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Town centre 'gas leak' causes delays amid emergency repairs
Cadent repairs a suspected gas leak at the Inchbonnie Road and Ferrers Road roundabout in South Woodham Ferrers, with temporary traffic lights causing disruption
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Colchester powerlifter gets THREE gold medals as he is named Commonwealth champ
A powerlifter, who has overcome significant health challenges, claimed five gold medals and become a double Commonwealth champion.
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Here's how you can stay the night in one of the UK's most haunted homes
Stay at The Cage, one of England’s most haunted houses, in St Osyth, Essex, as Amy’s Crypt opens the historic lock-up for overnight stays from November 2026.
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Police issue update on mysterious 'brothel' graffiti attacks
Essex Police have filed investigations into Colchester’s ‘red paint attacks’, after buildings were daubed with ‘brothel’ graffiti across the city.
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Multiple roads to close for 11 WEEKS to replace 100-year-old pipes
Cadent will replace more than 1,000 metres of ageing gas pipes in Saffron Walden from October 12, with road closures and traffic management in place.
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Work begins on Headway Essex Wellbeing Hub for people with brain injuries
A new centre is being built in Colchester to support people living with acquired brain injuries.
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Lidl to open new Essex supermarket this week creating up to 40 jobs
A new supermarket will open next to the A120 in Essex this week.
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The five most Wikipedia searched celebrities from Essex in 2026 revealed
Essex has produced and become home to a number of well-known celebrity names. Here are the most searched-for celebs from the county.
National News
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Northern Ireland rue Isaac Price penalty miss as they draw with GeorgiaIsaac Price missed a late penalty as Northern Ireland were held to a goalless draw by Georgia which nevertheless keeps them top of their Nations League group.
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Former politician and novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86Former politician Jeffrey Archer has died aged 86, his publisher said in a statement.
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Greg Davies and Alex Horne announce Taskmasters first live UK showTaskmaster will have its first-ever UK live show in Manchester next year.
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US insists RAF Fairford bomber withdrawal not linked to security alertThe Trump administration has sought to play down the withdrawal of US bombers from a Gloucestershire air base after suggestions the move was linked to security concerns.
Sport
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Danny Cowley forced to tread carefully as Colchester feel effects of heavy going
Danny Cowley has revealed several Colchester United players are battling tendonitis
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Former Colchester schoolboy is the hero in inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup Final
Former Colchester schoolboy the hero as Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to win the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup
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Racing to return to popular Essex racecourse after months of uncertainty
Horse racing returns to Chelmsford City Racecourse on November 2 under ARC, after months of uncertainty, pending BHA licensing, with Sky Sports Racing coverage.
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Colchester Rugby Club rue 'basic mistakes' after suffering defeat at Jersey
Colchester Rugby Club are beaten at lowly Jersey but claim bonus points
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