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Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Look inside the £1.25m Colchester extended 1940s home for sale on Rightmove
The property in Kingsford has five bedrooms and three bathrooms

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Colchester Arts Centre to stage folk artist Kris Drever
A MUSICIAN who has been performing for two decades will bring his multi-award-winning brand of folk to the stage of a historic city centre venue next month.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Colchester M&S - has it given up on elderly customers?
I agree with Jim McMillan (Gazette Letters, October 4, “I’ll try to avoid Stane Park’s traffic chaos”) about the parking problems at Stane Park.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Several bus routes affected due to road closures in St Osyth
Several bus routes have been affected due to road closures in St Osyth.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
How Colchester celebrated England's World Cup and Euros successes
NEXT month hundreds of football-loving punters will clamour to squeeze their way into overflowing pubs throughout Colchester for the Qatar World Cup.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester carer rated good, though leadership could improve
It looks after 27 people in total

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester Castle to stage special half-term activities
Half term will begin when schools break up on Friday, October 21

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Clacton teenager denies drug charges and will face trial
A trial will be heard next summer

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Dovercourt World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A VETERAN of the Second World War recently celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester driving tests are booked until 2023
A DRIVING instructor has confirmed that driving test slots are fully booked until March 2023.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester cancer charity to attempt to break world record
A CHARITY established following the untimely death of a young man will attempt to break a very ballsy world record next month.

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester man who assaulted policeman has benefits cut
The fine came to £410 in total

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:15:05 +0100
Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:04:58 +0100
Greggs raises price of sausage roll as cost of living soars
Greggs has confirmed this rise, citing rising inflation as a key factor.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex from October 7-9
Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from October 7-9

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester father accidentally overdosed on medication
An inquest into his death has concluded

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
First Bus warns journeys in Colchester could be cancelled
Incidents targeting buses and drivers have increased

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Anglian Water reveals Colchester's flushing problems
The waste is equivalent of multiple blue whales

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:00:20 +0100
Thorpe-le-Soken activist stages protest in Selfridges
He was escorted from the store by security.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:38:24 +0100
Witham's Olly Murs announces new album and UK tour
ESSEX popstar Olly Murs has announced a release date and tour as part of his new single release.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:41:20 +0100
Essex Police boss reacts after Colchester officer sentenced for child images
A serving officer was arrested as officer uncovered indecent images of children

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:47:34 +0100
Essex fraudster Abdul Mukith jailed over £13m ponzi scheme
An Essex man who helped run a multi-million-pound fraud which claimed to refurbish properties along the Elizabeth Line has been jailed.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:24:27 +0100
Former Essex Police officer from Colchester had sick child abuse images
Former police officer told he should be 'deeply ashamed'

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:03:47 +0100
Scheme to house patients in vacant sheltered housing flats gets go-ahead
PLANS to use sheltered housing in Tendring to support patients leaving hospital and free up hospital beds has been given the go-ahead by council bosses.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:29:18 +0100
Colchester police issue CCTV appeal after man suffers stab wound
POLICE officers are stepping-up their investigation into a vicious city centre attack after a man suffered a nasty stab wound while sitting in his car.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:27:54 +0100
TOWIE's Joey Essex joins Dancing on Ice 2023 line-up
Essex TV star Joey Essex will join the 2023 line-up for Dancing On Ice.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:13:58 +0100
A120 partially blocked at Marks Tey due to accident near A12
Traffic is building

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:19:12 +0100
Tendring Council loaned £6m to fellow council before concerns over £20m loss
TENDRING Council loaned £6million to a fellow Essex council before concerns were raised over its finances, it has been revealed.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:14:09 +0100
Blackwells Farm Shop to cull birds following bird flu cases
“This is a massive blow to us as the poultry is the backbone and root of our business"

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:23:38 +0100
New adventure park's magic wishing well raising cash for children’s hospices
VISITORS to a new adventure park in Alresford have the chance to do their bit for charity.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester and Witham estate agents celebrated with awards
AN award-winning property firm honoured its best-performing employees after finally hosting an annual summer party previously postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester man who assaulted policeman fined hundreds
Lateward assaulted the policeman and then failed to show up to court

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Highwoods could have youth club if helpers come forward
The youth club would be for 11 to 16-year-olds

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:40:29 +0100
Brightlingsea author returns home with debut novel
A BRIGHTLINGSEA author who uniquely writes in a rhythmical and lyrical style is preparing to publish his debut novel – which is set in his hometown.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 10:24:40 +0100
Everything you need to know about Harwich's International Shanty Festival
STIRRING sounds of music and sea shanties will be heard throughout the streets of a maritime town when a popular festival returns this weekend.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:44:59 +0100
Colchester Hospital workers to take part in Santa Fun Run
NHS workers are ho-ho-hoping they can help raise a Santa’s sackful of cash for Colchester Hospital by taking part in an iconic festive-themed event.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:17:00 +0100
Frinton Stagestruck Academy students to perform in London
A TALENTED troupe of young dancers from an award-winning theatre school are set to tread the boards of an iconic London venue.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester's Black History Month remains relevant in 2022
The event has adopted a greater focus on education over the past decade

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester woman spat at and assaulted police officers
She was ordered to pay hundreds of pounds in fines and hit with a number of community orders

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Foxes Farm Pumpkin Patch back for Halloween fun
It has been a hugely popular attraction for guests over the last seven years.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:49:38 +0100
Colchester train travellers found with drugs at station
TRAIN travellers were found with a haul of drugs after being confronted by police officers at Colchester station.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
EEAST senior paramedic lifts lid on working conditions
PARADEMICS are “resigning at unprecedented rates” amid tough working conditions which see staff waiting outside hospitals with patients for “10 or more hours”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sons and daughter’s month
“To me, they are my sisters” - 15-year-old Amelie from Essex shares her experience growing up in a fostering family

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester Rollerworld in fight to save business from closure
It takes place next week

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
East England Ambulance paramedics resigning at 'unprecedented rates'
A senior frontline staff member has lifted the lid

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Braintree MP James Cleverly pushes for update on A120 upgrade
He has pushed for updates

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Vandal throws item at bus in Colchester sparking brawl
A window was shattered in the incident

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:05:41 +0100
Cheapest Wetherspoons in UK revealed in new interactive map
If there's one thing Brits love, it's taking a trip to the pub for a slice of social life and to enjoy a cheeky pint.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:04:13 +0100
UK drivers warned fallen autumn leaves could lead to costly car bill and fire risk
Dead leaves can strip paintwork, clog vents, damage electrical systems and even cause a fire risk.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:03:30 +0100
Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living
The new initiative will run alongside the current ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer which continues to be hugely popular.



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