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The Colchester Anti Loo Roll Festival
The Colchester Anti Loo roll Festival took place on Saturday 14th September in lower castle park and it was known to be an event full of lively music, food and games that appealed to all ages, including younger children and older adults. Many bands
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Colchester United 1 Salford City 2 - reaction from Danny Cowley after U's defeat
DANNY Cowley admits his Colchester United side are in a 'tough moment' after they lost 2-1 at home to Salford City this afternoon. The U's are 21st in League Two and winless in their last six games, following a second successive home defeat at
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Why country pub serving up 'delightful and well-priced food' is well worth a visit
SITTING halfway between Colchester and Witham The Blue Anchor at Feering feels like an undiscovered gem. The family-owned The Blue Anchor is a converted 16th century coaching inn which is now a boutique hotel and restaurant. Night - There
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Acclaimed comedian on performing in Colchester and 'fondness' for Essex University
A CRITICALLY acclaimed comedian who is returning to Colchester on Halloween says the city has a very “active comedy audience”. Nish Kumar, 39, from Wandsworth, is set to bring his Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe tour to Charter Hall, on October 31.
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Colchester's Citizens Advice set to lose home in the city as Lepra sells building
A COLCHESTER organisation is hunting for a new home after the office it shares was listed for more than £1million. It was recently revealed that the 100-year-old charity Lepra has put its office space at the Octagon complex, in Middleborough, on
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Colchester United 1 Salford 2 - match report as U's fall to another home loss
COLCHESTER United's winless run in League Two was extended to six matches after they lost 2-1 at home to Salford City this afternoon. Kylian Kouassi's 76th-minute strike secured the visitors all three points at the JobServe Community Stadium, after
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Fringe Festival, 90s girl power and Oyster film - Top events to enjoy in Colchester
Filmmaker Matthew John Harrison presents his documentary Oyster Land at The Commons Café in Colchester, tonight. The atmospheric film explores Mersea Island’s ancient oyster farming traditions, capturing the deep connection between the oystermen
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New compactor bin placed on busy Colchester estate - here is where
A NEW compactor bin has been put in place on a Colchester estate. Councillor Dave Harris, supported by his Labour group, all worked together to secure the bin for Wethersfield Road. A compactor bin is designed to hold four to five times as
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Colchester Zoo ranked one of UK’s best family-friendly outdoor activities
A STUDY has ranked Colchester Zoo as one of the UK’s best family-friendly outdoor activities. With half term coming up, and future school breaks on the horizon, parents can often be looking for places to go. With this in mind, mother and baby
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Colchester United 1 Salford City 2 - as it happened
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The effects of mental health on education
one in five teens between twelve and eighteen will suffer with a decline in their mental health and suffer from a diagnosed mental health condition and this is quite common with anxiety, depression and often OCD. students that experience struggling
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Colchester United v Salford: predicted line-ups, odds, all you need to know
COLCHESTER United host Salford City in League Two this afternoon (kick-off 12.30pm). The U’s are aiming to get back to winning ways, after five league matches without victory. Here’s all you need to know, ahead of the U’s home clash at the
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Campaigners 'grateful' for decision to cancel 'big return' of fireworks in Colchester
Campaigners say they are "grateful" a Colchester fireworks display has been cancelled after organisers vowed it was set to come back with a bang. Colchester Rugby Club’s highly anticipated fireworks display on November 3 has been cancelled, organisers
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Colchester M&S wants to add extra storage due to 'increase in demand' over Christmas
A POPULAR retailer wants to add extra storage to its site due to a “significant increase in demand” during the Christmas period. M&S, on Stane Retail Park, Stanway, has applied for planning permission to Colchester Council. If it is successful
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'Surreal' - Officers reunite with woman whose life they saved in Colchester
FIRE service workers have reunited with the woman whose life they saved in Colchester earlier this year. Essex Community Wellbeing Officers Keaton Eccles and Oliver Ingrouille met up with the woman named only as Jade last week. Jade collapsed
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Motorists 'are complying with speed limits' despite Mersea Road safety petition
HIGHWAYS bosses say motorists are sticking to speed limits despite residents' concerns over safety following the death of a teenager in Colchester. More than 1,600 people signed a petition to try and get road safety measures put in place on Mersea
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Review: 'OysterLand' captures the 'flavour of Mersea' in a pearl of a film
OYSTER Land captured the atmosphere of Mersea like it has never been seen before. The film presents a snapshot in time of the famous Colchester island, whilst plunging into the depths of its oyster heritage and history. Matthew’s choice of
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Meet the Colchester girl, 10, whose trampoline tricks have made her a champion
A COLCHESTER youngster has a spring in her step after her incredible tricks on the trampoline saw her crowned champion. Oceana Bryan, a member of the Colchester School of Gymnastics trampoline club, has claimed the top spot in the 9-10 girl’s