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Essex pro-Palestine protester 'never directly told to end Big Ben stand-off'
A visually impaired pro-Palestine protester who spent 17 hours on top of Big Ben has told a court he was never directly asked by police to end the stand-off.
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Man dedicates new FIFA World Cup song filmed in Colchester to his late father
Miles Caines, who lives in Stanway, has released a new single to support the England World Cup 2026 campaign.
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Colchester clinic expands due to increased demand for laser hair removal
Remedi Laser in Colchester has expanded its treatment options as demand for hair removal services rises.
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Essex could face more heatwaves as Met Office reveals summer outlook
Essex could be facing more heatwaves this summer according to the Met Office's most recent three-month outlook.
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Councillor accuses county council of 'abuse of power' over Pride promotion ban
A Colchester councillor has accused Essex County Council of an “abuse of power” after it paused promoting community events through its libraries.
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Colchester gas works spark rush-hour gridlock as FIVE weeks of works begin
The project, led by Cadent, began on Monday in St Andrews Avenue
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Essex Police solved more rape cases in 2025 than the previous two years combined
Essex Police is solving more rape cases than ever before – but says more needs to be done to tackle sexual violence.
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Essex County Council celebrates unpaid carers for Carers Week
Essex County Council is celebrating unpaid carers for their vital contribution.
National News
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Church leaning more than Tower of Pisa has become dangerousA church which is leaning more than the famous Tower of Pisa has become dangerous to use and has cracking in its walls as funds are being raised to repair it.
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First small boat pilots jailed for endangering others in ChannelTwo small boat pilots who steered overcrowded craft have been jailed, becoming the first people sentenced for a new offence of endangering others during a Channel crossing.
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Thomas Tuchel stresses that England can only win the World Cup as a teamThomas Tuchel says England cannot win the World Cup if they obsess about the role of Jude Bellingham or any other star.
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Man due in court over Belfast knife attack following night of violenceA man is set to appear in court charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack following a night of violence in Belfast.
Sport
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Matt Macey: 'I loved my time at Colchester United'
Former Colchester United goalkeeper Matt Macey on Wycombe move
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National League side see off competition to snap up former Colchester winger
FORMER Colchester United youngster Hakeem Sandah has signed for National League side Aldershot Town.
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Matt Macey signs for League One side after Colchester United departure
Matt Macey signs for League One side after leaving Colchester United
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Watson is appointed as new head coach at League Two newcomers
League Two newcomers announce new head coach appointment
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Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financ...
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Caroline - A New Musical - Mercury Theatre
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Speed Dating in Leigh on Sea - Over 50's
Speed Dating at Ye Olde Smack in Leigh on Sea - Over 50's
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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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