Essex news

• Road just off A12 blocked with queueing traffic after rush hour crash

  11-11-2024 10:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  AA Traffic is reporting the road is blocked both ways at Hull's Lane, just off the A12 at Sandon, near Chelmsford.
  
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• New multi-million pound surgery facility opens at Colchester Hospital

  13-11-2024 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The first patients have been welcomed at the new Essex and Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre.
  
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• Long-awaited plans for Essex town's first McDonalds and KFC are approved

  13-11-2024 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Witham will get its first McDonalds and KFC restaurants as longstanding plans for a huge new retail park get the green light.
  
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• Police issue update after man arrested on suspicion of murder in Colchester

  13-11-2024 16:43 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A man has been released on conditional bail following a new investigation into the death of a Colchester man.
  
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• Garden waste scam warning in Colchester after reports of 'fake council officer'

  13-11-2024 15:55 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A report made to the council said a scammer was posing as a council officer going door-to-door, selling fake garden waste subscriptions for cash.
  
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• Dealer who crafted ecstasy pills from grandmother's shed is jailed

  13-11-2024 14:49 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A search of the garden shed uncovered ecstasy pill manufacturing equipment.
  
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• Post Office set to close 115 branches putting 1000s of jobs at risk

  13-11-2024 13:34 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Post Office is set to close 115 branches across the UK putting more than 1000 jobs at risk.
  
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• Met Office reveals chances of 'disruptive snowfall' hitting UK this month

  13-11-2024 13:33 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November
  
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• Virgin Media broadband customers face price increase after rule changes

  13-11-2024 13:32 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Virgin Media customers will see a flat-fee increase of £3.50 a month next year, following changes to rules to make payment hikes clearer.
  
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• All the timings as Christmas arrives in Colchester for switch-on this evening

  13-11-2024 13:30 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  This year's event will see plenty going on across the city centre.
  
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• Nationwide offers £50 window to customers ahead of Christmas time

  13-11-2024 13:07 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Nationwide is offering certain customers a £50 buffer during the peak months for overdraft usage.
  
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• Haven holiday horror as mum and son left 'traumatised' by flooded apartment

  13-11-2024 13:07 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Lisa Johnson had taken her 10-year-old son Harrison Johnson and his school friend to Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayrshire
  
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• The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

  13-11-2024 13:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Car insurance can be a minefield, and new research has shown that nine out of ten insurers won't pay out for damage after a common mistake.
  
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• Mum claims daughter nearly died from E.coli on Egypt family holiday

  13-11-2024 13:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A mum claims her dream holiday descended into a holiday from hell when fifteen family members fell sick in Egypt
  
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• Four people rushed to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on major Essex road

  13-11-2024 13:03 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The crash took place on the A130 this morning and saw the northbound carriageway blocked as a result.
  
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• Mystery author shares special Colchester puzzle for Christmas lights event

  13-11-2024 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An author of interactive mystery stories has written a special mystery tour for the Gazette for the Christmas lights switch-on.
  
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• Brightlingsea shop helps raise hundreds of pounds for church through fashion show

  13-11-2024 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Reneé Ladies Boutique held a successful fashion show fundraiser for the United Church in Chapel Road.
  
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• 'FIVE-vehicle crash' sees major Essex road blocked and traffic building

  13-11-2024 11:29 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The A130 northbound is partially closed after a serious crash with slow traffic.
  
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• Delays building after crash involving 'five vehicles' on major Essex road

  13-11-2024 11:20 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Following a crash on the A130 between 'several cars', the road is blocked northbound and causing delays.
  
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• Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

  13-11-2024 10:05 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country battle over the temperature homes should be to keep warm and free of damp this winter.
  
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• Slow traffic on London-bound A12 following crash

  13-11-2024 09:12 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The incident took place at around 7.35am near Kelvedon towards Witham.
  
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• A12 slip road closed with heavy traffic in area after overturned lorry

  13-11-2024 09:02 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The A12 Colchester-bound at Junction 19 for the Boreham Interchange)exit slip road is closed due to a police incident and overturned lorry.
  
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• Overturned lorry on A12 sees exit slip road shut and traffic queueing

  13-11-2024 08:21 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An overturned lorry on the A12 is causing long delays as emergency services have arrived on scene.
  
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• Review: We went to the Purple Dog pub in Colchester for a drink and a bite to eat

  13-11-2024 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  We went to review the Purple Dog pub in Colchester, which sits on Eld Lane in the city centre to see what it had to offer.
  
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• Opening date announced for popular café brand arriving in Colchester city centre

  13-11-2024 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Honey and Harvey is taking over Sip and Tuck in High Street, opposite the entrance to Castle Park, following the owner’s decision to focus on a restaurant project in Dedham.
  
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• North Station Road 'a number one priority area', head of public protection says

  13-11-2024 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Andrew Tyrrell made the commitment at the Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner’s meeting in West Mersea on Monday night.
  
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• 'It is time to hang the bell up' - Colchester town crier retires after 27 years

  13-11-2024 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  COLCHESTER’s town crier is stepping down after nearly three decades of service and he has been “honoured” to serve the city.
  
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• 'He will be sorely missed' - tributes fly in after death of Colchester councillor

  13-11-2024 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Councillor Roger Mannion has sadly died at the age of..., with tributes pouring from his fellow councillors for the Tiptree ward councillor.
  
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• Train services between Colchester and Witham to be disrupted due to maintenance works

  12-11-2024 21:19 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Train services between Colchester and Witham are to be disrupted until Thursday November 14, at certain early morning and late night times.
  
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• Thurrock plans to sue other councils over finances

  12-11-2024 19:42 via bbc.com
  
  The council claims it was given bad advice over solar investments that left it with a £1.5bn debt.
  
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