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Pictures show police at the scene of serious Greenstead incident
The Gazette understands the incident happened near the estate’s Co-op
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LIVE updates as heavy police presence at incident in Colchester
There is a heavy police presence in Colchester as officers have cordoned off sections of the Greenstead shopping area on Clematis Way
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Emergency services cordon off shops in Greenstead amid ongoing police incident
Emergency services are at the scene following reports of a serious police incident in Colchester
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Man accused of sex offence refuses to give evidence in court
The defendant denies engaging in sexual activity for the purpose of gaining sexual gratification in a car in Hawkins Road, Colchester.
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Colchester United fan gets five year ban from games after racial abuse on train
On August 9 last year, Colchester United faced Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park, which resulted in a 1-1 draw.
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Councillor who turned to alcohol after business went bust banned from driving
The defendant was caught driving over the alcohol limit in Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, in February, and then on the A1060 in Dunmow last month.
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‘Time to make a stand’: Farage vows a dramatic migration move amid reparations row
The party under the leadership of Clacton MP Nigel Farage made its stance clear following a UN vote.
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This Last One Laughing UK star is heading to Colchester
Mel Giedroyc will appear at Colchester Arts Centre to discuss her new book The Comeback.
National News
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Katie Price banned from driving again over 80mph speeding ticketKatie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.
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UK hits highest early April temperature in 80 yearsWednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946
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Man 21 killed in Primrose Hill stabbing named by policeA 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police.
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Diesel tops 190p a litre but US Iran ceasefire raises hopes of price stabilityThe UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show.
Sport
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Colchester United duo are named in Sky Bet League Two Team of the Week
Colchester United duo named in Sky Bet League Two Team of the Week
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Colchester United youngsters slide to home defeat against Watford
Colchester United under-18s are beaten 2-1 by Watford
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Colchester United mourn FA Cup hero and Watney Cup winner
Colchester United mourn their former player Brian Garvey
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FAN'S VIEW: Only natural that U's fans' thoughts are turning to a big summer
Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his views on the U's
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What's On
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Family Tours: Castle Life - Colchester Castle
Step inside Colchester Castle this Easter for a family adventure like no other!
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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.
at Firstsite
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