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Urgent appeal launched for missing man not seen for three days
Essex Police have launched an urgent appeal for a missing 34-year-old man from Maldon, Nathan Crawford.
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In pictures - Essex creatives gather at handmade market
The Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Market took place on Saturday at Firstsite, with dozens of talented artists and creators.
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Several people injured after large-scale seafront 'fight' outside pier
Several people have been injured and one seriously injured after a fight near Clacton Pier in the early hours.
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Who in Essex has been affected by a hosepipe ban?
Anglian Water and Affinity Water have announced hosepipe bans following extreme hot and dry weather - but who has actually been affected?
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Hundreds of train passengers forced to walk along tracks after evacuation
Hundreds of train passengers have been pictured walking along the tracks at Stratford station after being evacuated due to a fire.
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Train passengers told DO NOT TRAVEL after fire at major station
Train passengers are being advised not to travel from Essex to London until later today after a fire near Stratford station.
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson rents out Colchester cinema to treat pupils
Hollywood superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has surprised pupils at Vue Cinema in Colchester with a special viewing.
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Three men guilty of stealing £225k from jewellery shop
Three men from Essex have pleaded guilty after stealing around £225,000 of jewellery from a Richmond jewellery shop.
National News
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People in their 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening amid low uptakeHealth officials have raised concerns over the “low numbers” of people in their 50s taking part in bowel cancer screening.
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MPs back benefit boost for 66 year olds as state pension age increasesThe Government should look at increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to prevent financial hardship stemming from the “lottery of life” as the state pension age rises to 67, according to a committee of MPs.
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Burnham urged to reverse national insurance rise costing firms 1000 per workerThe Chancellor’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance is costing the average business more than £1,000 per worker every year, figures show.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of former MP and minister Ann WiddecombeA 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe.
Sport
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Manningtree's Henry Patten is a Wimbledon champion again after men's doubles win
Colchester-born Henry Patten is a Wimbledon men's doubles champion again
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Trialists feature as Colchester United draw at Norwich City in pre-season game
Colchester United drew at Norwich City in pre-season game
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New faces set to feature as Colchester United visit Norwich in pre-season opener
Colchester United visit Norwich City in pre-season opener
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Former Colchester United goalkeeper signs for League One side
Former Colchester United goalkeeper Shamal George has new club
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What's On
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XXV - Princes Theatre, Clacton
XXV celebrates the 25th year of Stagestruck Academy.
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BLABBA - Colchester Arts Centre
Introducing the unmissable, exclusive Colchester premiere of BLABBA -
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The Art Of Upcycling: Reinvent Your Old Clothes
Transform old clothing and accessories into expressive wearable art in this creative Artcycling workshop with textile artist Sue.
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
at Firstsite
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