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Police cordon in place outside major supermarket
Emergency services are currently responding to an incident outside a Colchester Sainsbury's, with a police cordon in place.
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Essex fire crews help tackle major blaze at commercial premises
Essex fire crews have attended a major blaze at a commercial premises in Sturmer.
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17 arrested in 24 raids targeting organised crime group
The Metropolitan Police has carried out 24 raids across several counties including Essex, targeting an organised crime group.
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Henry Nowak's killer given permission to appeal prison sentence
Vickrum Digwa’s appeal over Henry Nowak’s Southampton murder sentence will be heard on November 5, alongside a bid to increase his 21-year term.
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Military Wives Choir joins Colchester Nepalese Society to support flood victims
The Wimbish Military Wives Choir sang to raise funds for Nepalese flood victims on behalf of the Colchester Nepalese Society.
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Teenage boy injured in assault near city centre
Teenage boy injured in Chelmsford assault near Kings Road on September 28. Essex Police seek witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage as enquiries continue.
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Colchester man warned he faces jail after downloading indecent images of children
Jake Quinney, 29, of Nelson Road, Colchester, admits making and distributing indecent images of children
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Colchester homes to get simpler mixed recycling service this October
Thousands of homes in Colchester are set to benefit from a simpler recycling service this October.
National News
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Major emergency service operation after car goes into River WearThree teenagers have died and a teenage boy has been arrested after a car entered the water in the River Wear in Sunderland, police have said.
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William and Kate visit Leeds Rhinos as fundraising efforts continueThe Prince and Princess of Wales praised the generation of Leeds Rhinos players that looked up to Rob Burrow as one fundraised in his memory.
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Man City guilty of all charges related to financial breaches Premier LeagueManchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18 by an independent commission, the league has said.
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UEFA chief rounds on Gianni Infantino and urges European clubs to say enoughUEFA president Aleksander Ceferin tore into his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino in a speech to European clubs on Tuesday.
Sport
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Colchester United Women knocked out of League Cup after extra-time defeat
Colchester United Women were knocked out of the League Cup after an extra-time defeat to Hertford Town
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United defender signs for National League high fliers
Former Colchester United defender Will Wright has joined Boreham Wood
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FAN'S VIEW: Why I wasn't quite sure how to feel after U's draw at Shrewsbury
Colchester United fan Si Collinson gives his U's views
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Colchester United U18s held to 2-2 draw at Sheffield Wednesday
Colchester United's under-18s drew 2-2 at Sheffield Wednesday
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Simon Carter: From the Landscape
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Arpita Shah: Nalini
Explore a thoughtful and personal journey through motherhood, heritage, belonging, and the connections that exist across generations and continents.
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Rewilding Imagination Labs
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination.
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