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Field 'concreted over' as unauthorised traveller site set up at weekend
The site in Willows Green, near Felsted, was 'taken over' after the district council offices closed on Friday
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Essex streets win big in this weeks postcode lottery
Residents in five Essex postcodes were among this week’s People’s Postcode Lottery winners.
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Holiday swap TV show looking for Essex families to take part
Channel 5 reality TV show, Rich Holiday, Poor Holiday is looking for people from Clacton to take part in their new series.
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Pictures show how these Colchester roads have changed over the years
Everyone enjoys looking back at how places used to be - but how well do you remember what Colchester looked like more than 15 years ago?
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Lessons build a generation of lifesavers across Essex schools
A life-saving lesson is being offered free to schools and young people across the region thanks to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance’s CPR Smart programme.
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Developer proposing £1bn A120 upgrade scheme - what is private funding?
A developer is proposing a £1billion scheme to build a new A120 dual carriageway which would not be funded by the taxpayer.
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New monthly market in Colchester grows as big crowds and traders attend
Sundays on the Square held a lively festival-style market last weekend with more than 30 independent traders and local talent.
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Inside the luxury home with a two floor recording studio, pool and home cinema
A home with its own recording studio is on the market for £3 million in Essex.
National News
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Two adults die after explosion at a house in BristolTwo adults have died after an explosion at a house in Bristol on Sunday morning, as police announce they are treating the event as “suspicious”.
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Wu Yize into Crucible final as Mark Allen pays for missed black in dramatic semiMark Allen missed a simple black to book his place in his first World Snooker Championship final before falling 17-16 to Wu Yize in one of the most dramatic last-four finishes in Crucible history.
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US state visit risk grasped in both hands by King aide saysThe King “grasped in both hands” the “risk and challenge” of the US state visit but will not dwell on the perceived success of his trip, a senior palace aide has said.
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Airlines can group flights together on fewer planes under jet fuel saving plansAirlines will be allowed to group passengers from different flights together on to fewer planes as part of plans to save jet fuel.
Sport
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Stanway Rovers celebrating promotion after dramatic penalty shoot-out win
Stanway Rovers are promoted to Pitching In Isthmian Premier after shoot-out win
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their win over Cheltenham Town
Colchester United player ratings after 4-1 win at Cheltenham Town
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Steve Cotterill thanked Cheltenham Town squad despite Colchester home defeat
Cheltenham Town boss Steve Cotterill on defeat against Colchester United
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Soldiers praise camaraderie in Armed Forces at Colchester strength competition
Soldiers in the UK Armed Forces Strongman and Strongwoman competition in Colchester have praised the camaraderie of their opponents.
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Pattern up Episode 4
Colchester's multi genre dance music event returns for it's a Bank Holiday Special, at The Commons Cafe. breathing new life in to our city's dance music scene
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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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Green Island Gardens - Bluebell's Bazaar - 2nd/3rd May 2026
Our beautiful woodland will be transformed into a breathtaking carpet of bluebells and vibrant azaleas. Experience the natural wonder of spring in full bloom wh...
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