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Man and woman taken to hospital as two air ambulances called to serious incident
Mount Bures incident on November 8: man airlifted and woman taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital after two people fell on Thatchers Road.
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BBC Ground Force star Tommy Walsh dies aged 69, his agent confirms
Tommy Walsh, who became a household name through the BBC garden makeover show Ground Force, has died peacefully after a long illness.
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Seven-week roadworks scheme affecting four roads postponed at last minute
Cadent is replacing 870 metres of gas pipes in Brightlingsea, Essex, with road closures on Waterside, New Street and Colne Road during seven-week works.
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Town centre pub reopens after six-figure revamp with upgraded beer garden
Stanford-le-Hope’s Inn on the Green has reopened after a six-figure refurbishment, with expanded outdoor seating, heaters and new sports TV screens.
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Former TOWIE star tipped to replace Maya Jama as Love Island host
Olivia Attwood tipped to replace Maya Jama as Love Island host after her departure, with Maura Higgins and Vick Hope reportedly in the running for the role.
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All traffic STOPPED as emergency services rush to crash on major route
M25 crash causes major delays clockwise between Junction 30 and 31 near Lakeside and Purfleet, with traffic held and queues building. Drivers warned of delays.
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Prolific 'sexual predator' jailed after disturbing acts
Registered sex offender Samuel Creed was jailed at Ipswich Crown Court on November 6 after sexually communicating with teenage girls and breaching a SHPO.
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Rapist Russell Brand jailed for more than 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison at Southwark Crown Court for rape and three sexual assaults between 2004 and 2009.
National News
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Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies at the age of 69Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed.
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Russell Brand jailed for 10 and a half yearsRussell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame.
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Russell Brand sentenced to 10 and a half yearsRussell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame.
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Frozen asset Pack of ice cubes is Deliveroos most delivered item for 2026A 2kg pack of ice cubes was Deliveroo’s most delivered item this year, according to a report from the delivery platform.
Sport
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Ex-Colchester United midfielder taken to hospital after collapse
Former Colchester United midfielder Yassine En-Neyah is in a stable condition in after collapse
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Henry Patten celebrates ‘incredible’ achievement after reaching world number one
Henry Patten has reached the top of the doubles world rankings with Harri Heliovaara
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Danny Cowley reveals phone call over key Colchester United decisions
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley has revealed details of a phone call he received regarding key decisions in the U’s defeat at Walsall
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Colchester United hit by multiple fresh injury blows as list grows
Danny Cowley on Colchester United's mounting injury problems
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