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Live updates as police close Ipswich Road after crash
A crash in Colchester has led to severe traffic congestion, causing long delays along Ipswich Road, Cowdray Avenue, and surrounding routes.
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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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Colchester Zoo welcomes new male chimpanzee after tragic loss of Tombe
This follows just days after the tragic loss of Tombe, the much-loved member of the zoo’s chimpanzee family.
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Essex Uni graudate accused of arranging 'campus drops' of drugs in Colchester
Zubair Sahak, 24, is on trial at Ipswich Crown Court charged with seven drugs offences which allegedly took place in the Hythe area of Colchester
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Friends to scatter Colchester man’s ashes on famous Scottish mountain
FRIENDS of a man who died of a rare form of cancer are climbing Scotland’s famous Schiehallion mountain to scatter his ashes.
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Here's when popular Wivenhoe pub The Flag Inn will reopen its doors
An opening date for a popular pub in Wivenhoe, which shocked residents with its immediate closure last year, has been revealed.
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Former chief reporter recalls moment strong earthquakes hit Thailand
A former chief reporter has talked about his fear when strong earthquakes struck south Asia.
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Popular comedian coming to Colchester as part of biggest-ever tour
He will also share some of his "best jokes" about British tourists, Spanish horror stories, and the origins of music festivals.
National News
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Duke of Sussex relieved charity watchdog has opened Sentebale case after blatant lies
The Charity Commission is to investigate the row that led to Harry and several others resigning from the charity he co-founded.
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Trump hits UK with 10 tariff and sets blanket 25 rate for foreign cars
Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods as he set out sweeping trade levies hitting countries across the world.
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Starmer Government looking carefully at EU tariffs on US as concerns raised for Northern Ireland
US President Donald Trump expected to announcement tariffs in imports into the US tonight
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Image of missing Kaliyah Coa released as River Thames search continues
Met Police confirm officers are now leading a recovery mission for the 11 year old
Sport
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Danny Cowley urging play-off chasing U's to 'put foot on gas' ahead of run-in
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Notts County clash
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Danny Cowley issues Jack Payne injury update ahead of Notts County clash
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Jack Payne injury
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Jack Tucker thanks Colchester United team-mates after eye-catching display
Jack Tucker on impressive midfield display for Colchester United
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Danny Cowley makes Colchester United vow after injury and illness hits squad
Danny Cowley insists Colchester United will go until the end
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The Laughter Zone Comedy Club
Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.
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Emma Kenny: Killer Couples - Charter Hall
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror.
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Tartuffe - Headgate Theatre
A timeless tale full of hypocrisy, intrigue, love, family and betrayal.
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Elsa James: It Should Not Be Forgotten
Join Essex artist Elsa James in examining the heart of Britain’s colonial past and its lasting impact on Black life today.
at Firstsite Colchester
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