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Police on scene of collision at major roundabout near Colchester United stadium
The incident happened between 9pm and 10pm on Thursday.
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Popular dessert chain set to open new Essex store TOMORROW
Kaspa’s Desserts is due to open a new branch on United Way, Colchester, on November 13, serving waffles, crepes, shakes and sundaes in Essex for dessert lovers.
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Essex Police secure 202 shop theft charges in just two weeks
Police have secured more than 200 shop theft charges in just two weeks.
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Man dies after being found in river near major train station
A man in his 70s has died after being found in the River Lea near Cheshunt Station on November 12. Hertfordshire Police say the death was not suspicious.
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CHAOS as all traffic STOPPED on major Essex route due to crash
M25 clockwise traffic is at a standstill after a collision between Junction 26 (A121) and Junction 27 (M11), with delays and disruption expected for drivers.
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Meta disables Russell Brand’s social media accounts after rape conviction
Russell Brand’s Facebook and Instagram accounts are disabled by Meta after his 10-and-a-half-year sentence for rape and sexual assault; X remains active.
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Urgent appeal launched to find missing man
Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing 3-year-old man from Harlow.
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Metro Bank responds after uncertainty over Colchester branch future
Metro Bank says Colchester High Street branch services remain unchanged after its UK business was put up for sale.
National News
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Plans approved to turn former MoD barracks near Piddington into asylum centreCommunities Secretary Angela Rayner has approved full planning permission for a Ministry of Defence site near the village of Piddington in Oxfordshire to be turned into accommodation for more than 1,200 detained asylum seekers.
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Harry Kane wins record 126th cap after being named in England line upHarry Kane will become England’s most-capped player after being named in the starting XI for their Nations League clash with Croatia.
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Harry Kane to win record 126th cap after being named in England line upHarry Kane will become England’s most-capped player after being named in the starting XI for their Nations League clash with Croatia.
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Robert Carlyle shown as armed officer in first look at Line Of Duty series sevenScottish actor Robert Carlyle has stepped into the world of Line Of Duty for the first time as a specialist rifle officer.
Sport
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Colchester player facing months out as Williams pulls out of international duty
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley has revealed the latest on Kaion Lisbie and Jay Williams amid the club's mounting injury crisis
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Sports pilot launched in Essex to improve men's health and wellbeing
Essex County Council has launched a new programme to tackle men’s health and wellbeing.
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The key Colchester United advice that Jaden Williams is confident will pay off
Colchester United forward Jaden Williams reveals message ahead of Gillingham
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‘We believe in you, kid' - Danny Cowley’s message to Colchester United youngster
Kurai Musanhi reveals what Danny Cowley told him before making his first senior start for Colchester United
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