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High Court injunction issued after unauthorised traveller site built
An injunction has been issued for Willows Green, near Felsted, after the site was 'taken over' by travellers without permission.
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'Crash' causing long delays on MAJOR Essex route
Long delays have built up on a major Essex route following a reported collision on the M11 Southbound.
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Drivers facing MILES of congestion on major Essex route
Miles of congestion have built up on the A12 at Copdock Interchange following an incident that has caused significant disruption for drivers.
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How this Essex billionaire duo became among richest in the UK
Owners of Matchroom Sport, Barry and Eddie Hearn have been named on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026.
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Meet the Essex-born property tycoon named in Sunday Times Rich List
Jon Hunt, the founder of property agents Foxtons, is a billionaire born in Colchester, Essex. Hunt was recently named on the Sunday Times Rich List.
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Appeal to find man in connection to 'serious' sexual assault on estate footpath
Essex Police have launched an appeal to find a man wanted in connection to a 'serious' sexual assault in the Greenstead area of Colchester on May 4.
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Homes Under the Hammer star with Essex auction house dies aged 79
Clive Emson, best known for his appearances on Homes Under the Hammer, died peacefully aged 79 on Wednesday.
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18 drivers arrested on suspicion of drink and drug offences in ONE day
21 drivers in have been arrested in one day in Chelmsford with 18 relating to drink and drug driving as part of a crackdown.
National News
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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.
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Bathing season kicks off with 13 new spots including first Thames site in LondonThe first-ever bathing spot on the River Thames in London is among 13 new sites opening as the season kicks off.
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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