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Man airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries after A12 crash
A man was airlifted to hospital in a life-threatening condition following a crash on the A12 yesterday (Wednesday, May 5). Police were forced to close both sides of the carriageway between junctions 27 and 26 at Colchester after a pedestrian was
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College still offline one week after cyber security hack
A COLLEGE is continuing to battle digital disruption after being targeted by hackers in a cyber security attack. Last week the Gazette revealed the internal and external networks at Colchester Institute, in Sheepen Road, had been breached.
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Why Essex Book Festival is backing a university student's inspirational project
AN inspirational project founded by a university student, which has helped distribute thousands of pounds worth of books about Black lives and Black history, is being supported by Essex Book Festival. Maja Antoine-Onikoyi, who is studying film
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Cousins seriously burned in 'explosion' outside pub remain in hospital
DONATIONS are pouring in for two cousins left fighting for their lives after an “explosion” outside a pub. April Charlesworth was celebrating turning 28 with her cousin Ashleigh Charlesworth, 27, in the outdoor seating area at the King’s Head,
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Villagers kick up a stink over new homes adding to sewerage issue
DISGRUNTLED villagers are kicking up a stink claiming Langham’s sewer system cannot handle a new housing development. Linden Homes applied to Colchester Council to build 46 houses off School Road in 2018. The plans included an open space, new
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Key duo to miss Colchester United's final game of the season at Tranmere
COLCHESTER United will once again be without skipper Harry Pell and winger Callum Harriott for their final game of the League Two season, this weekend. The key duo both missed the U's vital 1-0 win over Salford City last weekend, due to personal
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Woman is attacked by group of men whilst running near park
A WOMAN has issued a stark warning to the public after being attacked by a group on men whilst running on her own near Castle Park. The victim, Cait Smith, was assaulted whilst exercising around the lower section of the Colchester park. After
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Who are election tellers and do I have to show them my poll card?
Many of us will be heading to the polls today as we cast our vote in local elections. If you've voted before you may have noted people who stand outside polling stations and who may ask for your electoral number. These people are known as
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Meet the new chief of the ambulance service which operates in Essex
THE ambulance service which provides help for the whole of Essex has appointed a new head. The East of England Ambulance Service has selected Tom Abell, deputy chief executive at Mid and South Essex NHS, to become the new permanent chief executive
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This is when the Colchester results of local elections are set to be announced
Voters across the UK will head to the polls tomorrow on what has been dubbed “Super Thursday”. There is a bumper crop of elections this time, as many were postponed from last May because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Every adult in England, Scotland
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Kind-hearted salon owner appeals for electronic devices for primary schools
A KIND-HEARTED salon owner has pledged to help the community with an appeal for laptop and electronic devices. Anne Catten, 83, has run her businesses in Dovercourt, including Snip N Shape hairdressers in Dovercourt High Street since the 1970s.
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'Children and parents felt happy and safe' - parkrun makes long-awaited return
IT’S official - parkrun is back! With the main five-kilometre Saturday event hopefully returning on June 5, children burst into action when the junior version made its long-awaited comeback at Clacton on Sunday. Twenty youngsters took part
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'I was in such a euphoric state' - U's fans remember club's historic promotion
COLCHESTER United fans have been remembering a very special date in their club’s proud history. Today marks the 15th anniversary of the U’s magnificent promotion to the Championship, as Phil Parkinson’s side gleaned the point they needed from a
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'Conversations are being had' - U's already talking to out-of-contract players
CONTRACT talks are taking place 'behind the scenes' at Colchester United, ahead of a busy summer at the club. More than a dozen first-team players are due to see their existing deals expire in the coming weeks, as the U's prepare for another season
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Multi-storey town centre car park is temporarily closed
A MULTI-STOREY town centre car park has needed to be temporarily closed. St Mary's Car Park, in Balkerne Hill, Colchester, is currently closed due to a power supply issue discovered this morning. The 617-space car park, managed by Colchester
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Child rapist convicted thanks to new police powers to support victims
A DANGEROUS rapist who subjected his child victims to an "unimaginable" ordeal has been convicted thanks to new police powers to support vulnerable victims. Simon Chilton, 36, abused two children between 2013 and 2018. The predator, formerly
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Send us your photos of pups waiting at polling stations across Essex
AS residents head to the polls today, they may also bring along their furry friend. The 'Super Thursday' elections are currently underway across Essex as voters decide on who will be in charge, from parish councillors to the Police, Fire and Crime
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Greggs urgently recall bakes over fears they could contain glass
Greggs has issued an urgent product recall on some of its frozen bakes over fears they could contain glass. The high street bakery chain is recalling its frozen vegetable bakes as they "may contain pieces of green glass". The Greggs Vegetable
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Well-known former teacher celebrates 'incredible' 101st birthday
THE son of a former teacher and RAF pilot has paid tribute to his father’s “incredible” life ahead of his milestone birthday. John Thompson, who celebrates his 101st birthday today, taught Latin and classical studies at Harwich and Dovercourt High
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Restaurant launching new fresh seafood trailer by the beach at country park
A RESTAURANT is launching a new seafood takeaway trailer at a busy country park. Seafood At Dawn, which is based in East Road, West Mersea, will be opening its new Sea to Shore trailer on Friday at Cudmore Grove Country Park. It will offer
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'Could we have to evacuate?' - Fumes from burning plastic sparks concern
AN investigation is to be held after a pile of plastic was burnt sending up plumes of potentially dangerous smoke. Andy, 55, of Tabor Close, Brightlingsea, was on his way to play golf in Clacton when he said he was overcome by a strong smell.
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How Lisa’s fighting back to help chronic pain sufferers
A SUPPORT group for residents living with a chronic illness which has more than 200 symptoms has relaunched in Colchester. Lisa Taylor, who lives in Manningtree, was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a condition which causes chronic pain and tiredness
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Polling station open across Essex as voters head to the ballot box
POLLING stations have opened across Essex in a crucial set of elections across the county and across Britain. On what has been dubbed Super Thursday, polling stations opened at 7am across the UK in the largest test of political opinion outside
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Gary Oldman films new Apple TV+ spy thriller Slow Horses in Essex
HUNDREDS of cast and crew descended upon Harwich for the filming of a new spy thriller starring Hollywood legend Gary Oldman. Oldman was at Harwich Haven Authority’s Navigation House, in Angel Gate, on Wednesday to film the new Apple TV+ series
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Walker's warning after two thieves try to snatch dog lead
A DOG owner has warned walkers to take steps to keep their pooches safe after she suffered bruising when two hooded thieves tried to snatch her pet. Frankie O’Brien was walking her two dogs near Roberts Road, Colchester, at around 7.30pm on April
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Father who viewed indecent images of children showed 'extreme remorse'
A FATHER and husband found to have viewed indecent images of children has been hit with a fine after a court was told his own children “look at him differently now”. Pensioner Christopher Mason was arrested after police carried out a search at
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Soup kitchen looking for new home as square set to undergo total revamp
A SOUP kitchen for rough sleepers and the vulnerable in Colchester could be made homeless as the area where it has been based for more than three decades undergoes a total revamp. Before Covid, Colchester Soup Run, which is supported by more than
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Flasher exposes himself to young woman before following her through town
A YOUNG woman has been left “too scared” to walk on her own after a harrowing pursuit by a man who followed her flashing his genitals. Megan-Ellie Winchester, 20, was walking to her grandmother’s house in Manningtree. She noticed a man staring
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LISTEN: U's legend Karl Duguid on the anniversary of the club's 2006 promotion
COLCHESTER United legend Karl Duguid admits he still gets goosebumps when he thinks about the day the club secured a historic League One promotion. Today is the 15th anniversary of the day the U’s claimed a 0-0 draw at Yeovil Town to go up to English