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Three-car crash sees four miles of traffic building on A12 near Witham
Traffic is building on the A12 Northbound carriageway before Junction 22 (Witham North) after three vehicles have been involved in a crash.
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M25 and Dartford Crossing road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Some closures from December 6-8 on the M25 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.
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Crash on Ipswich Road roundabout in Colchester sees traffic delays
A crash on the Ipswich Road roundabout in Colchester is causing delays to East Street from Ipswich Road, with the road partially blocked.
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Three-car crash on A12 Witham sees delays as one lane is closed
A crash involving three vehicles on the A12 at Witham is seeing four miles of traffic building.
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Colchester mayor launches charity competition - can you name & home this teddy bear?
A SOFT and cuddly teddy bear will make appearances around Colchester’s city centre as part of a charity drive.
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Baby loss charity event raised almost £2,000 ahead of Lights of Love service
A Starlight Walk in memory of lost babies raised almost £2,000 for a stillbirth and neonatal death charity.
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'We need ticket prices to come down' - Commuters on railway renationalisation
Some residents have had their say on the announcement for plans to renationalise the railway as early as next year.
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Colchester Zoo announces cancellation of Enchanted Light Trail this Saturday
The attraction, in Maldon Road, said Saturday evening's Enchanted Trail of light event had been called off
National News
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Rare red warning issued as UK braces for Storm Darragh
A rare red warning for wind, which warns of significant disruption and a “danger to life”, has been issued by forecasters as Storm Darragh hits the UK.
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Households expected to give 28bn to charities during last two months of 2024
Generous households across Britain will give around £2.8 billion in total to charities during November and December this year, according to an estimate from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
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Voters believe UK should prioritise EU trade over the US poll reveals
Voters believe the UK should prioritise its relationship with Europe over the US, a poll has revealed.
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Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery
Scientists have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer.
Sport
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Colchester United still a 'work in progress' despite improved run of form
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Notts County clash
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TEAM NEWS: Colchester United latest ahead of Notts County clash this weekend
Colchester United visit Notts County in League Two
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Colchester United duo are named in Sky Bet League Two Team of the Week
Colchester United duo named in League Two Team of the Week
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Former U's favourites named in Braintree Town's new management team
Braintree Town appoint Steve Pitt as their new manager
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The Laughter Zone Comedy Club
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Jane Ostler: Finding the Hand of Kindness
Explore the therapeutic nature of creativity by using both personal and shared experiences to construct art.
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Nicola Burrell Concrete Dreams
Discover Colchester-based artist Nicola Burrell’s vibrant three-dimensional artworks and sculptures inspired by New Towns in Essex.
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Leonora Carrington: Avatars & Alliances
Step into the magical and mystical world of Leonora Carrington, the British-Mexican painter and novelist, in her debut exhibition in the East of England.
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