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Firefighters tackling blaze at Essex wind farm
FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze at a wind farm on the Essex coast
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Man caught with drugs while riding illegal e-scooter through busy high street
A 21-year-old from Rayne was caught in possession of drugs while riding an illegal e-scooter through Braintree high street.
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Police 'worried' about missing south Essex teen who may have travelled on train
Essex Police are searching for missing 13-year-old Mia Murphy from Purfleet, who may have travelled to Surrey.
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Colchester man heading for Iceland following competition win
A man from Colchester is set for an "unbelievable" trip after he won a campaign prize.
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Man was four times drink drive limit when he crashed classic car with no seatbelts
Charles Massenhove, 34, had been drinking in the Victoria Inn in Burnham when he got behind the wheel of a Ford Prefect 1957.
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'Pathetic, inadequate bully' jailed for subjecting girlfriend to campaign of abuse
David Smith, 44, terrorised his girlfriend after moving in with her and demanding access to her social media accounts.
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‘Still got it’: Crowds praise stars on first night of Colchester Castle Summer Series
Crowds were treated to a night of music and nostalgia in Colchester Castle Park, headlined by Marti Pellow and Billy Ocean.
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Woman on day out to Walton died after falling 87ft from Naze Tower, inquest told
The inquest heard she had travelled from Basildon for the day on Sunday, August 2 and went up the tower while her husband looked after their pet dog.
National News
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Vulnerable people eating out should avoid runny eggs amid salmonella outbreakVulnerable people such as young children, pregnant women and older adults should avoid eating runny eggs in cafes and restaurants because of a risk of salmonella.
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Murder inquiry launched after wildfire reveals human remains in woodlandA murder probe has been launched after a wildfire revealed human remains discovered in woodland known as The Pits.
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Joe Root marks England Test captaincy comeback with crushing win over PakistanEngland steamrollered Pakistan inside three days as Joe Root celebrated his captaincy comeback with victory by an innings and 103 runs on his home ground of Headingley.
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Harry and others to pay Mail 95m in first costs bill after failed legal caseThe Duke of Sussex and six other household names will have to pay more than £9.5 million to the Daily Mail’s publisher in the first round of legal costs after losing their High Court claims, which were described by the judge as “speculative and substantially inferential”.
Sport
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Micky Mellon warns Oldham must be at their best for ‘really tough’ Colchester test
Oldham Athletic boss Micky Mellon on Colchester United clash
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TRANSFER WINDOW: Colchester United sign Southampton attacker Moses Sesay on loan
Colchester United have signed Moses Sesay on loan from Southampton
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‘The next best thing’: Tom Flanagan embraces Colchester United recruitment role
Tom Flanagan on new head of recruitment role and hanging up his boots
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“We love Noah”: Noah Chilvers all set for Colchester United return
Former Colchester United midfielder Noah Chilvers set for return
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