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

Tributes to "wonderful big brother" who died after car crash

Retro nightclub to open up in empty Crouch Street building

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Frinton reveals this year's Summer Season of shows

Husband and wife to join Sky pundit's walking challenge for prostate cancer

Diagnostic imaging centre is told it requires improvement by health watchdog

Parts of busy road to close for resurfacing works next week

'Don't ignore your neighbour's fire alarm - it could save lives'

Easter opening hours for supermarkets and DIY stores

Baby Molly inspires racer's high-speed fundraiser for charity

Breaking

EIGHT-MILE queues after four vehicle crash partially blocks A12

Runners prepare for May Day race

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Poll: Could plan to turn empty shops into community hubs help town centres?

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Smash at notorious junction causes delays for zoo visitors

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Firm raises £2,400 for forces charity

Harry will cast his first vote in Colchester Council elections on May 2...for himself

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Letters: 'I want to be Mersea Island councillor to make common sense decisions'

Letters: Why Wivenhoe must vote "yes" in its referendum

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'Northern Gateway bid could make school places crisis worse'

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Hospital chief's apology after family with disabled son fined twice in car park

Facebook uploaded 1.5 million users' email contacts without their consent

Cat rescued from six-inch gap in home wall

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Letters: Stop moaning and read road signs

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Dogs rescued from house after accidentally starting fire in kitchen

Social worker faces misconduct hearing accused of faking documents for loan claim

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PHOTOS: Man flees after appearing to set box on fire near homes

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Sir Ian McKellen brings his show to seaside resort

Psychic is threatened online by cruel trolls

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Drivers to face two weeks of extra delays during roadworks due to water leak

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Tribute fest to move from Castle Park as council is only allowed 3 gigs a year

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Teen gets £20k after legs crushed on ride at Thorpe Park

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Thief who stole £68k from veteran can only pay back £1

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Paul T Davies Column: Review: All My Sons at Headgate Theatre

Top Five Gigs this Easter in Colchester

Residents express their rage over traveller camp after trees 'were cut down'

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Officer found with 'extreme porn' clips sent racist and homophobic messages on Whatsapp

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This is the pub which has been named the best in Essex for 2019

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Detective convicted of mishandling abuse cases set to be sacked

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Lancaster bomber heroes to be remembered at RAF crash memorial service

Rape victim describes devastating effect 'predatory' sex attack had on her

WARNING: Dangerous fake vodka has been offered to businesses in Colchester

VIDEO: Travellers move on from Squirrels Field after talks with police

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Hustings, blessing and Rock Choir...find out what's in store at Mercury Theatre

Volunteer gets top culinary tips from celeb chef Jamie

Thousands of brave children meet Flame the dragon at Colchester Castle

History experts will take a closer look at Jumbo during heritage celebration

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Letters: Are Colchester Half Marathon runners exempt from litter laws?

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Sex predator who raped uni student while she slept jailed for EIGHT years

Pharmacy opening hours in Colchester over Easter

‘Living Fund’ for needy families in Essex slashed by 87%

Petition calls on Parliament for more cash for schools

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How you could be owed £300 from Mastercard, even if you've never had a credit card

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Rob's life may have been tragically cut short but his legacy continues

Harwich Road to stay closed for extra TWO WEEKS due to water leaks

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Updated

Queues from Colchester to Stanway due to broken down van on A12

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This is why you won't be able to buy a rabbit from Pets at Home this Easter

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Updated

Schools' Grenfell cladding fears allayed after inspection

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Letters: Plants and flowers have been ripped up to make way for this

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Cars set to roar through Tendring again

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Row between councillors outside town shop is posted online

Children to lead protest in Colchester against library cuts proposals

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WARNING: 9 foods and toys recalled over safety fears

Thug jailed for knuckle duster attack

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Mum's joy after miracle baby is born

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Thief hid in cinema before raiding stock room and attacking manager with bottles

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Lexden Road closed by police after crash

Police take action after resident 'menaced' by dog at traveller camp

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Man who had sex with underage girl spared jail despite order breaches

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3am booze licence for Charter Hall is approved

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Lib Dem leader Vince Cable gives candidates a boost on visit to town

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Brave Katie chops off 18 INCHES of hair to support grandad with Parkinson's

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Man, 50s, dies after lorry crash on M25

City bishop speaks after Notre Dame Cathedral blaze

'Colchester should join this list of Unesco World Heritage Sites'

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Headgate Theatre launches new spaces

36% of shoppers shun town centre to avoid parking fees

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Praise be! Church gets boost for historic revamp

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Updated

Man dies at scene of lorry smash on M25

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Letters: Tories, Labour and Lib Dems need to make compelling case to get my vote

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Poll: Holidaymakers 'typically spend more than £3,000 annually on trips away'

Tractors to head out in convoy again all in aid of charity

A bird expert from Colchester is in with a chance of winning a £40k prize

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Are these the most 'instagrammable' places in Colchester?

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Anger grows over possible Pump House demolition

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Colchester United latest

'We need to play like we know we can'

John McGreal - 'We need our fans more than ever'

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U's provide update on Prosser injury

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Sport

'As a one-off season, it's my best achievement'

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Westley: we are looking to address one-day shortfalls

Blades too sharp for U's youngsters in final game

All change at Colchester and East Essex

Ryan Jackson - we must all take responsibility as a team

Dunne returns from injury as U's under-23s are beaten

Stephens targets more progress at British Championships

A case of 13th time lucky for champions Gas

'No-one is working harder than the gaffer to turn it around' - Sam Saunders

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Colchester to host Brighton in play-off

COMMENT - U's slump in form is a tale of both boxes

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"What happened highlighted something special – something that will be the Blues' greatest weapon in League One” - Ipswich Town

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U's youngsters beaten by Tigers in final home game

Kinsella wins gold at European Gymnastics Championships

So near and yet so far and four other talking points from U's loss at Bury

'It's a bitter blow'

Bury 2 Colchester United 0 - player ratings after U's reverse

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National sport

Scotland sack McLeish in bid to ‘reinvigorate’ Euro 2020 qualifying campaign

How Manchester City can still make history despite end of Champions League dream

Pochettino not ruling out Kane return before end of season

A closer look at England’s Champions League semi-finalists

Barton ’emphatically’ denies allegations made against him after Barnsley match

Scottish Football Association has unrealistic expectations – George Burley

McLeish’s second spell as Scotland manager ends with the sack

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Colchester Utd

Bury 2 Colchester United 0 - reaction from John McGreal following U's defeat

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Bury 2 Colchester United 0 - match report as U's suffer damaging defeat

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Bury v Colchester United - LIVE

U's boss McGreal lays down challenge to forwards

'I definitely think this is my most consistent season'

U's boss McGreal wants no distractions

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Pell targets pre-season return after surgery

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What's On

Frinton reveals this year's Summer Season of shows

Paul T Davies Column: Review: All My Sons at Headgate Theatre

Headgate Theatre launches new spaces

Headgate unveils curtain on a new era of theatre-making

Review: Caroline's Kitchen at the Mercury Theatre

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Paul T Davies Column: Review: Playhouse Creatures, Headgate Theatre, Colchester.

Consider yourself for a part in Colchester Operatic and Mercury's new show

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Local History

Ron recalls 1930s school days in Colchester

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Memories: Back to the future at pioneering printworks

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Memories: Images show passage of time at business park

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Memories: Vintage school photos are trip down Memory Lane

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How grammar schoolboy Ken joined special forces

Town honours historic US naval war hero

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

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National news

Extinction Rebellion climate protesters to target Heathrow Airport

Congressman Richard Neal receives honorary degree from Ulster University

Prince Philip ‘spotted behind wheel for first time since giving up licence’

France honours Notre Dame firefighters in day-long tribute

Danny MacAskill: Success of first video still unbelievable 10 years on

No smell of fuel at Clutha crash scene, inquiry told

No collusion between Trump campaign and Russian hackers, says attorney general

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