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Essex delivery driver surprises ex-work colleagues after huge £5.2m lottery win
Gary MacDonald, 61, won £5.2 million on the National Lottery and left his job delivering parcels to shops across Lakeside Shopping Centre.
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30 evacuated in blaze at Essex temple
Around 30 people were forced to leave a Hatfield Peverel temple after a tumble dryer caught fire this afternoon, May 31.
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Colchester staff take part in Autism Reality Experience to support colleagues
Colchester staff took part in an immersive Autism Reality Experience to help them understand the challenges faced by autistic people.
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Man who left full-time job to follow his dream celebrates fifth anniversary
Gareth Tansey, 45, owns DGSL in Colchester's Red Lion Yard, a restoration business which cleans, paints and recolours trainers, boots and handbags.
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Gazette readers comment on the uncertainty around Colchester Council's leadership
Following the first full Colchester Council meeting last Wednesday, it’s still uncertain how the authority will look moving forwards.
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Appeal dismissed over plans to turn restaurant with 'stunning views' into home
AN appeal has been dismissed after plans to turn an underused private restaurant with ‘stunning estuary views’ into a home were rejected.
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The latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council
Here are the latest planning applications which have been decided by Colchester Council.
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All you need to know as Colchester wheeled bin rollout begins
All you need to know as Colchester’s new wheelie bin collections launch – who gets bins, what they’re for, and how to apply for extra rubbish.
National News
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Gruelling heat expected to give way to cooler temperatures and sporadic rainThe UK is set to welcome fresher conditions on Sunday as baking heat gives way to cooler temperatures and sporadic rain.
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Declan Rice vows Arsenal will be coming back for more during bus paradeDeclan Rice celebrated Arsenal’s Premier League title success by rapping to ‘Ice Ice Baby’ on their open-top bus – and then vowed his side are “coming back for more” next season.
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Britains Got Talent judge KSI quits YouTube collective SidemenSocial media star and Britain’s Got Talent judge KSI has announced he is leaving the YouTube collective Sidemen.
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Yvette Cooper to visit China and India amid global crisesThe Foreign Secretary will travel to China and India this week as the UK seeks to strengthen relations with both countries.
Sport
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Ex-Colchester United goalkeeper heading to the World Cup
Former Colchester United goalkeeper on his way to the World Cup
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Ex-Colchester United striker John Akinde joins National League South side
Former Colchester United striker John Akinde signs for National League South side
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Essex non-league side appoint new manager to lead them next season
Wivenhoe Town have appointed Craig Gillam as their new first-team manager
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Charity football club set to take on new challenge
Colchester-based charity football team Tekkerslovakia are taking on a new challenge by moving into league football.
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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