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A12 set to fully re-open after closures cause six miles of congestion
A major road is set to fully reopen by tomorrow morning following emergency repairs.
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Five-week bin delay leaves Earls Colne residents in heatwave misery
A quiet cul-de-sac in Earls Colne has been left battling foul smells and mounting rubbish after residents say their bins have gone uncollected for five weeks.
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Derelict grade II listed pub near Colchester Zoo has new plans submitted
The owner of The Heckford Angel, in Maldon Road, near Colchester Zoo has filed a new application for a change of use and renovation of the listed building.
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Colchester football club 'really trashed' after early hours smash and grab
Stanway Rovers Football Club, in New Farm Road, was broken into during the early hours of Friday morning, June 26.
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FIVE lucky Essex residents scoop £100k as July's Premium Bond winners revealed
MORE than 100 lucky Essex residents have bagged thousands of pounds this month as the big winners of July's Premium Bonds draw have been revealed.
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Man sentenced for using fake numberplates to drive girlfriend's car
Harley Nash, 28, was in a Volkswagen Golf when he stopped by police in St Osyth Road, Clacton, in April.
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Busy Essex road CLOSED due to crash
A road has been closed following a reported crash in Burnham-on-Crouch, with delays reported.
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All traffic HELD on major Essex route due to crash
All traffic has been temporarily held on the M11 northbound following a collision in Essex.
National News
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Police officers called to Henry Nowak murder face gross misconduct investigationTwo police officers called to the scene of Henry Nowak’s murder are under investigation for potential gross misconduct after they failed to give him immediate first aid and instead handcuffed him as he lay dying.
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Defence Secretary faces questions on 47bn funding gap left to Andy BurnhamDefence Secretary Dan Jarvis is facing questions over a £4.7 billion black hole in the plan to raise defence spending and whether Andy Burnham was blindsided by the need to plug that gap in his first budget.
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Retailers caught selling e scooters for commuting despite road banMajor British retailers have been selling e-scooters for “commuting” despite warnings from police and coroners that it is illegal and puts riders at risk of serious injury or death.
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Extreme weather increasing injury risks and costs local football clubs sayGrassroots football clubs are warning that climate change is increasing both the risk of injuries and costs as extreme weather hardens pitches or leaves them waterlogged.
Sport
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TRANSFER WINDOW: Colchester linked with swoop for experienced Dundee midfielder
Colchester United linked with a swoop for Dundee midfielder Paul Digby
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Colchester Harriers sprint star picked for European Athletics U18 Championships
Colchester Harriers athlete Bronson Hearn-Smith named in Great Britain and Northern Ireland team
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'No brainer for me': Owura Edwards on his move from Colchester for Peterborough
Owura Edwards on his move from Colchester United to Peterborough United
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Colchester United contract updates imminent as players return for pre-season
Colchester United’s players are returning for pre-season duty
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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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Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
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Arpita Shah: Nalini
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The Laughter Zone Comedy Club - Colchester Arts Centre
Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.