Local News
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Colchester homes without power after fault on electrical network
Colchester homes have been affected by a power cut after a fault in the network.
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Power cuts hit postcodes across Colchester after faults in the network
Power cuts affected a string of postcodes in Colchester today after faults on the network and emergency repairs.
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Power cut in Essex villages after high voltage cable damaged
Residents in a series of Essex villages were without power for several hours after a high voltage electricity cable was damaged.
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A12 northbound blocked after crash near Witham - delays building
The A12 northbound is partially blocked due to a crash near Witham.
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Asda shoppers testing finding love with romantic red basket scheme
Asda's new romantic shopping basket scheme might just send a few meet-cutes down the (shopping) isle.
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Laughter in parliament as Reform UK compared to 'rubbish' at PMQs
Nigel Farage and Reform UK was subtly compared to ‘rubbish’ at PMQs this week, prompting laughter in parliament.
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Secret pop-up shop to arrive in Colchester for a limited time
A 'secret' pop-up shop giving away free packets of crisps is arriving in Colchester.
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Olly Murs and Danny Dyer among celebs in men's health charity football match
A star-studded football match will see TV names and chart toppers lace up their boots to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health.
National News
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Thomas Tuchel signs new England deal through to Euro 2028Thomas Tuchel has signed an extension to his contract as England head coach through to the end of the home European Championship in 2028.
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Sean Dyche sacked with Nottingham Forest fearing drop as Vitor Pereira is linkedNottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis made Sean Dyche his third managerial sacking of the season in a desperate bid to avoid relegation.
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Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming migrants have colonised the UKManchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised that his claim Britain has been “colonised” by migrants “offended some people in the UK and Europe”.
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Victoria Marten child safeguarding review key recommendations
Lessons can be learned from the “extreme case” of the death of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s baby, the chairman of a major safeguarding review said.
Sport
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Alexandre Pato's consortium will not be buying Colchester United after talks end
Alexandre Pato’s consortium will not be buying Colchester United
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Big fitness boost for Colchester United with key duo set to make Barrow trip
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley reveals fitness boost
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League Two latest: Referee rants, Holloway amazement, Cambridge relocation talk
A round-up of news from Colchester's League Two rivals
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Olly Murs and Danny Dyer among celebs in men's health charity football match
A star-studded football match will see TV names and chart toppers lace up their boots to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health.
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Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv
The Guv is back with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026.
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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Into the Orchard
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