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Meet Miss Jade who brings a unique ballet school to Colchester
An award-winning ballet school is opening up new classrooms in Colchester this year.
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Essex-grown band 'so excited' to perform pop-punk covers at Colchester venue
A BAND from Essex are "so excited" as they prepare to showcase their talents at a gig in Colchester.
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Warm vibes and winning bites: A perfect pub stop at Wivenhoe’s Greyhound
After a day spent walking Wivenhoe’s cobbled streets, I ended up exactly where I was meant to: at The Greyhound.
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Essex Woman 'completely traumatised' after discovering maggot in her coffee
After making it at the Costa Express machine, she sipped her coffee as she drove home until she felt something in her mouth when she stopped at traffic lights, two minutes from home.
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Owner transforming former Essex pub into a high-class dining experience issues update
The site is set to become Ocean’s Braintree, a high-class dining experience, launched by the America-based businessman and Ocean Chapman, executive consultant chef.
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Here's what people in Colchester had to say about a multi-million city centre revamp
Ambitious plans to transform part of Colchester’s historic city centre have been received with mixed reactions.
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Fresh survey reignites debate over traffic and infrastructure concerns in Colchester
Friends of Middlewick recorded 3,205 and 4,019 vehicles respectively during peak hours.
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Much-loved business in Clacton named 'Your Favourite Pet Groomers'
Coastal Groomers Limited, nestled in Old Road, Clacton, triumphed in the Gazette readers' vote.
National News
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Nations react to US strikes on Iran with calls for diplomacy
The US strike on Iran has fuelled fears that Israel’s war with Tehran could escalate to a wider regional conflict, and world leaders have reacted with calls for diplomacy and words of caution.
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Starmer calls for negotiations after US attacks Irans nuclear sites
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to return to negotiations after Donald Trump launched US air strikes on the regime’s nuclear facilities.
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Streeting Assisted dying will take time and money that is in short supply
Wes Streeting has warned that legalising assisted dying would take “time and money” away from other parts of the health service.
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US bombs Iran
They've attacked three nuclear sites in the country
Sport
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Henry Patten feeling upbeat despite Queen's exit at semi-final stage
Henry Patten and doubles partner Harri Heliovaara exit Queen's at semi-final stage
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Eleven players to have represented Colchester United after starting out at Spurs
A team of former Spurs academy players who also represented Colchester United
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Freddie Sears reveals key target after former Colchester man makes summer move
Former Colchester United striker Freddie Sears reveals promotion target after signing for Maldon and Tiptree
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United youngster signs for National League side
Former Colchester United defender joins National League side
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