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Opinion: St John's Car Park has reopened - but could more have been done?
When the Gazette visited the 645-space St John's Car Park off Southway last week, I was not impressed by the reopening following its closure in February.
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Former bodybuilder on empowering women and boosting their confidence
At 38, Kelly Day found herself in the busy world of competing on the international stage.
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Packed night at Colchester Arts centre with popular comedian for vital charity
A packed audience at Colchester Arts Centre enjoyed an evening of comedy, music and honest conversationlast week.
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MP fights plans for 300 new homes in Mersea
Mersea Island could see 300 homes built as part of major plans by Colchester City Council, but campaigners fear the “horrendous” impact from the Government’s housing targets.
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Six Essex criminals jailed for sexual assault and paedophilia offences in 2026
Six individuals have been put behind bars across Essex for sexual assault and paedophilia offences so far this year.
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'Magical' Grade II listed Essex home hits market for second time in 100 years
Grade II Listed The Grange, a historic 17th-century eight-bedroom country house in Little Sampford, Essex, is for sale on Zoopla for £1.6m.
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Appeal to find man after assault at pizza restaurant in West Mersea
The incident took place at Waterfront Pizza in Coast Road, at around 3.25pm on March 14.
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Woman 'incredibly brave' for speaking out against Clacton abuser
In June 2025, the woman first spoke to police and disclosed the abuse she had suffered from Ricky Cutts.
National News
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2000 to gather for historic service for first female Archbishop of CanterburyThe Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement.
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Iranian man and Romanian woman charged after submarine base incidentAn Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after two people tried to enter the naval base which is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent.
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Meningitis cases rise to 34 from 29 as students queue for third day for vaccinesThe number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated.
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Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles after warning British lives in dangerIran has reportedly fired missiles towards a joint US-UK base in the Indian Ocean following its warning that British lives are “in danger” after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backed the US to carry out further strikes.
Sport
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Bromley 1 Colchester United 0 - match report as U's lose pulsating encounter
Colchester United lost 1-0 at Bromley in League Two
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'It's a great game for us': Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Bromley clash
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on visit to leaders Bromley
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United winger joins National League side
Former Colchester United winger Callum Harriott has a new club
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Bromley 1 Colchester United 0 - as it happened
Colchester United lost to Bromley in League Two
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Sara Pascoe & Special Guests - Colchester Arts Centre
The brilliant SARA PASCOE! Sara is a critically acclaimed comedian, author, screenwriter and broadcaster.
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The Wind in The willows - Mercury Theatre, Colchester
The Wind in the Willows - adapted by Anne Odeke and presented by Mercury Young Theatre Company.
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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