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Roadworks causing continued CHAOS forcing severe delays
Roadworks in Ipswich Road are causing severe delays across Colchester in both directions.
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'Unexpected seizure' traps Essex mum in Poland hospital
Claire Majewska, 33, was holidaying in Poland with her husband, Grsesiek, and their children, aged six and seven, when her life changed dramatically.
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Bank want to install 'smart ATM' outside Colchester High Street branch
Barclays Bank has applied for a smart ATM at 9 High Street, Colchester, offering cash deposits, withdrawals, transfers, bill payments and more.
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Councillor accuses Colchester Council of neglecting £1.6m St Nicholas Square
Colchester councillor Lee Scordis accuses the council of neglecting £1.6m St Nicholas Square, while officials defend its upkeep and events programme.
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Parents slam 'overcrowded' bus services to Colchester school
CHILDREN have endured journeys of over an hour to reach a school less than three miles from home.
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Businesses warn rising fuel costs are putting services under pressure
The average UK forecourt price reached 170.54p a litre for petrol and 192.86p for diesel last week, according to the RAC.
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Major retailer permanently shuts long-standing Essex outlet store
Braintree Village has announced the outlet Hollister store has been permanently closed.
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Criminals jailed across Essex for murder and serious offences
A string of offenders from across Essex have been jailed for crimes including murder, assault, drug dealing and weapons offences.
National News
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Jos Buttler injury scuppers England hopes as they lose second ODI to Sri LankaA hamstring injury to Jos Buttler derailed England’s hopes of sealing their Metro Bank One-Day Series against Sri Lanka, with the tourists edging a high-scoring thriller by 16 runs at Headingley.
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Justice system must put rights of children over paedophiles Met CommissionerPressure to cut the number of prisoners on remand has led to “dangerous and prolific offenders” being granted bail, the country’s most senior police officer said after a paedophile was allowed to return to his flat which overlooked a children’s playground.
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UK announces 88 million to provide healthcare and clean water to PalestiniansThe UK Government has announced an £88 million package to deliver healthcare, clean water and protection to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
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Meghan given loving welcome back duchesss friend revealsThe Duchess of Sussex has been given a “loving” reception after returning to the UK, which has been “beautiful to witness”, her friend has said.
Sport
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Colchester United mourn former director and lifelong supporter
COLCHESTER United Football Club has announced the death of former executive director John Worsp.
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'Blows my brains' - Danny Cowley baffled after Colchester red card appeal fails
Colchester United appeal to overturn striker Jaden Williams’ red card against Cheltenham Town has failed
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U's fans, do you think alcohol ban in stands should be lifted? Vote in our poll
Colchester United fans, should the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands be lifted?
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The ex-Colchester United loanee who looked like Bale – and just went viral again
Former Colchester United loanee Kenny McEvoy goes viral again for Gareth Bale resemblance
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