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Large plumes of smoke reported as fire crews attend blaze
Fire crews have responded to a fire involving a manure heap in Maldon after residents reported seeing large plumes of smoke.
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Essex County Council leader unveils new 10-man cabinet
Leader of Essex County Council, Peter Harris, has unveiled his new 10-man cabinet after Reform UK took control of the council from the Conservatives.
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Meet the student romanticising Colchester online as a must-visit city
Anthi Paganou – who posts as Hana online – is 24, originally from Greece, and in the final stretch of her marketing master’s at Essex University
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Tendring Show 2026 to celebrate north Essex communities with special theme
The Tendring Show 2026 will take place on July 11 at Lawford House Park.
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Mum disqualified after 'momentary lapse' left motorcyclist seriously injured
A woman has been disqualified from driving and ordered to pay a fine after she failed to see an oncoming motorcyclist, causing serious injury.
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Blue plaque commemorating Colchester’s Napoleonic Barracks to be unveiled
A blue plaque commemorating Colchester’s Napoleonic Barracks will be unveiled on June 18 for Waterloo Day.
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Yobs 'throw fish on floor' after causing chaos in Colchester pet shop
Pets At Home, in Cowdray Avenue, was hit by a group of teenagers causing chaos in the shop on Saturday.
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Tattoo parlour to become office space after planning bid gets green light
A planning application changing the use of a building from a tattoo studio to an office space has been granted permission.
National News
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King hosts Irish president at Buckingham PalaceThe King has held an audience with the President of Ireland at Buckingham Palace.
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Stars show off their gnomes as Chelsea Flower Show gets under wayStars have been showing off the gnomes they have decorated for charity as celebrities and royals get a sneak preview of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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Starmer will not set timetable to leave No 10 if Burnham wins by electionSir Keir Starmer insisted he would not set out a timetable to leave No 10 as Andy Burnham vowed to “change Labour” if he is successful in his effort to return to Parliament.
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Burnham on mission to change Labour after Starmers party lost voters trustAndy Burnham said he was seeking a return to Westminster to “change Labour” as pressure continued to mount on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Sport
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Colchester United charity reveals staggering sum raised through community work
Colchester United Community Foundation generates outstanding amount
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Colchester United shocking injury toll revealed: 800 days lost to knee injuries
Danny Cowley reveals Colchester United's injury crisis toll in 2025/26 season
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Live Q&A: Have your say on Colchester United's retained/released list
Live Q&A after Colchester United announce retained/released list
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Impressive Louie O'Doherty claims Commonwealth title after dominant victory
Louie O’Doherty successfully defended his British lightweight title
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What's On
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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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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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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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A Fete Worse Than Death - Headgate Theatre
Colchester Theatre Group presents A Fete Worse Than Death
at Headgate Theatre, Colchester
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