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A12 drivers warned of nearly two months of delays due to abnormal loads
A12 drivers are being warned of delays for nearly two months due to abnormal loads travelling from the Port of Felixstowe.
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Drivers facing delays after crash on busy route
Drivers are facing delays this morning after a crash on the A414 in Danbury near Maldon in Essex.
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Award shines a light on sustainability strategies that deliver
The Sustainability Strategy Award, sponsored by Opergy, is open for entries at the Clean & Green Awards 2027.
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Drivers face delays on A12 as police called to incident
A12 traffic: one lane is closed southbound near Capel St Mary after a broken-down vehicle, with queues towards Copdock Roundabout and delays for drivers.
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Rubbish piled up outside block of flats after bins went unemptied for weeks
Bins overflowing with rubbish at flats in Witham reportedly went unemptied for three weeks.
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'Kind and misunderstood' man died from caffeine overdose, inquest told
Alfie Goddar was taken to hospital in October last year while suffering a psychotic episode after experiencing a decline in his mental health.
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Popular garden centre unveils revamped restaurant as new service style launched
A garden centre has unveiled a fresh new look for its coffee shop and restaurant in Tiptree.
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9/11 - Remembering the Essex victims who died during terror attacks
Today marks 25 years since the world stood still and watched on in horror as the tragic events of 9/11 happened.
National News
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MPs urged to grasp opportunity as assisted dying Bill back in ParliamentMPs have been urged to “grasp” an opportunity to legalise assisted dying and offer “choice and dignity” to the terminally ill ahead of a vote on a proposed new law.
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Autumn more likely to be wetter than average bringing increased risk of floodsAutumn is more likely to be wetter than average, bringing an increased risk of flooding, the Met Office said, as El Nino is already at near-record levels.
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UK economy unexpectedly grew by 04 in JulyThe UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July following a boost from the services industry and businesses increasing the use of AI, official figures show.
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Terror still knocks at door of democracy says PM on 25th anniversary of 911Terror “still knocks at the door of democracy”, Andy Burnham has warned as he expressed the nation’s unity with the US on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that shocked the world.
Sport
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Cowleys can steer Colchester United through ownership noise - Dion Dublin
Dion Dublin says Colchester United owner Robbie Cowling can “stand back” and trust Danny and Nicky Cowley to lead the club through takeover speculation
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'I enjoy it': why fan rapport is important for U's loanee Thimothée Lo-Tutala
Colchester's on-loan Hull City goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala on life in League Two
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Colchester United team news update ahead of Crewe Alexandra clash
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley gives team news update
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Danny Cowley gives verdict on chances of Colchester United signing free agents
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on possibility of signing free agents
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Heritage Open Days - Colchester
Heritage Open Days will be running from 11–20 September 2026!
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Shades of Simon - The Paul Simon Story - Headgate Theatre
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