Local News
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5 spring cleaning tips you need to try to quickly add value to your house
Spring cleaning such as decluttering and wiping your windows could add value to your home and bag a quicker sale, according to property experts.
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This ladies-only gym has won the title of our reader's favourite gym for 2025
Gymophobics Clacton was crowned the winner after readers were asked to nominate their favourite gym between January 6 and January 17.
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Step inside family home in Colchester which has been listed for £600,000
A four-bedroom family home in Lexden with a stunning entertainment space is looking for new owners.
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Jailed in Colchester: Three criminals put behind bars this month
The three people from Colchester who have been jailed so far in March
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Essex based training provider to host 'important' autism and dementia conferences
AN EARLS Colne based training provider will host an autism and dementia conference this summer, aiming to bring people together to educate through lived experiences.
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Here's when the multi-million pound Jumbo works are hoped to be completed
THE organisation working to revamp an iconic landmark which dominates Colchester’s skyline has revealed a window for when it hopes works will be completed by.
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Colchester charity shop to celebrate 5th anniversary with fun event
The day of fun will include a lucky dip and a chance for children to make their own party hats.
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Gaming festival with new outdoor arena set to return to Colchester
The Rapture Gaming Festival will be back at Charter Hall in Colchester on August 2 and 3, 2025.
National News
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Lib Dems to urge Government to end corridor care by 2029 at spring conference
“Corridor care” in hospitals has become “the new normal” and must be eliminated by the end of this Parliament.
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Boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76
American boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family announced.
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Flights begin landing at Heathrow after mass disruption caused by power outage
Flights have begun landing at Heathrow as it aims to return to normal operation after the airport was shut over a loss of power.
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Tuchel expects improvement
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he expects his squad to improve on its win against Albania in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley
Sport
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Bradford City 4 Colchester United 1 - match report as U's unbeaten run is ended
Colchester United beaten 4-1 at Bradford City in League Two
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester man Frank Nouble makes switch to National League club
Former Colchester United striker Frank Nouble joins National League side
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Bradford City 4 Colchester United 1 - as it happened
Colchester United take on Bradford City in League Two
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Colchester United under-21s concede late to lose to Ipswich Town
Colchester United under-21s suffer defeat to Ipswich Town
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The 39 Steps
Experience the mystery of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, in Patrick Barlow’s brilliantly hilarious stage adaptation.
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Nicola Burrell Concrete Dreams
Discover Colchester-based artist Nicola Burrell’s vibrant three-dimensional artworks and sculptures inspired by New Towns in Essex.
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): Legacy
In partnership with Colchester Institute, celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists.
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