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The two Essex schools looking for new headteachers
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery in Maldon and Moulsham Infant School in Chelmsford are both looking for experienced leaders.
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Inside the 'stylish' five-bedroom Colchester home in sought-after area
A detached five-bedroom home in Straight Road, Colchester has been listed on the market.
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Where to see the King’s birthday flypast over Essex NEXT WEEK
The King's birthday flypast is due to travel across a number of Essex locations next week - here's where you can catch it.
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Trains between Essex and London disrupted throughout TODAY
Train passengers travelling between Essex and London are facing delays due to bus replacements throughout today.
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Urgent appeal launched for missing man
Essex Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing man from Harwich.
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Inside the coastal home with stunning views of the Essex coast
Take a look inside the stunning coastal home with excellent views in Clacton.
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Plans for more than 150 homes in quaint village
Hallam Land has put forward plans to install up to 160 houses on agricultural land off Bromley Road, in Elmstead Market.
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Owners of historic Felsted station ordered to pay £70k to clear fly tipped waste
The former Felsted railway station, privately owned since 2013, has been at the centre of a long-running dispute involving antisocial behaviour
National News
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Electricity usage forecast to spike during England and Scotland World Cup gamesEngland and Scotland’s group games at the 2026 Fifa World Cup could kick off a national electricity spike equivalent to the total amount needed to power Leeds and Glasgow, according to Britain’s energy system operator.
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New AI tool which colour codes the body during live surgery used in UK firstA new AI tool which colour-codes different parts of the body during live operations has been used by surgeons for the first time in the UK.
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FIFA will allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash to banFIFA has again amended its water bottle policy for the upcoming World Cup in North America, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 590ml bottle into stadiums.
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Britvic sued by owners of glamping cabin over image used in holiday competitionJ2O maker Britvic is being sued for thousands in damages by the owners of a glamping cabin who claim that the company infringed their copyright by using images of the site as part of a competition.
Sport
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Colchester United supporters await news as ownership talks continue
Colchester United supporters await news on potential takeover
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Former Colchester United quartet help England Veterans win World Cup
Former Colchester United players help England Veterans lift the Seniors World Cup
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Colchester-born Henry Patten beaten in men's doubles final at French Open
Henry Patten lost out in the men’s doubles final at the French Open
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Why Colchester United’s summer may be defined by who stays, not just who signs
Colchester United are hoping to keep hold of their key players this summer
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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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The Colchester Roman & Medieval Festival - Lower Castle Park, Colchester
A huge fun packed and educational event in Colchester’s Castle Park.
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The Colchester Roman and Medieval Festival - Castle Park
Join us for a huge, fun-packed and educational weekend in the stunning surroundings of Lower Castle Park.
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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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