Local News
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Auditions being held for play about bigamous 18th-century Essex vicar's wife
Her husbands were said to have followed her coffin together.
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Explained: The controversial actor who lives 18 minutes from Colchester
Laurence Fox, 47, of Peldon, has appeared in numerous television programmes, plays and films from 2001 onwards.
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In pictures: Ardleigh dogs enjoy 'winter' conditioning session
Dog Training Essex and Suffolk, in Harwich Road, Ardleigh, offers regular training classes for puppies, dogs, senior dogs, and teenage dogs
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Book uncovering history of Pokémon games to be released by Essex author
James Batchelor, 39, is excited to be publishing his fourth book, The History of the Pokémon Games, on January 30.
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Six dogs up for adoption, looking for their 'forever homes' in Essex
Dogs at the National Animal Welfare Trust centre in Essex are hoping 2026 will be the year they finally find a place to call home.
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Nostalgia: stunning aerial photos of Colchester from the 70s, 80s and 90s
THESE pictures of Colchester give a sense of how much the town has grown and changed over the last few decades.
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Essex footballer's shirt from iconic 1986 match could sell for £300k at auction
THE shirt worn by a legendary England star during a historic football match will be up for grabs in an auction.
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Colchester councillor raises awareness for Greenstead at Downing Street event
Greenstead took centre stage as a community champion project represented by councillor Elizabeth Akinyemi at a special Pride in Place reception.
National News
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Charles pleased and proud of Kings Trust work on 50th anniversaryThe King has spoken of his pride in the charity he founded 50 years ago which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK.
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British FBI to take over counter terror and fraud probes under police reformsCounter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms.
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Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan were among the greatest of all warriorsDonald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict.
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Burnham says he plans to stand in by electionAndy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor.
Sport
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their win over Fleetwood Town
Colchester United beat Fleetwood Town 2-1 in League Two
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Every word Danny Cowley said after Colchester United beat Fleetwood Town
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on 2-1 win over Fleetwood Town
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Essex footballer's shirt from iconic 1986 match could sell for £300k at auction
THE shirt worn by a legendary England star during a historic football match will be up for grabs in an auction.
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Eight Ash Green Cricket Club to solve flooding issues by planting bat willow trees
Eight Ash Green Cricket Club in Colchester is planting trees at the edge of its waterlogged pitch to provide wood for cricket bats.
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What's On
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Into the Orchard
Take a walk through the seasons at Crapes Fruit Farm in Essex in this immersive exhibition by artists Hana Loftus and Maddie Persent.
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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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Black Sunday Film Festival 2026
Black Sunday Film Festival 2026 is a three-day celebration of independent genre cinema taking place at Firstsite, Colchester from 30th Jan to 1st Feb.
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