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Flying Union flag all year would 'brighten up' city centre says councillor
Will Calverley, Conservative city councillor for Tiptree, hopes to "brighten up" the streets of Colchester
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Live updates as car fire on M25 causes 10 miles of traffic
A car fire on the M25 anticlockwise near Potters Bar is causing 10 miles of traffic, towards the M11, this morning.
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Police provide update after road evacuated as suspicious items found
Essex Police have provided an update after Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford was evacuated yesterday evening following an explosives probe.
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Homes evacuated after man and woman arrested in explosive probe
Meadgate Avenue in Chelmsford has been cordoned off by police after a man and woman were arrested following an investigation into explosive substances.
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Crash on major Essex route causes disruption for commuters
A crash has been reported on a M11 at Junction 8 for the A120, near Bishops Stortford. Delays for morning commuters.
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Man who assaulted ex-partner before being tasered is cleared of strangulation
Ricky Brandon, 40, faced the charges after an incident involving him and his girlfriend in Colchester last year.
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Barrister questions why woman was prosecuted for offence during mental breakdown
AN experienced barrister has questioned why a woman was prosecuted for damaging her mother’s house while having a mental health crisis.
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Woman, 70, left in hospital after couple fall on 'neglected' pavement
A 70-year-old woman who fell due to uneven High Street pavement in Halstead has spent almost a week in hospital to have surgery on her kneecap.
National News
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Thomas Tuchel stresses that England can only win the World Cup as a teamThomas Tuchel says England cannot win the World Cup if they obsess about the role of Jude Bellingham or any other star.
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Man due in court over Belfast knife attack following night of violenceA man is set to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack following a night of violence in Belfast.
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Mental health support in school will make huge difference to Neets crisisBridget Phillipson said mental health support in schools will make a “huge difference” to tackling the crisis of young people neither working nor learning, as almost half of all schools and colleges in England now have access to mental health support teams.
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Fake phone chargers filled with modelling clay sold by major retailersPhone chargers sold online by major retailers such as Amazon, B and Q and eBay can electrocute users and explode, a watchdog has warned.
Sport
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National League side see off competition to snap up former Colchester winger
FORMER Colchester United youngster Hakeem Sandah has signed for National League side Aldershot Town.
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Matt Macey signs for League One side after Colchester United departure
Matt Macey signs for League One side after leaving Colchester United
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Watson is appointed as new head coach at League Two newcomers
League Two newcomers announce new head coach appointment
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Former Colchester United striker commits to National League South new boys
Former Colchester United striker signs for National League South side ahead of the 2026/27 season
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