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One Direction bandmates 'devastated' following Liam Payne's death
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates have paid tribute to him following the singer's sudden death. Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16 aged 31. Police in Buenos Aires shared that
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‘Doctors thought my itchy lump was ringworm or tattoo allergy but it was cancer'
AN electrician from Colchester whose itchy lump was thought to be ringworm or a tattoo ink allergy but was actually cancer has spent thousands travelling to and from hospital to receive treatment. In February 2020, Ben Collins, 24, said doctors
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French artist brings 'cheerful' jungle and ocean mural to Colchester underpass
A GLOOMY underpass in Colchester has been lit up with colour by a French artist. Adrian Leroy, 40, has lived in Colchester for eight years and has been painting for more than half his life. He has worked with Colchester Council on previous
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Drug dealers jailed after recruiting 15-year-old to sell heroin in Colchester
DRUG dealers recruited a vulnerable teenager to sell crack cocaine and heroin in Colchester as part of a major county line drugs operation, a court heard. Ryan Thomas, 26, and Alison Kirby, 28, were running what was called the ‘Ace’ drugs line.
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Wanted man spotted and detained by police officers in Colchester
COLCHESTER’S police officers arrested a man wanted for a recall to prison during patrols to make business safer in the city centre. Over the last few days, officers from the city centre team have been conducting foot patrols with partners in the
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Danny Cowley gives U's fitness update ahead of Cheltenham Town clash
COLCHESTER United head coach Danny Cowley has provided a fitness update as he prepares his side for a return to action against Cheltenham Town this weekend. The U's have had a two-week break in League Two, with three of their players having been
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Liam Payne's family say they are 'heartbroken' over his death in first statement
The family of former One Direction star Liam Payne have said they are “heartbroken” by his death, in their first statement. The singer died after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Argentina on Wednesday (October 16). Local
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Beyond Books: College Volleyball
Volleyball is a game of collaborative effort and skill to reach that common goal. It's a game that can be played from a sunny beach to an Olympic sports arena. Here you can find a shining new perspective on what college volleyball entails
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Man who 'loved to drive fast' jailed for killing woman after crashing into digger
A MAN who 'loved to drive fast' has been jailed for more than a decade after killing a passenger and seriously injuring another following a collision with a digger. David Taiwo met two young women on a night out in Chelmsford on Saturday, July
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Former Colchester United advisor Paul Tisdale links up with Scottish giants
FORMER Colchester United advisor Paul Tisdale has joined Celtic as their head of football operations. The 51-year-old, who worked in an advisory role alongside Hayden Mullins at Colchester United in the final two months of the 2020-21 season, has
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Essex stars pay tribute to former One Direction member Liam Payne who has died
ESSEX stars have paid tribute to a singer who was part of a hugely successful British boyband that has died. Former One Direction member and solo artist Liam Payne, 31, of Wolverhampton, has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel balcony
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Essex Police issue update on A12 carriageway closure due to earlier motorbike crash
ESSEX Police has issued an update regarding an A12 carriageway incident which caused traffic delays for motorists. The southbound A12 near Kelvedon was closed this morning after police officers were called to the area shortly before 7.55am, today
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A12 carriageway closed & traffic delays as emergency services attend crash
10:03am With the carriageway now reopened and traffic continuing to get better, we will now be ending our live blog.
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Traffic building as A12 carriageway shut with police on scene after crash
A SECTION of the A12 is closed as emergency services are responding to a crash and traffic is building. Essex Police is currently on the scene of a crash on the southbound A12 near Kelvedon. The force was called to the area shortly before 7.55am
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Slim Chickens to expand Essex offering as it prepares to open second store in county
AN American fast-food chain has revealed it will open its first Essex restaurant in six weeks as work takes place at the site. Slim Chickens is replacing the old Firejacks restaurant at Festival Leisure Park, Basildon. It will be the chain’s 59th
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Nostalgic new project gets seal of approval from Colchester United legend
COLCHESTER United legend Steve Foley has welcomed the launch of a new project celebrating the U’s heritage. The Colchester United Community Foundation (CUCF), in partnership with Colchester United and backed by the Premier League Fans Fund, have
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Colchester army veteran 'stuck' in hospital for TWO MONTHS as care homes can't help
A Colchester army veteran has been stuck in hospital for almost two months after care homes said they cannot take him in. Michael Dowland, 72, served in the British Army for more than 40 years as a Warrant Officer and has been honoured for his
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Leprosy charity offices in Colchester city centre hit the market for £1.6m
THE offices of a 100-year-old Colchester-based charity have gone on the market for more than £1.6million. Part of the Octagon complex, on Middleborough, and home to the charity Lepra, has been listed on Rightmove for £1,675,000 freehold. The
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Man to be sentenced today after woman killed in crash with digger on village road
A MAN is due to be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court today after admitting causing death by dangerous driving. David Taiwo, 26, of Halbutt Street in Dagenham, met two young women on a night out in Chelmsford on Saturday, July 31, 2021. After
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Council knew of key ecology report for Wick... but Local Plan was already submitted
COLCHESTER Council has admitted it received a copy of a crucial ecology report on the Middlewick Ranges which was not published ahead of a key vote on the site’s future. The news comes after a Freedom of Information request uncovered results of
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Watch: BMX star jumps over school teachers before teaching children tricks
A FORMER BMX Halfpipe Champion has been touring schools and teaching children about getting out of their comfort zone... and even jumping over teachers in the process. Rider Mike Mullen paid a visit to Elmstead Primary School as part of his work
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Colchester Indian Restaurant named among top curry restaurants in the UK
AN Indian restaurant has been named one of the best in the UK at the prestigious Curry Life Awards 2024. Rim Jhim Spice, in Stanway, right outside Colchester, was hailed at the annual event held at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square in