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Update as man charged with Essex attempted murder appears in court
A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court today charged with attempted murder in Chelmsford.
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Major delays on M25 due to lorry crash
The QE2 bridge on the M25 is facing major delays due to a lorry crash causing tailbacks into Essex.
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Murder investigation launched after boy, 12, dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a 12-year-old boy died in a suspected collision with a vehicle in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood
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Chelmsford students ask parliament for CPR kit funding
Students from Beaulieu Park School in Chelmsford have visited parliament asking for funding to support CPR training in schools.
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Council could seek legal action against illegal traveller site on nature reserve
Colchester Council could take legal action against a group of travellers who have illegally set up site at Hilly Fields Nature Reserve.
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Drivers to be hit with multiple A12 closures this week
A series of overnight closures is planned on the northbound A12 this week, affecting junctions between Chelmsford, Witham, Kelvedon and Colchester.
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Road near busy nature reserve BLOCKED due to crash
Wrabness Road near Wrabness Nature Reserve is currently blocked due to a crash.
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Number of travellers pitch up on beauty spot
An illegal traveller site has been spotted on a beauty spot in Colchester, raising fresh concerns about public safety and land use.
National News
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Woman 19 dies after gunshots heard coming from houseA 19-year-old woman has died after gunshots were heard at a house in north London, police said.
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Mother of Nottingham attacks victim says there has been miscarriage of justiceThe mother of a student who was stabbed to death by paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane said there has been a miscarriage of justice as bereaved families called for accountability and change.
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Starmer gives tech companies ultimatum over children sending naked imagesTechnology companies have been given an ultimatum to stop children sending and receiving explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Sikh group calls for public inquiry into Henry Nowak deathThe Government should hold a public inquiry into the “catastrophic multi-agency failures” surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said.
Sport
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Colchester United bookmaker odds for League Two title and promotion
Colchester United bookmakers' odds for 2026/27 League Two season
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How Cowleys can replicate Lincoln City's successful formula at Colchester United
Cowleys aiming to repeat Lincoln success at Colchester United
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'Time for me to move on': ex-Colchester defender leaves Maldon and Tiptree
Ex-Colchester United defender to leave Maldon and Tiptree
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Stanway Rovers announce new manager ahead of Isthmian Premier debut
Stanway Rovers have appointed Brad Wellmen as their new manager
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What's On
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Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financ...
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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.
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Caroline - A New Musical - Mercury Theatre
“A radio station for young people! Why do we need that? We both enjoy Housewives’ Choice, don’t we Caroline?” - 1964, Clacton-on-Sea.
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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!
at Castle Methodist Church
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