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Colchester Relay for Life boss 'honoured' with award as date set for next year
A COLCHESTER cancer survivor is “incredibly honoured” to receive a prestigious national award as the registration opens for a vital charity fundraiser.
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Beloved antique shop in Essex to close after 50 years of business
Terry's Antiques & Secondhand, in Station Road, Walton, will be closing for the final time this week, after 50 years of business.
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Everything you need to know about train services at Beaulieu Park station
Essex passengers can now experience faster travel into London after the opening of Beaulieu Park station last month.
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Colchester man charged after six cars damaged during disturbance
A Colchester man, 37, has been charged after six cars were left damaged in New Town.
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Culver Square launches Christmas campaign to support Colchester Foodbank
Culver Square has partnered with Colchester Foodbank to help families in need over Christmas.
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Live: Traffic updates after A12 crash on Londonbound carriageway
A crash is causing mile-long delays on the northbound A12 this morning.
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A12 partially blocked by crash with traffic backing up for miles
Motorists on the A12 are experiencing mile-long delays following a crash.
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'Colchester cares' says mum after daughter's memorial sculpture stolen
A Colchester mum has praised the city’s community after a memorial sculpture of her daughter was vandalised and stolen.
National News
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Evidence does not show clear link between paracetamol autism and ADHDExisting evidence does not show a clear link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded.
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People should think twice before paying for some credit builder products FCAPeople are being urged by the City regulator to “think twice” before paying for some products that claim they could boost their credit score.
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Abta highlights money saving opportunity that holidaymakers may be overlookingMore than half of UK adults do not realise they may be able to claim back VAT on purchases made while holidaying in the EU, meaning many could be missing out on valuable savings, research for trade association Abta indicates.
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Director general Tim Davie has resigned from the BBC the corporation has announcedIt comes after concerns about impartiality at the corporation, including how a speech by US President Donald Trump was edited in an episode of Panorama, were raised this week.
Sport
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Micah Mbick grateful to Colchester United after linking up with England U20s
Colchester United striker Micah Mbick has linked up with England under-20s
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International player named as new head coach of University of Essex Rebels
An international volleyball player has become the new head coach of the University of Essex Rebels.
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Five talking points from Colchester United's home defeat to Bromley
Five talking points from Colchester United defeat to Bromley in League Two
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Colchester United praised for 'class' gesture at League Two clash
Bromley boss Andy Woodman has praise for former club Colchester United
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Ghafar Tajmohammad If you throw a stone in the crowd, someone’s going to get hurt
Explore Ghafar Tajmohammad’s thought-provoking collection of paintings and hand-woven rugs
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Into Abstraction Modern British Art and the Landscape
Discover how some of Britain’s most influential artists used colour, shape, and form to capture feelings, emotions, and experiences during a century of change.
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Into the Orchard
Take a walk through the seasons at Crapes Fruit Farm in Essex in this immersive exhibition by artists Hana Loftus and Maddie Persent.
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A Christmas Carol - Headgate Theatre
On a cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who lead him on a journey through his past, present and future.
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