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YoungReporter Jaywick: Back & Better? Olivia Harmer CCHS

Since 2010, Jaywick, located between St Osyth and Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, has been declared the most deprived area in the UK. This comes due to a multitude of factors, spanning across drug problems and high crime rates. But in recent years, efforts

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Stockport 2 Colchester 0 - reaction from Matty Etherington after U's defeat

MATTY Etherington was pleased with plenty of aspects of Colchester United's performance at Stockport County despite seeing his side fall to a 2-0 defeat at Edgeley Park. Goals either side of half-time from Kyle Wootton and substitute Callum Camps

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'Really sad' - Popular car boot sale loved by thousands to close down

A LONG-RUNNING car boot sale is to close down after running for 38 years. Ardleigh Car Boot, which pitches-up on land off Old Ipswich Road, is to call it a day at the end of this month after nearly four decades. The field is to be used for

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In pictures: Here are some of our favourite seafront pubs and bars in Clacton

CLACTON is blessed with a wide range of seafront pubs and bars which present the perfect opportunity for either a hectic night out or a quiet pint on the coastline. The choice is so vast, in fact, day-trippers to the seaside may find themselves

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Stockport County 2 Colchester United 0 - match report as U's are beaten

MATTY Etherington suffered defeat in his first game as Colchester United's new permanent head coach after his side were beaten 2-0 at League Two leaders Stockport County this afternoon. Goals either side of half-time from Kyle Wootton and substitute

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Kitchen goes up in flames after faulty air fryer triggers blaze

A KITCHEN went up in flames after a faulty air fryer caught fire. Firefighters from Colchester and West Mersea were called to an incident on Mersea Road, Langenhoe, at 5.31am today. On arrival, they confirmed a fire in the kitchen had been

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Stockport County 2 Colchester United 0 - as it happened

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Listed: The north and mid Essex roads closing for up to 12 days for roadworks

ROADS across Essex, including many main routes across towns, cities, and villages, will be closed for several days in November and December. Brook Street, Colchester, will be closed for two nights from December 12 while the county council completes

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'Scared and malnourished' dogs reportedly abused while living in appalling conditions

FRIGHTENED dogs found scared and malnourished and living in appalling conditions in a home in Essex have been rescued after reportedly being abused. RSPCA workers are understood to have visited a property in Harlow on November 4, discovering four

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Meet the Colchester woman helping children and adults with ADHD after late diagnosis

AN inspiring woman who was given an unexpected ADHD diagnosis is now educating and supporting others who also suffer from the condition. Michelle Shavdia, 39, of Colchester, is qualified in coaching psychology and was diagnosed with the condition

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All you need to know about Christmas wine-tasting and dinner event in Colchester

A popular venue in Colchester is hosting a festive dinner and wine-tasting event ahead of the Christmas season.  Colchester’s Firstsite is inviting guests to enjoy their Winter Wines and Festive Feast event at the end of November.  The special

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Christmas lovers 'absolutely gutted' by last-minute cancellation of three-day fair

CHRISTMAS lovers were left disappointed by a last-minute decision to cancel a festive fair over a “health and safety hazard”. The three-day Essex County Christmas Fair started at Layer Marney Tower on Friday. But the popular event was cut short

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Kelleher: Matty has made everybody feel comfortable

Fiacre Kelleher says Matty Etherington deserves a lot of credit for helping Colchester United get back on track in League Two. Etherington was confirmed as the club's new permanent head coach on Thursday, having seen them take 10 points from a

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In pictures: A look back at the times TV and movie crews filmed on location in Essex

ESSEX has hosted several film and TV shows over the years, but do you remember them all? Here are some of the most memorable productions to include parts of Essex. Blackadder Goes Forth This was the fourth series of BBC sitcom Blackadder

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Stockport v Colchester: line-ups, team news, odds, all you need to know

COLCHESTER United travel to play League Two leaders Stockport County this afternoon, in Matty Etherington’s first game in permanent charge. From likely line-ups to key men and the referee, all you need to know can be found below ahead of the game

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Confirmed: Here's when Colchester's newest nursery will open its doors to youngsters

AN opening date has been confirmed for Colchester’s newest nursery. Work began on the construction of a Bright Horizons nursery, in Whitmore Drive, Mile End, earlier this year. The childcare provider has begun advertising employment opportunities

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New Taco Bell to open at £7million north Essex leisure park after plans are approved

A NEW fast food restaurant branch will soon be opening in Harwich after plans were green-lit by council bosses. Taco Bell is set to join the £7million Stanton Europark after Tendring Council approved a revised application which was submitted back

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The 'high-quality' village hair salon marking ten years of success and happy clients

A HAIR salon in a Tendring village is celebrating a milestone anniversary having defied countless challenges along the way. Clair Jackson is marking the 10th anniversary of her salon, Clair Jackson Hair, in Thorpe-le-Soken’s High Street.  She

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We visited the Clacton Shopping Village to see what's on offer ahead of Christmas

It was a rainy day when I ventured out in the hopes of starting my Christmas shopping. Having never been to Clacton Shopping Village before, I was surprised by the range of shops they had there. There is a huge Home Bargains there which is