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Police want to speak to this person in connection to robbery in Essex town
It was reported a 16 year-old boy had his coat stolen by a group of people in Devonshire Road between 7pm and 7.30pm on October 18.
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Man arrested after violently assaulting two people at Essex town Oktoberfest
Essex Police have confirmed that a 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm (ABH) following the incident.
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The Essex pubs that time forgot: 7 images from the county's lost drinking dens
The pubs in these pictures may be gone, but their stories deserve to be remembered—and their lessons heeded before more join them in the history books.
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The tiny coastal town just 15 miles from Essex named among UK's prettiest
Aldeburgh, situated just 15 miles north of the Essex border, in Suffolk has been ranked among the top 10 prettiest towns in the country.
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Mercury Theatre: How the theatre serves the community
Molly Richardson and Bethany Shilling from the Mercury Theatre explain all the theatre has to offer audiences in Colchester.
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Meet Colchester's award winning composer behind 'Frau' Fringe show
“All these venues were huge support and huge part of the start of so many artistic lives in Colchester.”
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How much it costs to rent home in Colchester now vs 10 years ago might shock you
The data shows that average monthly rents in Colchester have skyrocketed from £739 in 2015 to £1,180 in 2025 – a staggering 59.7% increase.
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The Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in October
There were a number of postcodes across Essex that won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in October 2025. Were you a winner?
National News
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Swinney to raise whisky deal in talks with US ambassadorFirst Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador.
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Firework control zones in force in Glasgow for first timeRestrictions banning fireworks in some parts of Glasgow have come into force for the first time after being delayed last year due to a missed deadline.
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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor What is the history of the former dukes new nameThe former duke of York became known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor with immediate effect from October 30 2025.
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Widow completes incredible 5000 mile charity trek around British coastlineA retired professor has said it feels “incredible” to have completed a 5,000-mile charity trek around the British coastline in memory of her late wife.
Sport
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Former U's goalkeeper to retire and take up coaching role at Championship club
Former Colchester United goalkeeper set to take coaching role at Ipswich Town
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Health club plans to add 'another exciting dimension' to leisure facilities
A Colchester health club is planning to add padel courts to its facilities.
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In pictures: runners defy autumn conditions at damp Colchester parkrun
In all, 382 runners gathered at the pavilion in readiness for the starter’s gun before starting the 5km course.
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Macey wants more FA Cup memories
Colchester United goalkeeper Matt Macey wants to improve his FA Cup record this weekend - despite already having a winner's medal in his collection.
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What's On
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Penny Peach Performing Arts - The Golden Age of Piracy - Or Just Before - Colchester Arts Centre
A real-ish tale of how the “golden age of piracy” came to boot! This absurd fable of love, facade & folly is the ideal rum for any pirate fan, Yo ho!
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Black Sunday Film Festival Halloween
Essex premiere horror genre festival, the Black Sunday Film Festival returns to Firstsite this Halloween
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Colchester Fringe Festival 2025
Colchester Fringe Festival returns from Friday 24th October – Sunday 2nd November.
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