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Ex-Arsenal prodigy jailed for plot to smuggle £600k cannabis through Stansted Airport
A FORMER Arsenal prodigy who orchestrated the smuggling of £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted Airport has been jailed today
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22-year-old drug driver got behind BMW after smoking cannabis joint, court told
Zack Green, 22, was driving in Circular Road East in Colchester last October when he was stopped by a police car.
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Wheelchair user says travelling round Colchester 'felt dangerous'
'I’d genuinely love to take someone from the council around Colchester in a wheelchair and show them.'
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Fears Colchester will be in gridlock if A133 link road requirement is dropped
"The last 14 years saw development all over Colchester without the necessary infrastructure and I am determined that that will not happen again."
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Applicant for special needs accommodation is married to council's planning tsar
The application has been submitted by Balkerne Gate Properties which, according to Companies House, is co-directed by David Syrett.
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Colchester MP backs 'bold' plan to give thousands more children free school meals
COLCHESTER's MP is “proud” to back new government plans to provide more than 500,000 children with free school meals across the country.
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Harwich and North Essex MP criticises new defence proposals
An Essex MP has raised concerns about the Government’s new proposals on national defence.
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Two lanes closed on A12 southbound due to crash
A CRASH on the A12 has caused for two lanes to close and traffic is building in the area.
National News
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Labour take the Hamilton by election but it was close
The SNP were second with Reform UK in third
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No bonuses to senior bosses at Water Companies
Six water companies banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses
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Bottomless Birmingham Bin Strikes
Bin workers in Birmingham vote to continue strikes over pay and jobs
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Reform UK chairman quits
The chairman of Reform UK has quit, saying working to get the party elected was no longer “a good use of my time”.
Sport
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Former Colchester United striker signs two-year deal with League Two side
Former Colchester United striker joins League Two side on two-year deal
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FORMER U'S: Sammie Szmodics attracting interest from Premier League clubs
Former Colchester United forward Sammie Szmodics linked with Premier League move
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TRANSFER WINDOW: Colchester United linked with New Zealand youth international
Colchester United said to be interested in centre-back
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Kane Vincent-Young enjoys convincing victory in World Cup qualifier
Colchester United defender Kane Vincent-Young has been on international duty for Grenada
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Acorn Village: 50 Years
Discover the inspiring 50-year journey of Acorn Village, told through a rich collection of artworks created by artists with learning disabilities.
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Flumps - Mercury Theatre
A new dark comedy written by Emma Jo Pallet and directed by Madeleine Moore.
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St.Helena Hospice 'Life Stories'
St Helena Hospice is celebrating its 40th anniversary with two exhibitions at the historical Jaywick Martello Tower. ‘
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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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