Local News
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Pedestrian, 60s, injured in early hours hit-and-run on key Essex road
A pedestrian in his 60s was injured in a hit-and-run crash.
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Diversion route as M25 to remain CLOSED overnight after lorries and car crash
Drivers face major disruption as the M25 is set to remain closed overnight after a lorry crash this evening rush hour.
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Five miles of congestion as part of M25 is CLOSED after lorry crash
A jackknifed lorry has closed part of the M25 and is causing major rush hour delays in Essex.
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Dogs seized and three men detained after illegal hunting reports
Three men have been detained and three dogs seized following reports of hare coursing in the Bardfield area on August 30.
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Hundreds gather in Essex to celebrate Christian community's 80th anniversary
Hundreds of people gathered in Essex to celebrate Christian community Othona Bradwell's 80th anniversary.
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New route from Stansted Airport to 'beautiful island' launching within weeks
A new route promising an escape to “La Isla Bonita” from Stansted Airport is set to launch within weeks.
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Police presence 'expected to remain for several days' after town centre shooting
A heavy police presence will remain in Braintree for several days after a ‘shotgun shooting’ in the town centre.
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Old Odeon will become site of 'life-changing accident' if not sealed off
The Odeon cinema in Crouch Street, Colchester, has been abandoned since 2002 and is a hotspot anti-social behaviour, including break-ins and fires.
National News
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Macron tells King and PM happy end were here after Bayeux Tapestry tourFrench President Emmanuel Macron told the King and the Prime Minister that it has been a “happy end, we’re here” after a tour of the Bayeux Tapestry in London.
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Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green for first time in 150 yearsBlacksmithing returned to Gretna Green for the first time in more than 150 years, with the opening of a new forge.
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Tiger Woods pleads no contest on reckless driving charge after Florida car crashTiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driving licence has been suspended for five years after a crash in which he was initially accused of driving under the influence.
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Uber to cut 10 of global workforce in major overhaulUber has unveiled plans to cut its global workforce by about 10% as part of a major restructuring, which is set to result in around 3,300 corporate job losses.
Sport
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TRANSFER WINDOW: Colchester complete signing of Jay Williams
Colchester United have signed Jay Williams from Crawley Town
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Adrian Akande bags brace in Colchester United under-21s' defeat to Barnsley
Colchester United under-21s lost 4-3 to Barnsley in Professional Development League Two
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in defeat at Bristol Rovers
Colchester United player ratings after 2-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers
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Colchester keen to extend Jack Payne deal after rejecting League Two bids
Colchester United are hoping to extend Jack Payne’s contract
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