Local News
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Looking back at Lionel Richie's Colchester gig which saw thousands gathered
Close to 16,000 music fans were wowed by Lionel Richie at Colchester’s JobServe Community Stadium in 2016.
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Pothole hotspots in Colchester mapped as wet winter causes issues
Essex Highways says its crews are working to keep up, juggling safety, budgets and increasingly unpredictable weather.
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Buddha statue in Colchester centre was donated by the 'Royal family of Thailand'
The man behind a new Buddhist-inspired wellness centre in Colchester says its Buddha statue was donated by royalty.
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'My son tripped up in dangerous car park – then staff told me it's not their problem'
Shahrooz Darjan, 48, was taking his five-year-old son to McDonald's in Williamsburg Avenue, Harwich, on Monday when the incident happened.
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Sex offender who deleted web history found breaching court orders in police check
Essex Police’s special unit for sex offenders who are living in the community, carried out a routine check.
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What's on in Colchester this weekend: half marathon and stand-up comedy
On Sunday morning, I’ll be at the Colchester Half Marathon - DJing, not running! I’ll be spinning tunes as thousands of runners take on the 13.1-mile route through the city, starting and finishing at the JobServe Community Stadium
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Celebrated wildlife photographer heading to Colchester for masterclass
The Colchester Photographic Society is hosting an evening with photographer Des Ong on March 31 at Colchester Rugby Club in Cuckoo Farm Way.
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Colchester firm is looking to fill 21 jobs across the wider area
Care UK is recruiting for 21 care home jobs in Colchester, Halstead, Clacton and Chelmsford.
National News
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US bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth dayArmed Forces chief rejects that military was unprepared for Iran war
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Soham KIller Ian Huntley has diedThe 52 year old was attacked in the workshop of a maximum security prison.
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One in seven high street businesses have gone cashless in the past yearOne in seven high street businesses in a survey said they have gone cashless in the past year.
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Iran war enters seventh day as first Government flight brings Britons homeThe US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day as the first Government-chartered plane evacuating British nationals from the region touched down in the UK.
Sport
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Newport County AFC 1 Colchester United 2 - reaction from Danny Cowley after win
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on win at Newport County AFC
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Newport County AFC 1 Colchester United 2 - match report as U's claim away win
Colchester United beat Newport County AFC in League Two
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Newport County AFC v Colchester United - live updates, Payne doubles U's lead
Live updates as Colchester United take on Newport County AFC in League Two
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Essex Grand Slam champion spoke about escaping Dubai after missiles reports
Harry Patten, born in Manningtree, was in Dubai with doubles partner Harri Heliovaara when flights were thrown into chaos.
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What's On
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The Manningtree Witches
“It does not matter what is true, or not true. All that matters is what is written down.”
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – All levels
Gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored sessions on some basic principles of life drawing.
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Practically Imperfect - Headgate Theatre
Presented by The Telling & Blue Fire Theatre Co-Written by Clare Norburn
at Headgate Theatre, Colchester
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