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Colchester businesses urged to light up for World Autism Awareness Day
Autism Anglia is inviting Colchester businesses to light up for World Autism Awareness Day.
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New martial arts academy for all abilities opens in Colchester
Kazoku Martial Arts Essex, which caters to all abilities from ages six and up, has opened its doors in Colchester.
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Colchester workers to benefit from Labour's Employment Rights Act
Colchester MP Pam Cox has welcomed Labour's Employment Rights Act, which will strengthen protections for workers.
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Unmissable production celebrating sibling bonds and grief at Mercury theatre
Colchester audiences are in for treat this April as an incredible new play comes to stage.
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Greenstead parcel thief now working as delivery driver for Yodel
Mateusz Scucholewski, 41, took Teemu package which contained £60 of products after it was left in Berberis Walk, Colchester, in January.
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Stansted Airport named one of the worst in the UK for Easter flight delays
Stansted Airport ranked among the worst UK airports for Easter flight delays, with nearly 30% of April flights delayed, CAA data shows.
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Biker arrested after chase and bike going up in flames in Hythe Hill
Emergency services were called to a crash involving a motorcycle in Colchester’s Hythe area on Tuesday evening.
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Colchester campaigners fighting against more homes will form human chain in protest
Boxted Against Pylons will be hosting an event with planting, activities, and a raffle at 10.30am at Sweetpea Grow and Play.
National News
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Shopkeepers prepare for further trouble after high street swarmed by teenagersShopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays.
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Household energy bill drop short lived respite amid fears of July hikeHousehold energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July.
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Trump says securing Strait of Hormuz is not for usPresident Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks.
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Households braced for awful April as council tax and water bills soarHouseholds are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect.
Sport
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How much Colchester United spent on football agents
This is how much Colchester United spent on agents and intermediaries' fees
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Trialists feature in Colchester United under-21s' defeat to Sheffield United
Colchester United under-21s lost 4-2 defeat to leaders Sheffield United
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Witham edged out by hopefuls
Witham Town were denied a deserved Isthmian North point at the Simarco Stadium on Saturday when an 86th minute goal by Anisius Lewis decided the match in favour of Maldon & Tiptree.
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Colchester and East Essex will have new captain this season in title defence
Champions Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club have new captain
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Family Tours: Castle Life - Colchester Castle
Step inside Colchester Castle this Easter for a family adventure like no other!
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Golden Dragon Egg Hunt - Wyvernwood
From the 28th March to 12 April, nine of Zephyr’s & Zeta’s golden dragon eggs have gone missing in the Enchanted Lost Kingdom!
at Wyvernwood
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