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Essex foster carers celebrated for 'extraordinary dedication' at awards ceremony
Foster carers in Essex have been celebrated for their "extraordinary dedication" at the Essex Foster Carers Awards 2026.
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Major road closed in both directions with long delays after crash
A collision has closed the A120 in both directions this evening rush hour.
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Colchester shop that has been around for over 50 years insists name hasn't changed
Claydons underwent a change in June as it had teamed up with Nisa and expanded its chilled good and groceries lines by moving the shop layout around.
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New Vue cinema in Colchester is 'beyond exciting'
THE manager of the new Vue Cinema in Colchester has said it is "beyond exciting" to bring the high-end experience to the city.
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Electrician sent sexual images to who he thought was 14-year-old girl
Jack Byfield, 24, used the Kik and WhatsApp messenger apps to talk to what was in fact a decoy account posing as a girl called Poppy.
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Hundreds of Morris dancers take over Colchester to celebrate centenary
Colchester Morris is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month and a day of dance was held on Saturday to mark the occasion.
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Big bank set to leave Colchester High Street after 130 years
Barclays bank will be leaving nine High Street.
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Huge greenhouse project in Essex could transform tomato production in UK
Plans for 100 acres of greenhouses in Essex could begin to transform tomato production in the UK.
National News
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Andy Burnham promises greater devolution to free country stuck in a rutAndy Burnham promised to give the UK a “new direction” with the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times.
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The Good Life and To The Manor Born star Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86Actress Dame Penelope Keith, best known for sitcoms The Good Life and To The Manor Born, has died aged 86, her family said.
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Average portion of cod and chips in UK hits 1141 report findsA portion of haddock and chips now costs an average of £10.29 across the UK, while cod and chips has reached £11.41, according to a report.
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Crisis as childrens mental health referrals top a million in a yearMore than a million children – around one in 10 – in England were referred for, awaiting or getting treatment from mental health services, according to data analysis said to show the “sheer scale of distress young people are facing today”.
Sport
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Former Colchester United midfielder Cameron McGeehan joins League One side
FORMER Colchester United midfielder Cameron McGeehan has re-signed for League One side Barnsley.
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‘A hugely influential figure across English football': EFL's Peter Heard tribute
EFL pays tribute to former Colchester United chairman Peter Heard
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Colchester's Charlie Dobson named in Team England squad for Commonwealth Games
Charlie Dobson named in Team England squad for Commonwealth Games
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Braintree Town captain George Langston leaves for National League North side
George Langston has left Braintree Town for National League North side
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