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Person taken to hospital after suffering medical emergency at Essex McDonalds
A person was taken to Basildon & Thurrock Hospital after a medical emergency at McDonald’s on Broad Walk, Harlow, on November 11.
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Major disruption on Greater Anglia services due to overhead fault
Greater Anglia trains are suspended between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea after overhead wires were damaged, disrupting Walton-on-the-Naze services on November 12.
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Colchester Frock Swap returns with free clothes exchange and charity fundraiser
Colchester Frock Swap returns to Colchester Arts Centre on Saturday, raising funds for the Dora Love Prize and promoting sustainable clothes swapping.
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Man jailed after throwing package containing drugs and phones into Essex prison
Harrison Madge, 21, jailed for 12 months after throwing drugs, phones and chargers worth £24,000 over HMP Chelmsford’s wall, Essex Police said.
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Scooter seized after disqualified driver stopped on high street
A man has had his scooter seized after a stop in Colchester High Street found the driver disqualified and without insurance.
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Air ambulance called to incident in Essex town
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance was dispatched to an incident in Harlow on November 11; the nature remains unclear, with ambulance service comment sought.
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Teenage boy arrested in Colchester over alleged assault and weapon offence
Teenage boy arrested over alleged assault and offensive weapon possession after Colchester incident on November 11; police investigation continues.
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Will David Walliams' books stay on Essex library shelves? - Council issue update
Essex County Council has issued an update on whether David Walliams' books will remain on library shelves.
National News
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Pierre Sage sacked as Palace manager after less than five monthsCrystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage less than five months after his appointment.
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Poundland secures more time to find buyer as rescue talks continuePoundland has given itself more time to thrash out a rescue deal for the business as it battles to stave off the threat of insolvency.
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Metro Bank up for sale after turnaround pays offMetro Bank has put itself up for sale as it looks to the “next phase of growth” after recent turnaround efforts.
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Winter warning for NHS as more than 3500 people a day receive corridor careMore than 3,500 patients a day received care in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England last month, as other figures show the NHS is already facing growing pressures before winter has arrived
Sport
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‘We believe in you, kid' - Danny Cowley’s message to Colchester United youngster
Kurai Musanhi reveals what Danny Cowley told him before making his first senior start for Colchester United
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Colchester United injury crisis deepens as two more players suffer setbacks
Colchester United’s injury woes deepen after two fresh setbacks
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Colchester United announce new date for League Two fixture
Colchester United’s home clash with Fleetwood Town has been rescheduled
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