Local News
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Person arrested and another in hospital after crash in Via Urbis Romanae
A crash between two cars in Via Urbis Romanae at 10.30pm on Monday led to police closing part of the road while officers started investigating the collision.
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Olympian praises 'beautiful' country restaurant - just a few miles from Colchester
A Colchester Olympian has praised a unique restaurant only a few miles off the city centre.
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Emergency services on scene after reports of crash at Colchester roundabout
Emergency services are attending a reported crash in Shrub End.
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Coroner opens inquest into death of man who took drugs at friend's house
Ben McKay-Freestone, 42, was found unresponsive by his friend on Friday, April 11 before emergency services were called to the scene.
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Greenstead community garden run by volunteers 'vandalised' in broad daylight
A group of young people were seen pulling up plants at the Miranda Walk Wellness Gardens.
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Colchester Zoo staff help cheetah's romance on visit to African nature reserve
In May 2025, our Zoological Director was in South Africa visiting UmPhafa, Colchester Zoological Society’s supported Nature Reserve.
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Woman evicted from council house over flytipping and tenancy breach
A woman has lost her council home in Colchester after repeated fly-tipping and tenancy breaches.
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Here are Halstead's most subscribed primary schools for 2025
The data, from Essex County Council, shows which schools had the most and least number of applicants for the upcoming academic year.
National News
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Royal train to be decommissioned following review reveal royal accounts
The King is bidding the “fondest of farewells” to the royal train after approving its decommissioning following decades of service.
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Fast food delivery firms to ramp up security checks to curb illegal working
Food delivery firms will ramp up facial verification and fraud checks in the next 90 days to crack down on illegal working after talks with ministers.
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Criminal investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan performances at Glastonbury
A criminal investigation is under way after the performances of Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival, police have confirmed.
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Death of Drag Race star The Vivienne was misadventure rules coroner
Popular drag queen performer The Vivienne’s death was from misadventure after suffering cardio respiratory arrest after taking ketamine, a coroner has ruled.
Sport
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'A shame; not too disappointed': Colchester fans have their say on takeover news
Colchester United fans have their say on proposed sale falling through
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Colchester United must now find some clarity after proposed sale falls through
Colchester United must now find some clarity after takeover falls through
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Colchester United takeover is off after parties unable to reach agreement
Colchester United issue statement after proposed takeover falls through
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Robbie Cowling confirms that Colchester United takeover is off
Colchester United unable to reach agreement on takeover
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