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Experts say this is the ideal date to put up your Christmas tree, with tips on measuring space, checking decorations and testing lights.

More than 600,000 families received Tax-Free Childcare top-ups in June. Find out how parents could cut half-term childcare costs.

Co-op is bringing back its Christmas sandwiches, with four returning favourites and two new festive fillings joining the lunchtime range.

Possible tornado damages homes and trees in Frinton, Essex, as TORRO investigates reports of strong winds, roof damage and debris across the seaside town.

Sladbury Lane in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, has become almost impassable after being submerged by floodwater following torrential downpours.

Plans for up to 52 homes in Layer de la Haye, near Colchester, include 30% affordable housing, open space and drainage; Colchester Council is yet to decide.

A former councillor has called upon a new parking scheme to be accessible for traders, arguing that the current system costs them time and money.

A North Essex Parking Partnership Campaign has won a national award for promoting respect and wellbeing for civil enforcement officers.

The British tennis star missed out on winning the biggest title of her career as her brilliant run ended in a final defeat

Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France as around 550,000 took part in protests against rising living costs

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was in hospital for an operation to remove a malignant tumour, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

Paris police said on Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during a protest march that drew about 110,000 people who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

Exeter City boss Matt Taylor on 0-0 draw at Colchester United

Colchester United supporters have their say on 0-0 draw with Exeter City in League Two

Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on mounting injuries

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