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POLICE in Essex issued eight fines to people for holding a gathering of more than 30 people during the coronavirus lockdown, new figures have…

POLICE in Essex issued eight fines to people for holding a gathering of more than 30 people during the coronavirus lockdown, new figures have…

However, that was the scenario faced by Kim Benjafield after bumping into Aussie heartthrob Jason Donavan. Jason-mania was just taking hold thanks to Neighbours, with his stellar pop career about to launch, and he caused a major stir when officially opening Colchester’s Debenhams in 1987. Kim, then 17, met him outside her staff room while working for Dorothy Perkins, within the Culver Square store. Buzz of anticipation - Jason emerges from the manager's office. He and his security team were heading downstairs. Kim happened to come out of the staff room after finishing her lunch break ...

The structure, in Culver Square, takes the shape of two trees filled with butterflies, birds and insects. There are also fairy lights to make it extra magical in the evenings. The sculpture has been commissioned as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year has the theme of nature. David Robertson, Centre Manager at Culver Square, said: "We wanted to create a focal point in the centre that visitors to Culver Square can take time out to enjoy. "We have used natural resources to create a piece of art that represents the awakening of the town and symbolises the brighter futu...

CAMPAIGNERS are warning holes could be ploughed in Colchester’s town wall in order to create access for a controversial student flats development. Alumno’s plans, which feature 336-student flats, shops, a Travelodge hotel and open space, were approved on appeal by an inspector. A condition means the development can only go-ahead when designs for ramp access to Priory Street car park are rubber-stamped. These plans have now been submitted to Colchester Council for approval. Campaigners say the proposal will see sections of the grade listed town wall, parts of which were made by t...