Harwich & Manningtree

Dominant display - Harry Anderson celebrates with his Colchester United team-mates after scoring their second goal against Arsenal under-21s in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy

Colchester United FC

Colchester United 3 Arsenal U21 0 - reaction from Danny Cowley after U's victory

Thank you - Colchester's town crier Robert Needham visited the University of Essex last year, and is pictured with Fatima Ramadan (left) and Margaux Bonbony (right)

Thank you - Colchester's town crier Robert Needham visited the University of Essex last year, and is pictured with Fatima Ramadan (left) and Margaux Bonbony (right)

'It is time to hang the bell up' - Colchester town crier retires after 27 years

Tributes - council figures pay their respects after the death of councillor Roger Mannion

Tributes - council figures pay their respects after the death of councillor Roger Mannion

Abdoulaye Doucoure

'He will be sorely missed' - tributes fly in after death of Colchester councillor

New - Honey and Harvey will open a new cafe in High Street next Wednesday

New - Honey and Harvey will open a new cafe in High Street next Wednesday

Opening date announced for popular café brand arriving in Colchester city centre

Venu - Purple Dog in Colchester

Venu - Purple Dog in Colchester

Review: We went to the Purple Dog pub in Colchester for a drink and a bite to eat

Inspector Chris Coyles, District Commander Colin Cox, portfolio holder Natalie Sommers, Deputy PFCC Jane Gardner, head of public protection Andrew Tyrrell, and ECFRS station manager Quentin Sage

Inspector Chris Coyles, District Commander Colin Cox, portfolio holder Natalie Sommers, Deputy PFCC Jane Gardner, head of public protection Andrew Tyrrell, and ECFRS station manager Quentin Sage

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North Station Road 'a number one priority area', head of public protection says

Disruption - services between Colchester and Witham are to see disruption until Thursday

Disruption - services between Colchester and Witham are to see disruption until Thursday

Train services between Colchester and Witham to be disrupted due to maintenance works

Project - an illustrative image of the A1331 link road

Project - an illustrative image of the A1331 link road

Local government

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MP says he'll 'boycott' link road event amid row over no finish date and funding

Incident - the A12 southbound incident

Incident - the A12 southbound incident

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Traffic chaos as two major Colchester roads closed for hours - here's what happened

A car has crashed into the Co-op in Iceni Way, Colchester

A car has crashed into the Co-op in Iceni Way, Colchester

Community shaken after car crashes into Colchester shop and occupant rescued

Measurement – police conducted brake tests as part of the investigation

Measurement – police conducted brake tests as part of the investigation

Police open investigation after pensioner hit by car at zebra crossing in Colchester

Musician - Rob Prince

Musician - Rob Prince

Colchester musician bids to join the Christmas greats through festive music release

Success - Crime Scene Improvisation in action

Success - Crime Scene Improvisation in action

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Pictures: Colchester Fringe Festival organiser reflects on 'most successful' year yet

Exit - Brett Munyard has left his role as Brightlingsea Regent's first-team manager

Exit - Brett Munyard has left his role as Brightlingsea Regent's first-team manager

Non-League Football

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Brightlingsea Regent announce departure of long-serving manager

Young Gun - Arsenal youngster Zane Monlouis has League One experience on loan at Reading

Young Gun - Arsenal youngster Zane Monlouis has League One experience on loan at Reading

Colchester United FC

The lowdown on the talented Arsenal young guns set to face Colchester United

Closure - The A120 has been closed off in both directions following an incident with a lorry

Closure - The A120 has been closed off in both directions following an incident with a lorry

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Busy road near Colchester shut after lorry turned upside down

Incident - an image of the A12 southbound and an inset image of the traffic control map

Incident - an image of the A12 southbound and an inset image of the traffic control map

'Severe delays' expected as section of A12 closed following crash

Disruption – Trains across Essex have been affected

Disruption – Trains across Essex have been affected

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Train stranded without power as services across Essex experience delays

Hashtag United ban supporter after alleged homophobic abuse

Hashtag United ban supporter after alleged homophobic abuse

Supporter at Essex football club banned after alleged homophobic abuse

Incident - Emergency services were called to Bromley Road

Incident - Emergency services were called to Bromley Road

Woman is rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Colchester

A car has crashed into the Co-op in Iceni Way, Colchester

A car has crashed into the Co-op in Iceni Way, Colchester

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Shock as car drives into Colchester Co-op store and scene cordoned off

Incident - Bromley Road has been partially blocked following an incident near the Tesco Express

Incident - Bromley Road has been partially blocked following an incident near the Tesco Express

Busy road in Colchester left partially blocked following incident

Police are investigation a three-vehicle crash that has left a driver with life-changing injuries

Police are investigation a three-vehicle crash that has left a driver with life-changing injuries

Driver left in 'life-threatening condition' after serious three-vehicle crash

Target - Danny Cowley is hoping to guide his Colchester United side to the knockout stages of this season's Bristol Street Motors Trophy when they host Arsenal under-21s tonight

Target - Danny Cowley is hoping to guide his Colchester United side to the knockout stages of this season's Bristol Street Motors Trophy when they host Arsenal under-21s tonight

Colchester United FC

Danny Cowley eyes Colchester win over Arsenal under-21s in 'enthusiasm cup'

Upset - Councillor Martyn Warnes wants to keep The Cherry Tree Pub in Mersea Road open

Upset - Councillor Martyn Warnes wants to keep The Cherry Tree Pub in Mersea Road open

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Concern for future of Colchester pub as site is boarded up after sudden closure

Group - dozens of people use the track

Group - dozens of people use the track

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‘Unsafe’ BMX track in Colchester saved in council u-turn following community outcry

Lobbying - A campaign group will rally outside the Town Hall ahead of a debate for 20mph speed limits across Colchester

Lobbying - A campaign group will rally outside the Town Hall ahead of a debate for 20mph speed limits across Colchester

Local government

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Group lobbying for 20mph speed limits in Colchester to rally at council debate

Man - Darren Cranmer

Man - Darren Cranmer

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Man who called ex 200 times after coming out of prison is jailed again

Pleased - Pam Cox MP met with the Culture Secretary to discuss the future of the Roman Circus

Pleased - Pam Cox MP met with the Culture Secretary to discuss the future of the Roman Circus

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'A real opportunity': Colchester MP met with Culture Secretary for Roman Circus

Brits will have a chance to see the Northern Taurids tonight

Brits will have a chance to see the Northern Taurids tonight

How to watch the 'stunning' Taurid meteor shower in the UK tonight

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

After multiple trips to her GP and hospital Claire underwent a biopsy on the 7cm mass that revealed it was a stage four cutaneous malignant melanoma

Mum issues sunbed warning after stage four cancer diagnosis

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Cost of living crisis

Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Lidl customers must now scan a barcode on their receipt before they can leave the store in some locations

Lidl customers must now scan a barcode on their receipt before they can leave the store in some locations

Lidl customers hit out at changes in supermarket branches

Gary Lineker is set to leave Match of the Day at the end of the season, according to reports

Gary Lineker is set to leave Match of the Day at the end of the season, according to reports

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Gary Lineker set to leave Match of the Day at end of the season after 26 years

Investigation - police officers were called to an address in Mersea Road, Colchester

Investigation - police officers were called to an address in Mersea Road, Colchester

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Coroner rules woman, 41, was killed by partner after 'volatile relationship'

Lunchtime clash - Colchester United's game at Fleetwood Town on November 30 has been selected for live Sky Sports coverage and will now kick off at 12.30pm

Lunchtime clash - Colchester United's game at Fleetwood Town on November 30 has been selected for live Sky Sports coverage and will now kick off at 12.30pm

Colchester United FC

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Colchester United League Two game is selected for live Sky Sports coverage

Site - the entrance to the development off Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon

Site - the entrance to the development off Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon

Planning and development

'Unacceptable' wall surrounding 238-home development allowed after appeal

Winners - The Balti House staff

Winners - The Balti House staff

Restaurant reviews

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Revealed: The restaurant voted by our readers as the best in north and mid Essex

Contribution - Samson Tovide came off the bench to provide the assist for Lyle Taylor's equaliser at Barrow, on Saturday

Contribution - Samson Tovide came off the bench to provide the assist for Lyle Taylor's equaliser at Barrow, on Saturday

Colchester United FC

Samson Tovide happy to play role of provider after making welcome U's return

Jailed – Michael Cotton will serve an extended term in prison

Jailed – Michael Cotton will serve an extended term in prison

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Pictured: The Colchester predator jailed for sexually assaulting women in their sleep

A walkway leads to a cosy area at Green Island Gardens

A walkway leads to a cosy area at Green Island Gardens

Cultural attractions

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Garden near Colchester named best in the world by Royal Horticultural Society

Stansted has once again set a record for its busiest day

Stansted has once again set a record for its busiest day

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Stansted sets new record for busiest day in history with over 107k passengers

Former choirmaster and teacher David Pickthall arrives at Chelmsford Crown Court

Former choirmaster and teacher David Pickthall arrives at Chelmsford Crown Court

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Former teacher from Essex who abused children over more than four decades is jailed

Heartbreaking - Death of Jamie Harding

Heartbreaking - Death of Jamie Harding

Coroner demands answers on death of man just hours after seeking help in Essex

Heartbroken - Michael's mum, Lauretta Ugwa is urging young people to think twice before carrying a knife

Heartbroken - Michael's mum, Lauretta Ugwa is urging young people to think twice before carrying a knife

Mum turns heartbreak into knife crime plea after son was murdered in Essex

39-year-old, Parisa Javani, feels unsafe in her place of work

39-year-old, Parisa Javani, feels unsafe in her place of work

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Gang of teenage yobs target Essex café with weekly shoplifting raids

Destroyed – the Mermaids burger van was left charred to a cinder by the suspected arson attack

Destroyed – the Mermaids burger van was left charred to a cinder by the suspected arson attack

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Burger bar owners left devastated after suspected arson attack in north Essex

We spoke to Colchester residents to get their say on teen girls changing their Essex accents

We spoke to Colchester residents to get their say on teen girls changing their Essex accents

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New study finds Essex teenage girls feel pressured to change accents - what you said

The Memorial Carol Service will take place at Colchester Crematorium

The Memorial Carol Service will take place at Colchester Crematorium

Colchester Crematorium carol service details announced

Members of Rotary Club Colchester after the planting of the crocus bulbs

Members of Rotary Club Colchester after the planting of the crocus bulbs

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Colchester Rotary Club plants 1,000 purple crocuses for World Polio Day

Shock - Dawn Keys with her 92-year-old mum, June Docherty

Shock - Dawn Keys with her 92-year-old mum, June Docherty

Cruel crook pickpockets 92-year-old's purse with photo of late husband in Essex

Hearing – a documentary inquest was heard into the death of Christine Bowen in Wednesday

Hearing – a documentary inquest was heard into the death of Christine Bowen in Wednesday

Woman who died at Colchester home had 'fatal' levels of anti-depressants in system