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Dog rescued from storm drain by firefighters in village near Essex town
Fire crews from Halstead were called to Monks Road, Earls Colne, this afternoon after Elsie the cockapoo wandered off.
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Young woman in court for driving at 25mph in a 20mph zone
A woman has appeared in court after driving 25mph in a 20 zone.
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Road closures and diversions in and around Colchester in coming weeks
Colchester is due to experience some road closures and diversions in the coming weeks - of which we have listed.
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Colchester horticulturist reaches regional final of top young talent contest
William Charity is one of six finalists who will compete in the Eastern Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition
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Second minibus hopper service launching to help patients get to Colchester Hospital
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity has funded for a second minibus in partnership with Tendring Community Transport which operates the hopper service.
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In the dock - the latest cases heard at North Essex Magistrates Court
Here are some of the latest cases heard across North Essex Magistrates Court including dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting benefit entitlement.
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Colchester promoter to hold special event to celebrate mum’s cancer remission
The music lover will put on her second In The Garden show at The Minories in High Street, On April 4.
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'Art is for all, and it surrounds us' - meet the curator of The Hay Wain exhibition
Curious, generous, intellectually rigorous, and quietly joyful, Emma Roodhouse is one of Suffolk’s most influential cultural voices, and her work resonates far beyond the region.
National News
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Cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent have droppedThe number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
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Over 8000 meningitis vaccines handed out in Kent as queues improve over weekendMore than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29.
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First Minecraft theme park land to open in London next yearThe world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life.
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Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton and Michael Cera appear in Saturday Night Live UKSaturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera.
Sport
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Former England netball captain leads Colchester pupils in skills masterclass
A former England netball captain visited pupils in Colchester to inspire the next generation of players.
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'So close yet so far; safety again': U's fans have their say on Bromley defeat
Colchester United supporters have their say on Bromley defeat
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'They caused us a few problems': Bromley boss Andy Woodman on win over U's
Bromley boss Andy Woodman on victory over Colchester United
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We played at 18-hole round at Lexden Wood Golf Club - here's how we got on
Lexden Wood Golf Club invited us along to give their course a try in Colchester and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
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What's On
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The Wind in The willows - Mercury Theatre, Colchester
The Wind in the Willows - adapted by Anne Odeke and presented by Mercury Young Theatre Company.
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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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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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