Local News
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Royal children invited to take part in Colchester's Banksy competition
The Royal children have been invited to take part in Colchester's Are You The Next Banksy? art competition.
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Essex Police officer shares difficult story of surviving sexual abuse as a child
An Essex Police officer has spoken publicly about surviving sexual abuse as a child.
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Essex shoplifter who stole nearly £200 worth goods admits to thefts
Chelmsford man has appeared in court and admitted seven counts of shop theft in the city centre following a neighbourhood policing team investigation.
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A12 Colchester bound closed after crash as serious delays build near Essex town
A12 northbound has been blocked following a collision between junction 16 at Galleywood and junction 17 at Howe Green.
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Earls Colne road closure causes 'chaos' with accidents and stranded vehicles
A major road closure in Earls Colne is causing 'chaos' as diversion routes lead to accidents and stranded vehicles.
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Colchester's NHS trust records nearly 20 'wrong-site' surgery incidents
These incidents are classified by the NHS as ‘Never Events’, meaning they are regarded as entirely preventable.
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Huge Colchester car park to close for three weeks tomorrow
St John's Car Park is set to shut to the public from tomorrow to allow for Colchester Council to carry out essential upgrades.
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Colchester housebuilder welcomes proposed planning policy reforms
The chief executive of Denbury Homes, which is working on a development in Colchester, has welcomed proposed planning policy changes.
National News
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UKHSA reports 36 notifications of baby formula cereulide poisoningThere have been 36 clinical reports of children suffering symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning linked to recent baby formula recalls, the UK Health Security Agency has said.
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Autism rates could be comparable between men and women study showsDiagnosis rates of autism are “more or less equal for men and women”, a new study suggests.
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Criminals using AI to clone voices and set up direct debitsCriminals are using AI to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, National Trading Standards (NTS) has warned.
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MPs back release of files on Mandelson appointment as US ambassadorMPs have approved the release of documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States.
Sport
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Colchester United rejected 'serious' seven-figure bid for Kyreece Lisbie
Colchester United rejected 'seven-figure' bid for top scorer Kyreece Lisbie
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University of Essex twins claim gold and bronze at gymnastics championships
Twin sisters Emily and Abigail Roper from the University of Essex have claimed gold and bronze in a national gymnastics competition.
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Colchester United to assess injured duo ahead of Shrewsbury Town clash
Colchester United to monitor injured duo ahead of Shrewsbury game
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester midfielder George Moncur joins non-league side on loan
Former Colchester United midfielder George Moncur has a new club
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
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In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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Into the Orchard
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Colchester Art Society at 80
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