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When will the heatwave end in Essex? Expert reveals latest forecast
Many residents are wondering when the heatwave will end as Essex will have had five days of it by Wednesday, the Met Office says.
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'Take your rubbish home!' - Residents anger at overflowing bins on seafront
After thousands of people flocked to the beaches in Frinton and Walton to soak up the sun, they have left an unwelcome surprise on the beachfront.
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13-year-old with Tourette's denied flight boarding after being labelled 'bomb threat'
Martyn Entwistle, 39, and Gemma Entwistle, 36, of Harwich, and their son Mason, 13, were stopped from boarding a British Airways Flight (BA) to Alicante in Spain, on Saturday.
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Bin collection dates to change in Colchester from next week
Colchester residents are being urged to check their bin collection calendars ahead of upcoming changes.
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BBC looking for children in Essex to take part in new programme
The BBC is seeking children in Essex to take part in their brand-new programme, Will You Be My Friend?.
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Colchester's 192nd mayor looks back on 'remarkable year' before standing down
Old Heath and Hythe ward councillor Mike Lilley, 68, was sworn in as Colchester’s mayor, with alderman Lyn Barton serving as mayoress, back in May last year.
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New charity mud challenge promises fun fitness and vital fundraising
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has announced a family-friendly obstacle course taking place on Sunday July 12 at Nuclear Wild Forest, in Kelvedon Hatch.
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Essex campaign launched to highlight importance of recycling batteries
A campaign has been launched by Essex County Council and Essex Fire and Rescue Service to highlight the importance of recycling batteries.
National News
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King has instant bond with cancer patients during visit to new hospital centreThe King created an instant “bond” with cancer patients when he visited the site of a newly redeveloped centre for people living with the disease.
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Stepmother killed girl in scalding bath in 1978 jury findsA stepmother killed a five-year-old girl by scalding her in a hot bath as a punishment nearly half a century ago, jurors found.
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Today is the hottest May day since records began35 degrees Celsius recorded at Kew Gardens and Heathrow Airport
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Several hurt in crash between train and minibus carrying children in BelgiumSeveral people have been hurt in a collision between a train and a minibus carrying children in northern Belgium, police said.
Sport
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Ex-Colchester United loanee Callum Roberts set to make EFL switch
Ex-Colchester United loanee Callum Roberts set for EFL move
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Braintree Town issue fresh update on transfer embargo and new signings
Braintree Town issue fresh update amid transfer embargo
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Bookmakers reveal early 2026/27 League Two odds for Colchester United
Bookmakers reveal early Colchester United promotion odds for League Two
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League Two side appoint former Barnsley boss as new first-team manager
League Two side announce new managerial appointment
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