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• Runners finish race despite 'no sign' of organiser

  15-04-2025 06:51 via bbc.com
  
  An event organiser promises refunds after a half marathon continued to be advertised in error.
  
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• Live: Colchester United could be sold as 'advanced talks' underway

  06-05-2025 11:43 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
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• Southend have 'every chance' in play-offs - Rees

  06-05-2025 11:29 via bbc.com
  
  Southend United chairman Justin Rees says the club have "every chance to go all the way" after securing the final National League play-off spot.
  
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• US consortium in talks to take over Colchester

  06-05-2025 11:11 via bbc.com
  
  Colchester United are in advanced takeover talks with a US consortium, headed by businessman Tim Foley.
  
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• Four teens bailed after boy is stabbed in the face

  06-05-2025 10:46 via bbc.com
  
  The 16-year-old victim has been released from hospital but suffered life-changing injuries, police say.
  
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• Witham firm wins prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

  06-05-2025 09:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Aconda -  formerly known as Tracked Carriers - has received a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for its ground-breaking work in transforming how heavy loads are moved.
  
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• 'Two of our dinosaurs are missing' - head ranger

  06-05-2025 07:38 via bbc.com
  
  The owner of the animatronic dinosaurs says he is "heartbroken" at their theft.
  
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• 'I'm lucky I can still walk after motorbike crash'

  06-05-2025 07:25 via bbc.com
  
  Harry Pyett, 19, believes it should be mandatory for bikers to wear protective clothing.
  
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• Pressures on Essex services unsustainable - report

  06-05-2025 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  A local NHS chief executive says the report is a "wake-up call".
  
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• Rare bird that 'most people will never see in their lifetime' spotted in Essex

  06-05-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A stone curlew — one of Britain’s rarest and most secretive birds — caused a stir among birdwatchers.
  
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• £40million new 'next generation' Leisure World could be long-term solution

  06-05-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  New facilities for the “next generation” could be the long term solution for ongoing cleanliness issues at Colchester Leisure World.
  
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• 'It's going to happen again'- resident shares worries about car break-ins

  06-05-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A builder has warned Colchester residents to be vigilant and check their cars after a series of incidents.
  
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• Colchester's 'beloved' Twinkle Twinkle statue celebrates one year in city centre

  06-05-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A QUIET yet heartfelt celebration took place in Colchester High Street to mark the first anniversary of the 'beloved' statue.
  
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• Colchester woman 'desperate for help' as husband battles 'rare' cancer

  06-05-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Lauren Smith, 30, from Stanway, has launched a fundraiser to access a potentially life-saving treatment in the United States.
  
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• Mud race competitor's wedding ring woes

  05-05-2025 21:41 via bbc.com
  
  "The suction of the mud was so strong...with the adrenaline of it all, I just didn't feel it," he says.
  
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• Colchester's military history honoured as plaque and refurbished guardhouse revealed

  05-05-2025 20:41 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Dignitaries and special guests witnessed a blue plaque being revealed at the main gated entrance to the former Cavalry Barracks in Butt Road at 11am today during a private event.
  
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• Traveller family pitched up by Cowdray Avenue say Colchester is 'favourite' spot

  05-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A small family of travellers who are pitched up near Cowdray Avenue have said Colchester is one of their “favourite places” to come to.
  
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• School in Colchester given grant from Tesco's to buy waterproof clothing for pupils

  05-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Hazelmere Junior School, in Colchester, was given £1,500 by Tesco.
  
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• Red Arrows soar over Essex to mark special anniversary

  05-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Residents turned their heads to the sky as the iconic Red Arrows soared over Essex to mark VE Day.
  
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• In pictures: Maldon Mud race participants battle through to reach the finish line

  05-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  It was once again a huge success as thousands watched on in Promenade Park to see if those facing the thick mud would prevail.
  
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• Backing Ed Sheeran 'just playing with a friend'

  05-05-2025 16:50 via bbc.com
  Fishclaw say the faith the star showed in them was "quite something".
  
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• Suspects bailed after teen stabbed in the face

  05-05-2025 16:43 via bbc.com
  The victim is no longer in hospital but faces life-changing injuries, police say.
  
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• Services between Colchester and Clacton affected by fire near railway lines

  05-05-2025 16:34 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Train travellers are experiencing delays following a fire near railway lines in Colchester.
  
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• Colchester 'repeat offender' handed ten-year order after breaching stalking ban

  05-05-2025 16:34 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Kieran Hibble, 28, of Rawlings Crescent, was subject to an existing interim Stalking Protection Order (SPO) when he breached its conditions.
  
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• Rew & Overton take Somerset to win over Essex

  05-05-2025 13:53 via bbc.com
  James Rew's century and Craig Overton's unbeaten fifty help Somerset to a three-wicket win over Essex in the County Championship.
  
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• Have you seen this man? Police appeal to find man in connection to Colchester thefts

  05-05-2025 13:46 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for a wanted man in connection with a series of shop thefts in Colchester.
  
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• Colchester care home introduces Montessori-inspired activities to help residents

  05-05-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Staff members at Crouched Friars were given the opportunity to enrol in a specialist Montessori for care homes training programme.
  
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• Parents' 20-year fight for professional women's cricket team

  05-05-2025 06:14 via bbc.com
  The side's first professional season starts after a two-decade campaign from Dave and Pam Letch.
  
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• The WW2 aircrews who dropped secret agents into Europe

  05-05-2025 06:13 via bbc.com
  They flew missions behind enemy lines, dropping agents and supplies, says a historian.
  
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• Second chance to 'save' Middlewick Ranges at Colchester plan meeting this week

  05-05-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  COLCHESTER City Council will have a second chance to preserve Middlewick Ranges for future generations this week.
  
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