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Luxury meets nature at this boutique glampsite near St Osyth
The Partridge Retreat, he boutique glampsite near St Osyth offers an escape from it all
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Spanish airport shuts for a month cancelling all Stansted flights
All flights from Stansted to a Spanish airport have been cancelled for more than a month, with it closed for a month.
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Number of vehicles damaged in scrapyard fire
A number of crews have tackled a fire at a scrapyard in Upminster which affected a number of vehicles.
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Urgent appeal as police search for missing man
An urgent search has been launched for a missing man from Southend.
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Bentley seized and man arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officer
A man has ben arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer in Broxbourne and driving without a licence.
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Ex-serviceman accused of assaulting woman in burger van in 'campaign of violence'
An ex-serviceman accused of waging a campaign of violence against multiple women cornered and assaulted a woman in a burger van, a court has heard.
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The 5 best Essex beaches to visit this summer from 'idyllic' spot to 'little gem'
Essex is home to many great beaches, but here are the top 5 according to Tripadvisor reviews.
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New luxurious nail salon specialising in design opens in Colchester city centre
Cozy Nail Spa, in Head Street, Colchester, opened on March 24.
National News
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Plaid Cymru eyes up prospects for Welsh Government as Labour licks its woundsPlaid Cymru is set to gather its 43-strong team of Welsh parliamentarians together, as the party sizes up the prospects of forming the next Government of Wales while Labour licks its wounds from a historic defeat.
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Swinney fails to win majority but says SNP emphatically won Holyrood election
John Swinney declared the SNP has “emphatically” won the election, and a fifth term in power in Scotland, as Labour recorded its worst ever Holyrood result and tied for second place with Reform UK.
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Starmer refuses to shift left or right amid pressure over electoral maulingSir Keir Starmer has vowed to listen to voters but refused to shift “left or right” despite pressure to change course and backbench calls for a new leader following Labour’s electoral mauling.
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Tale of two Scotlands as survey reveals areas with highest life satisfactionMid Dunbartonshire ranks as the highest constituency in the UK for life satisfaction, according to a survey on feelings of “belonging”.
Sport
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Sir Bob’s season on the road: 8,300 miles following Colchester United
Former Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell attended all 46 U's games home and away
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United defender is released by League One side
Former Colchester United defender on the lookout for a new club
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Colchester favourite makes highest rated Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season
Colchester United midfielder favourite named in Sky Bet League Two Team of the Season
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SEASON REVIEW: the highs and lows of Colchester United's League Two campaign
The highs and lows of Colchester United's 2025/26 season
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Make a Mini Clay Icon
Create a mini clay icon inspired by someone you love, or craft a bold, punky piece that celebrates your individuality and personal style.
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
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A Night at The Darts - Charter Hall
Join us at Charter Hall, Colchester for an evening of world-class darts.
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