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Drivers facing SEVERE delays on major route
A130 northbound traffic in Essex faces severe delays, with average speeds of 5mph and 14-minute hold-ups. Drivers urged to allow extra journey time.
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Henry Nowak’s family slam ‘political game’ played with their son’s death
Henry Nowak’s family condemn riots and political exploitation after his stabbing death, as IOPC probes police response and ITV documentary seeks justice.
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Chaos on rush hour Essex trains due to 'person taken ill'
Greater Anglia trains face delays and changes of up to 15 minutes after a passenger fell ill at Hatfield Peverel on November 3, affecting Essex routes.
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TV star Tom Skinner launches Essex jobs drive as company looks for new workers
Tom Skinner launches NWVA recruitment drive, with jobs for recovery drivers, windscreen technicians and call centre staff in Essex, London and across the UK.
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Former Essex chapel goes up for sale for £135k
An unusual former chapel in an Essex seaside town has gone on the market with a guide price of £135,000.
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Clacton Pier bosses hit back after attraction named among Essex's 'worst-rated'
Clacton Pier bosses reject Essex ‘worst-rated’ ranking based on Google reviews, highlighting Tripadvisor awards and top-20 European amusement park status
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Warning issued over venomous fish spotted along Essex coastline
A warning has been issued for beachgoers along the Essex coast concerning the venomous weever fish.
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Colchester Zoo hiring for two rare exciting positions
Colchester Zoo is hiring two senior animal keepers for its Carnivore and Familiar Friends sections, with £29,432 salaries and November 20 and 27 deadlines.
National News
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Andrew Scotts Elsinore leads British Independent Film Awards nominationsElsinore, which stars Andrew Scott, is leading this year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nods.
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Scott McTominay experience should boost Scotland chances Sebastien PocognoliSebastien Pocognoli is relishing being able to welcome Scott McTominay’s experience back to the Scotland squad after the midfielder returned to selection following his recovery from a health scare.
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Kelloggs removes rice from Rice Krispies due to changing weather conditionsKellogg’s has removed rice from its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals after “changing weather conditions” affected the quality and availability of the ingredient, the firm has said.
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King stops short of offering formal apology over transatlantic slave tradeThe King has told Commonwealth leaders the transatlantic slave trade “fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow”, but did not offer an apology.
Sport
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Former Colchester United academy player earns England rugby call
Former Colchester United academy player Tom Lockett in England A squad to face Argentina XV
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Robbie Cowling explains why new financial rules could benefit Colchester United
Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling explains why stronger financial controls could help the U’s and reward smarter recruitment and player development
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FAN'S VIEW: U's must be united on and off the pitch as divided we will fall
Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his latest views on the U's
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Olympic pathway beckons for Colchester Harriers ace Bronson Hearn-Smith
Colchester Harriers athlete Bronson Hearn-Smith included in Olympic Futures programme
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Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent - The Minories, ColchesterA landmark exhibition of street art, featuring 28 original artworks by Banksy.
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Against the TideExplore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain.
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