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Rylan Clark reveals he was turned down for major presenting role
The Essex-born broadcaster had been in the running to join the hosting line-up for Strictly Come Dancing, but missed out.
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When will your bins be collected over the bank holiday weekend?
When will your bins be collected over the late may bank holiday in north and mid Essex
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Essex Police launch search for missing teenager
Essex Police are appealing for help to find a missing 16-year-old girl from Woodford Green.
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Violent ex turned up at woman's house armed with knife and then attacked police
Connor Benson, 27, flouted a restraining order imposed to protect the woman when he tried to force his way into her home in Brinkley Lane, Colchester.
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Fears County Council leader's anti-LGR bid could 'cost hundreds of thousands'
LGR aims to end the two-tier council system in the county and replace it with a single-tier unitary authority.
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Award-winning Essex beaches to visit this bank holiday
As temperatures are set to soar this May bank holiday, beachgoers may be looking for the perfect seaside escape.
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New outdoor gym opens in village thanks to Sport England funding boost
A new outdoor gym has been installed in White Colne after the village received almost £15K through the Sport England Movement Fund.
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'Go home' judge tells student who downloaded indecent images
Sanjay Chalil, 33, was studying at Essex University when he messaged the decoy account on the RandoChat app.
National News
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UK relaxes Russian oil restrictions on diesel and jet fuel importsThe Government has relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.
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Inflation drops back by more than forecast as energy offsets Iran war fuel hitInflation fell back to its lowest level for more than a year last month as a drop in energy prices offset soaring fuel costs, but fears are mounting over a looming cost-of-living squeeze caused by the Iran war.
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Make tech platforms offer safe services before children can use them PM toldCampaigners have told Sir Keir Starmer that tech platforms should not have an automatic right to offer their services to children and must instead earn it.
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Young drivers urged to steer clear of ghost broking insurance scamsMotorists aged 17 to 25 are being warned about “ghost broking” scams, as a survey indicates around half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps.
Sport
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Danny Cowley wins strong backing from Colchester fans in end-of-season survey
Danny Cowley backed by Colchester United fans in end-of-season survey
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Former school football heroes are reunited in same team...after 60 years
Former school friends reunited after more than 60 years
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Essex football team enjoy dream season with cup win and back to back promotions
Tiptree Heath FC Veterans completed a dream season
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Kevin Horlock quits as Maldon and Tiptree first team manager
Kevin Horlock has left his role as first team manager of Maldon and Tiptree
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A Fete Worse Than Death - Headgate Theatre
Colchester Theatre Group presents A Fete Worse Than Death
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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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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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Rewilding Imagination Labs
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
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