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Two babies and adult taken to hospital after six-vehicle crash on major route
Two babies and an adult were taken to hospital after a six-vehicle crash on the A14 westbound near Claydon, Suffolk, on November 3.
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The 'lovely' Essex garden centre cafe with an 'excellent' breakfast and pod seating
The Lillies Cafe in Wickford is a garden centre cafe that guests have described as "lovely" and "excellent".
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Council off track for 2030 carbon-neutral target as Leisure World tops emissions
Colchester City Council revealed it is no longer on track for carbon neutrality by 2030, despite cutting emissions by 16.4 per cent since 2018-19, with Leisure World the biggest source.
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Sex offender given suspended sentence after five breaches of court orders
A sex offender has been given a suspended sentence after repeatedly breaching court orders requiring him to register his bank card, mobile phone and whereabouts with police.
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‘I buried them both’: Mum’s 14-year fight for answers after care failures
Melanie Leahy demands justice and accountability after losing her son Matthew and partner Colin following care by health services in Essex.
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Colchester United fan questions frisking at stadium after feeling ‘uncomfortable’
A pensioner has questioned Colchester United’s new security checks after feeling “uncomfortable”.
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'We really can't wait' - King Coel’s Kittens on 'incredible' 55th fireworks display
A much-loved fireworks display is returning for its 55th edition.
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Christmas fayre cancelled due to 'low interest'
Springfield Parish Council has announced it has cancelled the Christmas fayre due to a low amount of interest.
National News
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Democrats win control of US Congress in landslide as Trump branded lame duckDonald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of Congress.
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Democrats take control of US Senate in midterm elections in major blow to TrumpDonald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of the US Senate.
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Andrew Scotts Elsinore leads British Independent Film Awards nominationsElsinore, which stars Andrew Scott, is leading this year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nods.
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Scott McTominay experience should boost Scotland chances Sebastien PocognoliSebastien Pocognoli is relishing being able to welcome Scott McTominay’s experience back to the Scotland squad after the midfielder returned to selection following his recovery from a health scare.
Sport
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Joe Dunne urges Colchester United youngsters to seize FA Youth Cup chance
Joe Dunne has urged Colchester United’s youngsters to embrace their FA Youth Cup opportunity as they host AFC Sudbury
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Colchester United fan questions frisking at stadium after feeling ‘uncomfortable’
A pensioner has questioned Colchester United’s new security checks after feeling “uncomfortable”.
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Braintree Town see off Norwich City youngsters to record third successive win
Braintree Town made it three straights wins after beating Norwich City under-21s
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Former Colchester United academy player earns England rugby call
Former Colchester United academy player Tom Lockett in England A squad to face Argentina XV
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