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Ambulance on scene of incident after woman found collapsed on busy road
Members of the public called 999 at about 9.30pm this evening after finding the woman in Hythe Hill, Colchester.
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Seven Essex businesses win big at UK food and drink awards
Seven Essex food and drink producers win Great British Food Awards 2026 medals, including golds for Lambton & Jackson, W H Marriage and Fairfields Farm.
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B&M hiring for new Colchester city centre store in former Wilko unit
B&M is hiring ahead of its opening in Colchester city centre in the former Wilko building.
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Obituary: the deputy district judge who took an unconventional route to the top
Bryn Smart, former deputy district judge and senior Ellisons partner, has died aged 80. He had a distinguished legal career in Essex.
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Big brand 24-hour gym to open beside Home Bargains in Colchester
A NEW gym is set to open beside a Home Bargains in Colchester.
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More than 750 runners raise nearly £55,000 for St Helena Hospice
More than 750 runners raised nearly £55,000 for St Helena Hospice at Harwich Half Marathon and 10k, with Olympic boxer Lewis Richardson taking part.
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Colchester anti-racism group 'subjected to sustained violent attack’ in Clacton
Stand Up To Racism Colchester claims its campaign stall and members were 'attacked' in Clacton.
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Councillor fights 'hard' for roadworks, which are coming to Colchester THIS MONTH
A councillor is relieved to see more roadworks being done across Colchester, following previous cancellations.
National News
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Asos apologises to customers after unauthorised activityAsos has apologised to customers who were sent a phone alert saying the online retailer had been hacked.
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Two police officers who used a Taser and baton on 92 year old amputee sackedTwo police officers who used a Taser and synthetic pepper spray on a 92-year-old amputee have been sacked for gross misconduct.
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Harry Kane inspires win over Czechia on record England appearanceEngland captain Harry Kane marked his record-equalling 125th appearance with a brace as Thomas Tuchel’s men all but secured their place in the Nations League knockouts with a 3-0 win against Czechia.
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Harry Kane starts for England against Czechia to land record equalling 125th capHarry Kane will become England’s joint highest cap winner after being named in the starting XI for the Nations League clash with Czechia at Wembley.
Sport
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Former Colchester United attacker signs for A-League side ahead of new season
Former Colchester United winger has signed for Central Coast Mariners
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Mersea Island Rugby Club is celebrating its youngest-ever first team player Heath Tatum-Morris.
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First-team players feature in Colchester United under-21s' defeat to Swansea
Colchester United under-21s lost 2-1 at home to Swansea City
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Colchester United loan watch: debut defeat, midfielder praised, FA Cup woe
Here's how Colchester United’s players have been faring on loan
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