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Air ambulance helicopter seen taking off from Colchester green space
Emergency services were spotted taking off from a popular green space in Colchester. Residents spotted a helicopter from the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance taking off from Old Heath Recreation Ground in the afternoon. The helicopter was captured
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Danny Cowley provides Colchester injury update ahead of Bradford City game
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley gives injury update ahead of Bradford City game COLCHESTER United have received a boost after Owura Edwards and Teddy Bishop both returned to grass-based training this week. But the U's home clash with Bradford
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Mini cycling hub for residents with disabilities planned for Colchester park
A mini cycling hub for residents with disabilities could be created in a Colchester park. Wheels for All Colchester has proposed the new hub at the Old Heath Recreation Ground. It would be a smaller version of the main facility at Colchester
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Watch: Colchester couple's 'hell home' with rat infestation and leaky ceilings
A COLCHSETER couple has been pushed to the edge after living in a 'hell home' with leaky ceilings, a rat infestation, holey walls and more. Emily-Jayne McWilliams, 24, and her partner Sam Hall, 26, moved into the property East Street property in
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Colchester's Olympic hero Lewis Richardson 'proud' to host lights switch-on
AN Olympic hero from Colchester says it was an “honour” to be the star guest at the city's Christmas light switch on. Boxer Lewis Richardson, has spoken to The Gazette after being the chosen to switch on the Lion Walk lights. He was joined
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'A tremendous loss' - Tributes to entrepreneur and founder of Colchester skip firm
TRIBUTES have been paid to an entrepreneur and founder of a Colchester skip firm who has died aged 79. Terence Slade, known to many as Terry, was the founder of Colchester Skip Hire. A funeral for Mr Slade, who died in October, will be held
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Rare classic cars found in barn set to be auctioned off in Colchester
A 100-year-old classic car that has been left in a barn for the past four decades is due to go up at auction in Colchester. The 1921 Talbot-Darracq Tourer and Mercedes Benz were found in the barn in Suffolk, and are expected to be auctioned off
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These Homebase branches in Essex could close even after rescue deal made
FIVE Essex stores could close after a national home renovation chain went into administration. The fate of Homebase stores in Colchester, Basildon, Harlow, Saffron Walden, and Rayleigh are uncertain after the retail giant appointed administrators
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Pet dog rushed to vets after 'eating rat poison' while on walk in Essex park
A DOG owner has revealed how her beloved pet pooch has been poisoned for the second time in the space of just one month in a popular park. Sarah Moorcroft rushed her Labradoodle, Bear, to a vet on Sunday after he consumed rat poison at Kismet
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John Lewis unveils its new Christmas advert and it's a tear-jerker
John Lewis has released a memory-strewn tear-jerker, following a woman frantically buying a last-minute gift for her sister, for its highly-anticipated Christmas advert. The Gifting Hour opens with heroine Sally running into the retailer’s Oxford
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay
We are all being urged to check our wallets and down the back of our sofas after a 50p coin sold for nearly 400 times its value at auction this week. The 50p coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since the opening of Kew Gardens
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Walkers releases 'elite' new advent calendar as fans say 'roll on December'
Shoppers have spotted a brand new Walkers Crisps advent calendar in stores across the UK ahead of Christmas 2024. Along with its core flavours, Walkers is responsible for other products including Wotsits, Quavers, Monster Munch, Squares and Bugles
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UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim
Millions of Apple customers in the UK could be owed compensation if a legal claim from consumer group Which? is successful. Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by “forcing its
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Homebase administration fears for employees and customers
DIY retailer Homebase could be heading for a partial collapse, putting thousands of jobs at risk, amid reports that the chain has appointed insolvency experts with a potential buyer of parts of its 130-store estate also circling. Employees and
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DWP PIP eligibility and claim help tool launched by charity Turn2us
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) provides financial support for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. Despite the support, nearly 1 in 3 Disabled people in the UK live in poverty, facing substantial additional living costs—on
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Mum's half-term holiday warning as she faces criminal record
A mum is warning parents over school term holidays as she faces a career-wrecking criminal record - as 'law gone mad' asks her to prove the fine went 'missing in the post'. Natalie Saunders jetted off with her daughter Ava Martin-Saunders, eight
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In pictures: Colchester welcomes in Christmas as crowds gather for festivities
HUNDREDS of people got into the festive spirit as Christmas returned to Colchester. The city centre was packed with residents to enjoy all of the seasonal events on offer Celebrations began with the city’s annual Festive Light Parade, with
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FAN'S VIEW: Football throws up all the emotions...and that's why we love it
Colchester United fan Si Collinson with his latest views on the U's FOOTBALL is so much more than a game; it is a passion and a way of life. It throws up all emotions and that is why we love it, but following Colchester United is not for the
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Man dies after flight is diverted to Stansted Airport
A person has died after a plane made an emergency landing at Stansted Airport following a medical incident onboard the aircraft. The Ryanair flight, from Tirana in Albania, which was due to arrive Manchester Airport, had to make an emergency landing
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Sir Rod Stewart may have to sell sports cars due to potholes near Essex home
Sir Rod Stewart thinks he “may have to find new owners” for his five sports cars due to the potholes on the roads near his home. The singer-songwriter, 79, has previously picked up a shovel to fill the crevasses along his damaged road near Harlow
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How regional grid projects are helping people in need
National Grid’s Bramford to Twinstead project was recently granted development consent to begin construction by the secretary of state for energy security and net zero. The project will reinforce the electricity network between Bramford substation
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Endangered seagull 'deliberately' killed at north Essex McDonald's
An endangered seabird rescued by wildlife experts was deliberately run over and killed in a McDonald's car park just weeks after being released. The great blacked gull named Albert Tross was hit by a car repeatedly in the fast food chain's car
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Lyle Taylor hands Colchester United big boost ahead of Bradford City clash
COLCHESTER United have received a big boost after top scorer Lyle Taylor declared himself available for their key clash with Bradford City. Taylor had been expected to miss the U’s home game with the Bantams in League Two on Saturday due to international
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Colchester couple tell of rat infestation at their home
A COUPLE say they are at the end of their tether after moving into a rented home only to discover a rat infestation. Emily-Jayne McWilliams, 24, and her partner Sam Hall, 26, have been living in the property in East Street since July. The
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Man slams Colchester Hospital parking system after he was fined 'despite paying'
A VISITOR has slammed the parking system at Colchester Hospital after he was fined £70 despite paying for parking. Andy Garner, 52, paid for his parking after an hour at the hospital in Turner Road on October 9 at 3pm where he was visiting a friend
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Woman's death in Colchester Waitrose car park - latest on new trial date for accused
THE decision on whether a man accused of death by dangerous driving in a supermarket car park is fit to stand trial has been delayed again. Colin Kirby-Green is accused of having caused the death of Patricia Jepson, 85, at the Waitrose in Colchester
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Winner of popular show The Traitors visits Colchester gym for TV Show
THE winner of the Traitors paid to a visit to a Colchester gym as part of a segment on a hit BBC show. Bosses at CLCS Gym, in Crouch Street, said they were "blown away" after appearing on The One Show. The offers a new concept by supplying
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Facelift of Colchester roundabout dubbed 'a joke' as project price revealed as £93k
WORK to revamp a roundabout in Colchester has been slammed as a "joke" after it was revealed the facelift cost more than £90,000. The city’s High Steward Sir Bob Russell has revealed through a freedom of information request to Colchester Council
