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Woman convicted of manslaughter after rough sleeper killed

Woman GUILTY of manslaughter after rough sleeper car park death

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st Mary's car Park, Colchester, closed down by police after a body was discovered..

How the murder of rough sleeper unfolded

Mark Hartley and Darren Miller

Trio of killers described as 'despicable and twisted'

Woman GUILTY of manslaughter after rough sleeper car park death
How the murder of rough sleeper unfolded
Trio of killers described as 'despicable and twisted'

'Your daughter should have been safe here' - New Zealand PM apologises to backpacker's family

Woman convicted of manslaughter said she ‘barely knew’ murderers

Killer was forced to quit Army after drugs shame

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Murderer had been a rough sleeper for more than 15 years

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Santa tracker: Here is where Father Christmas will visit tonight

LETTERS: 1 in 5 children can't read well by 11....so don't close libraries

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Investigation expected to take place into collapsed scaffolding

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Woman sexually assaulted after disembarking train at station

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Father of murdered rough sleeper says son will be "sorely missed"

15 convicted after illegal protest at Stansted Airport

Police arrest 91 people in anti-drink and drug driving campaign

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Castle Park turned red by sea of Santas for fun run

Rubiks Cube is not so puzzling for Joshua

Firefighters free casualty after two vehicle crash

Garden centre claims top food gong at awards

Villagers left counting the cost of broken kerb

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LETTERS: We want to build garden towns fit for 21st century

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Warning after stranger in car offers schoolgirl a lift home

Police want to speak men about eggings

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CCTV: Thieves target HMV

Burglars break into pet shop

Council leader: 'I will not apologise for saying everyone should look after the town'

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Resident puts up with flooding outside his home for 20 years

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Amelie’s work experience was a real baptism of fire

Kebab shop fined £12k after giving out food containing milk

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'No quick fixes but under fire school is improving'

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Body found in search for missing Wickford backpacker Grace Millane

LETTERS: Killer driver's 3½ years sentence is pitiful

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Firefighters rescue people from cars on flooded Strood

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Memories of College's decades of learning

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Historic Colchester Bath House gets new future

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Police searching for witnesses after fatal crash

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Community is helping to record hospital’s history

Garrison chefs go head to head in Christmassy bake-off

Hospital will always have a place in our hearts

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LETTERS: Don't vote for MPs who block Brexit deal

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Prof praised for ‘outstanding contribution’ to nuclear research

'Charity work helps me battle through grief of losing beloved husband'

Man to be charged with murder of Wickford backpacker Grace Millane

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Updated

Colchester MP quits government post over Brexit

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Scaffolding collapses into busy road

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Knifeman jailed for stabbing former friend

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LETTERS: A forward-thinking council wouldn't close libraries

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College pupils use art skills to design festive window

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A new chapter begins for some of the hospital’s longest serving staff

Driver forced to swerve off road to avoid head on crash

Our Olly is back with more music and more Voice

Driver failed to stop after crash with motorcyclist

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Final farewell to Essex County Hospital

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Tributes paid to photographer Des, 92, whose career spanned 30 years

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DX Rollerworld unveils plans for 'international' roller derby tracks

LETTERS: Is Darius as concerned about cuts as he is about pizza deliveries?

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The five best places to get grotto'ing

David was given the gift of life... thanks to stranger's kindness

Man dies after being hit by a car

Two hurt after car crash outside pub

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Inquest rules uni student took own life after being failed by mental health team

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Thug who attacked paramedics is jailed

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Cruel fraud gang who targeted elderly are jailed

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Grateful family's thanks to charity which helped them stay by little fighter's side

Love Island star backs town club's charity drive

Councillors unite in the chamber to save vital libraries

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Protest to be held against plans to close Colchester Post Office

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Lauren on TV : Soap baby plotlines are so miserable

People could be asked to pay DOUBLE the amount they pay for policing in Essex

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Vandal goes on rampage destroying six cars

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Rapist restaurateur who plied victim with booze is jailed for 7 and-a-half years

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Five top things to do this week

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TVs and fridges among NINE tonnes of rubbish found during airport clear-out

Students left ‘high and dry’ by bus service axe

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Rowers off to have a whale of a time

How your MP plans to vote on the Brexit bill

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Man punched and stomped on when waiting to use a train toilet

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Brain injury charity gets £300k to expand vital service

Neglected dog had maggots in hair

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Court hears worker fell through cellar hatch at venue

Man denies stabbing which left victim with life changing injuries

Boiling water incident sparks calls for acid attack kits

Old Heath Road 'closed after crash'

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Council fined £27k after outbreak of deadly bacteria at leisure centre

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Inquest opens into death of man

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You could get an exclusive glimpse at some Roman remains

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All the U's news

U's hot shot Norris has made a 'terrific recovery'

U's youngsters thumped by clinical Millwall

Mandron glad to be back on the scoring trail

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Sport

Promotion-chasing Colchester claim another win

Forget our new King of the Jungle… this weekend’s big battle was going on in my head – Ipswich Town comment

Bergholt turn up the heat on Gas at the top of the Border League

John Popplewell's angling column: whiting are proving the main catch this winter

Twitter reaction to Colchester United's win over Macclesfield Town

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One goal is enough again and four other talking points from Colchester United win

Sol Campbell - Colchester United are a 'top, top team'

Colchester United 1 Macclesfield Town 0 - player ratings after U's victory

Colchester United 1 Macclesfield Town 0 - reaction from John McGreal after U's win

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Colchester United 1 Macclesfield Town 0 - match report as U's claim narrow win

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Colchester United v Macclesfield Town - LIVE

Lapslie - U's squad has more of an edge now

Shrimpers shock the leaders, George grabs four for the Imps and Brightlingsea bag a crucial win - but who are our top performers in the Thurlow Nunn League?

Regent, Witham, Maldon and Heybridge triumph on a memorable day for the Gazette's Bostik League sides - but who gets our performance of the day award?

Stanway slide to defeat on their travels

Lambert hails an "excellent" performance but his bottom-of-the-table side are unable to halt their losing run - Ipswich Town

Braintree suffer heartache after conceding another last-gasp winner against the Hawks

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National sport

Everton draw tough to accept, admits Watford boss Javi Gracia

Sterling told me about ‘vicious’ abuse at Euro 2016, reveals Neville

Klopp: Liverpool not afraid to concede against Napoli but aware of implications

Liverpool can handle double-pronged assault – Virgil Van Dijk

Lucas Digne’s last-gasp equaliser rescues Everton

Aduriz earns Athletic Bilbao rare victory with late penalty

Hazard hints again at possible Madrid move

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Colchester Utd

It seems like an eternity since the U's last played

'We just want to get back to business'

McGreal 'expects' Szmodics speculation

'I used to give Sol Campbell a lift into training every day!'

U's fans can play their part

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Nouble is happy as long as U's are winning

U's linked with winger McDonald

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Local History

Memories of College's decades of learning

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Historic Colchester Bath House gets new future

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MEMORIES: Vintage days of the phone exchange

Day major earthquake rocked Colchester...

This Saxon church has been at the heart of our town for centuries

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How town centre church got new look three decades ago

Hugh’s telling a tale worth telling

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National news

What the papers say – December 11

Duchess of Sussex makes surprise appearance at Fashion Awards

Theresa May to meet Angela Merkel for crisis Brexit talks

Grace Millane murder probe: Detectives search for shovel

Carwyn Jones peerage ‘would be slap in the face’ for Carl Sargeant’s family

Charities launch hotline for reporting sexual exploitation of children

Economy expected to grow but forecasters issue Brexit warning

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