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Shoplifter who stole £3k worth of goods - including Easter eggs - is jailed
A prolific shoplifter from Colchester has been jailed for 18 months after admitting dozens of thefts.
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Former Essex police sergeant found guilty of committing gross misconduct
Former Essex Police sergeant has been found to have committed gross misconduct following an accelerated disciplinary hearing.
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Pain at the pump - Colchester motorists hit hard by fuel price hike
Motorists are facing higher fuel costs, with petrol and diesel prices on the rise across Colchester and the UK.
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Two people injured as fire services work for hours to tackle huge fire in Essex
Two people have been injured following major fire involving two homes in Bocking, near Braintree.
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Drivers facing long delays after emergency services rush to scene of A12 crash
A12 Colchester-bound carriageway has been blocked following a crash between Junction 24 at Kelvedon and Junction 25 at Marks Tey.
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Rollerworld to reveal update on its future at Easter pop-up event in Colchester
BOSSES of a beloved Rollerskating rink will tease more “future plans” for its charity during an Easter event this weekend.
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Prosecution discontinues case against man accused of rape in Colchester
The defendant, previously of Maypole Green Road, Colchester, and now of Darlington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, was charged in 2024.
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New town of 7,750 homes could take more than 30 years to complete
With more than 350 documents, the application sets out details for the project which aims to deliver 7,750 homes.
National News
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Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at 2027 Ryder CupTiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.
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Lift off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 yearsNasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off.
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Shopkeepers prepare for further trouble after high street swarmed by teenagersShopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays.
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Household energy bill drop short lived respite amid fears of July hikeHousehold energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July.
Sport
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Danny Cowley gets phone call from EFL referee chief after Walsall draw
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley reveals phone call from EFL head of refereeing
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Romeo Akachukwu returns to Colchester United after clocking up the miles
Romeo Akachukwu back at Colchester after international duty
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'A tough one for us': Colchester United confirm extent of Tom Flanagan injury
Colchester United captain Tom Flanagan looks set to miss the remainder of the season
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Five memorable Good Friday games for Colchester United over the years
Five standout Good Friday games for Colchester United
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