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'Feral youngsters' blamed for Mersea fire which officials believe was deliberate
The blaze, which Essex County Fire and Rescue Service believes was started deliberately, broke out at about 1.45am on Sunday.
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Nigel Farage hits back at critics with sarcastic Clacton jibe
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has hit bat at critics who say he has never visited his constituency of Clacton after local elections success in Essex.
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Driver reduces wall to rubble after failing to negotiate mini roundabout
The incident happened at about 8.30am on Sunday at the junction between London Road and Villa Road in Stanway, Colchester.
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Team of dads with children of SEND climbing mountain for Essex special school
A team of dads with children of SEND are climbing a mountain to support a special school in Colchester.
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I tried out some of the popular items at this Colchester city centre café
The Bakehouse Express Colchester on Culver Street East has been up and running for the last three years.
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Nigel Farage meets elected councillors in Essex to celebrate historic elections
Nigel Farage arrived at Chelmsford City Racecourse to celebrate what Reform UK described as a historic victory in the elections.
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Colchester museum's dinosaur exhibit is small but mighty
It was revealed in back in February that ‘Juliasaurus’ will go on display at Colchester’s Hollytrees Museum, in Castle Park.
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Woman, 25, opens 'Fresh Food Cabin' in Colchester to put smiles on people's faces
Natasha further worked at a burger van saying building a rapport with people and helping them after a hard day sparked something in her.
National News
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Adolescence star Owen Cooper pays tribute to the Beatles after Bafta winOwen Cooper paid tribute to John Lennon and The Beatles as he collected a Bafta Television Award for Adolescence.
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Rayner Starmer needs to set out change and bring back BurnhamAngela Rayner has called on Sir Keir Starmer to “set out the change our country needs” as she warned Labour is facing its “last chance” after a disastrous set of election results.
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Daizen Maeda nets memorable goal as Celtic close gap on leaders with Rangers winA resurgent Daizen Maeda delivered a memorable Celtic Park goal as the champions cut the gap on William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts to one point with a 3-1 comeback win over Rangers.
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Starmer fighting to keep job as former minister warns he has lost the countrySir Keir Starmer will set out a “fresh direction” as he battles to save his job in the face of a leadership challenge following Labour’s disastrous election results.
Sport
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The numbers game: a statistical look at Colchester United's season
A statistical look at Colchester United's League Two season
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ON THIS DAY: Colchester United won the FA Trophy final at Wembley
Colchester United won the FA Trophy Final at Wembley in 1992
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Sir Bob’s season on the road: 8,300 miles following Colchester United
Former Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell attended all 46 U's games home and away
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United defender is released by League One side
Former Colchester United defender on the lookout for a new club
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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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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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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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