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Charity to relocate head office from Colchester to Clacton to tackle rising costs
Age Well East is set to relocate its head office from Colchester to Clacton-on-Sea in January 2025. The charity will relocate to reduce overheads.
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'Heartbroken' Colchester farmer says inheritance tax will be 'end of agriculture'
A first-generation farmer in Colchester says the farmers’ inheritance tax is “the end of agriculture, and the end of family farms."
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Historic north Essex castle added to Historic England's At Risk Register 2024
The iconic Grade I listed Hedingham Castle, which was built in the 12th century, may suffer from long-term damage, Historic England has said.
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Over 100 objections for Colchester pop up pub ahead of decision meeting
If Colchester Council grants the alcohol licence, the pub will open on Friday, December 6 and welcome customers on 11 separate days.
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Calls for more signs with phone number for free recovery in Colchester roadworks
Following last week's incident which saw a motorist break down and failed to be picked up by cameras, we went to investigate how many there were.
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Lucky Essex woman 'set for life' after winning top prize on National Lottery game
A LUCKY woman from Essex is "set for life" after winning £10,000 a month for thirty years on the National Lottery
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Reported crash between motorbike and car on north Essex roundabout sees road blocked
The incident was reportedly between a motorcyclist and a car and looks to be blocking the A133, with ambulance and police managing the crash.
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Popular retailer adds new service to Colchester store ahead of Christmas
A popular retailer in Colchester city centre is launching a new service ahead of the busy Christmas period.
National News
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Lambeth Palace say Justin Welby to finish official duties as Archbishop of Canterbury by 6th January
He announced last week that he'd be quitting his role as Archbishop of Canterbury
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UK Storm Shadow missiles reportedly used by Ukraine in Russia
Wreckage from one of the long-range weapons has reportedly been found in Russia’s Kursk region
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Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings
The Defence Secretary is blaming the cuts on the 'dire inheritance' left by the Tories
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Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at his funeral
Payne died last month at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony
Sport
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Colchester United Women progress in BBC Essex Women's Cup after derby win
Colchester United Women beat Southend United Ladies in BBC Essex Women's Cup
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Colchester United bow out of BBC Essex Senior Cup after conceding late goal
Colchester United lost to Dagenham and Redbridge in BBC Essex Senior Cup
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Colchester United winger Harry Anderson is feeling in a 'good place'
Colchester United winger Harry Anderson in impressive form
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When Colchester will learn their next Bristol Street Motors Trophy opponents
Colchester await Bristol Street Motors Trophy draw
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Jane Ostler: Finding the Hand of Kindness
Explore the therapeutic nature of creativity by using both personal and shared experiences to construct art.
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Leonora Carrington: Avatars & Alliances
Step into the magical and mystical world of Leonora Carrington, the British-Mexican painter and novelist, in her debut exhibition in the East of England.
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Meet Santa This Christmas At Lion Walk Shopping Centre In Colchester
This festive season, Santa’s sleigh is making a special stop in Colchester, and he’s setting up his magical grotto in the heart of Lion Walk Shopping Centre.
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New to writing poetry or an experienced poet? Our Surrealism Poetry Workshop with Derek Adams will help you to revitalise your writing!
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