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Popular garden centre among 10 of the best spots for afternoon tea in Essex
Our selection of some of the best places for afternoon tea across the county of Essex
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Long serving postmistress says goodbye to village job after 43 years
A postmistress has retired after 43 years of service at the Nayland Post Office.
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Charity launches new care home project to create bonds across generations
An elderly support charity has launched a new project, aiming to improve relationships between care home residents and young children.
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Coroner unable to give cause of death for Colchester woman due to body decomposition
Sarah Gasson, 49, was found at her address in Colchester on Tuesday, April 16, Essex Coroner’s Court heard on Thursday.
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'Hopefully Cineworld will survive' - Uncertainty over Northern Gateway cinema plans
Colchester organisations and film lovers have shared their “concern” over a pending new cinema complex but appreciate that the council is looking at alternatives.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Week 3 exit leaked as fans 'happy' with decision
The elimination for Week 3 of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has been leaked, which has left many fans saying it was the right decision
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Tonight’s £3.9m winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are 13, 12, 44, 20, 8, 49
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Emerging rocker Freya Beer to headline Colchester venue during her autumn tour
A RISING singer-songwriter is set to headline a Colchester venue as part of her autumn UK tour.
National News
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Strictly Come Dancing professionals to perform rom com inspired routine
Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers are to perform a “rom-com-inspired” routine at the start of Sunday’s results show.
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Four injured as black cab crashes into pedestrians in Glasgow
Four people were injured after a black cab hit pedestrians in Glasgow city centre.
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Chris Packham to urge Archbishop of Canterbury to rewild churchs land
Chris Packham is challenging the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to support rewilding across the Church of England’s vast estate.
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Technology Secretary announces cancer research investments
New cancer treatments will be trialled in the UK, the Government has confirmed, announcing a series of medical tech investments.
Sport
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OPPOSITION VIEW: Mike Williamson feared red card in Carlisle draw at Colchester
Carlisle United boss Mike Williamson on Colchester United draw
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Braintree Town seal impressive home win over Altrincham
Braintree Town see off Altrincham in National League
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their 0-0 draw with Carlisle
Colchester United drew with Carlisle United in League Two
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Colchester United 0 Carlisle United 0 - reaction from Danny Cowley after draw
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Carlisle United draw
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Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough
Immerse yourself in the experiences of those who moved to post-WWII 'New Towns' and the communities affected by these developments.
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Lunar Lullabies
Join Colchester’s own Jane Taylor on a celestial adventure, inspired by her timeless poem, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”
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Paint your own Space Decoration
To celebrate International Space Week and with our Lunar Lullabies exhibition closing on this week, you can paint your own space decoration!
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Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
In this presentation, seven light sculptures by Noble & Webster illuminate areas of the Firstsite building with pops of glimmering colour.
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