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Arson investigation after blaze started outside home
A fire at a home in Harlow is being treated as arson and police are appealing for witnesses and footage
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Woman assaulted by man while waiting in traffic on A12
Police are appealing for information following an assault on the A12 at Kelvedon, Essex, involving a white Ford Mondeo estate.
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Road to remain closed 'for some time' after serious crash
A country road near Colchester is set to remain closed for 'some time' as emergency services attended a crash.
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Essex school CLOSED following potential gas leak
Sheering Church of England Primary School in Bishop's Stortford has been closed following a potential gas leak.
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Supporting independence this spring at Ableworld Colchester
As the days grow brighter, spring is the perfect time to enjoy greater freedom and make everyday life a little easier
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Huge emergency service presence after crash in country road
There are reports of a crash causing delays in Holly Lane and Boxted Road in Great Horkesley, near Colchester, Essex.
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Hunt for suspects after man stabbed in pub beer garden
Police are appealing for help after a man in his 20s was stabbed in a beer garden.
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Traffic light failure causing delays on route in and out of Essex near major airport
A buy route near Stansted Airport on the Essex - Hertfordshire border is being affected by traffic lights not working.
National News
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Teenagers arrested in connection with arson attack at Kenton SynagogueTwo teenagers have been arrested in connection with an arson attack at a synagogue in Harrow, the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service has said.
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Exercise to test response to offshore energy threat involving vessels and dronesThe offshore energy industry will hold an exercise to test its response to simulated threats involving suspicious vessels, drones and cyber attacks.
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US seizes Iranian flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows to respondThe United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week.
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Average price tag on a home jumps by nearly 3000 in April RightmoveThe average price tag on a home increased by nearly £3,000 month-on-month in April, according to a property website.
Sport
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Colchester United's youngsters strike late to see off Huddersfield Town
Colchester United under-18s scored two late goals beat Huddersfield Town
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Former Colchester United duo are recognised at EFL awards
Former Colchester United pair recognised at the 2026 EFL Awards
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Jack Tucker gives honest assessment after painful Colchester United defeat
Colchester United defender Jack Tucker on defeat at Harrogate Town
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Essex football club on verge of clinching league title after big win
Maldon and Tiptree on the verge of clinching Pitching In Isthmian League division north title
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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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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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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!
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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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