Local News
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Motorists facing gridlocked traffic following crash on A12 near Colchester
This Live Blog will be bringing you frequent updates on the A12 crash near Colchester
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Blue Peter star completes school gardening tour ahead of Colchester competition
The Skinny Jean Gardener, Lee Connelly is looking ahead to the Colchester School Garden Competition after completing UK tour getting children outside and growing.
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Colchester Mind mental health hub moves location to be more accessible
The team also works with individuals to create personalised plans.
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Colchester Castle Park playground revamp to go ahead after huge public response
“It’s a fantastic facility now and it’s going to be ever better going forward. It really is the jewel of our crown, Castle Park.
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Residents say A12 is 'not fit for purpose' after government abandons £1.2b scheme
Residents said the A12 is in desperate need of a third carriageway after the government’s U-turn on a £1.2billion widening scheme.
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Essex teen going for gold at youth waterski European Championships
A teen from Gosfield, who attends Colchester Institute is going for gold at the Youth Waterski Championships in Spain next week.
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Three-day operation in Essex sees 15 people arrested and 5 stolen vehicles recovered
AN Essex police operation has secured 15 arrests for multiple alleged offences across the county.
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Colchester concert to celebrate classical music from the big screen
St Botolph’s Music Society is performing a season finale concert in Colchester featuring music from the big screen.
National News
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Carlos Alcaraz excited for the next chapter of his rivalry with Jannik Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz expects another blockbuster final against Jannik Sinner when they bring their gripping rivalry to Wimbledon.
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Temperatures set to peak on Saturday as country bakes in summers third heatwave
The third heatwave of the summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters said, with highs of more than 34C possible in parts of the UK.
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Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair dies aged 72
Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair, who was in charge of the force during the July 7 bombings, has died at the age of 72.
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Two elderly residents dead after stolen car crashed into Sunderland care home
Two elderly residents have died after a stolen BMW which was being pursued by police crashed into a care home, a force has said.
Sport
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Former U's midfielder hit with suspension after breaching betting rules
Former Colchester United midfielder Neil Danns is suspended
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Makise Evans targeting Colchester United breakthrough after move from Stevenage
Colchester United have signed teenage striker Makise Evans
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United forward links up with League One club
Former Colchester United attacker joins League One side
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Essex teen going for gold at youth waterski European Championships
A teen from Gosfield, who attends Colchester Institute is going for gold at the Youth Waterski Championships in Spain next week.
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What's On
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Billy Fury meets Elvis Presley
We welcome back for the 2nd year running Billy Fury Meets Elvis Presley.
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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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