Local News
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Shoplifter jailed for 32 weeks after stealing spree across Colchester
A woman has been jailed after pleading guilty to 18 counts of shoplifting across Colchester over a month period.
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Man arrested after knifepoint robbery at shop in Colchester's Lexden Road
A MAN has been arrested after being tracked by a police officer from the scene of a knifepoint robbery in Colchester.
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Colchester father on 'positive path' spared jail for being caught with machete
A young father has been spared jail after being caught with a machete in Colchester.
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Stanway residents encouraged to weigh in on the creation of ten-acre public park
A HUGE green space donated in the will of a Stanway landowner is still set to become a public park, but the authority is looking for residents to shape its future.
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Essex Co-op supermarket will permanently close this weekend
All staff members working at the branch have been offered a role with the new operator.
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Pictures: People arrive in huge numbers in support of national charity march
Many turned out to show their support in raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease outside Colchester United's stadium on the way to Ipswich.
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'Stunning' spot near Colchester named among UK's best independent garden centres
The Telegraph has compiled a list of the best independent garden centres to visit this spring, with a gorgeous spot near Colchester highlighted.
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Pictured: vile domestic abuser who filmed himself viciously attacking girlfriend
Nathan Lawrence, 23, flew into a rage one week before Christmas when he and his girlfriend started arguing after a visit to a gym.
National News
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NHS will become national health and assisted suicide service says MP
Assisted dying free on the NHS if proposed legislation becomes law is a fundamental change to the principles on which the health service was founded, a leading opponent has said.
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Sadistic gangs of boys share extreme material online that normalises violence
“Sadistic” online gangs dominated by teenage boys are committing harrowing crimes, including child abuse and sharing extreme material, that desensitises them to brutal violence, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned.
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Meghan promises girl talk and how to grow a business in new podcast
The trailer for the Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast has been released, with Meghan promising “girl talk” and advice on how to create “billion-dollar businesses”.
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Stephen Fry to be knighted by the King for services to charity
Actor Stephen Fry will be knighted by the King for his services to charity.
Sport
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Gareth Ainsworth takes charge of League Two side after quitting Shrewsbury Town
Gareth Ainsworth has taken charge of League Two side
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Harry Anderson: Colchester United still have a 'massive opportunity' this season
Colchester United winger Harry Anderson wants to bounce back
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Pictures: People arrive in huge numbers in support of national charity march
Many turned out to show their support in raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease outside Colchester United's stadium on the way to Ipswich.
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Colchester's under-21s suffer home defeat to new league leaders Millwall
Colchester United's under-21s suffered a 1-0 home defeat to leaders Millwall
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Nicola Burrell Concrete Dreams
Discover Colchester-based artist Nicola Burrell’s vibrant three-dimensional artworks and sculptures inspired by New Towns in Essex.
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