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Escape Hunt opens in Colchester with five thrilling escape rooms
Dive into an out-of-this-world adventure as you solve puzzles and complete challenges before the time runs out
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Mersea Island to celebrate 60 years of Thunderbirds in aid of RNLI
Dee Anderson is presenting Growing Up with Thunderbirds to support the RNLI.
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Live updates as police hunt suspect after stabbing
Man in his 20s suffers stab wound to his leg after an incident in Greenstead with Essex Police on the hunt for the suspect.
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Man found with stab wound on estate as suspect on the run
Police have confirmed a Colchester man in his 20s was stabbed after an incident in Greenstead in Colchester.
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Everything we know so far about reports of estate stabbing
After reports of a reported stabbing in Clematis Way, Greenstead last night here is all we know on the incident.
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Investigation after woman seriously injured in crash that closed road for six hours
Police are appealing for witnesses over a crash between a car and pedestrian which left a woman with serious injuries in Manningtree.
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RECAP - Heavy traffic as Essex A-road blocked after crash
The A12 in Ingatestone is blocked after a crash, causing traffic.
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RECAP - Delays on major Essex road amid morning commute
There are delays on the M11 in Essex during this morning rush hour.
National News
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Lebanon must be included in Iran ceasefire agreement Yvette Cooper to sayLebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening.
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Katie Price banned from driving again over 80mph speeding ticketKatie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.
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UK hits highest early April temperature in 80 yearsWednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946
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Man 21 killed in Primrose Hill stabbing named by policeA 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police.
Sport
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Colchester United Women secure league place for next season despite defeat
Colchester United Women have secured their Eastern Region League place
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Danny Cowley has clear message as Colchester player contract decisions loom
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley has clear message with five games to go
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Colchester United duo are named in Sky Bet League Two Team of the Week
Colchester United duo named in Sky Bet League Two Team of the Week
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Colchester United youngsters slide to home defeat against Watford
Colchester United under-18s are beaten 2-1 by Watford
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What's On
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Family Tours: Castle Life - Colchester Castle
Step inside Colchester Castle this Easter for a family adventure like no other!
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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.
at Firstsite
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