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A LONGSTANDING leader of a Colchester church is set to step down after 50 years and he is feeling “excited” future prospects.

Theresa Baker, of Coach Road, Great Horkesley, has been a childminder for 17 years.

Currently serving as the Town Serjeant, Mr Lind has been responsible for civic duties for the past 10 years.

A CHRISTMAS charity concert is being held in Colchester this weekend to raise money for a choir member’s mum’s hospice as she faces an incurable brain tumour.

Dr Caroline Marfleet, a highly regarded retired consultant in sexual and reproductive health, has died at her home in Suffolk, aged 73, following a battle with cancer.

Essex Police are currently on the scene on the A134 (Westway) southbound, just before the Middleborough roundabout. A car with hazard lights activated has reportedly been stationary there since around 4 PM this afternoon.

A Colchester charity dedicated to support people with cancer has received a huge cash boost ahead of Christmas.

Colchester hospice boss sees ‘short-term’ cash boost with mixed feelings as the government announces £100 million support.

Lord Peter Mandelson has said it is a “great honour to serve the country” as the Prime Minister confirmed he had appointed him the next British ambassador to the US.

Sue Gray, the partygate investigator who went on to become Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, has been named among 30 new Labour peers.

The King joked that he was “still alive” during a visit with the Queen to Walthamstow after August’s peaceful anti-racist protest in the area.

Lord Peter Mandelson is a “really good fit” to become the next UK ambassador to the US, a Cabinet minister has said as the Labour grandee is expected to be named to the post.

Colchester United drew 0-0 at Crewe Alexandra in League Two

Colchester United take on Crewe Alexandra in League Two

Colchester United midfielder Teddy Bishop on return to action

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Crewe Alexandra game