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Holiday park in Essex getting 'Bear Grylls escape rooms' and more in £5m makeover
The site is currently getting a major revamp and will reopen next month with a new sports bar called Hat-Tricks, and new indoor and outdoor activities.
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The Essex village often highlighted as one of the most pictured spots in the UK
Discover Finchingfield, Essex—one of the UK’s most picturesque villages, famed for St John the Baptist Church, historic Guildhall, Post Mill, and celebrity resident Jamie Oliver.
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Inside the Essex bungalow with 9-acre plot on the market for £1.2m
Four-bedroom bungalow for sale in Peldon, Essex, on 9-acre plot. Ideal for family living, equestrian use or business ventures.
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How a medieval church in Colchester was torn down for a department store
Most people who walk through one of Colchester’s busiest squares will never have known it was once the site of an historic church.
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I went to every show I could in Colchester — here's how it went
What I didn’t expect was that I’d find that sense of community somewhere as simple, and as powerful, as the theatre.
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In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court
In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex magistrates court including animal, environmental and driving offences.
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Hotel sees strong trade following change in ownership and restaurant reopening
The North Hill Hotel in Colchester sees increased trade under new ownership as restaurant reopened, bar remains open, and a new menu launches soon.
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Person in hospital with serious injuries after getting hit by car in Essex
A person was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Corringham
National News
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Together rally leaders hopeful turnout has intimidated far right to stay awayOrganisers of a mass demonstration in central London are hopeful they have “intimidated the far right” away from a counter-protest.
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Royal Regiment of Scotland to celebrate 20th anniversaryEvents are being held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, with one senior officer saying it is an opportunity to recognise “everyone who has served with us”.
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Death toll from deadly meningitis highlighted in new reportThe death toll from meningitis in the UK has been highlighted in a new report which sets out the impact of the deadly infection around the world.
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Met Police reviewing CCTV in review of Morgan McSweeney phone theftThe Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV from the day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his phone stolen, according to reports.
Sport
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Colchester United 1 Walsall 1 - match report as U's play out draw with Saddlers
Colchester United drew 1-1 with Walsall in League Two
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Colchester United 1 Walsall 1 - as it happened
Colchester United drew with Walsall in League Two
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'For us, what’s gone has gone' - Danny Cowley's message ahead of Walsall clash
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Walsall clash
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Colchester United first-team players leave on loan until the end of the season
Colchester United players make loan moves for remainder of the season
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Golden Dragon Egg Hunt - Wyvernwood
From the 28th March to 12 April, nine of Zephyr’s & Zeta’s golden dragon eggs have gone missing in the Enchanted Lost Kingdom!
at Wyvernwood
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