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Air ambulance called to 'incident' on busy Essex route
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance have reportedly attended an incident in Essex that has closed the A127 in Southend.
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Essex shop selling 'illegal vapes' to children shut down
A town centre shop has been forced to close its doors following an investigation into the sale of illegal vapes and tobacco.
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Rush hour delays on MAJOR Essex route due to 'crash'
Traffic disruption has been reported on the A12 following a reported crash
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Library reservation charge to be scrapped in Essex after change in leadership
A charge for reserving library books in Essex is set to be scrapped following a change in leadership at Essex County Council.
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Mum, 55, needs £160,000 for specialist treatment in rare cancer battle
Julie Ryan, was diagnosed with uveal melanoma in 2023 — a rare eye cancer affecting just six people in every million.
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Murderer and gang members among criminals jailed in Essex this month
Here are the 15 criminals put behind bars across the county so far this month.
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Indefinite hospital order for woman who sat on side of A12 bridge
Caitlin Dobrucki, 23, had drunk two bottles of vodka and self-harmed when people noticed her sitting on the Colchester Road bridge last year.
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FREE Street Food Festival with live DJ and entertainment arrives this weekend
Sizzling grills, music and a market buzz will come to Old Heath Recreation Ground this weekend in Colchester.
National News
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Labour to include Andy Burnham in candidate selection for Makerfield by electionAndy Burnham will be among the potential Labour candidates to stand in the Makerfield by-election, the party’s ruling body has said.
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British Gas agrees 20m payout and compensation for prepayment meter failuresBritish Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation.
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Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealedAsda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with its standard prices even beating loyalty card deals at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Which? has found.
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Screening for prostate cancer likely to reduce deaths but risks remain reviewScreening men for prostate cancer using a blood test is likely to reduce deaths from the disease, a new review has found, although experts stressed there are still risks around overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
Sport
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Danny Cowley aims to ‘control the controllables’ amid Colchester takeover talks
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on summer planning
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League Two newcomers appoint former Colchester United defender as boss
Former Colchester United defender is new Exeter City boss
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Ex-Colchester defender Junior Tchamadeu 'proud' to sign new Stoke City deal
Former Colchester United full-back Junior Tchamadeu signs new Stoke deal
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League Two side appoint former Ipswich Town coach as their new manager
League Two side name former Ipswich Town coach as new boss
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Troy Hawke: ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’ - Charter Hall
Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’
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Monochrome Painting: Cezanne’s Apples and Oranges
Take inspiration from Paul Cézanne’s iconic still lifes, focusing on his famous Apples and Oranges, and create your own monochrome oil painting study.
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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.
at Firstsite
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