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

Family who copied disabled badges to avoid £12 parking charge fined £3,000

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Experts cast doubt over likelihood of AI taking our jobs

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Private Eye cartoon and sketch by famous painter’s relative to go on sale

Peril at Sea show has a special place in Brightlingsea and Nicola's heart

Appeal issued after two people are attacked by group of teenagers

7-year-old boy will be walking in memory of his mum in new hospice event

Company supporting youngsters 'at risk of offending' recognised by High Sheriff

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Everything we know after sailors were airlifted from the water by Coastguard

New railcard for teens is coming soon

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Ceremony marks 74th Operation Varsity anniversary

Speedboat killer to face court in Georgia tomorrow after he went on the run

Networking Essex to stage business showcase for more than 100 companies

Teenager robbed at knifepoint by balaclava-clad thug

MP tables amendment to Brexit motion asking Government to honour 'Leave' vote

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Break-in case dropped by police after 30 minutes as 'nothing more could be done'

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Officer put herself through paces to help retired police dogs

Determined Toby is urging people to sign up to race where everyone is a winner

Women taking to grass roots football - and showing men they mean business

Letters: Dubious claims from garden community bosses

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Correction: Colets Piling Ltd

Letters: We have opportunity to create country park on Middlewick Ranges

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Letters: We need councillors not afraid to say 'cuts have consequences'

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Letters: Nuclear waste will be stored at site for 50 years

COMMENT: Don’t kill goose that laid the golden egg

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Parents stage protest outside County Hall to show support for respite centre

Majestic is closing some of its 200 stores as part of 'Naked' rebrand

Love Island's Mike Thalassitis' funeral fundraising page has been closed down

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Updated

A12 CLOSED southbound between Marks Tey and Kelvedon after EIGHT vehicle crash

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GALLERY: Colchester Half Marathon 2019

Police searching for man after house burglary

PICTURES: Coastguard complete helicopter rescue after boat becomes trapped

NHS bosses warn island's GP surgery is already full... before 200 new homes are built

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Colchester Council has bid for up to £5m to reinvent high street

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Barber's shop targeted by crooks 1 HOUR after salon is raided

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PICTURES: Archaeological dig exposes snippets of life in Roman Colchester

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RESULTS: Here are the Colchester Half Marathon's results for 2019

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Letter: Will Quince should push for better cycling and rail infrastructure

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New Folly Garden is inspired by UK's second city

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Lauren on TV : Batchelor left me feeling cold

Arrest after machete is found on train track

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Oysterman discovers Bronze Age human skull

Everything you need to know ahead of May elections

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Letters: Roman invasion of Liverpool Street to promote Colchester was great

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These are the county's 'wildlife hotspots'

Letters: Students on strike for climate change an inspiration

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Warning as research finds some creams can cause clothing to set alight quickly

Man, 35, is jailed for 12 years for aggravated burglary

Slimming mums who lost 19 STONES between them look forward to special day

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IN PICTURES: When Colchester’s original Odeon cinema saw queues stretching

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Colchester Samaritans support campaign to get men talking about mental health

Keith Flint fans invited to line his funeral procession route

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Letters: 'If you don't vote, you can't moan'

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VIDEO: Thousands enter Colchester Half Marathon 2019

Volunteers keen to support homeless bus...and here's how you can help

Speedboat killer set to be extradited in 2 weeks

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Renowned art commune work under the hammer

Letters: It's time to withhold £5 from our council tax bills

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Letters: Tories to blame for Middlewick Ranges housing plan

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Desperate dad: ‘We’ve been battling to get a suitable home for four years’

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Essex Family Forum hits back at plans to scale back services at Lavender House

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Letters: Join us on march in Colchester to fight for education funding

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Letters: Colchester Council's coalition has been good...at building houses

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Top harmony group to film Braintree gig

Police appeal following attempted burglary

IN PICTURES: Thunderbirds puppets brought to life at charity exhibition

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Letters: Poundland's closure is no surprise in ghost-like part of town centre

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College: 'More workers needed to meet rising demand in construction industry'

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My view: 'Council put cart before horse on Cultural Quarter plans'

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Accident causes traffic delays

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Letters: 'Oh no Colchester Council, what have you done?'

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Kellogg's is offering school breakfast clubs in Essex £1,000 grants

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All aboard the stunning Mayflower for a unique steam experience

Letters: £3m spent on failed garden communities plan in one year

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Nine places in Essex to take your mum on Mother's Day

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'10,000 sequins will be attached to sparkly stage for jazzy show'

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Girl's sea-cleansing shark snaps up top award

Experts' tips on dealing with fussy little eaters

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Gyles Brandreth doesn't need to Break A Leg for his new show

American football fan loses nearly EIGHT STONE to pursue his refereeing dream

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Top level talks held to try and stop violent crime

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RHEA-CAP: Runaway bird home safe after A12 escape

‘My "skeleton face" is due to rare medical condition’

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All you need to know for Colchester Half Marathon this weekend

Colchester United latest

'We have to keep going' - McGreal on U's form

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U's must find a way to solve their problems - before it's too late: COMMENT

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U's still believe they can reach play-offs - Eisa

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Sport

Colchester beat Essex rivals but it was a close call

Number crunching and four other talking points from U's defeat

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Opposition view - David Perkins' verdict on former club Colchester United

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Colchester United 0 Tranmere Rovers 2 - player ratings after U's loss

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Colchester United 0 Tranmere Rovers 2 - reaction from John McGreal after U's loss

Colchester United 0 Tranmere Rovers 2 - match report as U's suffer third straight loss

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John McGreal backing U's ahead of 'hardest game of the season'

An ex-U's youngster hit a treble to make his team Thurlow Nunn League star performers

One side put Bostik League frustration behind them to be star performers this week

Lacklustre first half proves decisive against Braintree

Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers - LIVE

'Managers, players and supporters have to stick together'

Mandron happy to answer U's midfield SOS

Gondoh hopes to put his 'name on the radar'

Halstead Town will be on a revenge mission at Hackney Wick

'Non-league club brave to reveal plans to cut budget with vultures lurking'

U's take a look at England youth international

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National sport

Chelsea get April 11 appeal date against FIFA’s two-window transfer ban

Buttler’s ‘mankaded’ in controversial IPL clash

Chelsea get April 11 appeal date against FIFA’s two-window transfer ban

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Gareth Southgate: England must make sure mentality and discipline are right

5 talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier with Georgia

Steph Houghton backing England to conquer Canada challenge

Danny Cipriani won't play for England at the World Cup, says Martin Johnson

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Colchester Utd

Eisa can play his part for U's in final run-in

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'U's must show bravery both on and off the ball'

Points mean prizes - what the U's might need to clinch a play-off place

Warning - this might prove to be an unpopular article

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Pell is a big influence for U's - and the stats back it up

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Hard work must be stepped up and belief kept in U's promotion push

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Frankie says U's record-breaker Todd has potential to build on early promise

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What's On

Peril at Sea show has a special place in Brightlingsea and Nicola's heart

Gyles Brandreth doesn't need to Break A Leg for his new show

Review: Ain't Misbehavin' Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Olly's Rockstars take to the Headgate Theatre stage

Lee Mead wants to tell you his story - warts and all

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Students directors can't wait for Midsummer at Essex University

Caroline's fond memories of The Pajama Game

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Local History

IN PICTURES: When Colchester’s original Odeon cinema saw queues stretching

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Memories: Hidden history of former bank

Memories: Walking back to Roman times at shopping centre

Memories: Remembering founder of Trident Motors

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Memories: Looking back at Alresford through the ages

Memories: Double century for historic insurance firm

Life of star Colchester cricketer turned literary scholar

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National news

Air strike destroys Hamas leader’s office as Israel hits back at Gaza

In Pictures: Spring has sprung – Britons enjoy the sunshine

New power station to provide electricity for half a million homes

May seeks to build bridges with MPs doing ‘difficult jobs’ over Brexit

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UN makes urgent appeal to help victims of Mozambique cyclone

Four quizzed over death of 17-year-old girl left in hospital grounds

Camilla’s Havana visit sealed with a kiss

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