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Summer signing on target for Colchester under-21s in friendly victory
A LATE goal from Kien Connolly helped Colchester United's under-21s run out 3-2 winners at Maldon and Tiptree in an entertaining friendly, writes BRIAN WALLER. Connolly, who last month penned a one-year deal to be part of the U's under-21 squad
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Coroner 'feared for his family's safety' over alleged kidnap plot, court told
A CORONER told a trial that he feared for the safety of his family after a group of people accused of a plot to kidnap him turned up at his court looking for him. Lincoln Brookes, senior coroner for Essex, said he received a series of “very bizarre
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Here's how you can win free chicken from KFC this month
A NATIONAL fast-food chain is offering customers across North and Mid Essex the chance to win free chicken throughout July if you’re ready to “bust a move”. Kentucky Friend Chicken, better known as KFC, which has branches in Colchester, Chelmsford
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Firefighters spotted practicing ladder exercises in Colchester's Hythe
FIREFIGHTERS were spotted in Colchester undertaking training exercises. Pedestrians and drivers snapped these photos of the firefighters as they scaled a ladder and performed an exercise with water. Crews in Colchester set up an Aerial Ladder
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Copford developer to face legal proceedings after probe into safety fears
A DEVELOPER is facing court after Colchester Council launched legal action over a breach of working and delivery hours. Colchester Council served Dandara with an enforcement notice in May after it breached planning conditions at its site in Hall
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Review: Summer Sundays was a brilliant way to get into the football spirit on Sunday
SINGING along to eight hours of legendary Britpop songs was a brilliant way to get into the football spirit to watch the Euro's final. Summer Sundays, in Lower Castle Park, featured six bands who were huge during the 90s Britpop scene playing on
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How Colchester Council has ramped up action to combat antisocial behaviour
Colchester Council is continuing to ramp up its efforts to confront antisocial behaviour and litter problems in the city. The coordinated efforts have included increased police patrols, litter clean-ups, and a drive aimed at reducing antisocial
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Colourscape's 'labyrinth of colour' returns to Colchester with tribute to creator
A MAGICAL world of colour, music and dance will be returning to Colchester this weekend with a special tribute to its creator. Colchester’s Castle Park will once again be transformed into a maze of exploration with the return of the hugely popular
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Colchester's Mercury Theatre starts new recruitment for mentor scheme
COLCHESTER’S Mercury Theatre has started a new recruitment drive for its mentoring programme for budding creatives. Mercury Creatives is a mentoring programme for early career creative businesses and arts freelancers across the wider Essex and
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Teenage girl completes Royal Navy training as she honours grandfather's legacy
The granddaughter of a Royal Navy sailor has followed in his footsteps and joined the naval force, aged just 16. Alana Herd, an ex-pupil at Philip Morant School in Colchester, completed her basic training at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, Cornwall.
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These are the 'superfoods' you should avoid if you want to live a long life
'Superfoods' have long been presented as magic health cures but do any of them actually work? Explorer and educator Dan Buettner has broken down the 'real superfoods' everyone should be eating for life longevity and the ones that you should avoid
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What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?
THE Euros and Wimbledon are over, and the Olympics are just around the corner - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays. While young people look forward to a long summer break, parents and carers might find themselves
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The 21 places children can eat for free or £1 during the 2024 summer holidays
Are you looking for ideas to get you out of the house in the summer holidays and where you can treat the kids to a nice meal without breaking the bank? From supermarket giants like Asda and Tesco to hotel chain Premier Inn or pizza restaurant Purezza
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Temperatures set to push 30C as 'mini-heatwave' hits Colchester this weekend
TEMPERATURES are set to soar in Colchester and the surrounding areas, with forecasts predicting almost 30C this weekend. With a lack of sunny weather so far this year, with what feels like continuous rain, Friday and Saturday are set to reach at
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Family living out of bags in hotel after devastating inferno at Essex home
A DEVASTATED family have been living out of bags in a hotel after narrowly escaping an inferno which destroyed their home. Opia Hamadi and her three children fled their home in Eastern Avenue, Southend, as they spotted smoke “pouring from the oven
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Hundreds turn out for parkrun to pay tribute and say thank you to 'King Arthur'
HUNDREDS of runners turned out to pay their respects to the man who came to be known as ‘King Arthur’ after he died aged 73. Arthur Whiston, who was a member of Colchester Harriers for more than 20 years, became a club legend for his success in
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Popular family music festival in Colchester cancelled - here's what we know
One of Colchester’s most anticipated family music festivals has been cancelled and may not return to the city, the organisers have confirmed. The Nearly Festival at Old Heath Recreational Ground will no longer take place on July 29 and 30 when
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Angelo Harrop pleased with Braintree friendly win as trialists impress
ANGELO Harrop was encouraged by Braintree Town's display in their 3-1 win at Leiston, writes DAVID WARD. The Iron turned in a most impressive performance against a lively home side on the Suffolk coast, on Tuesday evening. Boss Harrop is pleased
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Matt Jay makes Colchester United vow amid transfer speculation
MATT Jay admits he is unsure whether he will still be a Colchester United player by the time the transfer window closes. But the U’s attacker has vowed to be fit and ready for the start of the new season, regardless of where he is playing his football
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Colchester Sixth Form College principal to mark final day after 35 years at helm
COLCHESTER Sixth Form's long standing principal is set to leave the college after more than 35 years at the helm. Ian MacNaughton is leaving the North Hill educational establishment today after spending 8 years as Vice Principal and 27 years as
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Café owner accused of seriously injuring motorcyclist will stand trial
A CAFÉ owner will stand trial charged with causing serious injury by careless driving after a car crash caused a motorcyclist to be taken to hospital. Julie Goodson, 44, is accused of causing a traffic collision when she was driving a black Mercedes
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Calls to bring 'kickstart' bus revolution in Colchester to make it more like London
HOPES have emerged a bus revolution could be 'kickstarted' in Colchester to bring it in line with big cities like London, Manchester and Leeds. Councillors in the city have called on bosses to consider signing up to bus franchising to help "disenfranchised
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Colchester man who drove 100mph on A120 'thought he was being followed'
A DRUG driver hit speeds of 100mph on the A120 because he thought he was being followed. Nathan Lawrence was driving his Audi TT in Marks Tey on Wednesday, December 20 when police officers spotted a sports car being driven at speed. The officers
