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Day two of new Essex festival sees Canadian-American rocker impress the crowds
THE sun was finally setting over State Fayre to the west as a huge moon rose on the big screen at Hylands Park.
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Historic Colchester venue to host huge lunar art installation
Colchester Castle is set to host a glowing lunar art installation.
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Essex villagers love living in beautiful 'hidden gem' riverside community
Rowhedge villagers have praised their beautiful village and described it as a 'hidden gem' surrounded by countryside.
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I'm A Celeb runner-up heading to Colchester for comedy show
Presenter, author, actor and singer Tom Read Wilson will bring The A – Z of Me comedy tour to Colchester Arts Centre on September 6.
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The latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council
Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.
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In pictures: Colchester Food and Drink festival returns
Colchester’s Food and Drink Festival took place in Lower Castle Park over the weekend.
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I went to this Colchester restaurant which doesn't serve meat, here's what I thought
Patch, in Trinity Street, was opened by Jordan Sidwell and Jenna Saiz Abo Henriksen back in September 2022, and focuses only on vegetarian and vegan cuisine.
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Essex footballer to be 'bombshell' in popular TV show
Tommy Stagg, a non-league striker who has played for a string of Essex and London clubs, has been revealed as a Love Island bombshell.
National News
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England captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after NZ TestEngland captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket.
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Body of boy 15 found near reservoir as police warn enjoy warm weather safelyThe body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered near a reservoir in what police called a “sad reminder of the dangers of entering open water”.
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Retail crime running riot warns Labour as shoplifting and assaults riseRetail crime is “running riot” as shoplifting and assaults on staff have risen in the past year, Scottish Labour has said.
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Police facing mountain of pressures as millions spent on overtime Lib DemsPolice officers are facing a “mountain of pressures”, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said as figures showed millions has been paid out in overtime.
Sport
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Colchester United mourn the death of former chairman Peter Heard
Former Colchester United chairman Peter Heard has died
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League Two boss makes shock departure from his role as manager
League Two club looking for a new manager after boss resigns
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Colchester pubs packed as fans watch England World Cup victory
Pubs and bars in Colchester were busy as fans headed into the Centurion, Marquis, Walkabout, Camulodunum, and Three Wise Monkeys to watch the match.
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester youngster Jake Hutchinson joins National League side
Former Colchester United youngster Jake Hutchinson joins National League side
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Arpita Shah: Nalini
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
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