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One lane CLOSED on major Essex road following vehicle fire
One lane has been closed on the M25 clockwise near the M11 following a vehicle fire.
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Greater Anglia issue update after major disruption due to track fire
Greater Anglia have resumed services into London after a track-side fire near Stratford on Friday led to days of disruption.
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Magistrates ban man from stores after he burgled Red Lion Hotel for alcohol
Paul Moon, 48, went into the Red Lion Hotel in Colchester High Street where he took a bottle of alcohol from behind the bar in March this year.
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Airline launches new flights to 'world-class' ski destination from Stansted
Jet2 has announced new ski flights to Innsbruck in Austria, launching from Stansted Airport in Essex.
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Council catches World Cup fever as major meeting moved for England game
The decision was taken ahead of a full council meeting,, where all 51 of Colchester’s councillors are expected to attend.
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Councillor hopes arsonists face 'full force of the law'
A councillor has spoken out after firefighters said a blaze at a shop in Dovercourt was started deliberately.
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Polls punish Farage over £5m gift while Clacton voters insist it’s a 'stitch‑up’
National polls suggest that Nigel Farage may face a loss of support over a gift ahead of the Clacton by-election.
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Essex County Council under fire for abandoning Climate Action Commission
Essex County Council has withdrawn its support for the Essex Climate Action Commission (ECAC), a move commissions say could impact six years of work.
National News
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Keir Starmer pledges wholehearted support to Andy Burnham in final PMQsSir Keir Starmer has pledged to give his “wholehearted support” to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his final appearance at the despatch box.
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Thomas Tuchel feels no England burden but sees absolute beauty of semi finalThomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina
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Starmer faces final Cabinet and PMQs as Burnham edges closer to No 10Sir Keir Starmer will face his last Cabinet and Prime Minister’s Questions while Andy Burnham nears the Labour leadership finish line as nominations close on Wednesday.
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Thames Water boss seeks urgent clarity from new PM as funding set to dry upThe boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck.
Sport
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What pleased Danny Cowley after Colchester's pre-season game at West Ham United
Colchester United took on West Ham in pre-season game
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'People still talk about it': Gareth Williams on hat-trick that started U's rise
Gareth Williams on the hat-trick that sparked Colchester United's rise under Phil Parkinson
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Colchester prepares for England vs Argentina with watchalongs and parties
After quarter-final scenes that saw fans spilling out of pubs such as the Marquis, King’s Arms and Centurion, Wednesday night is shaping up to be even bigger.
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Former Colchester United and Reading winger announces his retirement
FORMER Colchester United winger Callum Harriott has announcement his retirement from professional football.
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