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Man to be sentenced for assault the day after his grandfather's funeral
A judge has postponed the sentencing of a Harwich man who assaulted someone and took his car so he can attend his grandfather’s funeral.
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Colchester pre-school rated Outstanding for the third time
“They adapt teaching effectively to ensure that every child is included, makes rapid progress and develops essential skills for the future. Simple sign language and translation tools are used well to support understanding.”
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Pensioners come together for annual alternative Oyster Feast celebrations
Pensioners returned to Greenstead Social Club for another year of the alternative Oyster Feast, enjoying a range of activities.
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Colchester schools' performance in secondary school league tables
The Department for Education data, which is subject to change, shows how well each secondary school in Colchester performed in last year's Year 11 exams.
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Binman punched naked cyclist off bike then attacked officers who tried to arrest him
Lee Turnage, 46, injured the cyclist in the incident and was also found with a knife when police approached him at The Leather Bottle pub.
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Who is the social media star from Colchester that was banned from driving?
A popular social media influencer with millions of followers is actually from Colchester.
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Controversy over plans for 120 homes and sports centre in village
Plans for up to 120 homes and a new sports centre have been submitted in a quiet Essex village, sparking controversy.
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Hero police dog who sings with sirens praised for busy month fighting crime
A heroic police dog has been praised after a busy month of fighting crime.
National News
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Thousands of high street shops raided in money laundering crackdownMore than 2,700 high street businesses including barbers, minimarts and vape shops have been raided in the biggest ever crackdown of its kind on money laundering.
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St Georges flags create no go zones for NHS staff health leaders warnSt George’s flags are creating “no-go zones” for NHS staff, with some facing frequent abuse, health leaders have warned.
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Prince William to tell young people about importance of wearing red poppyThe Prince of Wales will tell young people about the importance of wearing a red poppy and that “remembrance is for everyone” in a video message to mark Armistice Day.
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Evidence does not show clear link between paracetamol autism and ADHDExisting evidence does not show a clear link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded.
Sport
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Hayden Mullins on his Colchester return and why he's thankful to Robbie Cowling
Hayden Mullins on return to Colchester United with Fulham under-21s
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Colchester United players will get chance to shine against Fulham under-21s
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Vertu Trophy clash with Fulham U21s
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International call-up 'great milestone' for emerging Colchester academy player
Colchester United academy player Freddie Parsons called up for Wales under-15s
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FAN'S VIEW: Colchester must work hard to get back to where we know they can be
Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his latest U's views
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Into Abstraction Modern British Art and the Landscape
Discover how some of Britain’s most influential artists used colour, shape, and form to capture feelings, emotions, and experiences during a century of change.
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Into the Orchard
Take a walk through the seasons at Crapes Fruit Farm in Essex in this immersive exhibition by artists Hana Loftus and Maddie Persent.
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Ghafar Tajmohammad If you throw a stone in the crowd, someone’s going to get hurt
Explore Ghafar Tajmohammad’s thought-provoking collection of paintings and hand-woven rugs
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A Christmas Carol - Headgate Theatre
On a cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who lead him on a journey through his past, present and future.
at Headgate Theatre, Colchester
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