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CHAOS as lorry fire blocks major Essex route in both directions
A120 in Great Bromley, Essex, is blocked in both directions after a lorry fire between the A120/A133 junction and Elmstead, with delays expected this morning.
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MILES of delays on major Essex route due to crash
Drivers are facing lengthy queues after a crash partially blocked one of Essex's busiest roads near Brentwood.
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£100,000 pledge brings Colchester’s Jumbo Water Tower closer to restoration
Colchester’s Jumbo Water Tower moves closer to restoration as Team Colchester pledges £100,000 for a major heritage attraction and community venue.
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Council to request data County Hall used to justify Operation Vanguard rollout
The Crime and Disorder Committee met on Tuesday to discuss whether Essex County Council’s Operation Vanguard.
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New padel club to open NEXT WEEK after two years of planning
Ultimate Padel Club is set to open in Colchester next week after more than two years of planning.
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Beach hut owners told to pay charge or risk losing veranda
Beach hut owners across Tendring have been told to pay a £70 fine for their veranda or they risk them being taken away.
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2,500-strong petition opposing 95 home plans at Tye Henge put forward to council
Housing developer Welbeck Strategic Land wants to build up to 95 homes on land at Grange Road, Lawford.
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Convicted drug dealer back behind bars for brutal assault of ex-girlfriend
Convicted drug dealer Kylan Kullolli, 21, sent a series of angry messages to the victim in June before he met up with and assaulted her.
National News
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Work tackling Englands potholes turning a corner as more funding announcedWork tackling England’s potholes is “starting to turn a corner” as nearly 7,000 miles of road resurfacing is set to be completed this year, the Government has said.
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Four contenders make City of Culture shortlist for 2029Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK City of Culture for 2029.
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Late Declan Rice strike snatches Arsenal a point at Bayern MunichDeclan Rice stole the limelight from Harry Kane as Arsenal hit back to snatch a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League clash at the Allianz Arena.
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Carricks Como calamity Manchester United slump to embarrassing loss in ItalyManchester United fell to one of the most embarrassing European defeats in their history as Champions League upstarts Como ran out 4-1 victors to heap pressure on head coach Michael Carrick.
Sport
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Ben Perry reveals what inspired dramatic Colchester United equaliser
Ben Perry reflects on his first professional goal after marking his Colchester United league comeback with a dramatic equaliser at Chesterfield
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The former Colchester United player celebrating a piece of FA Cup history
Former Colchester United midfielder helps Cray Wanderers make FA Cup history
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their draw at Chesterfield
Colchester United played out a 1-1 draw at Chesterfield on Tuesday
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Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent - The Minories, Colchester
A landmark exhibition of street art, featuring 28 original artworks by Banksy.
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Simon Carter: From the Landscape
Step inside a giant painting and get lost in a landscape inspired by the Essex coast.
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James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic - Colchester Arts Centre
Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2026.
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Against the Tide
Explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain.
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