Essex news

• Transport police confirm person hit by train in Colchester 'pronounced dead at scene'

  05-12-2025 10:42 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police has confirmed a person hit by a train in Colchester was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Essex Police reveal results from week's anti-knife crime initiative

  07-12-2025 16:48 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex Police have drawn a positive conclusion after tackling knife crime during Sceptre week.
  
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• Essex heroes honoured at national ceremony for selfless acts of bravery

  07-12-2025 15:57 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Nine heroes from Essex have been honoured for their bravery at a national awards ceremony.
  
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• Women's social group brings Christmas to women in city refuge centre

  07-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A women’s social walking group which has become a support network for hundreds of women in a year has donated Christmas gifts to a women’s refuge.
  
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• Shop owner's heartfelt display calls for help to elderly neighbours this Christmas

  07-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A business owner is looking to raise awareness of loneliness among the elderly this Christmas with a heartfelt window display.
  
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• Colchester nursery group mark exciting new chapter with annual Christmas fayre

  07-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester based nursery group, The Woodland Group has celebrated an exciting new chapter with their Christmas fayre.
  
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• Fire in empty building was started deliberately, emergency service says

  07-12-2025 11:25 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A fire at an empty building in Essex was started deliberate, the fire service said.
  
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• Tiny Essex village with less than 100 residents you may not have even heard of

  07-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Liston, in the northern area of the county near the border with Suffolk, is a historic spot that dates back centuries.
  
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• In pictures: Imaginative and spectacular Christmas displays at Colchester shops

  07-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  This transformation feels especially heartfelt thanks to the independent shops that have thrown themselves into the season with gusto.
  
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• How the Hilly Fields nearly became site for new Colchester United stadium

  07-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Planning disputes have sadly become part and parcel of Colchester's politics. How different could the city have been if this one went through?
  
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• Father-of-two honoured with award for decades of community work

  07-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Simon Collis, 44, has dedicated decades of his life to giving back to Colchester.
  
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• Delightful Christmas market that does the 'best Christmas crumble in Essex'

  07-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Meadowcroft German Christmas Market in Battlesbridge is open throughout December and is one of the best spots to visit this festive season.
  
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• Colchester deli and bakery a 'tasty treat' for all looking for food and coffee

  07-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Just a year ago, Mimosa restaurant in Highwoods, Colchester, opened a gourmet deli and bakery experience.
  
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• Baby and child swim school donate to Colchester Hospital after pyjama week initiative

  07-12-2025 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Puddle Ducks swim school has kindly donated to Colchester Hospital as part of their pyjama week initiative.
  
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• Stunning four bed family home with garden studio and for sale for £650k

  06-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A stunning family home with plenty of space is looking for new owners.
  
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• Step inside Colchester's biggest hotel as staff celebrate milestone anniversary

  06-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester’s largest hotel has celebrated its first anniversary after a multi-million pound rebrand.
  
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• Review: We tried a meal from Colchester McDonald's new Christmas Grinched menu

  06-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  WE tried a meal from the new Grinch-mas menu at Colchester McDonald's to mark the beginning of the festive season.
  
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• 'People think Lexden is for snobs – I soon realised how wrong that view was'

  06-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The former Conservative councillor, who has now lived in the area for 45 years, has said Lexden is not how it is perceived by many in Colchester.
  
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• Mum ignored driving ban three times in nine days - including while in car with baby

  06-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Lila Taylor, 28, regularly ignored the ban she received last year for drink driving, Colchester Magistrates' Court heard.
  
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• Colchester railway worker featured in nationwide campaign against violence to women

  06-12-2025 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Darren O’Brien, from Colchester, founded the Rail to Refuge initiative which enables victims to access a free train ticket to safe havens.
  
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• Police appeal for help after man injured with knife in Colchester robbery

  06-12-2025 17:02 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The incident took place near Roman Road, in an area of footpath near the Roman wall, on November 20 at around 3pm.
  
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• Road reopens after serious crash between cyclist and car in Colchester

  06-12-2025 16:08 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A cyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash which closed off Colchester's city centre.
  
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• Major delays after crash near Colchester department store

  06-12-2025 14:54 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic in Colchester city centre has come to a halt following a crash.
  
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• Huge delays after crash near Colchester department store

  06-12-2025 14:54 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Traffic in Colchester's city centre has come to a halt following a crash.
  
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• In pictures: witchcraft market bosses praise 'unmistakable hum of magic'

  06-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The annual Essex Witchcraft and Pagan Yule Market took place at Marks Tey Parish Hall, in Old London Road, on Sunday from 10.30am until 4pm.
  
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• In pictures: Tiptree Tea Rooms Christmas Fair returns for third successful year

  06-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Ms Meredith said the cold and damp start on Saturday did not deter people from visiting the stalls.
  
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• Artist gathers inspiration at Colchester's Jumbo tower

  06-12-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Manningtree artist David Downes visited Colchester's Jumbo tower to gather inspiration for his artwork.
  
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• Council told town's new arena will cost about £50m

  06-12-2025 12:05 via bbc.com
  Supporters say it will increase footfall but similar schemes may not have been successful, council told.
  
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• Essex prison tutor who 'exchanged sexual letters with prisoner' admits misconduct

  06-12-2025 11:48 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Melissa Murphy, formerly Melissa O’Brien, was charged with misconduct in a public office after the discovery of letters sent between herself and a prisoner. 
  
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• Busy road near Halstead closed due to fallen power cables

  06-12-2025 09:19 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A busy road near Halsted has been shut this morning for emergency work.
  
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