Local News
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Essex landowners urged to cut back overgrown trees and hedges by roads
Essex landowners are urged to cut back overgrown trees and hedges to keep roads and pavements safe.
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Celebrating East Anglia’s top sustainability champions
The East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027 are now open for entries from businesses and organisations that are putting sustainability first.
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Major airline cancels Stansted Airport flights amid mass disruption
Ryanair has been forced to cancel a number of Stansted Airport flights amid mass disruption caused by an air traffic control issue.
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Road used by commuters as rat run shut for urgent works
Boxted Road, near Colchester, has been closed to drivers for urgent roadworks.
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Stansted Airport provide UPDATE as disruption continues for second day
Stansted Airport has provided an update as passengers across the UK face a second day of disruption after an air traffic control issue.
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Live updates as Stansted Airport flights cancelled
Passengers at Stansted Airport face a second day of disruption today after an issue with air traffic control.
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THOUSANDS of passengers face continued disruption at Stansted Airport
Thousands of plane passengers continue to face disruption including at Stansted Airport this morning after an air traffic control incident.
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Man on trial for £500k blackmail 'sent masked thugs to man's house in Colchester'
Lucas Pereria, 24, is accused of working together with Joshua Lawrence, also 24, of extorting the sum from a man in Colchester.
National News
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Tributes from around the world for officers killed in A66 crash Police FedThe families of two police officers who were killed in a head-on collision on the A66 have been given “overwhelming” support from around the world, a Police Federation Chair said.
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17 million waited for more than 12 hours for AE care last year reviewMore than 1.7 million patients waited for more than more than half a day for emergency care, despite concerns that long A and E waits are linked to an increased risk of death, according to a new report.
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Air traffic control boss to face Transport Secretary as flight chaos to continueThe boss of an air traffic control provider will speak to the Transport Secretary on Wednesday as disruption is set to continue after a technical issue grounded flights.
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Childrens commissioner warns of 42000 hidden Neets absent from collegesYouth unemployment is likely to be even higher than official statistics, according to the Children’s Commissioner who has warned of a “blind spot” with tens of thousands of young people “slipping through the cracks”.
Sport
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‘Just a winner’: Danny Cowley makes lofty comparison for Colchester new boy
Danny Cowley’s telling comparison for new Colchester United signing Jay Williams
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Maldon & Tiptree announce proposed new ownership investment
Maldon & Tiptree announce consortium of local business people working towards investment
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Jamie Cureton: The last of the goalhangers tells his remarkable football story
Former Colchester United striker Jamie Cureton discusses his new book, his fond memories of the U’s and his aim of reaching 1,100 career appearances
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Braintree Town see off Fulham under-21s thanks to superb late strike
Braintree Town beat Fulham U21s in National League Cup
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Arpita Shah: Nalini
Explore a thoughtful and personal journey through motherhood, heritage, belonging, and the connections that exist across generations and continents.
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Speed Dating in Colchester - Over 50's
Speed Dating at the Slug and Lettuce in Colchester for the Over 50's
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Classic Hrror Nights – The People’s Choice – Carry On Screaming – Colchester Arts Centre
Monthly nights of retro horror screenings from the mainly Brit school of Hammer, Amicus etc.
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