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Comedian and EastEnders star to headline Colchester venue
A COMEDIAN and actor known for appearances on a popular UK soap-opera and more is set perform in Colchester next year. Entertainer Bobby Davro will bring his Everything is Funny if You can Laugh At to Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, on May 9,
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Review: Highly-rated restaurant in Colchester High Street did not disappoint
Colchester’s diverse food scene can take you around the world on a plate. And this was exactly what one of the city's most sought after options did when we enjoyed a trip to the High Street. A not-so-hidden gem is the Japanese inspired restaurant
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Take a look inside the £1million family home in gated community in Ardleigh
A brand-new family home near Colchester is looking for its new forever family. Built by Seven Developments, Mill View in Bromley Road, Ardleigh, is part of a bespoke and unique gated development of just eight contemporary homes. A fully
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Why road in Colchester city centre is set to be closed for nearly two weeks
A ROAD in Colchester is due to close for nearly two weeks, alongside various other closures coming to north and mid Essex in the coming weeks. Queen Street in Colchester will be closed for 13 days from November 18 due to building maintenance works
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Beautiful steam train to take passengers from Colchester to scenic village
A BEAUTIFUL new steam train has been revealed that will be departing from Colchester to take passengers down to a beautiful countryside village. Steam Dreams will be departing from Colchester Station on August 9, 2025, on a scenic journey to
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Busy road near Colchester partially blocked after incident
A busy road near Colchester has been partially blocked following a crash this afternoon. Motorists travelling on the A120 towards Colchester are being asked to be patient as the road is left partially blocked. The incident took place on Coggeshall
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Cyclist in his 80s in hospital after crash with car as police appeal for help
A cyclist has been left with serious injuries following a crash in Colchester, as police appeal for help. Essex Police are investigating a collision between a car and a cyclist which took place shortly before 5pm on Saturday, October 26.
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OPPOSITION VIEW: Karl Robinson happy with Salford win after taking 'big risk'
KARL Robinson was pleased with his Salford City side’s overall display after they won 2-1 at Colchester United to claim a first away victory of the season. Goals from Kylian Kouassi and Kelly N'Mai gave the Ammies all three points at the JobServe
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Five observations from Colchester United's home defeat to Salford City
FIVE observations from Colchester United's home defeat to Salford City FOR the second successive week, Colchester United fell to a miserable 2-1 home defeat in League Two. And this time, the final whistle was met with a chorus of boos from
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Colchester art teacher to host free life-drawing exhibition
A talented art instructor says she is “thriving” and will be hosting a pop-up event in Colchester next month. Sarah Hill, 55, of Old Heath, is hosting a free-entry art exhibition called Life Lines at The Minories Art Gallery, in High Street, on
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Here are six of the spookiest locations you can visit in Colchester
AFTER a report named Essex as the fourth most haunted holiday destination, we have put together some of the notorious haunted buildings in the city. Colchester has a rich history and there are many locations which have a spooky past. We Are
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In memoriam: Colchester death notices and funeral announcements this week
The Gazette has published 7 death notices this week from October 21 to October 25. Every week, the Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print
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'Lacked cohesion; on the backfoot': U's fans have their say on Salford defeat
COLCHESTER United were beaten 2-1 at home by Salford City, on Saturday afternoon. The U's have not won in their last six matches in League Two and lie 21st in the table, after their defeat to the Ammies at the JobServe Community Stadium. Here
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Davies returns to haunt former club Braintree as Sutton claim away victory
BRAINTREE Town remain in the National League relegation zone after losing 1-0 at home to Sutton United, writes DAVID WARD. Former Iron striker Will Davies grabbed the visitors' winner, early in the second half. Another defeat, another disappointing
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester players performed in Salford City defeat
COLCHESTER United were beaten 2-1 at home by Salford City, on Saturday afternoon. Kylian Kouassi's 76th-minute strike proved to be Salford's winner at the JobServe Community Stadium, after U's substitute Harry Anderson had cancelled out Kelly N'Mai's
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Colchester MP discusses future of Roman Circus with minister for heritage
EXCITING plans to bring Colchester's Roman Circus back to life have been presented to the Government's minister for heritage and culture. Colchester’s Roman Circus is believed to be Britain’s only Roman circus, which was discovered 20 years ago
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High Street shop plans to launch new pizza takeaway business on site
A West Mersea shop could launch a new takeaway business if plans get the green light. The Premier Convenience Store, on the High Street, hopes to open a pizza takeaway. The takeaway would cover 215sqm, with a customer service area, food prep
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Multi-million pound redevelopment of north Essex hospital is taking shape
THE next phase of a multi-million pound redevelopment of Clacton Hospital to boost care for patients has begun. The major upgrade is designed to make sure patients receive high quality healthcare in state-of-the-art facilities. The revamp will
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Ernest Jones unveils newly refurbished store in Colchester city centre
Ernest Jones has unveiled its newly refurbished store in Colchester's Culver Square Shopping Centre. The redesign aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers with a bright interior and new features. Store manager Sam Tyler said: "
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Plans to axe free Colchester parking slammed by readers as 'a joke'
GAZETTE readers have branded a plan to scrap free parking spaces in Colchester from next month as “ludicrous” and they say it will “repel visitors”. It was recently revealed that the North Essex Parking Partnership will be enacting its plans for