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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:47:29 +0000
RSPCA looking for new home for Rabbits found in Southend
A BOX of baby rabbits was found dumped on the side of a Southend road.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:09:19 +0000
Qatar World Cup sees Essex Police strengthen resources
ESSEX Police will be putting tailored policing plans in place across the county when the Men’s football World Cup gets underway next weekend.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:42:26 +0000
Five Guys' Colchester restaurant to receive new signage
Five Guys has been given the green light to install a new sign

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Service held for road named after war veteran in Elmstead Market
The event was held in Elmstead Market to remember Peter Potter

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Ex-SAS soldier and Channel 4 TV star coming to Charter Hall
A grizzled ex-special forces soldier and the star of the Channel 4 show SAS: Who Dares Wins is set to come to Colchester for a new stage show.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester driver banned from roads after having no insurance
A DRIVER has been banned from the roads after being caught driving without insurance.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:27:37 +0000
Great Tey car crash partially blocked village road
A CAR crash has resulted in a village road becoming partially blocked.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
BT reveals plans for Colchester advertising boards
Planning bosses are yet to decide on the plans

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester collapsed drain 'unfixed after four years'
Council workers say repairs are schedules

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Greater Anglia warn of strikes coming later in November
A TRAIN company is warning of new strikes coming which will cause ‘widespread disruption’.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Tollgate Hall locked down after gas pipe is struck
Multiple events had to be moved

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester care provider rated worst possible rating by CQC
It is a major fall following its previous inspection rating in 2020

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester A12 driver fled police and drove into traffic at speed
He drove into traffic along the A12 for three miles

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:09:28 +0000
Jeremy Hunt warns everyone will pay 'more tax' after budget
Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:08:59 +0000
Asda issues George clothing recall due to fire risk
Some George at Asda children's clothing has been recalled due to fire and strangulation risks

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:08:02 +0000
Greene King offers free drink with app download ahead of World Cup
Here's how you can score free drinks, UEFA Champions League tickets and a holiday to Italy in Greene King's winter promotion.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:02:10 +0000
Tesco shoppers urged to act TODAY amid major Tesco Clubcard change
As things stand, Delivery Saver codes are worth three Clubcard vouchers for people who use the scheme.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:02:35 +0000
Lives updates as Essex holds Remembrance Sunday events
Live updates and pictures as Essex falls silent on Remembrance Sunday

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 19:25:48 +0000
Colchester Zoo Christmas activities present stellar line-up
The activities look perfect for preparing for Christmas

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 16:47:04 +0000
Colchester city centre – shops you want in the High Street
There is certainly plenty of demand there for some big (and small) names

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:59:38 +0000
Essex Police probe video showing child blowing vape smoke at infant
POLICE are probing a video circulating on social media showing a child blowing vape smoke into an infant's mouth in Essex.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:18:06 +0000
Southend Airport hosts MrBeast viral YouTube private jet challenge
The video has already attracted 17 million views

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:29:00 +0000
Ultimate Christmas light event guide for Southend, Basildon and Canvey
WRAP up warm and enjoy the annual Christmas lights switch on event in your area.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:11:32 +0000
Former Essex University students get engaged at Lakeside Theatre
Samuel popped the question at the theatre, where they both now work

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Death notices to appear in the Colchester Gazette this week
RIP.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Just Stop Oil protester from Colchester speaks on her action
The campaigner has spoken candidly of her fears for the future

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Colchester's Christmas 2022 Big Festive Switch On - details
WITH just days to go until Colchester is transformed into a twinkling magical wonderland, festive fever is well and truly starting to fill the air.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:49:00 +0000
Olivia Attwood left I’m A Celebrity after anaemic diagnosis
Love Island star Olivia Attwood revealed she was forced to leave I'm A Celebrity following shocking blood test results.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester Fenwick thief stole £118 worth of perfume
She has been punished for the 'minor offence'

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester's Café Plus+ is going from strength to strength
A MARRIED couple who opened a business during the coronavirus crisis are now looking to the future after coming out the other side of the pandemic.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 06:39:00 +0000
Suffragette Myra Sadd Brown plaque to be unveiled in Maldon
A suffragette who actively fought for women's rights will have a blue plaque in honour of her life.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester's Firstsite and Mercury Theatre receive cash boost
The venues are still recovering serious losses from the Covid-19 lockdowns

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester Swimming Club trophy returned after more than 100 years
A HISTORIC trophy which was presumed lost forever has been returned to a city centre swimming club after 100 years.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester Christmas dog walk in aid of Tom Bowdidge Foundation
The walk is being held in memory of a much-missed teenager

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester clinic Private GP Services to open in city
Private GP Services, based on the new Chesterwell Plaza development in Leda Way, will welcome its very first patients

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester Magdalen Street eyesore site could become HMO
Colchester Council has received a planning application for the site in Magdalen Street

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
See the top 10 most difficult Wordle words of 2022 so far
The daily word guessing game Wordle has well and truly taken the world by storm.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Treasury reveals the 222 unclaimed estates in Essex
The Treasury has revealed 38 names from Essex that have an unclaimed estate

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:09:20 +0000
Noughts and Crosses at New Wolsey Theatre, Bethan Jolliffe, EBHS
Audience members leave the New Wolsey Theatre in tears over the heartbreaking performance of 'Noughts and Crosses'.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:19:13 +0000
Child 'grabbed by the arm' by stranger in Colchester city centre
Police are looking to trace a man captured on camera

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 11:23:42 +0000
Harlow driver jailed after police chase through rural Essex
He drove at speeds of up to 70mph in a 30mph zone

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Friends of Castle Park share history on its 130th birthday
The attraction is rich in fascinating history

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Dates for Colchester Christmas late-night shopping in 2022
LATE night shopping events are set to return to Colchester city centre in time for Christmas 2022.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Sportsafe, Colchester, celebrates ISO accreditation
Great news for the company

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
O2 Colchester part of free mobile data scheme for residents
This sounds like a fantastic scheme

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Essex temporary road closures and road works coming up
Multiple orders are in place to temporarily close multiple roads in the county.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester MP Will Quince welcomes changes to constituency boundaries
The Boundary Commission has revealed its planned changes

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Clacton care home worker won Ancillary Worker Award
A CLACTON care home worker won a prestigious award for her excellent ancillary and person-centred services at the Great British Care Awards.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester Council gears up for Highwoods by-election
The key vote will take place next month

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Ipswich Crown Court judge Martyn Levett tells of his career
The judge has taken no nonsense during his 44 year career



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