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Stretch of A12 RE-OPENED after multi-vehicle crash closed both carriageways
A stretch of the A12 between Junctions 23 and 24 near Witham has re-opened, following a multi-vehicle crash earlier this afternoon.
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All lanes CLOSED on M25 following reports of crash
All lanes have been closed on the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey following reports of a crash.
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Essex hospital forced to postpone operations due to hot weather
Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford was forced to cancel operations today, including children's ward theatre operations, due to the hot weather.
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Man and woman in their 80s who died in Essex home named by police
Essex Police have named the man and woman in their 80s who sadly died at an residence on Catchpole Lane in Great Totham.
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How are people in Colchester coping with the heatwave?
In Colchester city centre, we spoke to residents and visitors about how they are coping with the soaring temperatures.
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Essex teacher banned for life for 'sexual activity' and 'harassment'
A Teaching Regulation Agency report states that Essex teacher Leon Osbourne has been banned from teaching indefinitely.
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Essex Police officer to face misconduct hearing over alleged bail breaches
An Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing over a series of alleged breaches of bail linked to serious offences.
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Burglar who breached suspended sentence by burgling George Hotel walks free
A burglar who was spotted wandering around the George Hotel in Colchester in the early hours of the morning has been given a conditional discharge.
National News
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Newly released video shows Henry Nowak killer lying to police officersFurther police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by student Henry Nowak.
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Current UK weather conditions perfect for a surge in mosquitoesCurrent UK weather conditions are perfect for a surge in mosquitoes, leading to bites, an expert has warned.
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Clarence House to remain Kings London home when Buckingham Palace work completeThe King and Queen will not live at Buckingham Palace once almost £370 million of refurbishment work to make the landmark fit for purpose has been completed.
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More military barracks to house asylum seekers as Home Office shuts hotelsThe Home Office is planning to use more former military barracks to house thousands of asylum seekers in its quest to shut more hotels.
Sport
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What the data says about Colchester United’s start to the new League Two season
What research says about Colchester United's League Two start
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Colchester United to host Championship club Southampton in Carabao Cup
Colchester United to host Southampton in Carabao Cup first round
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Colchester United to take on Ipswich Town under-21s in EFL Trophy
Colchester United to entertain Ipswich Town under-21s in EFL Trophy
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Colchester United face away trip on League Two opening day
Colchester United to visit Accrington Stanley in League Two opener
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