Local News
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Essex Police and EE campaign offering free sessions for internet safety
Essex Police’s campaign in partnership with broadband provider EE is helping families and children stay safe online.
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Essex dog owners warned after their pets killed 8 sheep and injured 12 more
Two dog owners have agreed to strict conditions relating to dog ownership after their pets killed or injured 20 sheep in Essex.
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'Unsettled' weather with heavy rain tonight and mild temperatures at weekend
Rain, wind and wintry hazards are predicted to continue across the UK with warnings in place.
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Fears measles outbreak in north London could spread to Essex
Health experts have raised concerns that the measles outbreak in north London could spread to Essex and other regions.
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University of Essex invites residents to discuss Colchester housing issues
The University of Essex is spearheading a major research project into Colchester's housing issues, and is inviting residents to have their say.
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Empty clinic to become nursery due to open in June 2026
The former Monkwick Clinic in Queen Elizabeth Way was shut in 2017 and sold in an effort to save cash for the NHS, alongside two other clinics.
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'Cars being used like motorboats' as road remains under water for weeks
Gloucester Avenue in Colchester has remained under water for a number of weeks due to heavy rainfall.
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Colchester to close £5.8 million budget gap while protecting key services
Colchester Council aims to close a £5.8 million budget gap while protecting key public services in its 2026/2027 budget.
National News
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One in nine new homes built in flood risk areas in worrying trend analysisOne in nine new homes were built in flood risk areas between 2022 and 2024, exposing a “worrying” rising trend, analysis shows.
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Inflation slows to 10 month low amid easing petrol and food costsUK inflation has eased to its lowest since March last year on the back of falling petrol prices and slower food price increases, according to official figures.
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School sick days up 50 during flu season analysisSick days taken from school have increased by 50% during flu season, analysis has found, as health experts call on the Government to increase vaccine rollout.
Sport
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Six observations following Colchester United's draw at Cambridge United
Colchester United drew 1-1 at Cambridge United in League Two
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their draw at Cambridge United
Colchester United player ratings after Cambridge United draw
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Colchester United youngsters claim emphatic home win over Millwall
Colchester United under-18s beat Millwall at Florence Park
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'Credit the opponent...': Cambridge United boss Neil Harris on Colchester draw
Cambridge United boss Neil Harris on Colchester United draw
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What's On
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We Will Rock You - West Cliff Theatre, Clacton
The award-winning West Cliff Performers are proud to follow up the success of “Jesus Christ Superstar “with a very different musical “We Will Rock You”.
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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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Gordon Buchanon - Lions and Tigers and Bears - Charter Hall
Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan is on the road with his live tour – Lions and Tigers and Bears live show.
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