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Road outside primary school remains CLOSED after crash brought down power cables
Heath Road near Tendring Primary School, Essex, remains closed after a car hit a power pole, bringing down cables and affecting CO16 0 properties.
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Sandwich shop in heart of Colchester for over 30 years now 'under offer'
Colchester sandwich shop Bon Appetit, which closed after seven years, is now under offer after being listed for £7,500 as a turnkey business opportunity.
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Giant ship almost quarter of a mile long set to arrive in Essex
One of the world's largest container ships is set to dock in Essex next week.
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Eleventh man jailed over violent disorder at Essex asylum hotel protest
Keith Silk, 34, has been jailed for two years and 11 months after violent disorder and criminal damage at an Epping Bell Hotel protest.
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Ryanair passengers at Stansted told to arrive earlier amid new rule change
Ryanair passengers at Stansted Airport face a new 60-minute check-in and bag-drop deadline from November 10, with late travellers risking missed flights.
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Two miles of congestion on M25 as traffic crawls after lorry and cars crash
M25 crash involving a lorry and cars causes two-mile clockwise queues from junction 27 near the M11 to junction 28, with severe delays near Brentwood.
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David Walliams named as celebrity in failed High Court injunction bid
David Walliams named after High Court rejects injunction blocking ITN and Guardian reports on denied allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power.
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Essex households urged to stock up in case of emergencies and cyber attacks
Essex households urged to prepare for cyber attacks, floods and power cuts by following the Government’s Be Ready advice and keeping three days of supplies.
National News
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Michael Carrick takes training as Man Utd decision makers ponder his futureMichael Carrick took training on Tuesday as Manchester United’s powerbrokers drag their heels over the beleaguered head coach’s future ahead of a key meeting in Monaco.
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Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich training base for first time since collapseBayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has made a return to the club’s training base for the first time since he collapsed in a training session.
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Paula Radcliffe praises Princess Charlotte for inspiring girls to get into sportChampion marathon runner Paula Radcliffe has praised Princess Charlotte for being a role model for girls in sport as she celebrated the “immense honour” of being made an OBE.
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Multiple women accuse David Walliams of sexual misconduct and groomingMultiple women have accused author and TV star David Walliams of sexual misconduct, including when they were teenagers.
Sport
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Robbie Cowling reveals ‘greatest legacy’ he wants to leave at Colchester United
Colchester United owner Robbie Cowling reveals the legacy he wants to leave as he prepares the club for a future change of ownership
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FAN'S VIEW: FA Cup win could be just what Colchester United needed
Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his latest U's views
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Colchester United youngsters beat Gillingham to make cup progress
Colchester United’s under-18s beat Gillingham in the Professional Development League Cup
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Old memories set to stir at Colchester United tonight for Ipswich Town U21 visit
JOHN McGreal will return to familiar surroundings tonight, more than six years after his productive spell as Colchester United boss came to an end.
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