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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes
Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home have plenty of pets that are looking to find new owners
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Historic building in Colchester city centre may close if funds aren't raised
Emma Howe, of Colchester, is the director of The Minories, in the High Street, which is urgently looking to raise funds for a new boiler
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Colchester police officer assaulted by prisoner after trying to stop him self-harming
Sean Keane, 50, was being taken to Colchester police station after officers were called to a domestic incident in August last year.
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Pictures: Aftermath of huge fire which damaged Grade II listed building in village
Four crews from Colchester, Coggeshall and Tiptree were called to Copford Place, in London Road, Copford, on Monday evening.
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New shop serving up range of healthy snacks coming to Colchester - here's when
Pic'a Nut is preparing to launch a pioneering concept in the city centre, offering healthy snacks and roasted nuts.
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Regulator will not fine National Highways for overrunning A12 project
Statistics revealed in an FOI request to National Highways show the total time National Highways shut the A12 to resurface the road was to 6,193 hours,
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Charity to relocate head office from Colchester to Clacton to tackle rising costs
Age Well East is set to relocate its head office from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea in January 2025. The charity will relocate to reduce overheads.
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'Heartbroken' Colchester farmer says inheritance tax will be 'end of agriculture'
A first-generation farmer in Colchester says the farmers’ inheritance tax is “the end of agriculture, and the end of family farms."
National News
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Lambeth Palace say Justin Welby to finish official duties as Archbishop of Canterbury by 6th January
He announced last week that he'd be quitting his role as Archbishop of Canterbury
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UK Storm Shadow missiles reportedly used by Ukraine in Russia
Wreckage from one of the long-range weapons has reportedly been found in Russia’s Kursk region
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Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings
The Defence Secretary is blaming the cuts on the 'dire inheritance' left by the Tories
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Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at his funeral
Payne died last month at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony
Sport
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Colchester United Women progress in BBC Essex Women's Cup after derby win
Colchester United Women beat Southend United Ladies in BBC Essex Women's Cup
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Colchester United bow out of BBC Essex Senior Cup after conceding late goal
Colchester United lost to Dagenham and Redbridge in BBC Essex Senior Cup
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Colchester United winger Harry Anderson is feeling in a 'good place'
Colchester United winger Harry Anderson in impressive form
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When Colchester will learn their next Bristol Street Motors Trophy opponents
Colchester await Bristol Street Motors Trophy draw
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Jane Ostler: Finding the Hand of Kindness
Explore the therapeutic nature of creativity by using both personal and shared experiences to construct art.
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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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Meet Santa This Christmas At Lion Walk Shopping Centre In Colchester
This festive season, Santa’s sleigh is making a special stop in Colchester, and he’s setting up his magical grotto in the heart of Lion Walk Shopping Centre.
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Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams
New to writing poetry or an experienced poet? Our Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams will help you to revitalise your writing!
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