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Project to build 'inclusive' Wivenhoe play park boosted by National Lottery funding
A Wivenhoe inclusive play park project has received further boosting from the National Lottery.
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Vintage toy and action figure shop set to open Colchester store next month
Toy and action figure business, Nerd Base are due to open a new store in Colchester next month.
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Notable road closures coming up over Christmas period across north and mid Essex
Some of the most notable road closures which will take place in north and mid Essex over the festive period.
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The latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council
Here are the latest planning applications at Colchester Council.
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Car 'hits three people' including one on windscreen in Colchester city centre
The spokesperson said it was reported the car had been driven erratically around Colchester city centre prior to the collision.
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Serving Essex Police officer due in court after reports woman was pushed to the floor
Lee Mullen was off duty at the time.
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Colchester football club Layer Colts donate hundreds of advent calendars to foodbank
Donations came from parents, managers and coaches from across the club’s 20 teams.
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Award-winning Ardleigh garden hosting festive wreath workshops at £45
Fiona will be showing the public how to create their very own festive wreath using colourful materials found at Green Island – materials which can also be found in your garden at home.
National News
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Eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come DancingActress Alex Kingston has become the eighth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.
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Lando Norris bid for F1 glory goes to decider as Max Verstappen takes Qatar winLando Norris’ bid to become champion of the world will go to a season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend after Max Verstappen cashed in on a calamitous McLaren strategy decision to win the Qatar Grand Prix.
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West Ham pay moving tribute to Billy Bonds after club greats death aged 79West Ham paid a moving tribute to former captain and manager Billy Bonds ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool following his death at the age of 79.
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Setback for Jeremy Corbyn as Your Party opts for collective leadershipJeremy Corbyn suffered a setback on Sunday as his new party’s founding conference rejected his preferred leadership set-up.
Sport
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'There's not many teams': Steve Cotterill speaks out on Colchester defeat
Cheltenham Town boss Steve Cotterill on defeat at Colchester United
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'Class again': Colchester United fans have their say on Cheltenham victory
Colchester United fans have their say on Cheltenham win
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Colchester football club Layer Colts donate hundreds of advent calendars to foodbank
Donations came from parents, managers and coaches from across the club’s 20 teams.
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How Colchester United's players fared in victory over Cheltenham Town
Colchester United player ratings after 2-0 victory over Cheltenham Town
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