Local News
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Man accused of armed robbery after Essex shopkeeper threatened with knife
The suspect robbed a shop in the street and demanded staff open the till, before fleeing the scene, police say.
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Colchester ceremony marks four years since invasion of Ukraine by Russia
Members of the Colchester community gathered to mark February 24, 2022, when Russia launched the largest and deadliest conflict in Europe since the Second World War.
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Man fined after attack on wine bar staff
Paul O’Grady visited Whispers Wine Bar in Halstead’s High Street on August 24 last year.
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'Colchester spending £6.8 million more than it earns', claim Conservatives
Conservative group leader Thomas Rowe said the council is set to spend £6.8 million more than it receives in income this year.
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Air ambulance attend as teen footballer collapses during match in Colchester
A Haughley United under-15s footballer reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest during a match in Stanway, Colchester.
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Woman left 'drowning' after kitchen fire destroyed her home
A woman says she feels like she is “drowning” after an electrical kitchen fire destroyed her home.
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Woman walks out court free after being wrongfully detained for drug store theft
She left the store at around half past 12 without paying for multiple baby products and skin care items valued at £889.20 and drove off in a black Qashqai.
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University of Essex staff to strike again on these dates
University of Essex staff to strike for a further nine days in March over job losses and Southend campus closure.
National News
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Winston Churchill statue daubed with graffiti calling him Zionist war criminalThe statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Westminster has been defaced with graffiti branding the former prime minister a “Zionist war criminal”.
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Severe weather swings leave families battling floods and farmers facing bad yearExtreme weather swings from drought to persistent rain have left families battling flooding and farmers facing another bad year in the fields.
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Collagen boosts skin elasticity but is not an anti wrinkle quick fix researchers sayTaking collagen supplements over a long period has been linked to better skin elasticity and increased hydration, although experts suggest it should not be seen as an “anti-wrinkle quick fix”.
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Greens win Gorton and Denton by election in blow to StarmerThe Green Party has won its first ever parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton, dealing a bitter blow to Sir Keir Starmer.
Sport
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'We know they’re big games': Colchester midfielder Teddy Bishop on play-off push
Colchester United midfielder Teddy Bishop on League Two play-off push
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Danny Cowley makes positive Colchester squad statement ahead of Salford game
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on squad strength
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Air ambulance attend as teen footballer collapses during match in Colchester
A Haughley United under-15s footballer reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest during a match in Stanway, Colchester.
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Joe Dunne will bring 'energy, experience and expertise' to Colchester United
Joe Dunne praised by Danny Cowley after Colchester United return
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On Golden Pond - Headgate Theatre
Headgate Theatre Productions bring Ernest Thompson's 'On Golden Pond' to the stage. Wednesday 25th February 2026 - Saturday 28th February 2026
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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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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
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