Local News
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Free football taster event for youngsters to be held at Go Bananas next week
YOUNGSTERS are being given the opportunity to get involved with a sporting activity for free at a popular soft play business in Colchester.
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Phone-spotting AI cameras to help police crack down on Essex driving offences
HIGH-TECH AI cameras are set to be trialled across Essex in a bid to crack down on driving offences, including the use of mobile phones at the wheel
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Police launch CCTV appeal after man exposed himself on Colchester to Clacton train
A CCTV appeal has been launched after a man “exposed himself” to a group of people on a train from Colchester to Clacton.
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Dad who caused crash in Tiptree spared jail because of childcare commitments
Austin Muir, 58, was nearly three times the legal limit when his Toyota crashed on Station Road, Tiptree, in September last year.
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Pictures show police attending incident in Colchester city centre
TWO unmarked police cars attended an incident in Colchester city centre last night which led to the arrest of a man.
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Seven 'headless seals' wash up on beaches in north Essex
The seven dead seals, all with no heads, have washed up on beaches in the Tendring district over the last week
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The cheapest supermarket for pancake ingredients may come as a surprise
Supermarkets Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Waitrose all had the same shopping list - but which was cheapest?
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Sainsbury's and Tesco cut back on Aldi price match promises
Sainsbury's and Tesco have cut back the number of products available in Aldi Price Match schemes, while Asda dropped it entirely.
National News
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Boyfriend of murder victim jailed for drug offences
The boyfriend of a woman who was killed in a shooting has been jailed for five years for conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
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Scotland cannot afford to keep SNP in charge warns Murray
Scotland “cannot afford” to enter a third decade with the SNP in charge at Holyrood, Labour’s Ian Murray has insisted.
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Pro Palestine protest organiser denies breaching police conditions during rally
The organiser of a pro-Palestine rally in central London has denied breaching protest conditions.
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Funeral to be held of 15 year old boy who was stabbed at school
The funeral is taking place on Friday of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at his school in Sheffield.
Sport
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Why Harry Anderson's 'incredible' display against Notts County has been lauded
Colchester United winger Harry Anderson has been lauded
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Danny Cowley provides Samson Tovide fitness update ahead of Wimbledon clash
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Samson Tovide fitness
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Danny Cowley ready for 'brilliant test' for Colchester side against Wimbledon
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on AFC Wimbledon test
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Pictures: Owners delighted as Maldon and Tiptree FC renovation work progresses
Owners of Maldon and Tiptree FC, The Drewitt-Barlow Organisation, are putting the work in to transform the look of the stadium.
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What's On
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Warhammer Games Night
Come along and join us for a grownups Warhammer games night!
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The Signatures – Northern Soul Live
The only Northern Soul show that features an original Northern Soul artist. For this show, you can see Lorraine Silver, an icon from the legendary Wigan Casino.
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Holiday Fun: February 2025
Get making, moving, dancing and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester this February!
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Oil Painting for Beginners with Jevan Watkins Jones
Explore oil painting techniques with the inspiring work of contemporary and historic artists in these fun and experimental sessions!
at Firstsite
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