Local News
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Live: Huge 'fireball' seen as 12-metre plane crashes at Southend Airport
A plume of smoke was seen rising from Southend Airport at about 4pm with reports coming in of a small aircraft being involved. There have also been reports of multiple firefighter crews arriving to the incident to help the airport’s onsite team.
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Three men charged with weapon offences following Colchester assault incident
The incident took place on the evening of Thursday, July 10, at around 7.10pm in Howe Close. Two victims sustained serious injuries
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Emergency services confirm a small plane has crashed in incident at Essex airport
Emergency services have confirmed a small plane has crashed at Southend Airport this afternoon.
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Clacton woman admits launching attack on shop worker
A Clacton woman admitted to launching an “unprovoked” attack inside a corner shop.
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Town roads to face restrictions for show and other Essex road closures
Various roads will face closures of more than 30 days across Essex while one town's traffic will be impacted by a show.
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New restaurant to take over former Brightlingsea Indian eatery
A former Indian restaurant in Brightlingsea will be revitalised as a new business has set up shop.
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'It’s an accident waiting to happen' - Colchester councillor on 'dangerous' tree
A COLCHESTER councillor says a large tree in a residential street is a “concerning issue” which needs to be dealt with.
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Stylish four bedroom family home close to Colchester city centre up for sale
A stylish family home close to Colchester’s vibrant city centre is up for sale.
National News
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Ncuti Gatwa says he left Doctor Who as I am getting old and my body was tired
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa said he quit the long-running BBC show because “I’m getting old and my body was tired”.
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Torvill and Dean bow out on a high skating to Bolero in final performance
Christopher Dean has said it was “wonderful” to “bow out on a high” in his final performance with ice dancing partner Jayne Torvill.
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Health Secretary to meet BMA ahead of planned strike action by resident doctors
Health Secretary Wes Streeting will meet representatives from the British Medical Association (BMA) this week for talks in an effort to avoid planned strike action.
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Child in Liverpool dies after contracting measles report
A child in Liverpool has died after contracting measles, it has been reported.
Sport
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Five things we noticed from Colchester United's win at Maldon and Tiptree
Five things we noticed from Colchester United’s win at Maldon and Tiptree
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Danny Cowley explains absence of key players in Colchester’s pre-season opener
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on absent players
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Braintree ease to another friendly victory with trialists on show again
Braintree Town beat Billericay Town in friendly
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Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Maldon and Tiptree friendly win
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on friendly win
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The Sound of Springsteen
Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production The Sound of Springsteen.
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Summer In Nashville Country Music Festival
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YAK: Culture of Curiosities
YAK: Culture of Curiosities curated by our Young Art Kommunity (YAK) showcases how young people use the Internet to portray themselves and the world around them
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Jaywick Martello Tower "Celebrating 20 Years of Community, Art & Heritage"
Jaywick Martello Tower "Celebrating 20 Years of Community, Art & Heritage"
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