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How National Grid is protecting nature through careful planning
From badgers and bats to nesting birds, wildlife protection helps shape National Grid’s Bramford to Twinstead project.
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Updates as community rallies after search for Noah ends in tragedy
The community has rallied in Brantham, on the Essex-Suffolk border, following the tragic discovery of a child's body in the search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods.
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One lane closed on major Essex road following reports of a crash
M11 crash closes one northbound lane between Harlow and the M25, while a separate M25 collision near the junction causes delays of up to 44 minutes.
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Fundraiser for family of Noah Woods nears £15,000 after tragic discovery
A fundraiser for the family of three-year-old boy Noah Woods has raised nearly £15,000 in less than 24 hours after the tragic discovery of a body in Brantham.
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M25 crash causes severe rush hour delays with traffic crawling
A crash involving two cars has caused severe delays on the M25 this morning.
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Man admits assault but denies coercive control and cat cruelty charges
A man has admitted assaulting a woman but denied seven other alleged offences, including coercive and controlling behaviour and breaking a cat’s spine.
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Reform UK member 'suspended' from party but will remain as a county councillor
A REFORM UK county councillor who won his first seat earlier this year has been suspended from the party and is now independent.
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Memorial bench for Colchester runner vandalised for second time in four months
Arthur Whiston’s memorial bench at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester, has been vandalised for the second time in less than four months.
National News
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New Thomas The Tank Engine series to be narrated by Henry GoldingHenry Golding is one of the voices leading an all-new animated Thomas The Tank Engine series.
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Michael Carrick accepts blame for Manchester Uniteds Carabao Cup exitMichael Carrick took responsibility for Manchester United’s embarrassing Carabao Cup collapse to Brighton and demanded a reaction after his side were booed off the pitch at Old Trafford.
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Palace hits back at claims King said Diana would be forgotten soon enoughBuckingham Palace has hit back at claims made by Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, in a new book, with a spokesperson saying “fraternal grief can cloud reason”.
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Search for three year old Noah Woods ends in tragedy as body foundA body has been found in the search for three-year-old Noah Woods who vanished after a visit to a village playground.
Sport
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Danny Cowley outlines what he wants next from ex-Reading winger after hat-trick
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on Adrian Akande
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Ex-Colchester United forward makes loan switch to National League side
Former Colchester United forward Conor Wilkinson makes loan move
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Cruel ending for Colchester United Women after late goal settles thriller
Colchester United Women lost 4-3 to Hertford Town in Eastern Region Women's League
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FAN'S VIEW: 'It's still very early days in the season...the U's core is there'
Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his views on the U's
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