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Hundreds race through Colchester Zoo in one of 'most unique 10k runs in country'
Runners and supporters gathered at Colchester Zoo on Sunday morning for the Colchester Zoo Stampede 10K.
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Great British Menu 2025 Champion to star at St Osyth Festival among other TV chefs
A FREE two-day St Osyth festival combining music and food has announced its celebrity chef stars including Great British Menu and Bake Off Stars.
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What we know about royal visit by Princess Anne to Colchester next month
The Princess Royal will visit the 13 Air Assault Support Regiment at Roman Camp inside Merville Barracks on June 2, according to the Royal diary.
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Plans submitted for flats above Colchester city centre businesses
A developer has submitted a prior planning application to Colchester Council in connection to 18 to 20 Head Street and one to two Culver Street West.
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Four arrested after police officers attacked in 'disturbance' at Asda superstore
A "disturbance" took place around 2.50pm at the Water Gardens centre Asda superstore in Harlow on Sunday, May 17.
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In images: Hundreds complete Pier to Pier walk for hospice care raising £80,000
St Helena Hospice’s annual Pier to Pier challenge walk, raised more than £80,000.
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Traffic queueing as part of major Essex road is CLOSED
One lane is closed on the A12 London-bound near Kelvedon from junction 24 to junction 23 near London Road.
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Inside the seven-bedroom mansion with indoor pool listed for £7.2m
A seven-bedroom grade II listed house with an indoor swimming pool has been placed on the market for £7.2 million.
National News
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England secure fifth consecutive Grand Slam with victory over France in BordeauxEngland clinched a fifth successive Grand Slam as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach ran in two tries each in a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux.
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Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies aged 61The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990.
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Officers at Windsor Castle investigated over allegations of sleeping on dutyPolice officers protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations they slept while on duty.
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Labour woman leader long overdue Lisa Nandy says but rules out runningA woman leader of the Labour Party is “long overdue”, Lisa Nandy said, expressing frustration that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men.
Sport
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Kane Vincent-Young features in Grenada defeat to Republic of Ireland
Colchester United's Kane Vincent-Young plays for Grenada
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United defender is released by League Two club
Former Colchester United loanee released by League Two side
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'No surprises; gutted Macey is going': Colchester fans on retained/released list
Colchester United fans give their verdict on retained/released list
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Danny Cowley hoping for early Colchester United signings this summer
Danny Cowley ‘really hopeful’ for early Colchester United signings this summer
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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Rewilding Imagination Labs
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
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