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The 6 household items to avoid leaving on standby that adds £11 a year to bills
Uswitch has broken down the cost of leaving household items on standby overnight, such as TVs and game consoles
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Essex groups back baby loss leave changes but call for more support
Andy Burnham backs two weeks’ bereavement leave for pregnancy loss before 24 weeks from April, Essex organisations speak out.
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Essex County Council spent more than £3.3m on AXED reorganisation plans
MORE than £3.3 million was spent on scrapped local government reorganisation plans, Essex County Council has revealed.
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Historic Oyster Feast returns to Colchester this October
Colchester’s historic Oyster Feast is returning this autumn.
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Colchester residents invited to help shape future bus travel
Colchester residents are invited to shape the future of public transport in a new survey.
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Essex garden centre reveals November Christmas events programme
A Weeley garden centre has announced its Christmas events, including Santa’s grotto and creative workshops.
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Apartment on former hospital site offers blend of heritage and modern living
Two-bedroom apartment at Colchester’s restored Essex County Hospital site listed for £500,000, with heritage features, modern interiors and a private terrace.
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High Court grants legal challenge to controversial poultry mega-farm
A High Court judge has given the green light to a legal challenge over the controversial expansion of a poultry development near Braintree.
National News
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Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery“I am better, thank you,” the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV
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Tear gas used in Paris as protesters rally across FranceScuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in the French capital
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Harry Styles shares song written for Liam Payne on two year anniversary of deathHarry Styles has shared an unreleased song written for late One Direction bandmate Liam Payne on the two-year anniversary of his death.
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Sonay Kartal reaches maiden WTA 1000 final as brilliant Wuhan run goes onSonay Kartal’s dream comeback continued as she beat Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets to advance to the biggest final of her career at the Wuhan Open.
Sport
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Danny Cowley backs battling Colchester United after Exeter City stalemate
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Exeter City draw
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Colchester United 0 Exeter City 0 - match report as U's record another home draw
Colchester United drew 0-0 with Exeter City in League Two
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Colchester United 0 Exeter City 0 - as it happened
Colchester United drew with Exeter City in League Two
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Danny Cowley urges Colchester to make home advantage count against Exeter City
Colchester United host Exeter City today in League Two
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Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent - The Minories, Colchester
A landmark exhibition of street art, featuring 28 original artworks by Banksy.
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Against the Tide
Explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain.
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Simon Carter: From the Landscape
Step inside a giant painting and get lost in a landscape inspired by the Essex coast.
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The Phantoms - West Cliff Theatre
West End and TV sensation Lee Mead stars in THE PHANTOMS
at West Cliff Theatre
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