning up the volume' after quiet event last year
AN annual Colchester fireworks display is set to return with a bang just 12 months after it was forced into a "smaller and quieter" show. Colchester Ruby Club will host its traditional fireworks display, at its grounds in Raven Park, Cuckoo Farm
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Stats show antisocial behaviour in Colchester is falling amid calls for more action
ANTISOCIAL behaviour is falling in Colchester latest figures show but businesses have called for more to be done to tackle the issue. New figures from Essex Police show a 7.1 per cent fall in anti-social behaviour incidents in the 12 months leading