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  • Daughter challenges council over Abbots closure

    A CONCERNED daughter who is fighting to save a threatened activity centre has challenged council data. Nicky Bailey says claims that Lion Walk activity centre in Colchester are more popular and better value than Abbots activity centre are unsubstantiated

  • Police appeal after shed and garage burglaries

    HOMEOWNERS are being urged to make sure their sheds and garages are secure after three burglaries took place in one night in Colchester. Police received reports a garage in Larch Close had been forced open between 8pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday

  • Future plan for Stanway unveiled

    AMBITIOUS plans to develop Stanway into a retail, business and leisure centre have been revealed. Developers want to create a country park, new school and leisure facilities. Plans for hundreds of new homes have also been included in the draft proposals

  • Police investigating after reports of drink spiking

    POLICE are investigating after reports a woman may have had her drink spiked at a Colchester bar. Officers were contacted at around 12.45am on Sunday after a woman was behaving erratically at Yates bar in Head Street. It is thought her drink