Local News
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Missing Essex woman's mother appeals as police expand search radius to Bradwell
Police searching for missing woman Vitória Figueiredo Barreto have extended their search area to Bradwell-on-Sea.
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Blues guitarist Claude Bourbon to perform at Colchester's Headgate Theatre
Progressive blues guitarist Claude Bourbon is set to perform at Headgate Theatre in Colchester.
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Patients at Colchester Hospital endured 12-hour waits in A&E, papers show
Documents from the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust board meeting held last week show Colchester Hospital missed key targets.
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Northern Approach Road contractor 'unresponsive and disorganised', council boss says
Council leader David King said the public deserves projects in Colchester like the Northern Approach bus lane should be run on time and on budget.
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Essex's Gemma Collins to return to jungle for ITV's I'm a Celeb spin off
Essex born TV personality, Gemma Collins has been confirmed in the line-up of returning campmates for ITV's I'm A Celebrity South Africa 2026.
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McDonald's apologises after video of untidy Essex branch sparks debate
Controversy has sparked over a video of the McDonalds unit on the A12 near Jobserve Community Stadium.
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Colchester artist to host first exhibition with unique 'touch table'
Megan Rose Neko, art project lead at Level Best, will present her new exhibition, Seldom Seen, at the Level Best's gallery this spring.
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This company is hiring for ten roles in Colchester right now
Discover 10 new jobs at Merville Barracks, Colchester, including security, admin, catering, retail and lifeguard role at gym.
National News
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Edinburgh International Festival to mark 250 years of American independenceThis year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said.
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MPs to look at fairness of student loans systemMPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system.
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NHS trusts face perilous financial situation with deficit of 780m last yearMany organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last year.
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CPS loses appeal over Kneecap rapper terror caseKneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case.
Sport
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Extent of Micah Mbick injury revealed as Danny Cowley slams 'horrific' tackle
Colchester United striker Micah Mbick suffers serious knee injury
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Colchester United receive a fitness boost after key players return
Colchester United receive boost after return of key players
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League Two side Newport County AFC issue statement after Colchester announcement
League Two side Newport County AFC issue club statement
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Danny Cowley: 'They’re boys that need the love of everybody here'
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on attacking duo Kyreece Lisbie and Samson Tovide
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What's On
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The Manningtree Witches
“It does not matter what is true, or not true. All that matters is what is written down.”
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Mo Gilligan - The Mo You Know - Charter Hall, Colchester
Off the back of his acclaimed In The Moment world tour, triple BAFTA-winning stand-up sensation Mo Gilligan has announced his brand new 2026 world tour
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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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