Local News
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New restaurant opens in 15th century building near Colchester city centre
Riyasat, at the Old Siege House, 75 East Street, opened to the public at 4pm today following a £50,000 refurbishment.
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Two people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash on the A12 near Colchester
A spokesperson for the force said two people have been taken to hospital.
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St Mary's Colchester announces increased Year 7 acceptances for September
All-girls independent school St Mary's Colchester has confirmed an increase in Year 7 acceptances for the forthcoming academic year.
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Severe delays on the partially blocked A12 Northbound near Colchester
There is further congestion to Marks Tey.
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Mercury Theatre's The Manningtree Witches has exceptional actors in riveting show
The playwright Ava Pickett – beloved by Margot Robbie – created a stunning and ultimately faithful adaptation.
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Four Essex women over 50 finish 3,000-mile world’s toughest row across Atlantic
They took on the challenge of rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic ocean and successfully finished it.
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Essex charity marks International Women's Day by celebrating female staff
Open Road, which provides drug and alcohol support services across Essex and Medway, joined organisations around the world.
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Former Colchester Labour leader denies wrongdoing after Greens' criticism
Former leader of the Labour group at Colchester City Council has issued a statement responding to criticism from Green councillors.
National News
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One in seven high street businesses have gone cashless in the past yearOne in seven high street businesses in a survey said they have gone cashless in the past year.
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Iran war enters seventh day as first Government flight brings Britons homeThe US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day as the first Government-chartered plane evacuating British nationals from the region touched down in the UK.
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Dame Prue Leith and Delia Smith call for cooking in primary schoolsFamous names from the world of food, Dame Prue Leith, Delia Smith and Stanley Tucci, are backing a call to get children cooking at primary school.
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isa millionaires investors near seven figure savingsThousands of investors were “within touching distance” of being Isa millionaires in 2023 according to a money app, with many likely to have now surpassed this milestone to add to the more than 5,000 million pound Isa savers already in existence.
Sport
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Danny Cowley gets phone call from EFL referee chief after Chesterfield defeat
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley reveals phone call from EFL head of refereeing
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Colchester United sports scientist departs
Colchester United sports scientist departs
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Danny Cowley sets 12-game challenge for Colchester United squad
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley sets 12-game challenge
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Kien Connolly back at Colchester after loan at National League South club ends
Kien Connolly back at Colchester United after Dagenham and Redbridge loan spell
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The Manningtree Witches
“It does not matter what is true, or not true. All that matters is what is written down.”
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Life Drawing with Justine Moss – All levels
Gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored sessions on some basic principles of life drawing.
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Practically Imperfect - Headgate Theatre
Presented by The Telling & Blue Fire Theatre Co-Written by Clare Norburn
at Headgate Theatre, Colchester
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