Local News
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'Rare' bird of prey, UK's largest spotted soaring above Abberton in Essex
Birdwatchers in Essex were treated to a remarkable sight when a white-tailed eagle was spotted near Colchester
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Clacton Green party slams 'sore loser' Nigel Farage over by-election
Reform UK leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage reported allegations of family voting.
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Police appeal to find missing Colchester woman - have you seen her?
Essex Police are appealing for the public help to find a woman who has been reported missing from Colchester.
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Colchester man denies making 'sucker lists' and running fraud scheme
Toby Cracknell appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday.
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Club issues statement after air ambulance attends emergency at youth match
A Haughley United youth footballer suffered a reported cardiac arrest during an U15s match.
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Colchester drug dealer jailed after admitting to supplying heroin
A Colchester drug dealer has been put behind bars for more than three years after admitting his involvement with illegal sales.
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'Nothing will replace the void'- Colchester mum’s tribute for feisty little girl
Colchester mum is preparing to run the 2026 TCS London Marathon in memory of her little girl who who tragically died aged four years old.
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Take a look at the historic ex-hospital in Colchester being turned into 120 home site
The first phase of the Lexden Gardens site at the former Essex County Hospital, in Lexden Road is making headway.
National News
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Grocery price inflation rises to 43 in blow to householdsGrocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in February after four consecutive months of falls in a blow for households, figures show.
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Phillipson to meet parents whose children went to nursery Vincent Chan worked atFamilies whose children attended the nursery where paedophile Vincent Chan worked will meet with the Education Secretary to press for safeguarding reforms.
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Claudia Winkleman Total privilege to have Norton slotClaudia Winkleman has said that to have her new chat show in the same slot as Graham Norton’s is a “total privilege and also completely nerve-racking”.
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Owen Cooper becomes youngest Soccer Aid participant as players for 2026 revealedAdolescence star Owen Cooper will make his debut at Soccer Aid as part of the England team, to become the youngest player to participate in the charity event.
Sport
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Chesterfield v Colchester - live updates, U's trail 2-0 in second half
Colchester United take on Chesterfield in League Two at the SMH Group Stadium
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Late rally lifts Witham to win
Witham Town overturned a two-goal deficit at Mildenhall to score three times in a late 12-minute spell to claim a dramatic victory, writes JIM PURTILL.
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Swifts safety hopes suffer in stalemate
OVER-anxious Heybridge Swifts surrendered two crucial points in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at bottom of the table Brantham Athletic, writes JON LONGMAN.
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How Colchester United's season run-in compares to their League Two rivals
Colchester United are chasing a coveted League Two play-off place
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