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Pictured: The five men jailed for crimes across Colchester so far in April
Since the start of April dozens of people will have been sentenced for crimes
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The 8 most commonly mispronounced places across north and mid Essex
Some locations in north and mid Essex trouble people in terms of pronunciation and here are some of the most commonly mistaken.
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Revealed: Butchers in north Essex crowned Gazette readers' favourite for 2025
Becky’s Butchers beat out stiff competition from fellow finalists.
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Colchester couple say they're in 'best physical shape' after losing seven stone
Mum of two Rosanna Matthews, 38, joined Slimming World in August 2023 as she was unhappy with her weight
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Colchester care home praised after completing palliative care course
A Colchester care home was awarded for its good professional standards of end of life care.
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Bishop of Chelmsford delivers Easter message to residents across Essex
The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani addressed the county, drawing parallels between current times and the first Easter.
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Bedroom gutted by fire after unattended candle sees north Essex property catch light
Essex Fire and Rescue confirmed they were called to reports of a fire on a terraced property on Longmead Avenue in Chelmsford.
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Man banned from north Essex Tesco for five years after admitting theft
Ryan Guest, 45, of Montgomery Close in Chelmsford, admitted to stealing from the Duke Street store on January 11.
National News
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Trans rights groups lead emergency protest over landmark gender court ruling
Thousands of trans rights protesters gathered in central London days after a Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
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UK firms put the brakes on investment plans post tariffs
Three quarters of UK manufacturing and logistics firms are bracing for a hit from US tariffs.
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Urgent action urged to tackle growing workload crisis for teachers
Urgent action has been called for to tackle what a trade union has termed the “growing workload crisis” for teachers in Northern Ireland.
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Social media influencers fuelling misogyny in schools
Social media influencers such as Andrew Tate are fuelling an increase in misogyny and sexism in schools.
Sport
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ANALYSIS: Opportunity missed but where Colchester are is a huge achievement
Colchester United are firmly in the hunt for League Two play-offs
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Colchester United under-21s beaten by Norwich City
Colchester United under-21s are beaten at Norwich City
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'So frustrating; still all to play for': Colchester fans' verdict on Crewe draw
Colchester United drew with Crewe Alexandra in League Two
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OPPOSITION VIEW: Crewe Alexandra boss Lee Bell on Colchester United draw
Crewe Alexandra boss Lee Bell on Colchester United draw
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Elsa James: It Should Not Be Forgotten
Join Essex artist Elsa James in examining the heart of Britain’s colonial past and its lasting impact on Black life today.
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): Legacy
In partnership with Colchester Institute, celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists.
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Nicola Burrell Concrete Dreams
Discover Colchester-based artist Nicola Burrell’s vibrant three-dimensional artworks and sculptures inspired by New Towns in Essex.
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Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
For the first time ever, The Princes Acting Centre and the Princes Youth Company join forces to bring you a spectacular show!!
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