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Mersea murder trial - jury hears closing speeches
On what is expected to be the final day of the Mersea murder trial, the jury hears the closing speeches from the defence and prosecution.
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A12 traffic: B1007 Stock Road closed after three-vehicle crash
Stock Road is closed after a crash involving three vehicles, the AA reports.
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Labour's plans for Colchester local elections revealed
The Colchester Labour Party is confident of gaining more seats in the upcoming local elections.
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Colchester on list of places Putin could bomb in World War 3
It is likely towns with historical connections to the Armed Forces, such as Aldershot, Colchester and Portsmouth, are on the list.
National News
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Forest docked four Premier League points
Nottingham Forest have been docked four points for breaching Premier League financial rules.
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Banksy confirms new mural in north London
A tree mural in north London that appeared on a residential building overnight is the work of Banksy, the anonymous street artist has confirmed.
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Easyjet opens first new UK base in 12 years
EasyJet has said its first new UK base in more than a decade will give passengers additional flight options and could reduce fares.
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Manchester clubs kept apart in FA Cup draw
Holders Manchester City will face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals with rivals Manchester United taking on outsiders Coventry.
Sport
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Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on pitch changes
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on pitch changes
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Colchester United to host Doncaster Rovers in April
Colchester United's home clash with Doncaster Rovers has been rearranged
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Runners defy rain during Colchester half marathon
Thousands of runners defy rain during this year’s Colchester half marathon.
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Colchester Rugby Club celebrating promotion to fourth tier
Colchester Rugby Club celebrating promotion with two games to spare
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What's On
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Claire Cansick: You and I Are Earth
What effect do we have on the landscapes around us?
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Return To The Forbidden Planet
“Return to the Forbidden Planet” is a high-octane intergalactic musical adventure that fuses Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” with ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll classics.
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Fiona Allan - On The Run
Double Emmy Award winner and star of Smack The Pony is doing her first ever show.
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Jaywick Martello Tower Spring Talks 2024 ' David Simmons. Coast of Essex '
Join David Simmonds who will be giving a Talk on the many aspects of the Essex Coast
at Jaywick Martello Tower