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Emergency services on scene as village building bursts into flames
A HUGE fire has reportedly broken out at the derelict building in Copford with multiple crews reportedly on scene. Pictures shared from the site show flames tearing through the building off London Road, with large plumes of smoke visible from a
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Wartime pilot's logbook could fetch £60k at auction, Antiques Roadshow finds
AN incredible record of an RAF fighter pilot's war-time bravery, showcased during the Antiques Roadshow’s visit to Colchester, could fetch a whopping £60,000 if it went under the hammer, experts say. The popular prime-time BBC programme unearthed
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Everything we know after A12 traffic causes rush hour chaos for drivers
TRAFFIC chaos ensued after a stalled vehicle and a multi-vehicle crash happened within an hour of one another during rush hour. The drama began when the A12 southbound was partially blocked after Junction 30 at Stratford St Mary at 6.45am this
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Keepers announce birth of adorable new squirrel monkey at Colchester Zoo
COLCHESTER Zoo has welcomed another adorable infant as one of its monkeys has welcomed in a new member to its family. Keepers have announced the venue's squirrel monkey Milu has given birth to a female baby squirrel monkey with male Malcolm.
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Colchester United's youngsters strike late to draw with Brentford in thriller
COLCHESTER United under-18s played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Brentford at Park Drive in Maldon, writes BRIAN WALLER. Substitute Dwayne Campino Do Vale netted a late equaliser for the U's, in an entertaining Professional Development League Two
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Rowhedge based owner of Psara Piercing celebrates 9 years
Sarah Conway, Rowhedge based founder of Psara Piercing, began training to become a body piercer with the British School of Body Piercing in 2015. She currently owns and leads her business Psara Piercing, which provides high quality ear and body
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Woman arrested for drink driving while travelling with 'no lights on' in Colchester
ESSEX Police have arrested a woman for drink driving offences in Colchester. Over the weekend police officers noticed a vehicle leaving the city centre with no lights on. Special constabularies were patrolling the city centre to focus on night
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Amber cold health alert issued for north Essex as temperatures to hit freezing
An amber cold health alert has been issued for north Essex as temperatures plummet across the country. The UK Health Security Agency have issued the warning from 10am on Monday until 6pm on Saturday, while the Met Office has also predicted temperatures
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FAN'S VIEW: U's late equaliser was poetic justice after Bradford frustration
ANOTHER Saturday, another late equaliser for the U’s, this time at home against Bradford and it was all the sweeter with how it came about. Throughout the game from minute one, the visitors seemed to be intent on time wasting at every opportunity
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Colchester brewery picks up two awards at independent beer awards
A Colchester brewery firm has won two industry awards for two of its beverages. Other Monkey Brewing, in St Nicholas Street, has won a silver award in the premium lager category and a bronze in the continental style category at the SIBA East Independent
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Crash on busy road near Colchester causes delays in the area
A CRASH on a busy road near Colchester is causing slight delays in the area. There are reports of a crash on B1029, Frating Road southbound. Traffic is coping well. This was first reported today (November 18) at 11.08am. The emergency
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Emergency services rush to Stanway after man receives CPR in 'medical emergency'
EMERGENCY services rushed to Stanway after a man collapsed on the floor and was given CPR. The East of England Ambulance Service dispatched crews to London Road, Stanway, after receiving reports of a medical emergency at around 8.50am this morning
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Two people sent to hospital after four-vehicle crash on the A12
TWO people have been sent to hospital following a crash on the A12 this morning. The four-vehicle crash happened near Stratford St Mary, between J29 and J30, and it has resulted in two people being taken to Colchester Hospital. Firefighters
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Car roof cut off and person rescued by firefighters after four vehicle crash on A12
FIREFIGHTERS have cut the roof off a vehicle to rescue the person inside after a crash on the A12. Firefighters have rescued a person from a car after the four-vehicle crash which happened on the A12 this morning. The incident has closed
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Dragons rue fine margins after home defeat
WIVENHOE Town manager Lionel Toms admits his side must defend their box better after they lost 2-0 at home to Pinchbeck United, writes MAX FRETWELL. The Dragons lie 16th in Thurlow Nunn League first division north, after two second-half goals condemned
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Huge new music festival launching in Essex with Olly Murs, Justin Timberlake and more
A HUGE new music festival headlined award-winning musicians is being launched in Essex. Chelmsford City Live 2025 will take place at Chelmsford City Racecourse next July with a capacity of up to 30,000 people each day. Megastar Justin Timberlake
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A12 reopened near Colchester after incidents and two people sent to hospital
12:24pm Thank you Thank you for sticking with us for our live blog. As traffic is back to normal we will end our
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A12 crash closes all lanes northbound with stationary traffic near Colchester
A CRASH has closed all lanes on the A12 northbound. The A12 northbound is shut before J30 Upper Street, Stratford St Mary, with congestion to J29, Crown Interchange. This was first reported today (November 18) at 7.29am. The A12 southbound
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A12 'obstruction' partially blocks road southbound with traffic slow near Colchester
A BUSY road near Colchester is partially blocked due to an 'obstruction in the road'. The A12 southbound is partially blocked after J30, Stratford St Mary/Dedham, with congestion to J31, East Bergholt, after a crash. Traffic is also slow northbound
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Five observations from Colchester United's draw with Bradford City
Five observations from Colchester United's 1-1 draw with Bradford City THE JobServe Community Stadium is not the easiest of grounds to get away from, come the final whistle. But Colchester United supporters know by now that it’s probably not
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The PFCC asking people for their policing and community safety views
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is asking people for their policing and community safety views to identify public appetite in maintaining the current strength and ability of Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue Service
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Unique housing development in Colchester awarded for sustainable living
A unique housing development in Colchester considered to be the first of its kind in the country has been celebrated for its innovative approach to sustainable living. Cannock Mill, in Old Health Road, Colchester was developed into 30 homes, with
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'Preparatory works' begin for new upmarket hotel coming to Colchester city centre
BUILDING work to turn an empty city centre building into an upscale 75-bedroom hotel is on the verge of starting, the Gazette can reveal. A spokesman for the Elysium Group has confirmed that “preparatory works” have begun at the former Post Office
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Van driver who caused fatal crash that killed devoted mum avoids jail
A VAN driver killed “one of the most generous and helpful people you could ever know” when he veered onto the wrong side of the road whilst reaching for a packet of chewing gum. Edward Parkes, 34, caused the collision on Kit’s Hill, Maldon, last
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Founder of new woman-only walking group in city 'proud' it its growth in just weeks
A NEW walking group to help women improve their mental and physical health and form new friendships has launched in Colchester. City resident, Rebecca Woolf, 48, launched the Walk N Talk group in September. She said: “I saw a real need for
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Fresh line markings to be laid at Colchester roundabout crash hotspots
ESSEX Highways will lay fresh road markings at two traffic trouble spots after a crash left two people needing hospital treatment. County Hall will begin work on the Harwich Road and Ipswich Road roundabouts on Monday subject to weather conditions
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Colchester United man makes Sky Bet League Two Team of the Week
COLCHESTER United fought back to claim a 1-1 draw with Bradford City, on Saturday. The U's battled to a point after Jamie McDonnell struck a dramatic 99th-minute equaliser in the League Two clash, at the JobServe Community Stadium. McDonnell's
