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Influencer hails ‘peaceful and quiet’ beach as the best in Essex
YouTube travel content creator has called Frinton-on-Sea beach "the best in Essex", praising it for being "peaceful and quiet" compared to other beaches.
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Colchester Castle named one of the best-preserved medieval sites
Colchester Castle has been named one of the best-preserved medieval experiences in England in a new study.
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Drivers face long delays as major route CLOSED after crash
Essex drivers commuting into Suffolk face severe delays this morning after a crash closes the Orwell Bridge on the A14. Traffic building on A12.
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Much-loved Colchester attraction named among best in UK
Colchester Castle has been named among the best English castle's for an "authentic medieval experience", ranking in second behind the Tower of London.
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Get out hard and slide across the mud - how Albert Crate, 16, won the Maldon Mud Race
The son of 800m paralympic champion Danny Crate, Albert’s victory one week before his first GCSE exam.
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Drivers face delays as major road off A12 blocked
Drivers are facing delays on the A120 in Colchester this morning due to an obstruction partially blocking the road. Traffic building on Ipswich Road A1232.
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89-year-old family butcher's to close due to soaring overheads
D R Earey & Sons butchers in Sible Hedinham is to close on August 1.
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Tributes to Essex influencer as X Factor star charged with murder
TRIBUTES have been paid to an Essex influencer who died at the weekend after a crash which has seen a former X-Factor finalist charged with murder
National News
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Starmer to chair Cobra meeting on economic impact of Iran warSir Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday, as he warned the impact of the Iran war could continue “for some time”.
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All appropriate security measures in place for Kings US visit ambassadorThe King’s US state visit has “all appropriate security measures” in place, Britain’s ambassador to the US has said following what the White House has called an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
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Chelsea to face Manchester City in FA Cup FinalStrike from Enzo Fernandez ensures the Blues defeat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley
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First ever sub 2hr marathon is run in LondonSebastian Sawe retains his title in a world record time of 1:59:30
Sport
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Danny Cowley admits current campaign has been one of the toughest of his career
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley reflects on 'one of my toughest seasons'
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'Big crowd curse strikes again': U's fans have their say on Notts County defeat
Colchester United supporters' verdict on Notts County defeat
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Maldon and Tiptree are crowned champions despite final-day defeat
Maldon and Tiptree crowned Pitching In Isthmian League division north champions
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End of an era: Colchester United waved farewell to Layer Road on this day
Colchester United played their final-ever game at Layer Road on this day
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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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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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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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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