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New sustainable businesses invited to enter One to Watch Award
Entries are open for the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2027 One to Watch Award, celebrating sustainable new businesses. Enter by November 8.
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Jet2 hiring new cabin crew at Stansted Airport as flight schedule expands
Jet2 is hiring more cabin crew as it adds new routes for summer 2027 to meet growing customer demand.
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Delays and cancellations amid Greater Anglia disruption at Colchester station
Rail passengers face delays and cancellations this morning as a points failure disrupts services through Colchester.
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War of words erupts as council leaders clash over ‘divisive’ security patrols
Essex council’s £150,000 Operation Vanguard will fund patrols in Braintree, Colchester and Chelmsford, amid asylum seeker safety concerns and warnings of division.
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Coroner opens inquest into death of man found in hotel after going missing
John McCormack, 42, had been reported as missing and Essex Police put out an appeal to the public for information about his whereabouts.
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Top rated Colchester pub serves hearty classics for under £10
Ranked one of the best pubs in Colchester on Tripadvisor, the Swan Inn at Stanway is certainly a warm and cosy place to enjoy hearty meals at excellent prices.
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Robo pet calms Essex dementia patient in 'beautiful moment'
Two robotic pets were donated to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Colchester Hospital, by the Alzheimer's Society.
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PCSO retiring after two decades of service
Essex Police PCSO Julia Brandon retires after 20 years serving the Alresford community.
National News
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Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history by netting two best actor awards on same nightWelsh star Matthew Rhys has made Emmy history in scooping two best lead actor awards at the same ceremony.
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Vacancies drop to fresh five year low as small firms remain under pressure ONSJob vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures.
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Oxfordshire village to hold symbolic referendum on independence from UKA rural Oxfordshire village will hold a symbolic independence “referendum” on Tuesday to protest against controversial Government plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers at a nearby former military base.
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Oasis return to Knebworth 30 years on from beloved gigs as part of 38 show tourOasis are to return to Knebworth more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park, as part of their 38-show Live 27 world tour.
Sport
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Former Colchester United youngster hailed after Premier League breakthrough
Ryan McAidoo seen an ‘inspiration’ to Colchester United’s academy players after making his Premier League debut for Manchester City
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Colchester United legend Karl Duguid has new coaching role at Essex club
Former Colchester United favourite Karl Duguid has new coaching role
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Samson Tovide move to Huddersfield from Colchester is 'right fit at right time'
Samson Tovide’s move from Colchester United to Huddersfield Town is 'right step at the right time' according to Danny Cowley
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Colchester dominate Westcombe Park in six-try National League victory
Colchester Rugby beat Westcombe Park 40-12 with six tries in an impressive National League 2 East win, moving ninth before their trip to London Welsh
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