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• 'The wrong way to go' - Colchester politicians react to disability cuts

  11-04-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  COLCHESTER residents and politicians have had their say on Labour’s plan to save billions in welfare including proposed disability cuts.
  
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• Wivenhoe pub donates barrel to fundraise to save the village's ferry service

  14-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Neil donated a barrel of spitfire which he said is a “nice steady” lager, brewed by Shepherd Neame.
  
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• Safety bollards installed at Colchester Co-op after car drove into shop front

  14-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Two people were taken to hospital after a motorist driving a 4x4 crashed into the Co-Op supermarket in Iceni Way, Colchester, in November last year.
  
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• Colchester's MP 'appalled' as Middlewick 'effectively sabotaged' after vote

  14-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  MP for Colchester Pam Cox has said opposition councillors have missed a "crucial opportunity" as they voted against in Local Plan committee meeting.
  
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• Colchester nurse honoured for research into colour blindness and support for staff

  14-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  She was given the award at the college’s annual congress in Liverpool.
  
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• CEO speaks out on his £16.6million takeover of Essex law firm and its redundancies

  14-05-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  David Beech, 59, from Stoke, is the CEO of Knights, a business which provides legal services for clients which operate in a variety of sectors.
  
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• Woman from Colchester wanted in connection with breach of court order

  14-05-2025 17:19 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  OFFICERS are looking for a Colchester woman in connection with a breach of court order.
  
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• Pictures show moment police arrest suspect at home where 37 dead dogs found

  14-05-2025 17:14 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The dramatic moment that police descended on a Essex home where the remains of 37 dogs were found has been captured in shocking photographs.
  
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• LIVE updates: Delays on A120 following reported crash near Coggeshall

  14-05-2025 16:31 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  With this live blog we will be updating you on the delays on the A120 following a reported collision.
  
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• Collision leads to heavy traffic delays on A120 near Essex town

  14-05-2025 16:27 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A collision has led to traffic delays on the A120 near the Coggeshall junctions this afternoon.
  
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• 'We won't give up' - owner of dog believed dead describes devastating scene at raid

  14-05-2025 15:52 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Shannon Jade drove from Bedfordshire to check on the welfare of her pet dog Chance
  
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• Remains of 37 dead dogs found by police during major raid at Essex home

  14-05-2025 15:08 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The remains of 37 dogs alongside 27 living animals have been removed from a property in Essex following a largescale raid yesterday.
  
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• 'Popular' Colchester pub revive centuries old tradition of 'testing the ale'

  14-05-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Organised by The Colchester Town Watch, the Live and Let Live Pub brought a slice of medieval history to life.
  
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• Colchester Zoo removing group of animals from public display - here's why

  14-05-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Zookeepers have made the decision to move the group to a quieter, off-show habitat on site.
  
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• Colchester pub celebrates centuries old tradition of 'testing the ale'

  14-05-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Organised by The Colchester Town Watch, the Live and Let Live Pub brought a slice of medieval history to life.
  
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• Iron Age coins discovered in Essex to go on display in museum

  14-05-2025 12:33 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A HOARD of gold Iron Age coins have been discovered in Essex and will be displayed in a local museum.
  
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• Rare sighting of bird of prey described as 'fastest in the world' in Essex

  14-05-2025 12:30 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The powerful bird of prey, renowned for being the fastest animal on Earth has been spotted in Chelmsford- quite the uncommon sight in this Essex town.
  
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• Nayland Primary School praised by Ofsted for its extra-curricular activities

  14-05-2025 12:06 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Inspectors said that the school was a “nurturing and exciting place to learn”.
  
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• Drug dealer described as 'middle management' in cannabis distribution chain

  14-05-2025 12:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A father-of-four was described as “middle management” in a scheme to distribute cannabis in Essex.
  
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• Heroic police officers saved woman from dog attack which almost killed her in Essex

  14-05-2025 11:01 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The officers drove the woman to hospital in the police car and stayed to support her at the hospital.
  
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• Here's why you won't be seeing Colchester Zoo's 'loved' orangutans for six weeks

  14-05-2025 10:02 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Rajang’s Forest is set to close for six weeks from June 2 to undergo essential repairs.
  
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• Aldi discontinues 'tasty' biscuit range leaving shoppers 'very disappointed'

  14-05-2025 09:50 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Aldi has confirmed it has discontinued its Savour Bakes Water Biscuits leaving shoppers "very disappointed".
  
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• Family issues chroming warning after teenager dies and online petition launched

  14-05-2025 09:49 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The practice - also known as 'huffing' - has become increasingly popular with teenagers, with some even filming themselves taking part in the trend
  
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• Claudia Winkleman hails 'brilliant' Celebrity Traitors line-up as cast confirmed

  14-05-2025 09:49 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The full line-up for the BBC Celebrity Traitors show has been confirmed, including Sir Stephen Fry and Alan Carr - see full list.
  
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• DVLA could issue drivers with £5,060 fines over simple failure to report

  14-05-2025 09:48 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Brits are being urged to report car modifications to the motoring body or risk severe fines.
  
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• Barclays, Santander and NatWest customers warned of upcoming changes

  14-05-2025 09:48 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Finance expert Caroline Butler has taken to TikTok to alert her followers about imminent changes at three of Britain's leading high street banks.
  
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• Teenager accused of running over police officer on North Hill appears in court

  14-05-2025 09:11 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Hamad, 19, was arrested in March after an incident in North Hill which left a police officer injured.
  
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• New electric car hire location added to Colchester for pay-as-you-go travel

  14-05-2025 09:02 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Car Club, operated by Enterprise, offers an environmentally friendly alternative to private car ownership.
  
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• Essex Police praised, but told key improvements are needed to protect vulnerable

  14-05-2025 08:39 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex Police has been recognised for making improvements in crime response and investigation but has been told to improve further in protecting vulnerable.
  
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• Works for flat complex at former Colchester softplay site to start 'soon'

  14-05-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The popular children’s soft play space was forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it was demolished last year to make way for housing.
  
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