Local News
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Did you know these 10 celebrities were from Essex? Some might surprise you
Essex is home to some of the nation’s favourite and most recognisable celebrities.
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Braintree gardens flooded with water up after main burst
Residents' gardens have been completely flooded after a water main burst at a Braintree primary school.
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M25 remains partially closed after lorry 'tyre blowout' causes incident
The situation has now been made safe by the power network.
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Inquest to be held into death of man who was suffering psychotic episode
Essex Senior Coroner Lincoln Brookes said an inquest will be held into Mr Goddard's death later this year.
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Colchester job fair coming to town hall this week
Colchester Town Hall hosts The UK Careers Fair on 25 Feb, offering free entry, networking with top employers, and job opportunities across multiple sectors.
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Residents share reasons on why they love living in historic Roman city in Essex
From beautiful green spaces and historic landmarks, residents say there’s plenty to love about living in the historic Roman city.
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Share your obits, wedding, births and anniversaries in new look Gazette
Every Thursday, we’ll be sharing readers’ announcements across five key areas
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Headteacher springs into action after traffic lights broken on first day of term
Pupils and parents at North Primary School and Nursery were met with frustration on Monday morning when a set of traffic lights were out of service.
National News
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Water firm fined for polluting stream with sewage three times in a yearA water company has been fined more than £700,000 for polluting a country park stream with sewage three times in a year, the Environment Agency has said.
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UK data watchdog fines Reddit 14m for failing to protect child usersOnline discussion platform Reddit has been fined more than £14 million after the UK data watchdog said it had failed to protect children’s personal information.
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Kemi Badenoch calls for digital counter revolution to protect childrenKemi Badenoch has called for a digital “counter-revolution” as she said she found it “tough” to stop using social media.
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PM reiterates Ukraine support on fourth anniversary of Russian invasionSir Keir Starmer has promised to stand by the people of Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as he hit out at Vladimir Putin for blocking the path to peace.
Sport
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‘To be honest…’: Jack Payne makes surprising admission after superb hat-trick
Jack Payne scored his second hat-trick of the season for Colchester United
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Witham Town suffer late loss
Two late goals in two minutes secured an unlikely 3-2 win for Wroxham against Witham Town at the Simarco Stadium on Saturday, writes JIM PURTILL.
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Colchester United under-21s are beaten at Cardiff City despite Evans strike
Colchester United under-21s lost 4-1 at Cardiff City
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Forgotten WWI women football champions return to spotlight in Colchester
The Invincibles, written by acclaimed playwright Amanda Whittington, tells the true story of the Sterling Ladies of Dagenham.
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, and personal exploration of art, identity.
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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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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