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Colchester campaigners step up fight for 20mph limits on residential streets
Campaigners in Colchester say they will keep fighting for 20mph limits on residential streets amid Essex County Council’s plans to improve the county’s roads.
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Drink driver who was nearly three times limit confessed to having cocaine in car
Ayden Friday, 24, was arrested in May and later found to be nearly three times the drink drive limit when he given a breathalyser test.
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University of Essex professor named Fellow of Royal Society of Literature
Professor Philip Terry from the University of Essex has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.
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Colchester cruise company named best travel agency to work for in the UK
ROL Cruise in Colchester has been named the UK's best medium-sized travel agency to work for.
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Airline statement amid deadly wildfire in popular Southend Airport destination
easyJet has issued a statement regarding flights to popular Spanish destination, Almeria amid deadly wildfires.
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A-road to be closed 'for some time' due to police incident
A road has been closed this evening following a police incident, with slow traffic reported.
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Essex County Council planning service named best in region
The planning team at Essex County Council has been named the best in the region at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Planning Excellence Awards.
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Man dies after emergency services called to incident at Essex beach
A man has died after reports of a person in difficulty in the sea in Walton near Clacton in Essex.
National News
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Millions more under hosepipe ban as nation swelters in third heatwaveMillions more people will be banned from using hosepipes as officials warn drought conditions are increasingly likely while the nation swelters in another lengthy heatwave.
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Twelve dead and 23 missing in one of Spains deadliest wildfiresTwelve people died overnight into Friday in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires on record, authorities said, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.
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UK to miss out on 600m in tax due to US exemption says HMRCThe UK is set to miss out on around £600 million in tax each year following a deal allowing the US to be exempt from a global tax commitment, according to HMRC figures.
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One rule for one and one rule for another fans react to Quansah suspensionEngland fans have accused Fifa of applying “one rule for one and one rule for another” after Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Mexico.
Sport
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Former Colchester United captain calls time on impressive career
Former Colchester United captain Tom Flanagan has retired
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Colchester United linked with summer move for former Ipswich Town youngster
Colchester United linked with a move for former Ipswich Town attacking midfielder
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Five reasons why Brad Ihionvien return to Colchester United makes perfect sense
Five reasons why Brad Ihionvien's return to Colchester United makes sense
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Ryan Inniss links up with fellow former Colchester duo at National League side
Former Colchester United defender Ryan Inniss has signed for National League side
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Shalamar: The Gold Tour 1976 – 2026 - Charter Hall
Celebrating 50 years in music, all the hits and more including tracks that have never been performed live.
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Art Jam with Art Harbour
Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.
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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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