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Essex knife crime drops by more than 15 percent as police crack down
Serious knife violence has dropped more than 15 percent in Essex over the past 12 months, according to police figures
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Influencer dies after being hit by former X Factor finalist
An influencer from Essex has died after a collision in Westminster which saw a former X Factor finalist charged with murder
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How to spend the day in Essex's poshest village
The village of Stock in Essex could be the perfect family day out with a deep rooted history and plenty of fun to be had.
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Urgent appeal for missing Essex man
A missing man from Chelmsford has prompted police to ask for help, as they are "worried" about him
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3 of the prettiest villages in Essex and how much it costs to live in each of them
Here are three of the prettiest villages in Essex along with some of the best things to do and how much it costs to live there.
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Council recognises matchday traffic issues at Colchester United
Colchester United held a live-streamed Fan Forum with the club’s chairman Robbie Cowling alongside coach Danny Cowley and assistant head coach, Nicky Cowley, on Tuesday.
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Major budget airline offering 100 new cabin crew jobs at Essex Airport
Ryanair has announced they will be taking offering 100 new cabin crew jobs based at Stansted Airport.
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Colchester and Clacton train passengers facing travel chaos after 'mass signal loss'
Hundreds of people were delayed at London Liverpool Street on Saturday night after the issue was first reported shortly after 9.30pm.
National News
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Calum McFarlane sure potential FA Cup final will motivate out of form ChelseaChelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane is sure the prospect of reaching an FA Cup final will be motivation for his players following their woeful league run that led to Liam Rosenior’s sacking.
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Tens of thousands pounding streets in record breaking London MarathonThe 46th TCS London Marathon is in full swing after tens of thousands of runners set off on the 26.2-mile course around the capital.
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What impact will soaring oil prices have on BPs earningsRocketing oil prices on the back of the Iran war are set to boost BP’s first quarter figures after the cost of crude has surged past 100 dollars a barrel since the conflict started.
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Pretty evil Ronnie OSullivan opens up 6 2 lead against old foe John Higgins“Pretty evil” Ronnie O’Sullivan carved out a 6-2 overnight lead against old foe John Higgins in the first session of their second round showdown at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield.
Sport
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Nott County boss calls Lewis Macari 'salt of the earth' after horror leg injury
Notts County's Lewis Macari supported after horror injury at Colchester United
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'Our hearts are with him': Colchester's Tom Flanagan suffers serious injury
Colchester United defender Tom Flanagan faces long road to recovery
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Colchester football academy set to open led by former U's captain Karl Duguid
A new football academy is set to open in Colchester designed to support children's confidence, led by former Colchester United captain, Karl Duguid.
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Council recognises matchday traffic issues at Colchester United
Colchester United held a live-streamed Fan Forum with the club’s chairman Robbie Cowling alongside coach Danny Cowley and assistant head coach, Nicky Cowley, on Tuesday.
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, and personal exploration of art, identity.
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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