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Train evacuated after reports of 'man with gun' as armed police swarm station
Armed police have this morning evacuated a train at Stratford station after reports of a man with a gun.
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Popular restaurant leaves city centre after eight years for new venue
Popular Colchester restaurant, Pavilion has left the city centre after eight years to operate from inside sister restaurant, Mimosa.
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How to safely watch the solar eclipse across Essex TONIGHT
With the solar eclipse visible across Essex tonight, we have put together ways to stay safe during the event.
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Drivers face 36-mile diversion as major road in and out of Colchester to close
Drivers are set to face a 36-mile diversion while the A134 Sudbury Road in Newton - a major road in and out of Colchester - is set to close.
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SEVERE delays on M25 after crash between car and lorry
A crash on the M25 between a car and a lorry close to the M11 turn off is causing long delays for drivers.
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Concerns voiced about Colchester river's effect on wildlife
Concerns are growing over the condition of a river in Colchester after a baby swan was rescued, with fears about the impact on the surrounding wildlife.
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Residents 'fighting' with 700 objections to plans for 159 homes in village
Fears plans for a new housing development will overwhelm Tollesbury have sparked strong opposition from residents and an MP.
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Colchester Pride set to fill city with colour, music and 'queer joy'
Music, rainbows, and queer joy will uplift the streets of Colchester on Saturday for the ninth annual Pride march and celebration of love in the city.
National News
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Itsy Bitsy singer Brian Hyland to perform in Downing St for diagnosis campaignItsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini singer Brian Hyland will perform his 1960 classic hit in Downing Street as he backs a campaign for better NHS diagnoses.
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PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat warning and wildfiresAndy Burnham will chair a meeting of the Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused widespread wildfires and plunged many parts of the country into drought.
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Romell Glave says its my time to dominate after winning 100m European goldRomell Glave emerged from winning the 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham wearing a gold costume crown and declared “now is my time to dominate”.
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UKs largest Harry Potter shop to open in central LondonThe UK’s largest Harry Potter shop is to open in London’s Oxford Street in November, Warner Bros has announced.
Sport
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Colchester United's young prospects urged to build on first-team breakthrough
Colchester United's youngsters urged to push on after first-team chance
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Ex-Colchester United defender signs permanent deal at National League side
Former Colchester United defender signs for National League side
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Nicky Cowley makes upbeat Colchester United future pledge ahead of new season
Colchester United assistant head coach Nicky Cowley makes future pledge
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Colchester United boosted by 'big investment' in new equipment
Colchester United set to benefit from a 'big investment' in new equipment
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