Local News
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Major road in Earls Colne to remain closed for four weeks due to works
Church Hill road which connects Colchester and Halstead will remain closed for four weeks while works are completed.
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Colchester square 'blighted by waste bins' months after its £1.6m reopening
Michael Acott, resident of the city, said: "St Nicholas Square is now a large open space which is blighted by a row of waste bins from the shops.
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Part of northbound A12 partially blocked after collision
Traffic control has reported a stretch of the A12 northbound near Galleywood and Chelmsford is blocked.
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Essex and Herts Air Ambulance unveils new rapid response vehicle and revamped helipad
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance has unveiled a new rapid response vehicle and a refurbished helipad at its Earls Colne airbase.
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Essex Anti Racist Coalition responds to Tommy Robinson's upcoming visit
Mr Robinson is a British far-right activist known for co-founding the English Defence League (EDL) in 2009.
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Drug dealer who threw 1kg bag of cocaine over fence has more than £70k confiscated
Franky Brown, 28, formerly of Langham Drive, Clacton, is currently amidst a five and half year prison sentence after appearing at Chelmsford Crown Court in September 2024.
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Former university student shop unit listed on Rightmove for more than £600k
1 Ballantyne Drive, next to the University Quays, Colchester, has been listed on Rightmove by property firm Whybrow and Dodds.
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Man on trial accused of owning or being in charge of dogs which killed woman
A MAN has gone on trial accused of owning or being in charge of two XL bully dogs which killed a woman near Clacton.
National News
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Catherine OHara Emmy winning Schitts Creek and Home Alone star dies at 71Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone star, dies at 71 By Associated Press Reporters Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades, from Kevin’s beleaguered mother in Home Alone to Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71.
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Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
Federal prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, a judge has ruled.
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Warm Home Discount to be extended for rest of decadeMillions of families will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade, the Government has announced.
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Army officers face court martial over Jaysley Beck sexual assault caseTwo Army officers have been charged over their conduct in the case of Gunner Jaysley Beck, who was sexually assaulted and then took her own life.
Sport
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Finley Barbrook reveals Colchester United aim after loan move from Ipswich Town
Finley Barbrook on loan move to Colchester United from Ipswich Town
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Colchester United captain Jack Tucker seeks instant response at Crewe Alexandra
Colchester United defender Jack Tucker aiming to return to winning ways
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Colchester United recall midfielder from loan spell at National League club
Colchester United midfielder recalled from National League loan
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The Magic of Motown - Princes Theatre, Clacton
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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The 17th Colchester Winter Ale Festival - Colchester Arts Centre
The 17th Colchester Winter Ale Festival takes place at Colchester Arts Centre from Wednesday 28th - Saturday 31st January.
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Into the Orchard
Take a walk through the seasons at Crapes Fruit Farm in Essex in this immersive exhibition by artists Hana Loftus and Maddie Persent.
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