Local News
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New regular community market launches in city centre this weekend
A new regular market is launching in the city centre with street food, live music, and a friendly atmosphere this weekend.
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Essex Police looking for Ben Guiver, 15, missing from Colchester
Essex Police are looking for a 15-year-old boy missing from Colchester.
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Ruth Langsford opens up to Rylan Clark about counselling on BBC 2 radio
Ruth Langsford opened up to Rylan Clark on his BBC Radio 2 show about her WORD split with Eamonn Holmes.
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30-year-old arrested after 'wanted' suspect mocked Essex police on social media
Earlier today, Essex Police had published an appeal seeking information on Karn Statham’s whereabouts.
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Ollie Bearman talks F1 career ahead of 2026 season and Australian GP
F1 talent Ollie Bearman is the latest guest on the High Performance podcast, talking about his impressive performances, loneliness, and Ferrari.
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Man in 20s taken to hospital after serious 'bladed' assault outside Essex bar
Essex police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in an assault outside a bar in Braintree town centre.
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A12 Colchester-bound: Road closed after multi-vehicle crash near Essex town
Colchester bound on the A12 are facing delays this evening after a collision involving three vehicles just after Junction 24 (Kelvedon).
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Union comments ahead of more strikes at University of Essex
University of Essex staff to strike for nine days in March over Southend campus closure, 400 job cuts and course reductions.
National News
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Drunk driver jailed for 12 years after killing law student on crossingA dangerous driver who drank up to 10 pints of beer and shots on a night out before he knocked down and killed a promising law student on a pedestrian crossing has been jailed for 12 years.
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Keir Starmer in row with Donald Trump over Iran strikes decisionSir Keir Starmer defended his decision not to allow UK bases to be used by the US in the initial strikes against Iran in the face of criticism from Donald Trump.
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Suspected drone strike hits RAF base in CyprusA suspected drone strike hit RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.
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Three US troops killed in military operation against IranThree American service members have been killed and five have been seriously injured in military operations targeting Iran, the US military has said.
Sport
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The uncomfortable truth to emerge from Colchester United’s defeat to Salford
Colchester United lost 1-0 at home to Salford City in League Two
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Ollie Bearman talks F1 career ahead of 2026 season and Australian GP
F1 talent Ollie Bearman is the latest guest on the High Performance podcast, talking about his impressive performances, loneliness, and Ferrari.
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Throwback Colchester United shirt found in crazy location
A rare Colchester United 2010–2012 home shirt was found by YouTuber Matias Bueno in a Baghdad market, highlighting unexpected UK football culture abroad.
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Jammers conquer Regent to go top
Maldon & Tiptree went top of Isthmian League North by a point as a commanding 3-0 victory over Brightlingsea Regent left them with an impressive 11-goal advantage in goal difference.
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What's On
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The Manningtree Witches
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, and personal exploration of art, identity.
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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