Local News
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Drivers faced delays of 40 minutes after road blocked and car on fire
We are bringing live updates as drivers faced lengthy delays after a collision, which left one road blocked and a car on fire.
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Residents left 'shocked' after seat at new bus shelter rocked back and forth
Residents were left “shocked” after the seats of a bus shelter had them rocking back and forth just weeks after it was installed.
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Prince visits Colchester to present army regiment with prestigious award
A MEMBER of the Royal Family has presented a Colchester army regiment with a prestigious award to thank them for providing medical care during a devastating earthquake and other operations.
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'Gorgeous' duck rarely seen outside of captivity in the UK seen near Colchester
A rare and beautiful duck has been captured on camera in Essex by an enthusiastic photographer.
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Fine dining restaurant opens to serve 'seafood in all its glory'
Cod of the Castle opened at the former restaurant Al Pacino Italy, in Museum Street
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Essex man sentenced after police found extreme porn and indecent images on phone
A devoted stepfather admitted to “looking at pictures of children” as he was arrested in his Halstead home.
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Drivers experiencing severe delays as road blocked and car on fire
Drivers are experiencing severe delays after a road has been blocked due to a collision.
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One lane closed on A12 southbound near Boreham due to breakdown
The A12 southbound is suffering from slight traffic due to a breakdown between J19, Boreham, and J18, Sandon.
National News
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Sir Chris Hoy and wife Lady Sarra receive Freedom of the City of London
Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Lady Sarra Hoy have received the Freedom of the City of London.
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Matt Hancock back at Covid inquiry for probe into pandemic impact on care homes
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is among witnesses to appear before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry as it investigates the pandemic’s impact on the care sector.
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Nurse jailed for murder of elderly patients loses conviction appeals
Nurse Colin Campbell, formerly known as Colin Norris, who was jailed for life in 2008 for the murders of four elderly patients and attempting to murder a fifth, has lost appeals against his convictions at the Court of Appeal.
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Drivers hit by yellow box fines worth almost 1m in year
Drivers were fined nearly £1 million from just 36 yellow box junctions last year after councils were given new enforcement powers, figures show.
Sport
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'I wish him well': Spurs legend backs Jaden Williams to be a success at U's
Teddy Sheringham delivers verdict on Jaden Williams move to Colchester from Spurs
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Colchester United discover Carabao Cup first-round opponents
Colchester United to visit Oxford in Carabao Cup first round
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Five things we learned from Colchester United's League Two fixture release
Colchester United learned their 2025/26 League Two fixtures
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Colchester United to host Tranmere Rovers on opening day of League Two season
Colchester United learn their 2025/26 League Two fixtures
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It's the tail end of the 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard.
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