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Couple quit Essex flat for Greek villa with pool and still save £300 a month
A couple swapped Leigh-on-Sea in Essex for Mediterranean sunshine and say they're not looking back anytime soon.
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Thousands back calls to reduce national speed limit on UK roads to 30mph
The petition calls for the Government to “reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways usually found in rural areas from 60mph to 30mph".
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Towie star 'found in drainage ditch' while on holiday in Thailand, inquest hears
The former The Only Way is Essex TV star, who was from Basildon, was on holiday in Thailand when he died, an inquest heard.
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Man appears in court after break-in at Essex veterinary clinic
A man has appeared in court following a break-in at a veterinary clinic in Essex.
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Jet2 issues update on flights amid growing fears of 'systemic' jet fuel shortage
Jet2 has issued an update on its upcoming flights as fears of travel disruption grow amid ongoing jet fuel disruptions - see what the airline said.
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In pictures: Pups with 'waggiest tails' attend Colchester Dog Show
Colchester Dog Show took place at the Old Heath Recreation Ground on Saturday with a full day of family fun.
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FIVE Essex streets win big in People's Postcode Lottery
Residents in parts of Essex are celebrating after winning £1,000 each in daily lottery draws across the county
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200-year-old Essex church goes on the market
A former Methodist church in Ardleigh, Essex, is going up for auction with a starting price of £100,000.
National News
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Charles pays tribute to darling Mama in heartfelt video messageThe King has recorded a heartfelt tribute to his “darling Mama” to mark the centenary of her birth but said much of life today would likely have “troubled her deeply”.
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Marco Rose appointed Bournemouth head coach on three year deal from summerBournemouth have announced Marco Rose will succeed Andoni Iraola as the club’s head coach in the summer.
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Desmond Morris remembered for lifetime of curiosity and creativityZoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his “lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity” after his death at 98.
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Former parliamentary employee arrested under hacking lawsA former employee in the Houses of Parliament was arrested last week under anti-hacking laws, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced.
Sport
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'Significant upside': Why Colchester can be attractive prospect for John Terry
John Terry consortium in takeover talks with Colchester United
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Former Colchester United forward appointed manager of National League South side
Former Colchester United forward appointed manager at National League South side
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Colchester United under-21s are beaten at Bristol City
Colchester United under-21s fell to a 3-1 defeat at Bristol City
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Danny Cowley delivers blunt verdict in aftermath of Colchester United defeat
Danny Cowley admits Colchester United were ‘too nice’ after stoppage-time defeat
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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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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, and personal exploration of art, identity.
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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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.
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