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Coastguard give update after 'explosive' found on Essex beach
The Canvey coastguard managed to remove a potential explosive item from the seafront after hours of work.
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Major stretch of A12 to be close from TONIGHT
A section of the A12 near Colchester is set to close from tonight due to works being undertaken by National Highways.
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HUGE emergency service presence after 'disorder' at city centre hotel
A man has been rescued from the roof of the George Hotel in Colchester High Street after reports of aggressive behaviour.
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Hundreds without power after overhead cable comes down
Hundreds of homes in and around Colchester and Great Horkesley, Essex, are without power this morning.
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ITV to air show four-part show about Essex football club
A behind the scene documentary series on Maldon and Tiptree FC is set to feature on ITV later this month.
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Man who attacked his brother to be sentenced by judge next month
Edward Jackson, 58, assaulted his victim in July last year and was initially charged with causing grievous bodily harm without intent.
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National award nomination for Colchester pet business Ginger and Tails
Ginger and Tails, which provides dog-walking, pet visits, and overnight pet-sitting was shortlisted in the At Your Service category.
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Signs appear for new business at former city centre cafe
Signs have appeared outside the former Caffe Sala in Eld Lane.
National News
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Iran strikes on UAE condemned by Starmer amid US bid to open Strait of HormuzDrone and missile strikes by Iran against the United Arab Emirates have been condemned by the Prime Minister.
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Wu Yize pips Shaun Murphy in last frame decider to become world snooker championWu Yize held his nerve to sink Shaun Murphy in a deciding-frame shoot-out and be crowned world snooker champion after a final for the ages at the Crucible.
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Harrison Ford launches signature Scotch whisky on Star Wars DayHarrison Ford has helped to create his own signature Scotch whisky that reflects his tastes, saying it is “everything I want” in a dram.
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Tens of thousands could benefit from one minute cancer jab on the NHSTens of thousands of patients could benefit from a one-minute jab being rolled out on the NHS for more than a dozen cancers.
Sport
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Colchester United supporters - have your say in our End of Season survey
Colchester United fans can have their say in our End of Season survey
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John Terry backed to thrive at Colchester by Jody Morris amid takeover talks
Jody Morris on John Terry takeover talks at Colchester United
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Danny Cowley casts his net overseas as he steps up Colchester United recruitment
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley stepping up recruitment drive
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Danny Cowley reveals his Colchester United ambition for 'inspirational' fans
Danny Cowley inspired by backing of Colchester United supporters
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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, and personal exploration of art, identity.
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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Festen - Headgate Theatre
A stage adaptation by David Eldridge Based on the Dogme film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov and Bo Hr. Hansen
at Headgate Theatre, Colchester
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