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Five facts: seaside town with rich history described as best place to live
Here are five interesting facts about the heritage of this underrated Essex maritime town.
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Inside £400k three-bed bungalow close to seafront with potential for upgrades
This well-presented, extended three-bedroom detached bungalow on Sherwood Drive offers a tempting slice of coastal living in Clacton.
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Body found in search for missing armed forces veteran
A body has been found in Colchester during the search for missing 42-year-old armed forces veteran Carl Jordan.
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The Essex port town with 'fascinating history' and one of England's oldest cinemas
Harwich in north-east Essex is a port town home to the Electric Palace Cinema - one of the oldest remaining purpose-built cinemas in England used as a filming location for Downton Abbey: A New Era.
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Appeal after woman threatened in racially aggravated incident
A man is being sought by police following a racially aggravated common assault reported in Southminster
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'Selfish' driver jailed after high-speed crash left pedestrian in coma
A "selfish" Ford driver who left a pedestrian in a coma after a high-speed crash in Witham has been jailed for two years.
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Popular garden centre issues notice to visitors over road closure
A popular garden centre has reassured customers it remains open as usual while a road closure is in place today (June 14).
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Community leaders express 'shock and sadness' after fatal attack in Essex park
Community leaders have expressed shock and sadness following a fatal assault at Central Park in Chelmsford.
National News
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Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it faces balancing actThe Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Middle East energy shock and a slowing economy.
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Tommy Fury dedicates boxing victory to newborn son MidasBoxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas.
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Under 16s social media ban should be part of basket of measures Lisa NandyBanning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “basket of measures” to protect children online, the Culture Secretary has said, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s expected announcement of a ban.
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Resident Doctors Call Off Strike ActionThe latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union
Sport
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Evergreen Jamie Cureton plans to extend remarkable playing career
Former Colchester United goal king Jamie Cureton plans to extend his incredible playing career
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University of Essex rugby star heads to US to start professional career
University of Essex rugby player Mikey Williams is heading to America to kickstart her professional career in the sport.
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Tom Flanagan opens up on 'excruciating' Achilles injury and uncertain future
Tom Flanagan opens up on Achilles rupture and Colchester United future
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Ex-Colchester United midfielder links up with League Two club
Former Colchester United midfielder signs for League Two side
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What's On
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The Princess Proms
Calling all Princesses for a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from Frozen, Wicked, Moana & many more The Princess Proms: Colchester
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Arpita Shah: Nalini
Explore a thoughtful and personal journey through motherhood, heritage, belonging, and the connections that exist across generations and continents.
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Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financ...
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
at Firstsite
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