Local News
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Former Essex home of iconic British rock star put up for sale with £1m price tag
The former Essex home of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour is on the market with one of the outbuildings believed to have been a recording studio.
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Plans to demolish offices to make way for up to 375 properties by River Colne
Further details for almost 400 homes near Castle Park by the River Colne have emerged as a councillor said to keep a watchful eye on the proposals.
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Changes to free parking and new overnight restrictions near Essex seafront
Brightlingsea Town Council has announced changes to the free parking along Promenade Way.
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Works to famous Witham bridge on track to begin this year as MP mounts pressure
Works on National Highways’ longest-running roadworks are on track to begin this year.
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Man who struck 'friend' with pool cue at No Name Bar faces prison sentence
A man who struck his ‘friend” with a pool cue to the head was told he could face a serious prison sentence.
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More than 1,000 traffic offences recorded in two-week crackdown across Essex
Over 1,000 traffic offences were detected in Essex during a two-week Safer Essex Roads Partnership campaign.
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Colchester council set to approve £2.2M contract for wheeled bin programme
Overall, the wheeled bins capital programme is worth £3million which includes £0.5m for estimated logistic and deliver costs.
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Greens reject Lib Dem–Labour budget in Colchester saying 'we won't eat the cake'
Green councillors at Colchester Council have announced they will not support the Liberal Democrat–Labour administration’s proposed budget.
National News
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isa millionaires investors near seven figure savingsThousands of investors were “within touching distance” of being Isa millionaires in 2023 according to a money app, with many likely to have now surpassed this milestone to add to the more than 5,000 million pound Isa savers already in existence.
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zorevunersen trial seizure reduction dravet syndromeA new experimental treatment could help children with a rare and severe form of epilepsy “lead much healthier and happier lives”, according to researchers.
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Watchdog set to fine South East Water 22m over water supply failuresOfwat has said it plans to fine South East Water £22 million over water supply failures between 2020 and 2023 impacting more than 286,000 people.
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Gen Z may not actually drink less than previous generations study findsThe idea that young people are shunning alcohol compared to previous generations may not be true, research suggests.
Sport
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Colchester United eager to sign former Chesterfield goalkeeper Melvin Minter
Colchester United are trying to sign goalkeeper Melvin Minter
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'It feels like coming home' - Joe Dunne on returning to Colchester United
Joe Dunne is back at Colchester United as under-18 lead coach
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Former England star Paul Stewart delivers powerful session at Colchester United
Former Spurs striker Paul Stewart shares powerful story at Colchester United
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Braintree boss Steve Pitt rues 'sucker punch' after painful Gateshead defeat
Braintree Town conceded in stoppage-time to lose 1-0 at Gateshead
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