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Colchester Labour pledges new bus station and affordable homes for 2026
Colchester Labour Party has launched its 2026 election campaign with a pledge to deliver a new modern bus station for the city.
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Colchester scraps e-scooters as it focuses on expanding e-bikes usage
The only other council in Essex to have opted out of the e-scooter trial is Basildon council who have further opted-out of the e-bike trial.
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Tributes paid to 'loving' husband as A12 fatal crash driver admits offence
Norman played alongside Fraser for Maldon Cricket Club’s third team and took a keen interest in Kate’s love of athletics.
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Wivenhoe man spared jail after admitting making indecent pictures of children
In an earlier hearing , the Wivenhoe man admitted three counts of making indecent photographs of a child between June 2015 and December 2024.
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Blue bins return to Tendring seafront ahead of summer season
The blue bins will be back along seafront locations including Brightlingsea, Jaywick Sands, Clacton, Holland, Frinton, Walton and Harwich.
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Boxing legend Frank Bruno to visit Colchester next month
Boxing legend Frank Bruno to appear at Buzz Bingo Colchester and Ipswich for Battle of the Clubs on 20 April, with a signed glove up for charity.
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Former Maldon teacher avoids teaching ban despite drug-driving conviction
A former subject leader of design technology has avoided a teaching ban despite being convicted of drug-driving.
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Essex builds Nigerian connections at Stansted Airport networking event
Business leaders from Essex and Nigeria took part in a business networking event at London Stansted Airport.
National News
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Olympics announces ban on transgender women in female competitionThe International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games.
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UK gets biggest cut to growth outlook this year among worlds major economiesThe UK is facing the biggest hit to economic growth out of the world’s most advanced economies because of a spike in energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, new forecasts show.
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Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflictBritain and its allies cannot forget about the threat Russia poses amid the war in the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Mohamed Salah tipped to join top European clubThe 33-year-old announced earlier this week that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season
Sport
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Danny Cowley provides Harvey Araujo update and confirms U's injury doubts
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Harvey Araujo
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Big derby set for bumper crowd
A BUMPER crowd is expected at Harwich & Parkeston for what promises to be a crunch derby showdown with Little Oakley tomorrow (12pm).
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester attacker nets for new club in National League draw
Former Colchester United winger scores for new club
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LOAN WATCH: How Colchester United's players have been faring away from the U's
How Colchester United's players are performing on loan
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