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Survey on Essex recycling centre booking system received 18,000 entries
THOUSANDS of residents completed a survey on whether to keep a booking system for Essex recycling centres. The consultation on whether to retain a booking process at all Essex County Council recycling centres is now closed. A decision is set
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Young Reporter Shakespeare's Folio: 400 Anniversary Beth Wretham CCHS
William Shakespeare was, and is, a well-renowned author of many plays that remain remarkably popular even today in this day and age. He didn’t just go by the name Shakespeare though, you may have also heard of him as The Bard. 400 years ago, the
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Residents upset over towering college building blocking daylight as plans approved
A COLLEGE is set to extend its site after planning bosses gave its plans the green light. Colchester Sixth Form College applied to replace its on-site caretaker’s house with a new four-storey teaching building earlier this year, and Colchester
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The 'prestige brand' which has just opened a new store at north Essex shopping centre
A POPULAR shopping centre has announced the return of outdoor clothing specialists TOG24. The Yorkshire outfitters were original tenants when Clacton Shopping Village first opened 25 years ago. TOG24 was founded in 1958 and has experienced
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Colchester woman, 24, left 'crying in shock' after 'disgusting' man spits in her face
A YOUNG woman was left “crying from shock” and is now too scared to go out after an abusive man spat in her face while she waited for a bus in Colchester. West Wright, 24, of Colchester, was sitting at the Boudica Way South bus stop at about 8.50am
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Colchester family's devastation after beloved dog Bella is cremated with other pets
A COLCHESTER family say they have been left devastated after an error saw their beloved dog sent for a communal cremation instead of a private one. Georgina Cross said the family had to take the difficult decision to have Bella put down after
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Meet the 16-year-old Colchester student turned rapper preparing to drop debut album
A YOUNG rapper is making a name for himself after performing at a popular festival and releasing his self-mixed debut album... all at that age of sixteen. Felix Cochez, of Colchester, is a student at Colchester Institute studying Music Technology
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U's must focus on winning before adding the nicer parts of the game
COLCHESTER United made the trip up North to play a Stockport County side who were not only setting the pace as the league leaders but also chasing a 12th league win in a row. With all this in mind, every U's fan making the long journey to Greater
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'Numerous shortcomings' with National Grid's pylon plan for Essex, says power expert
A TOP energy analyst has criticised National Grid’s plans for more than 110 miles of 50-metre-high pylons to be installed across open countryside in East Anglia. The report commissioned by East Anglia’s councils, suggests that it is too early to
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Campaign launched to help carers in Essex understand their rights
A CARER who works full time whilst looking after her father hopes more carers can understand their rights thanks to a new campaign. A new campaign from Essex County Council has been set up with the aim of raising awareness of carers’ rights with
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LEAGUE TWO: Manager quits after activating release clause in contract
MORECAMBE have announced manager Derek Adams has left the Sky Bet League Two club after a release clause was activated in his contract. Adams has been linked with a return to former side Ross County in Scotland following the dismissal of Malky
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Rising television comedy star with over 23,000 TikTok followers heading to Colchester
A RISING television comedy star with thousands of followers is set to headline a Colchester venue for the first time ever. The writer and stand-up Ania Magliano is preparing to bring her debut tour to Colchester Arts Centre, in Church Street, on
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Colchester animal centre asks for public's help after rescuing baby hedgehogs
AN animal safe haven is urging people to donate newspapers to help support the recently rescued baby hedgehogs now in its care. Wildlives Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, in Frating Road, Thorrington, provides care and basic medical treatment
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Moo-vements of High Woods' cows and goats crucial to innovative new research project
COWS and goats could help to restore flower-rich meadows at a Colchester beauty spot as part of an innovative research project. A new collaboration involving Essex University researchers will see sensors used to track the eating habits of the animals
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Woman honours friend who died of cancer by helping hospice which cared for her
A KIND-HEARTED woman has honoured the memory of her close friend and managed to raise more than £1,000 for a well-known Colchester hospice. Lesley Tanner, 60, from Kirby Cross, is a foot health practitioner who put on a fundraiser at Frinton Golf
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Braintree striker leaves to join National League club for undisclosed fee
BRAINTREE Town’s Will Davies has joined National League premier division side York City for an undisclosed sum. It is a swift promotion for the 24-year-old striker, who only moved from Southern League Leiston in the summer and will now turn full-time
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Gazette readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this Black Friday sale
READERS who want to subscribe to the Gazette can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read Colchester news online, as subscribers
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Injured motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash sees traffic build on busy road
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after suffering injuries during a crash involving an electric motorbike and another vehicle on a busy Essex road. Emergency services rushed to reports of a serious crash in Essex Regiment Way (A1016),
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Noah Chilvers 'honoured' to captain Colchester United
NOAH Chilvers says it is an ‘honour and a privilege’ to captain Colchester United. The 22-year-old, who has been at the U’s since the age of nine, has stepped up from his role as vice-captain to wear the armband in the last two games in the absence
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Labour could win Colchester seat for first time since 1945, forecaster predicts
A POLITICAL forecaster has indicated that Labour winning the Colchester constituency at the next General Election is a near certainty. Electoral Calculus, a political forecasting website which attempts to predict future United Kingdom General Election
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Naughty Tabby cat sparks dramatic two day rescue mission after getting stuck in tree
A NAUGHTY kitten sparked a two day rescue mission after climbing a tree in Clacton... and getting stuck. Naartjie, a small tabby cat from Clacton, was exploring his owners' garden when a series of unfortunate events left him stranded. The
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Woman, 76, suffers sprained ankle after tripping over pothole at Colchester car park
A PENSIONER was left in agony after she fell in a car park pothole as she tried to make her way home Colchester’s Christmas lights switch-on. Irene Allsopp, 76, had been enjoying the evening with her family watching the display in the High Street
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'Lovely' Colchester DJ with prostate cancer to be honoured at 'uplifting' club night
A GROUP of DJs are set to host a night of soul, disco, funk, and jazz to support a fellow DJ from Colchester who is bravely battling cancer. Dance For Malcolm is being held to raise money for Malcolm Green, who is sadly fighting prostate cancer
