Colchester News, Colchester Sport, Leisure and local information from The Gazette

Group 'lured man to vicious attack’, court hears

Gemma Collins' ex-boyfriend admits forcing woman to visit him in prison

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Patients 'up in arms' over reduced hours plan for new surgery

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We must find solution to street drinking woe

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Plans to convert former care home into student accommodation are rejected

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These two are offering alternative therapies which help the body and mind

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Westie Walk in High Woods Country Park

Town centre event to raise awareness of dementia

Schoolchildren could spend a day with penguins at Colchester Zoo...here's how!

Zero-waste shop doubles in size due to successful start

More than 200 classic cars line up at Headway Essex car show

Pier revives its Butlins heyday with 1m visitors

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Police looking for man after woman was threatened

Syrian and African refugees take part in Firebreak course

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Families' plea to be reunited with couple jailed in Iran

Viv: ‘It’s time to go before I’m broken-hearted’

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Rise in number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children seeking care

Essex and Suffolk Water warned over huge spike in complaints

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Stalker who followed ex to supermarket is jailed for two years

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Contractors: 'No more Ipswich Road closures until next year'

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Heavy metal mums and dads can take their kids with them to this charity gig

Mum’s fury at £100 parking fine for... ‘45-HOUR’ shop!

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Updated

Traffic following two crashes near Colchester this morning

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Landlord is fined £1,760 for failing to provide info

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Colchester shoppers give their views on the 'Brexitometer'

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Elsa James shows just what an Essex Girl looks like

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Sister of a backpacker who was murdered five years ago has died

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Councils sent bailiffs to collect thousands of debts across North Essex in 2018

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This busy road has been closed for 2 weeks

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Column: Contraception is best way to tackle climate change

Class A drugs seized during early morning bust in Clacton

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CCTV appeal to identify man in connection with motoring offences and assault

Sir Bob Russell: 'We must protect town’s green lungs'

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Empty nests are filled with love

The curtain rises at Mercury’s pop-up theatre tent

Nursing jobs make up 28% of vacancies at hospital

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Feature: Veteran Si has overcome losing part of his leg to become football coach

11kg of used gum has been collected from Colchester’s gum recycling bins

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The Prodigy pay tribute to Keith Flint on what would have been landmark birthday

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Man facing murder charge after boy, 15, died from brain injury suffered as a baby

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Security guards to continue to patrol historic site in bid to thwart anti-social behaviour

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Army and Navy flyover will never reopen

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Stalking victim speaks out in support of campaign

MP Priti hits back at ex-PM Cameron’s stinging rebuke

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Police investigate link between a number of car thefts

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Alice rises to TV’s Bake Off challenge

Thugs in balaclavas target two people in late-night attack

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VIDEO: Thousands line the streets for return of Colchester Carnival

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How Boris' new education funding will affect your child's school

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Eleven-year-old finds 6-inch carving knife on walk home from school

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Farmers market to strengthen community links

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Paras faced 'highly offensive' racial harassment, tribunal finds

Billowing inferno rages metres from railway in Clacton

Revealed: How many learners passed their driving test first time in Colchester last year

Letters: Essex County Council won't investigate unless there are 4 accidents in 5 years

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Three men arrested as man is 'threatened with gun'

VIDEO: Pair of critically endangered leopard cubs are born at Colchester Zoo

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Miracle little boy who doctors said would die a day after birth starts school

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'All of Colchester should be a designated Cultural Quarter'

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Founder recalls history of flourishing superhero event

Comment: Back to classroom to look at sums over funding

‘Gatesy’s gig’ to thank brain injury charity for support

Pressure to approve Stansted Airport expansion

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Plans unveiled for new business units which could create 40 jobs

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Appeal to help give teenager with rare genetic disorder back his independence

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‘Empty buildings should be considered for market’

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Nostalgia

Exhibition honours Geoff and gifts history fans chance to root through the former editor’s archive

Nostalgia: Early days of the shopping centre at the heart of town

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Everything we know: Fire engines rush to large fire in Clacton

KFC plans to open new outlets in Essex - full list revealed

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New labels are appearing at petrol stations: here's what they mean

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Reader letter: Kent has room for homes...why build in Essex?

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Snickers chocolate bar to become Marathon again

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Tributes to much-loved Joan after death aged 94

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Pupils to feed from garden of knowledge

This Colchester book publisher has been named a trailblazing small business

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In the dock: Five cases heard at Colchester Magistrates' Court

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Revealed: How many learners passed their driving test first time in Colchester last year

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Fish and chip shop is voted the 'best plaice' in north Essex

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Tickets on sale for Colchester's biggest fireworks display

Everything you need to know about gin festival coming to town

The seven medical conditions you MUST tell the DVLA about

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Police release e-fit in connection with jewels theft

Colchester United latest

'I thought sometimes they were unplayable'

Swindon 0 U's 3 - reaction from Colchester United boss John McGreal after win

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It can bring laughter and despair in equal measure

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Sport

Rothery plotting changes as Regent aim to kickstart season

'Fans can expect to be entertained'

Stephens named in Great Britain squad

Swindon 0 U's 3 - match report as U's claim excellent away win

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Swindon Town v Colchester United - LIVE

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'He’s come in and hit the ground running'

Wiredu out to make an impact at U's

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP - joy for Jammers and Swifts but Witham and Coggeshall are held

Rovers make cup progress at the expense of their neighbours

Hughes believes Rovers can become the heartbeat of the Stanway community

Champions Frinton sign off in style

Jack's horrendous injury makes cup victory bittersweet - Essex and Suffolk Border League

Colchester have plenty to work on despite victory

John Popplewell's angling column: Another rare species turns up on our part of the coast

Digging for Cole, experience within, a potential new contract and ‘League One's Steven Gerrard’ - Ipswich Town

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Gambin confident goals will flow for U's

McGreal reveals reason for Brown omission

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National sport

Young Red Devil Max Taylor returns to training following cancer treatment

Greenwood gets nod for Manchester United in Europa League clash

Middag relieved to finally make her debut for West Ham after year-long injury

Robert Karlsson named as one of Europe’s vice-captains for 2020 Ryder Cup

Lindelof extends stay at Manchester United

Alex McLeish recalls pride at Fernando Ricksen’s success as Rangers captain

The lowdown on Arsenal’s Europa League opponents Eintracht Frankfurt

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Colchester Utd

Blades prove too sharp for U's youngsters

Opposition view - Forest Green boss Mark Cooper on win over Colchester

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Drawing a blank and four other talking points from U's defeat

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Forest Green 1 U's 0 - player ratings after U's defeat

Forest Green 1 U's 0 - reaction from Colchester United boss John McGreal

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Forest Green 1 U's 0 - match report as Colchester United lose at New Lawn

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Forest Green Rovers v Colchester United - LIVE

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What's On

This new open-air show is a Gift to Colchester itself

The unmistakable scent of a cracking good night of laughs

The talent keeps on coming with Mad Hatter celebration concert

Exciting new production is a theatrical Gift for Colchester

Sam and Mark are a Crackerjack pairing

Paul T Davies Column: Re-Write Festival at Essex University

Paul T Davies Column: Review Little Miss Sunshine

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Local History

Essex Firefighter opens photo album for 30 years of memories

Memories: Artistic family's strong links to Colchester gallery

Trip to the past for theatre as it looks to future

Memories: Historic past of popular Colchester art gallery

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Remembering bomber crew 75 years after crash

Shopping for memories of Colchester town centre

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Photograph jogs memories for Leslie

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National news

US Federal Reserve cuts rates again

Loughgall inquest could take up to six months to complete, coroner told

Babies’ gut bacteria affected by delivery method, study finds

Nasa chief casts doubt on 2024 moon landing by astronauts

New Ineos 4×4 to create hundreds of jobs at Bridgend

PM’s advice to suspend Parliament not for ‘improper purpose’, court hears

Former friend of paedophile Vanessa George begs her to name victims

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