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Witham won't look back on goal-less draw at Ginger Pickle Arena with any relish
WITHAM Town remain second in Pitching In Isthmian League division north following a 0-0 draw at Wroxham, writes JIM PURTILL. The match at the Ginger Pickle Arena will not be remembered for its quality and neither side will look back on it with
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Fire that ripped through derelict building in Copford recorded as 'deliberate'
A FIRE that ripped through a derelict building just weeks before plans for new homes on the site were due to be decided has been recorded as deliberate. Four crews from Colchester, Coggeshall and Tiptree were called to Copford Place, in London
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Essential work to save historic pub in Colchester city centre sees traffic chaos
BOSSES behind roadworks which have caused traffic chaos in Colchester's city centre have been told to "urgently" look at how to ease long queues. Queen Street has been closed to traffic from the High Street and East Hill while repairs works are
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Colchester's Karate Champ Harry Marsden needs support for Commonwealth journey
A KARATE expert is swapping Colchester for Africa as he gets set to represent his country at a Commonwealth contest. Harry Marsden, from Colchester, is a Second Dan black belt, who will be competing in the male team kata event at the Commonwealth
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Colchester's famous 'vase' to go on UK-wide tour
A ROMAN cremation vessel discovered in Colchester more than 170 years ago will be displayed in a major UK-wide exhibition. The Colchester Vase, which was found in a Roman grave in Colchester and has been at Colchester Castle since its discovery
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Caravan left across Colchester New Town Pavement removed - 'Don't obstruct others'
A CARAVAN was left in a "very odd place" blocking a pavement and road. At about 2am on Tuesday night, a caravan was seen abandoned on Military Road in New Town, Colchester, next to the Wimpole Road junction. The vehicle, which was parked
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I’m a Celebrity’s Tulisa opens up about health condition causing swollen face
Tulisa Contostavlos entered the Australian jungle this week on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! alongside the likes of Coleen Rooney and McFly’s Danny Jones. The N-Dubz star is one out of 10 campmates hoping to be crowned the next King or
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BBC reveals new Radio 2 line-up and schedule changes as Zoe Ball steps down
Earlier this morning (November 19), Zoe Ball announced she is stepping down from hosting BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show after six years. She said, "After six incredible years on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, it’s time for me to step away from the very
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Battle to save church ramps up with people asked what to do with under threat site
CAMPAIGNERS have said they are “in the last chance saloon” to save a Victorian church from demolition – and have launched a formal consultation to gauge public support. Members of Birch InSpire, the group set up to protect the Church of St Peter
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New Jammers boss Brett Munyard claims victory in first game in charge
BRETT Munyard celebrated his appointment as the new Maldon and Tiptree boss with a 2-0 win at Newmarket Town in his first match, writes JON LONGMAN. Victory in his first match saw the Jammers climb out of the Pitching In Isthmian North Division
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One lane closed on A12 northbound due to pothole causing heavy traffic
ONE lane is closed on the A12 northbound due to a pothole. The road on the Kelvedon Bypass is partially blocked between J23, Kelvedon South and J24, Kelvedon North. This was first reported today (November 19) at 12.08pm. Highway services
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Alresford man claims he 'spotted UFO making odd shapes' over neighbour's home
AN Alresford man says he now believes UFOs are real after he captured footage of an object hovering over his neighbour's house at the weekend. John Nicholls, 45, was in bed watching TV with his wife, Maureen, 50, at 9pm on November 17 when he looked
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REVIEW: Jason Dozzell's autobiography is a fascinating and absorbing read
WHEN Jason Dozzell signed for Colchester United, he was 30 years old. The forward has already lived a pretty eventful life by the time he arrived at Layer Road in 1998, not least a successful 14-year career in professional football. Although
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Swifts slump to a disappointing home defeat in Essex derby
DREADFUL Heybridge Swifts suffered their worst home league defeat for eight years after losing 4-0 to Grays Athletic, writes JON LONGMAN. A win would have leapfrogged Swifts over Grays into the play-off places but they slumped to a bad defeat that
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Fire service issues update on huge Copford fire which took three hours to put out
FOUR crews have extinguished a huge fire in a derelict building in Copford with access to the site and water supply issues making the response more complex. Essex Fire and Rescue Service sent four crews – two from Colchester as well as one each
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Celebrations after Colchester Rugby Club claim a first victory of the season
A DRAMATIC late try secured Colchester Rugby Club a first win of the season, sparking celebrations on and off the pitch, writes EDWARD MARRIAGE. The Blacks beat Sevenoaks 28-23 to move off the bottom of the National 2 East table. Trailing by
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Humbugs strike late to claim important Essex Senior League victory
HALSTEAD Town claimed an invaluable 3-2 home win over Little Oakley to pull away from the lower reaches of the Essex Senior League table, writes KEN GILLIARD. Mark McLean's starting line up included a debut for Lester Ward, recently signed on dual
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Essex farmers head in their droves to London to join Budget protest
They have scrimped and saved to keep their family farm together, pay off debt and see it passed down to the next generation. Now hundreds of angry farmers from across Suffolk and north Essex are expected to join a huge rally and lobbying event
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A12 between Colchester and Ipswich partially blocked after crash
THE A12 Northbound between Colchester and Ipswich is partially blocked due to a crash causing congestion near Colchester Football ground. The A12 near Dedham, in between Colchester and Ipswich, is partially blocked due to a crash at about just
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O2 to discontinue major service used by thousands in the UK - are you affected?
O2 will be closing down one of it major services used by thousands of people across the UK in the coming months. The major mobile provider discontinued its Pay As You Go (PAYG) Mobile Broadband and iPad SIMs back in August. Despite customers
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Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?
A child-safe smartphone with built-in age-appropriate guardrails and remote monitoring capabilities for parents, has launched in the UK for the first time. Pinwheel is a specially designed operating system loaded directly onto a range of existing
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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses
Some of the country’s largest retailers, including supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, have warned jobs will be lost due to the national insurance rise announced in the Budget. More than 70 businesses, including Greggs
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Tesco selling Baileys at 'cheapest price it’s been all year' - but be quick
Have you started stocking up on any festive treats yet? From Celebrations chocolate tubs to bottles of prosecco, the list is endless. But what about Baileys? It’s a firm favourite for so many households during the Christmas season. If you’ve
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Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?
A leading pharmacist has warned Brits not to overlook changes to their skin – because they could be vital clues to a life-threatening condition. From a subtle discolouration to a change in texture or feel, skin can serve as a silent messenger that
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Free childcare hours at risk as nurseries add top-up fees
Free childcare hours are at risk as almost nine in 10 early years settings have said they are considering introducing or increasing charges for optional extras – such as meals, consumables and trips. In the study, by 87 per cent said they were
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House prices drop by £5000 with sellers rushing ahead of Stamp Duty hike
The average price tag on a newly marketed home has dropped by more than £5000 in November, according to a property website. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming onto the market is £366,592, down by 1.4% or £5,366 month-on-month
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Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year
Housing Benefits will be frozen for 2025, meaning many will struggle to pay increasing rents. Payments will not keep track of spiralling rent prices in many areas, meaning claimants whose rent goes up will see shortfalls and may face eviction if
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Railcard warning as woman receives £1,100 fine
A woman is warning railcard users after being threatened with a criminal record if she didn't cough up £1,100 fine despite buying a train ticket - as her card was out of date. Tash Bacarese-Hamilton had been traveling home from a funeral in Leicester
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A12 partially blocked both ways after crash and obstructions
4:59pm As all roads have reopened and there are no further updated we will end our live blog here. Thanks for sticking
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A12 southbound partially blocked due to obstruction in the road following crash
AN obstruction on the A12 is causing traffic in the area following a previous crash. Traffic is slow on the A12 southbound due to an obstruction at the Kelvedon Bypass before J23, Kelvedon South. There is congestion to J24, Kelvedon North.
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Danny Cowley outlines Colchester United plans for January transfer window
COLCHESTER United already have a clear idea of the business they need to do in the January transfer window. That’s the view of U’s head coach Danny Cowley, who says the next window is a ‘very important period’ for them as they prepare to bolster
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Café welcomes first guests at newly-opened Colchester location in city centre
A popular café chain welcomed in its first guests as it opened its doors at its new Colchester location. Honey & Harvey welcomed residents and visitors at an exclusive launch event ahead of the opening later this week. The café, which took
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Thugs who launched vicious assault on victim in Colchester city centre spared prison
Two attackers who launched a vicious assault on their victim in Colchester city centre have avoided an immediate prison sentence. Aston Abbess, 28, and Jonathan O’Brien, 19, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court on Monday (November 18) to face a charge
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Flumes at Colchester Leisure World reopen... but rapids to remain shut for months
FAMILIES will have to wait months before enjoying Leisure World’s outdoor rapids again as the attraction is set to remain closed until next year. The rapids were closed during the summer alongside the flumes, with both requiring repairs. While
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Colchester Middlewick campaigners raise £9k 'war chest' for legal costs
CAMPAIGNERS battling to prevent hundreds of homes being built on Colchester's Middlewick Ranges say they have raised a £9,000 "war chest" for legal costs. The Save the Wick launched the appeal on November 13, with an initial target of £10,000
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Colchester Zoo master plan vision closer as new lion habitat plans formally submitted
COLCHESTER Zoo is moving closer to bring its “master plan vision into reality” after its new lion enclosure project was formally submitted. The attraction, in Maldon Road, has put in a planning application to Colchester Council to build a new lion
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FC Clacton appoint new first-team manager
FC CLACTON have appointed Kieron Shelley as their new first-team manager. The former Seasiders coach has returned to the Essex Senior Club as their new boss, following the departure of Michael Hanna earlier this month. Shelley has previously
