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Barclays leaving high street after 130 years labelled 'death of the high street'
Colchester Council confirmed Barclays bank is moving from High Street and Culver Street West to Shewell Walk, on Monday.
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In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates' Court
A round-up of selected recent cases heard at North Essex Magistrates’ Court in Chelmsford and Colchester.
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Witham Town FC backs footballer as he heads into ITV's Love Island villa
Witham Town Football Club player, Tom Stagg has entered ITV's Love Island villa as he swaps footy for finding love.
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First high-end homes at former cavalry barracks finally hitting the market
The barracks have been derelict for years and were originally part of the 2010 Quadriga estate development by housebuilder Vistry Group, where homes were built off Abbey Field.
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Essex TikTok star reviews businesses around the UK
GainsWithDan has been creating food review and mukbang videos on TikTok for just over a year - and he has enjoyed every second of it.
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Fleetwood Mac magic by the water as Brentwood Mac to rock Gosfield Lake
A Fleetwood Mac tribute band is bringing classic rock magic to one of north Essex’s prettiest nature spots this summer.
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Queues and delays expected amid disruption at Greater Anglia station
A signalling system fault is causing disruption at Chelmsford affecting multiple train routes.
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Unseen CCTV footage released after woman's disappearance 120 days ago
Police have released previously unseen CCTV footage in the ongoing search for Vitoria Barreto who went missing from Essex.
National News
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Thousands march in Pride parade as activists warn LGBT rights under threatThousands of activists have marched through London in the capital’s LGBT+ Pride parade as campaigners warned rights were “being taken away from trans people”.
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Force NHS bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal Streeting urgesNHS bosses who refused to give evidence to the Nottingham maternity scandal review should be summoned before Parliament, former health secretary Wes Streeting has urged.
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Misinformation online is a real threat to public health says top NHS doctorMisinformation online is becoming a “real threat to public health”, the NHS’s top doctor has warned.
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Englands World Cup tie in Mexico set to kick off at scheduled time
England’s World Cup knockout match against Mexico will kick-off at the planned time, despite storm forecasts prompting discussions over bringing the game forward.
Sport
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Discounted personal training sessions launched across Colchester this July
The promotions are available at Leisure World and Colchester Sports Park from July 1, 2026 to July 31.
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Danny Cowley provides transfer window latest as Colchester United eye signings
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley eyes more new signings
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Ex-Colchester United defender signs for League One club
Former Colchester United left-back Cohen Bramall has a new club
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The heartwarming reason Harry Anderson missed the start of U's pre-season
Colchester boss Danny Cowley on why Harry Anderson missed start of pre-season
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