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Crash in city centre causing long delays
A crash in Brook Street, Colchester is causing long delays for drivers in the centre of the city.
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Building and Range Rover destroyed in blaze
Multiple properties have been destroyed in a fire which was started by a battery in North Fambridge.
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10 Essex pubs in running to be named best
The regional finalists in the Muddy Stilettos awards for Most Loved Local Pub are in, while Essex drinkers vote for their winner.
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Comedian makes cameo as Nigel Farage as 'prime minister' in TV skit
Star of Shaun of the Dead, Peter Serafinowicz has made a cameo as Nigel Farage as "prime minister" in 2046 on SNL UK.
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Essex airports make list of WORST airports for delays across UK
Stansted and Southend airports have both appeared on the list for the worst in terms of punctuality across 2025.
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Baby died after parents' pleas for C-section were ignored
A new born baby died at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford after pleas from the parents for a C-section were ignored.
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Mother of TOWIE star's child shares heartbreaking tribute after death
The mother of former The Only Way is Essex star, Jake Hall has paid tribute to him after the star died in Majorca.
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5 beaches across Essex you can walk your dog all year round
With many beaches restricting dogs through summer, we have put together five where you can walk your dog all year round.
National News
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Army parachutes team on to Tristan da Cunha to support hantavirus responseA specialist Army team and medical personnel have been parachuted on to the British overseas territory Tristan da Cunha with medical aid and equipment, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.
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Dieters who want to keep weight off should walk 8500 steps per dayDieters who want to keep the weight off should make sure they are walking 8,500 steps per day, new research suggests.
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David Morrissey opens up about alcoholism following death of his fatherActor and film-maker David Morrissey has revealed he is a “recovering alcoholic” and has opened up about his “self-destructive” behaviours that followed the death of his father.
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Children use pester power to get parents to buy junk food studyChildren are winning the war when it comes to getting their parents to buy junk food, new research suggests, with parents frequently caving in to demands for fatty and sugary foods.
Sport
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The numbers game: a statistical look at Colchester United's season
A statistical look at Colchester United's League Two season
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ON THIS DAY: Colchester United won the FA Trophy final at Wembley
Colchester United won the FA Trophy Final at Wembley in 1992
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Sir Bob’s season on the road: 8,300 miles following Colchester United
Former Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell attended all 46 U's games home and away
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United defender is released by League One side
Former Colchester United defender on the lookout for a new club
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Start Archery Have a Go
Try archery for free at Braintree Bowmen , based at Blake House Craft Centre, Rayne .
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
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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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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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