Local News
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Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK
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More tributes pour in for 'lovely' Colchester artist who was a 'fantastic teacher'
THE Gazette is looking back on the works of a “fantastic” Colchester artist and teacher as more tributes have poured in.
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Drug driving Colchester woman, 64, caught behind the wheel after taking cocaine
The woman, 64, was driving a Ford Focus in St John’s Road, Colchester, in August last year when she was stopped by police
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Proposals for new 20mph zone among other road closures coming to north and mid Essex
Various roads are scheduled to close across Essex, along with proposals for new 20mph Zones.
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Listed: The 14 planning applications approved by Colchester Council this week
Colchester Council has approved a range of planning applications this week
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The 18 famous bands you might not know have performed gigs in Colchester
Colchester has welcomed some huge bands to town over the decades including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.
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Attempted robbery at Essex bus stop sparks police investigation
Essex Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at a bus stop in Braintree yesterday.
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Woman in critical condition following crash on major Essex road
A WOMAN in her 60s is in life-threatening condition following a three-car crash on the M11 that has also seen a man arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
National News
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Jeff Goldblum and David Tennant lead early Bafta arrivals
Jeff Goldblum and David Tennant are among the early arrivals at this year’s Bafta film awards.
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Rain and snow forecast to see out weekend but temperatures due to rise next week
Rain and snow are expected to continue throughout the weekend before temperatures start to rise again next week.
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Starmers plan to bridge gap between Trump and Europe not easy says Reynolds
Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to act as a bridge between US President Donald Trump and Europe on the Ukraine war is “not going to be easy”, a Cabinet minister acknowledged.
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Lucy Letby innocent and regularly cried in my arms says ex head of nursing
A retired head of nursing at Lucy Letby’s hospital has claimed the convicted killer is innocent, describing “shocking” meetings with the nurse who “cried in my arms”.
Sport
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'Good point; disappointing': Colchester fans have their say on Carlisle draw
Colchester United fans have their say on Carlisle United draw
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Mark Hughes' verdict after Colchester United play out draw at Carlisle United
Carlisle United boss Mark Hughes on Colchester United draw
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How refreshing for Colchester United fans to now be looking up and not down
Colchester United are looking up rather than down in League Two
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their draw at Carlisle United
Colchester United drew with Carlisle United in League Two
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What's On
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Leonora Carrington: Avatars & Alliances
Step into the magical and mystical world of Leonora Carrington, the British-Mexican painter and novelist, in her debut exhibition in the East of England.
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Jane Ostler: Finding the Hand of Kindness
Explore the therapeutic nature of creativity by using both personal and shared experiences to construct art.
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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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Holiday Fun: February 2025
Get making, moving, dancing and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester this February!
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