Local News
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Listed: The six planning applications approved by Colchester council this week
Colchester Council has approved a range of planning applications already this week.
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Colchester Council responds after pub says ‘we can't cope with these high taxes'
The increase in business rates came after the government reduced Retail Relief from 75% to 40%, causing huge financial strain for pubs.
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Road in Colchester closing for 82 days among other closures in north and mid Essex
One road in Colchester is set to close for 82 days in the coming weeks, with other roads also set to close for different periods of time.
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Meet the skilled graphic designers turning letters from Colchester landmarks into art
A PAIR of talented creatives are working hard to keep a visual art form alive by publicly scanning letters on well-known Colchester landmarks and making them into artworks.
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New blood test for bowel cancer being developed at Essex University
The new DNA analysis technique, based on blood tests, aims to increase screening uptake.
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Registration opens for annual Essex charitable bike ride which starts near Colchester
A 42-mile bike ride through Essex which raises money to help people in rural African communities is returning in May.
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Police officers called to concerns for welfare near A12 at Colchester
POLICE have been called to concerns for the welfare of a person in Colchester.
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7 pubs with a beer garden and kids play area to visit this spring in Colchester
As we head into spring, some people may want to soak up the first rays of sunshine in pub a garden.
National News
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More migrants brought ashore at Dover after crossing the Channel
More migrants have been brought ashore at Dover after crossing the English Channel in small boats.
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Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford about poor display
Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford about their ineffective displays in his first match as England boss but stressed the pair retain his full belief.
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified in nightmare race for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from sixth place in the Chinese Grand Prix after his Ferrari was adjudged to have broken the rules.
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Reeves denies UK on path to austerity as she confirms 15 Civil Service cuts
Rachel Reeves has denied that Labour is heading towards austerity as she confirmed plans to cut Civil Service running costs by 15%.
Sport
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Bradford City 4 Colchester United 1 - reaction from Danny Cowley after defeat
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Bradford City defeat
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OPPOSITION VIEW: Bradford boss Graham Alexander on win over Colchester United
Bradford City boss Graham Alexander on win over Colchester United
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'A bridge too far; no disgrace': Colchester United fans on Bradford City defeat
Colchester United lost 4-1 at Bradford City in League Two
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PLAYER RATINGS: How Colchester United fared in Bradford City defeat
Colchester United player ratings after Bradford City defeat
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What's On
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The 39 Steps
Experience the mystery of Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, in Patrick Barlow’s brilliantly hilarious stage adaptation.
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Nicola Burrell Concrete Dreams
Discover Colchester-based artist Nicola Burrell’s vibrant three-dimensional artworks and sculptures inspired by New Towns in Essex.
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): Legacy
In partnership with Colchester Institute, celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists.
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