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'They don't speak for us': Essex Police boss warns 'mindless thugs' amid UK riots
Essex's top police boss has branded rioters "mindless thugs" who "don't speak for us" amid escalating violence and disorder across the UK. On the sixth day of anti-immigration riots across the country, Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington
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Humbugs knocked out of FA Cup at the first hurdle after away defeat
HALSTEAD Town bowed out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle after losing 3-1 at Harpenden Town, writes KEN GILLIARD. The Humbugs handed a first competitive start to Jack Newman, in the extra preliminary round tie. The game got off to a fast start
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Charity offering fully-funded cooking workshops for children this summer
A FAMILY charity is offering free summer cookery classes for children. Ideal for budding cooks aged 7-11, youngsters will get to cook alongside a qualified chef to make a healthy meal from scratch. The cookery courses in Colchester and Clacton
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Colchester girl, 10, shares liver disease story after friend fundraises for her
THE friends and family of a little girl who will need a liver transplant are raising awareness of the condition after she was diagnosed at just 12 weeks old. Amelia Brett, ten, has liver disease, and later in life will require a transplant.
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80s Calling at Castle Park in Colchester - can you spot yourself in the crowd?
MUSIC enthusiasts were out in force in Colchester on Saturday as several iconic 80s bands rolled into the city. The 80s Calling Festival took place in Lower Castle Park and featured exceptional performances from The Christians, Hue and Cry, The
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'People need that library' - Essex County Council addresses residents concerns
LIBRARY bosses have sought to reassure the public after concerns about Colchester's city centre site closing for a year. Bosses at Essex County Council have announced the library will temporarily close from September 2 to summer 2025. The
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Bradley Ihionvien reveals Cowleys' help after two-goal performance for U's
BRADLEY Ihionvien admitted that the Cowley brothers are helping him in a ‘different way’ after he netted a brace in Colchester United's friendly win over Cambridge United, writes BEN MCCARTHY. The 20-year-old striker scored twice inside the first
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Colchester welcomes the return of the Gin and Rum Festival
CHARTER HALL is hosting the Gin and Rum Festival this week, with free samples and plenty more included for guests. With over 120 of the very best gin and rums, there will be more than enough for guests to explore, including the best British, global
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DWP could pay you £737 a month if you have one of these mental health conditions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) might pay people £737 a month if they suffer from certain mental health conditions. Over 1.3 million people across Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders by
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FAN'S VIEW: I'd love U's to be champions...but let's walk before we can run
THE Colchester United faithful finally got to see their new-look side in action against Cambridge United - but as always with all things U's, it was not quite as simple as it could have been. The game was billed as a home friendly, only for a last-minute
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Magistrates hand woman driving ban for refusing to assist police with investigation
A REPEAT offender who refused to assist police with a road traffic investigation has been fined and banned from driving. Abigail Mitchell was required by the chief officer of South Wales Police to provide information about a BMW driver following
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Confiscation hearing for cannabis bake family adjourned again
A confiscation hearing for an Essex woman and her twin sons who ran a family business which made thousands of pounds from selling cannabis and cookies, brownies and gummy bears containing the drug has been adjourned until later this month. Before
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Nine incredible pictures show how Colchester looked in the 70s and 80s
We've had a delve back into our archives to have a look at how Colchester has changed since the 1970s. These pictures show Colchester across three decades from the 70s to the 90s. The snaps show St John’s Estate under construction and how
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Tesco customers warned about 'fake' £750 voucher circulating on social media
A warning has been issued after an apparent scam on TikTok has been circulating. Posts claiming to be from disgruntled former staff members are urging customers to head to TesOffer.com to claim a free £750 voucher. However, this does not appear
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GMB viewers slam 'patronising' panel in debate over causes of recent UK riots
Good Morning Britain (GMB) viewers have criticised its presenters and some of its guests after a "patronising" response to points being made by an MP on the show relating to the recent riots in the UK. Zarah Sultana, an Independent MP for South
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Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible
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One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change
A one-month warning has been issued to thousands of households in receipt of Housing Benefit. Thousands of people who receive Housing Benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), have weeks to take action or risk losing their benefits
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Two new cordons put in place in amid ongoing murder investigation
Detectives investigating the murder of 57-year-old Anita Rose in Brantham have identified two more locations of interest in the village. Two cordons were put in place in the Newmill Lane area this afternoon (August 4) and locals are being told
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Colchester's Charlie Dobson books place in Olympic 400 metres semi-final
COLCHESTER'S Charlie Dobson will attempt to book his place in the Olympic men's 400 metres final tomorrow night. Dobson made it through as top man in the sixth and final heat, battling through the final stretch to see off the rest of the field
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester defender links up with League Two side
FORMER Colchester United defender Nico Lawrence has joined MK Dons on a season-long loan from Southampton. The 21-year-old, who spent time on loan with the U's last season, has linked up with the League Two side and could face Colchester when the
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Danny Cowley pleased with Colchester mindset after win over Cambridge
DANNY Cowley declared that his Colchester United squad have grown in the last five weeks after they brushed aside a radically-changed Cambridge United, writes BEN MCCARTHY. The U’s ran out 6-0 victors at the Premier Plus Stadium in their latest
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Iron lose out to Alex Revell's Stevenage side in pre-season friendly
BRAINTREE Town brought their pre-season series of home friendlies against higher-ranked opposition to a close on Friday with their fourth defeat out of four, writes RON FOSKER. They were in the game for much of the time against League One Stevenage
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Pam Cox and Sir Bernard Jenkin share their views on The Wick's potential SSSI status
COLCHESTER and Harwich and North Essex’s MPs have spoken out about the campaign to make the Middlewick Ranges a site of special environmental interest to prevent development. Buglife, Butterfly Conservation, Colchester Natural History Society,
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In pictures: Iconic 80s bands loved playing in Colchester for festival event
THREE iconic 80s bands have praised Colchester after performing to a huge crowd in Castle Park. Thousands of Colchester residents and music lovers turned out for the 80s Calling Festival on Saturday, August 3, which was organised by LHG Events.
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Weekend A12 closure scheduled this month... but National Highways doesn't know when
MOTORISTS face bank holiday gridlock after National Highways announced the A12 roadworks will not be completed until September. The latest timetable of roadworks released by National Highways shows there will be carriageway closures running until
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Talented youngsters from Colchester theatrical group perform in Disneyland Paris
A GROUP of talented students from a Colchester theatrical group enjoyed a magical day performing to visitors at a beloved amusement park. A total of 35 students from Stagecoach Performing Arts in Colchester performed in the illustrious “Dance The
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Stage four cancer patient launching basketball tournament in Colchester
A CANCER patient and former professional basketball player is bringing a national under-12s basketball tournament to Colchester. Towering at 6ft 9in tall and sporting size 15 shoes, Will Wise has organised the three-day Cancer Bae Classic at the
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Colchester Hospital cleaners and porters to stage week-long strike - here's when
HUNDREDS of workers at Colchester Hospital are set to stage a week-long strike against plans to "sell" their jobs out of the NHS, a workers’ union has revealed. Cleaners, porters, housekeepers and other support staff are taking part in industrial