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Airline revives popular route from Southend Airport with flights from £25.99
EasyJet has announced the return of flights to Belfast from Southend Airport, with fares as little as £25.99.
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Record number of Essex businesses receive King's Awards for Enterprise
A record 13 businesses in Essex have received the King’s Awards for Enterprise.
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Teenage boy taken to hospital after being hit by car near Colchester
A 17-year-old pedestrian has been hit by a car on the A134 at Leavenheath, near to Colchester on the Essex and Suffolk border.
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Boy, 16, dies after being hit by van
A 16-year-old boy has died after being involved in a crash between two pedestrians and a van in Leaden Roding.
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Major rail disruption after train breaks down leaving station
Commuters are facing severe disruption to rail services between Colchester and London Liverpool Street due to a train fault.
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When are results of elections are expected to be announced across Essex?
With many preparing to vote in local elections this week, when can we expect the results to be revealed across Essex
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Community café in Colchester saved from closure but it won't fully reopen just yet
The café at the Old Heath Recreation Ground was at risk after Colchester Council ended its lease with previous operator, GO4 Enterprises, on April 24.
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Colchester trade advisory firm wins prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise
Colchester-based trade advisory firm ETK Group has won the King’s Award for Enterprise.
National News
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US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran dealPresident Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran.
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Two thirds of Gen Z adults do not know VE Day marks end of WW2 poll findsTwo thirds of Gen Z adults don’t know VE Day marks the end of the Second World War, a poll has found.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri backs British Sign Language campaignStrictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri has spoken out as new research shows almost a quarter of people would avoid someone who is deaf if they thought communicating with them would be too difficult.
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Kate returns to international travel next week with solo trip to ItalyThe Princess of Wales is to return to international travel by carrying out her first overseas royal visit since facing cancer.
Sport
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IN PICTURES: The day Colchester United made history after winning promotion
Colchester United won promotion on this day in 2006
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One year on: Robbie Cowling’s search for Colchester United buyer continues
Robbie Cowling is looking to sell Colchester United Football Club
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Colchester United's big promotion anniversary is 'something to celebrate'
Colchester United secured a historic promotion to the Championship on this day
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Former Colchester United striker is made available for transfer
Former Colchester United striker made available for transfer by League One side
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