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Essex Police close A12 after reports of serious collision
National Highways has said the A12 has been closed as police attend a serious collision on the road near Witham.
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Colchester dad who dealt drugs to feed addiction given second chance
Carl Jamison, of Hakewill Way, Colchester, appeared before a judge on Friday for sentencing after admitting dealing cocaine.
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Queen Elizabeth Way Colchester closed for maitenance work
Essex Highways is conducting “essential” joint sealing and crack repair works to the road.
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Essex Police boss says force 'will not give up' in hunt for wanted man
Alex Potter is wanted by police in relation to an offence in Colchester city centre on Saturday, April 13 which left a man in hospital.
National News
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Heineken beer sales increase
Brewing giant Heineken sold more beer over the latest quarter, driven by higher demand in supermarkets.
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Turner Prize shortlist announced
The shortlist for 2024’s Turner Prize has been announced and includes a red sports car covered with an ornamental doily mat.
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Liverpool hold Slot talks
Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord in their bid to appoint Arne Slot as their new manager.
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Sunak promises to increase defence spending
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised an extra £75 billion in defence spending over the next six years.
Sport
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Sky Sports to screen Colchester United's game with Crewe
Colchester United game to be screened live on Sky Sports
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Colchester United fans on Doncaster Rovers home defeat
Colchester United supporters have their say on Doncaster Rovers defeat
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Colchester United's League Two survival to go to the wire
Colchester United's survival battle goes down to the final day
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Colchester United lost to Doncaster Rovers in League Two
Colchester United lost to Doncaster Rovers in League Two
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Growing up, digging deep. The story of the Scouts, food and farming
Growing up, digging deep. The story of the Scouts, food and farming The Tower is open Thursday to Sunday 10 til 4
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Discovering Art with Jevan Watkins Jones
Explore a mix of art mediums and styles in these all-day comprehensive study workshops with local artist Jevan Watkins Jones!
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The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - Colchester Arts Centre
Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it.
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Joe Pasquale - Mercury Theatre
Joe Pasquale has been showing off on stage for over 40 years.
at Mercury Theatre