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Pharmacy student banned from roads after he drove home day after sharing joint
A drug and breath test later found the defendant, who is studying for a Master’s in pharmacy, had a small amount of cannabis in his system.
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Why the Colchester 'brothel' graffiti attacks could be linked to Chinese gangs
Four houses in East Bay and Brook Street were hit in an attack last Friday, with the word 'brothel' in red and arrows pointing to a house on the corner of the street
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Colchester Dog Show to be held later this month – what you need to know
Animal lovers will have the chance to enter their pooch at Colchester Dog Show which will be held at Old Heath Recreational Ground on April 18.
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Huge project on busy Colchester roundabout now underway - here's what's happening
Essex County Council and Colchester Council appointed Jackson Civil Engineering, in Suffolk, to lead the building works on the £15.2million redevelopment of St Botolph’s Circus.
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Colchester Institute tax ruling could reshape funding for colleges
Colchester Institute, in Sheepen Road, finally received a ruling in a long-running tax fight with the HMRC, which was decided before the Court of Appeal.
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Outcry after anonymous X account posts fake email about Castle Park 'dog ban'
Martin Goss and Colchester Council have received a slew of complaints from residents who thought the fake social media post was real.
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LIVE: All lines closed as person hit by train between Shenfield and Chelmsford
All Greater Anglia lines are closed after a person has been hit by a train between Shenfield and Chelmsford.
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Person hit by train in Essex with all Greater Anglia lines closed
All Greater Anglia lines are currently closed after a person was hit by a train between Chelmsford and Shenfield this afternoon.
National News
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Pepsi withdraws as main sponsor of Wireless Festival amid Kanye West backlashPepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act.
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Travel disruption continues as warnings lifted early after Storm DaveTravel disruption is continuing in the wake of Storm Dave after yellow weather warnings were lifted early as it pulled away.
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Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in IranA US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said.
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April state pension changes why it is crucial for workers to plan aheadSome key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire.
Sport
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Tranmere Rovers 0 Colchester United 1 - match report as Payne nets U's winner
Colchester United beat Tranmere Rovers in League Two
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Tranmere Rovers 0 Colchester United 1 - as it happened
Colchester United beat Tranmere Rovers in League Two
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Cricket club stages big kick-off weekend as fixtures finally return
Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club are preparing for the 2026 season and are hosting its season starter.
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Colchester United to assess fitness of several players ahead of Tranmere test
Colchester United take on Tranmere Rovers this afternoon
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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
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Family Tours: Castle Life - Colchester Castle
Step inside Colchester Castle this Easter for a family adventure like no other!
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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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