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Police renew appeal for woman still missing 16 days on
Police have renewed their appeal for a missing Harlow woman who has not been seen for more than two weeks.
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University of Essex playwright pens new play about migrant care workers
A University of Essex playwright's new play about migrant care workers is opening in Colchester.
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Column: The Colchester Banksy exhibition will explore theme of 'symbols of state'
With the exciting Banksy artworks exhibition coming up next month, The Minories Creative Director Emma Howe is sharing a column on what art lovers can expect from it.
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Essex shoplifting arrests rise 70 per cent in five years amid 'Steal Seekers' concern
Shoplifting arrests have risen 70 per cent across Essex in five years.
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Essex woman opens up about 'really rewarding experience' of hosting refugee
Essex resident Zoe says hosting a South Sudanese refugee for four months through Refugees At Home was rewarding, and urges others to open their homes.
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5 horror events to make Halloween more frightful in Essex this October
Discover Essex Halloween 2026 events, including Colchester Zoo’s Trail of Terror, Clacton FEAR, Scaresville and Hylands Fear Fest, with dates and prices.
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Man wanted in connection with £390 of chocolate and honey stolen from Tesco
Police are appealing for help to identify a man in connection with a theft from a supermarket in Braintree.
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Passengers forced to evacuate flight to Stansted Airport over 'bomb threat'
Passengers on a flight to Stansted were forced to evacuate the plane before take-off after a reported bomb threat.
National News
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Wales come unstuck with another Nations League defeat in DenmarkWales wilted in Copenhagen as a 2-0 defeat to Denmark left them bottom of their Nations League group.
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Tom Banton century helps England thrash Sri Lanka to clinch series winTom Banton’s first international century paved the way for England to cap off a turbulent summer with a series-clinching thrashing of Sri Lanka.
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RAF Fairford terror plot looking to do big damage Donald Trump saysA suspected terror plot against an RAF base used by the US Air Force (USAF) was “looking to do big damage”, US President Donald Trump has said.
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Garvaghy Road blocked by protesters of Orange Order parade amid calls for calmThousands of protesters have blocked the predominately nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown in a bid to prevent a contentious Orange Order parade passing.
Sport
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Gavin Cowan proud despite Shrewsbury conceding late equaliser to Colchester
Shrewsbury Town boss Gavin Cowan on 2-2 draw with Colchester United
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in their draw at Shrewsbury Town
Colchester United player ratings after 2-2 draw with Shrewsbury Town
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Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson clinches third professional victory
Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson claimed victory over Ivan Trofimovich
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Former Colchester United favourite announces his retirement from playing
Former Colchester United favourite Gavin Massey has retired
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What's On
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Arpita Shah: Nalini
Explore a thoughtful and personal journey through motherhood, heritage, belonging, and the connections that exist across generations and continents.
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Simon Carter: From the Landscape
Step inside a giant painting and get lost in a landscape inspired by the Essex coast.
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Rewilding Imagination Labs
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
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The Laughter Zone Comedy Club - Colchester Arts Centre
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