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Councillor says Essex's five-council model will not help rural villages
Ms Naylor said its clear residents want to stop mass housebuilding and put infrastructure first having a desire to save villages and green fields.
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Essex County Council to 'legally challenge' new council merges
Councils in Essex received confirmation today about the Government’s preferred Local Government Reorganisation proposal.
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Pollster predicts Reform UK to virtually wipe out Tories in Essex local elections
PollCheck projects Reform UK to gain control of Essex County Council in the 2026 local elections, ending decades of Conservative dominance in the region.
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Police called as four boars 'escape' farmers field and wander Essex beauty spot
Day-trippers and residents taking in the views around Walton's Naze Tower were shocked to see the boars walking near the Tower Cafe
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Colchester Council issues statement over merging with other Essex authorities
Colchester Council will merge with the Tendring and Braintree councils to form the the North East Essex Council
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Two men guilty of serious assault on university student over noise complaint
Isik Sancakli suffered a broken jaw and serious injuries following a noise complaint getting out of hand.
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Two lanes closed on A12 due to fallen tree with traffic building
Two lanes on the A12 northbound carriageway are currently closed due to a fallen tree .
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Trains cancelled as fallen tree causes fire near railway line
A fallen tree has caused a small fire beside the train line running from Colchester towards Manningtree and Ipswich.
National News
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Resident doctors announce strikes just after Easter breakResident doctors in England are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over jobs and pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced.
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First music roster for disabled artists aims to stop infantilisationA new music roster for disabled artists has been launched to help ensure musicians are recognised as professionals and tackle “infantilisation” in the industry.
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Olivia Dean Lily Allen and CMAT among artists nominated for The IvorsOlivia Dean, Lily Allen and CMAT are among the artists nominated for awards which celebrate songwriting.
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Luke Littler helps England squad hit target in darts tournamentLuke Littler was happy to teach the England squad how to hit the target as he hosted a darts tournament at St George’s Park.
Sport
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Arthur Read reveals Colchester United discussions after goal shortage
Arthur Read reveals Colchester United discussions about goal shortage
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'He was brilliant': Jaden Williams praised after Colchester United recall
Colchester United striker Jaden Williams praised after start
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Colchester United Women suffer home defeat in Essex derby
Colchester United Women fell to a 4-1 home defeat to Brentwood Town Ladies
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League Two side announce new head coach until the end of the season
League Two side appoint new head coach until the end of the season
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