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Police on scene of city centre incident said to have left man with hand 'slashed'
A serious incident has unfolded in Colchester city centre which has left two people needing treatment from paramedics.
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Exclusive: A first look at the new Colchester JD Sports before it opens tomorrow
The site, which has 7,009sq feet of retail space, is located at the former Argos unit in Tollgate Retail Park.
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'He is such a loss to so many' - Tributes to 'true gentleman' killed in A12 crash
Norman Case, who was killed in an A12 collision last month, has been described as 'a true gentleman' by former boss Aubrey Wright.
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Drink driver who fled to fishing lake after head-on crash told he faces jail term
Harley Syder, 32, was driving a Volkswagen Bora in April when he caused a head-on crash in Coggeshall Road, Feering.
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Famous singer and TV presenter Fleur East praises Colchester man as 'truly talented'
TV star Fleur East has shown her support for the Colchester business, DGSL.
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Set designer for the King and Coldplay helps make Castle Park firework event a hit
The firework display last night was the 53rd put on by King Coel's Kittens, and also included a parade of the Guy Fawkes effigy from the Castle Park bandstand.
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'Lay No Brick, Save The Wick!' Chanting campaigners protest against 1,000 homes
Armed with drums, whistles and posters, more than a dozen protesters gathered ahead of a Local Plan meeting at Colchester Council on November 5.
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Alcohol recovery worker had two gins before hitting A12
Katie Chamberlane, 49, was in the Colchester area last month for a funeral and was spotted by officers last month when she was stopped.
National News
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Kamala Harris vows to continue this fight in election concession speech
Kamala Harris has called for unity and vowed to “continue this fight” in a concession speech after her election defeat to Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump claims magnificent victory as he looks set for White House return
Results so far show he's looking on track to become the 47th President of the United States
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Tobacco and Vapes Bill to be introduced in Parliament
The proposed legislation aims to create the “first smoke-free generation”
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Report suggests childrens reading at crisis point as enjoyment among pupils plummets
The National Literacy Trust charity say the fall is particularly noticeable among boys
Sport
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Fan View: U's players have to look in the mirror
It was a very quiet car journey back from Swindon on Saturday after yet another season of failing to get past the first round of the FA Cup.
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'It's the community thing' - why hundreds of people turn out to run 5k every week
AS running events go, there are few where morning plodders can happily line up next to members of the elite – but when it comes to the parkrun, such juxtaposition is commonplace.
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COMMENT: Tough times again for Colchester United but they must stick by Cowleys
Colchester United's FA Cup exit piled more misery on U's fans
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OPPOSITION VIEW: Ian Holloway 'absolutely loved every minute' of FA Cup victory
Swindon Town boss Ian Holloway on FA Cup win over Colchester United
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Omid Djalili: Namaste
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE.
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Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough
Immerse yourself in the experiences of those who moved to post-WWII 'New Towns' and the communities affected by these developments.
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Leonora Carrington: Avatars & Alliances
Step into the magical and mystical world of Leonora Carrington, the British-Mexican painter and novelist, in her debut exhibition in the East of England.
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This is our annual fireworks night raising money for our school.
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