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A12 set for weeks of closures in both directions due to maintenance work
A section of the A12 is set to experience closures in both directions near Colchester due to National Highways maintenance work.
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Essex teacher banned after unprofessional relationship with 'vulnerable student'
A Frinton teacher has been banned indefinitely for misconduct involving befriending pupils on Facebook, taking pupils on day trips and lying about his disciplinary history.
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Man downloaded indecent images while serving sexual harm prevention order
Tony Smith, 36, was arrested at his address in Mendlesham Close, Clacton, after police turned up for a routine inspection of his devices.
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Quiet village 'under siege' as vehicles mount pavements during road closure
The quaint and quiet village of Cressing has been completely overrun with traffic after a major road closure.
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Colchester Zoo upgrading popular habitat to make way for 'new arrivals'
Colchester Zoo is upgrading one of its most popular habitats after the death of an animal.
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Here's the Colchester area candidates standing in the Essex County Council elections
THE names of the 46 candidates bidding to win a seat at Essex County Council in the May elections have been revealed.
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Colchester students advance to finals of international maths competition
Four Colchester Royal Grammar School students have reached the finals of an international maths modelling competition.
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Dog groomer taking pups on holiday after winning £10k a month for a year
A Harwich dog groomer is taking a special holiday with her two Shih Tzu pups to celebrate winning £10,000 every month for a year from the National Lottery.
National News
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Harry facing defamation claim from Sentebale charity court records showThe Duke of Sussex is being sued for defamation by the Sentebale charity he co-founded, according to High Court records.
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Melania Trump denies false Jeffrey Epstein smears in public statementUS first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress.
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Lebanon must be included in Iran ceasefire agreement Yvette Cooper to sayLebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening.
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Katie Price banned from driving again over 80mph speeding ticketKatie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.
Sport
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Colchester United v Swindon Town - live updates, U's make three changes
Colchester United host Swindon Town in League Two
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Rob Hunt fully focused on games ahead and not on Colchester contract talk
Rob Hunt fully focused on games ahead and not Colchester United future
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Colchester United linked with summer move for defender Sam Odaudu
Colchester United linked with a summer move for promising defender
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Danny Cowley on building strong foundations, U's momentum and facing Swindon
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Swindon Town clash
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Art Jam with Art Harbour
Based on different themes, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.
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Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole - Headgate Theatre
Singer Mark Anthony presents Unforgettable – A Tribute to Nat King Cole.
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
at High Woods Country Park (visitor Centre)
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