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Warehouse up in flames as crews tackle huge blaze
A warehouse in Harwich is up in flames after a blaze started, with plumes of smoke in the sky.
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Man left with infection after parasite ate through eye while swimming abroad
Matt Flack, 38, from Colchester, developed a rare and serious eye infection during a two-month trip to Bali.
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Three sentenced for going equipped to steal diesel in Tendring
The defendants were in a Ford Transit when they were spotted by police at Weeley roundabout heading towards Thorpe-le-Soken.
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Pond which is 'important part' of history lovingly restored by community
Cox’s Pond, at Harbour Crescent in Harwich, once formed part of the creek and ditches surrounding the medieval town
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World-class opera singers to perform in at Alresford Hall walled garden
Singers will perform at an outdoor opera event in Alresford Hall's Walled Garden.
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This is why a collection of Banksy artworks will be displayed in Colchester
The Minories Gallery in Colchester will display 28 pieces by Banksy, including a never-before-seen artwork.
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'Stinking mess' as communal bins not collected properly for more than a year
Residents in Witham are living with a “stinking mess” as communal bins for their flats have not been collected for more than a year.
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Woman who drove with headlights off to avoid speed camera fined £120
Layla Mustafa, 20, faced a driving disqualification after committing the offence in October last year.
National News
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Reform UK sets out proposals to slash benefits billA Reform UK government would cut £50 billion from the welfare bill, with almost three million people seeing disability and sickness payments withdrawn or modified, Robert Jenrick said.
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Relay success takes Amy Hunt within one of four gold targetThe Golden Girl of British Athletics has added the Women's 4x100m title to the individual sprint titles she won earlier in the week
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Return to home plan put in place for wildfire victims in StourbridgeThe wildfire which spread across more than 500 acres and destroyed 19 homes on Thursday is now under control
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Magnitude 77 earthquake strikes off Indonesias coast killing at least 38A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on Saturday, killing at least 38 people.
Sport
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their draw at Accrington
Colchester United player ratings after 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley
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Danny Cowley's verdict after Colchester United's draw at Accrington Stanley
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on 2-2 draw at Accrington Stanley
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Accrington Stanley 2 Colchester United 2 - match report as U's draw their opener
Colchester United drew with Accrington Stanley in League Two
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Accrington Stanley 2 Colchester United 2 - as it happened
Colchester United drew with Accrington Stanley in League Two
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