Local News
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Colchester's only city centre florist of 20 years, one-stop shop for Mothers day
Dillys Bespoke Florist, located in the heart of Colchester town centre on Crouch Street, has been creating floral arrangements for residents.
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DAB radio coverage in Colchester gets huge boost to tackle dead spots
Radios in Colchester are set to get a huge boost in range as plans to increase the city's radio transmitter are approved.
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The Colchester streets where crimes were reported most in January
Official Police.uk data reveals Colchester’s 10 most dangerous roads for January 2026, with violence and sexual offences topping crime statistics.
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Plans for more than 200 homes in Colchester village could be approved tomorrow
Colchester City Council to decide on plans for 250 new homes near Eight Ash Green, with 30% affordable housing as objections raised over countryside impact.
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How did your MP vote on David Lammy's proposed Courts and Tribunals Bill
Parliament backs the Courts and Tribunals Bill to limit jury trials for minor offences, aiming to cut the Crown Court backlog but Essex MPs remain divided.
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Restaurant ranked as one of the best curry houses in the UK is in Essex
An Essex restaurant has been recognised as one of the best curry houses in the UK and Ireland in a new national ranking.
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Young man banned from Colchester student accommodation block after assault
Leandro Nascimento, 21, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday after admitting one count of assault with causing actual bodily harm.
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Zookeepers heartbreak as lion with 'big personality' put down
Colchester Zoo has announced the loss of a 'big character' at the zoo as they announce the death of Bailey the lion.
National News
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CPS loses appeal over Kneecap rapper terror caseKneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.
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Starmer warned of reputational risk over Mandelsons links to EpsteinSir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the US.
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Some train services resume at Glasgow Central station after fireSome train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a weekend fire devastated an adjacent building, but the main part of the station will remain shut for the rest of the week.
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First tranche of Mandelson papers set to be publishedDowning Street could begin releasing documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington today, reports have suggested.
Sport
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League Two play-off contenders make head coach decision
League Two looking for new head coach
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'Anything is possible' - Harry Anderson has high hopes for Colchester United
Harry Anderson says anything is possible for Colchester United
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Danny Cowley wants Colchester United to 'achieve the unachievable' this season
Danny Cowley wants Colchester United players to 'push the boundaries'
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Why Colchester United’s spate of staff departures are no reason to panic
Colchester United’s exits are unsettling – but they’re not a crisis
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The Manningtree Witches
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, and personal exploration of art, identity.
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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