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Behind the scenes at one of the Essex’s most successful companies
Maldon Salt has built a reputation among cooks, celebrities and royalty for its crumbly pyramid-shaped crystals.
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'Don’t expect a win' - The Chase star on taking on Colchester fans
TV quiz star Mark Labbett has promised a night of “fun, photos and fierce quizzing” for Colchester, Essex.
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Man keeps independent shop alive despite battle with osteoporosis
Clacton shopkeeper has spoken about the determination to keep his independent business running living with osteoporosis.
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Former Colchester Hospital nurse given devastating terminal cancer diagnosis
Gemma Ashby hopes to make more memories with her mother Sandra Lyons amid her terminal cancer diagnosis.
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Serving Essex councillor charged in human trafficking and rape investigation
A Maldon town councillor has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking for sexual exploitation, rape and other offences
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Popular garden centre restaurant to reopen after fire
A popular restaurant at a well-known Essex garden centre is set to reopen next week after months.
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Two further men charged in human trafficking and rape investigation
Two more men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged human trafficking for sexual exploitation, rape and other offences
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Five events to know about this coming week in Colchester
Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.
National News
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Celtic have won the Scottish CupMartin O’Neill guided Celtic to the double as the Scottish champions beat Dunfermline 3-1 in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final.
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Huge problem of 70000 barriers in UK rivers mapped outMore than 70,000 weirs, dams and other river barriers have been mapped across the UK, as conservationists warn they are a “huge problem” for wildlife and pollution.
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Dozens killed in Chinese coal mine explosionA gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi has killed at least 90 people, state media reported, after dozens were said to be trapped underground.
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Shakira says she has no time for romance at peak of her careerShakira has said she has “no space or time for romance”, adding she feels that she is at the “peak of my career”.
Sport
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Where are they now? What happened to Colchester United’s 2025 summer departees
What happened to Colchester United's summer 2025 departees
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Ex-Colchester United boss says John Terry would be a 'great catch' for U's
John Terry branded a “great catch” for Colchester United by former boss
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Colchester United to hold special event to mark 20th anniversary of promotion
Colchester United to hold a 20th anniversary promotion dinner
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Colchester to host Essex First Class cricket match for first time since 2016
Colchester's Castle Park to host First Class cricket again this summer
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Holiday Fun May 2026
Get making, moving and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester over the school holidays!
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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.
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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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