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Colchester debate ends with 70 per cent backing ban on religious street preaching
A Forum Colchester debate on banning religious street preachers ends with 70% backing the motion, after residents discussed free speech and public order.
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Spooktacular Halloween market brings pumpkins and family fun to Colchester
Families enjoyed a spooktacular day of Halloween fun as a popular Colchester community market returned with costumes, pumpkins and live music.
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New website launched for Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community
A new website will keep residents updated on the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community.
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Inside a busy month for Colchester police as 280 arrested and 200 charged
Police made around 280 arrests and secured more than 200 charges after attending more than 1,800 incidents across Colchester in October.
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Community market triumphs despite mystery padlock on Rec gates
A thriving community market went ahead as planned after organisers discovered an additional padlock had been placed on the gates of Old Heath Recreation Ground.
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‘Jobs and livelihoods’ at risk in bitter row over Essex’s A12 and A120
An MP has warned that “BONEHEADED ignorance” over two major road schemes could bring heavier congestion, stalled development, housing pressures and lost growth to Essex.
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Harwich and Manningtree area to hold Remembrance services and community events
Residents across Harwich and the Manningtree area will come together over the coming days to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day with a series of services and community commemorations.
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Essex councillor sparks row over claims Britain has been 'deliberately infiltrated'
An Essex county councillor claimed the country has been “deliberately infiltrated” in a social media post which has since been deleted.
National News
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Meghans father arrested by FBI in US over alleged child sex abuse material reportsThe Duchess of Sussex’s father has been arrested by federal agents in the US on charges related to child sexual abuse material, it has been reported.
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Six arrested after shocking Bonfire Night violence leaves officers injuredA number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night.
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Russell Brands actions horrifying says Burnham as he praises victimsAndy Burnham has praised the courage of Russell Brand’s victims as police chiefs prepare for a flood of further allegations against the rapist comedian.
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British Airways owner hit by fuel costs and up to 25m air traffic chaos billThe owner of British Airways has revealed a profits hit from soaring fuel costs and a bill of up to 30 million euros (£24.6 million) from recent air traffic control outages.
Sport
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The show of hands that told Danny Cowley plenty before Colchester's FA Cup tie
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley explains why his players will not underestimate Worcester City ahead of their FA Cup first-round tie
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Colchester United ace knows exactly what Worcester City want to do in FA Cup
Colchester United midfielder Paul Digby draws on his FA Cup giant-killing experience ahead of the U’s clash with Worcester City
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Danny Cowley shows Colchester players inspirational video ahead of FA Cup tie
Danny Cowley has revealed the inspirational FA Cup video he has shown his Colchester United players ahead of their tie with Worcester City
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Two of Colchester United's League Two games chosen for live television coverage
Colchester United’s League Two fixtures selected for live television coverage
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The Laughter Zone Comedy Club - Colchester Arts CentreCome on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.
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Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent - The Minories, ColchesterA landmark exhibition of street art, featuring 28 original artworks by Banksy.
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Simon Carter: From the LandscapeStep inside a giant painting and get lost in a landscape inspired by the Essex coast.
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