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Opening this week - JD Sports in Tollgate Retail Park

New JD Sports set to open in Colchester this week - here's what we know

Colchester is celebrating its second year of being awarded Purple Flag accreditation

Colchester is celebrating its second year of being awarded Purple Flag accreditation

Colchester recognised for night-time economy for second consecutive year

Shop - An online shop has been set up by young ambassadors with SEND at the Multi Schools Council

Shop - An online shop has been set up by young ambassadors with SEND at the Multi Schools Council

Multi School Council opens new online shop - Designed by young people with SEND

Tonight - the Colchester Castle Park fireworks take place tonight

Tonight - the Colchester Castle Park fireworks take place tonight

Everything you need to know ahead of Colchester's Castle Park fireworks tonight

Serious - services have confirmed that two people were seriously injured following a crash on the A133 in Weeley

Serious - services have confirmed that two people were seriously injured following a crash on the A133 in Weeley

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Two rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' after car crashes into tree

Venue - Mercury Theatre

Venue - Mercury Theatre

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Police probe after 'tall, well-built man entered' Mercury Theatre ladies toilets

The site at Hardy's Green where the panels are set to be built

The site at Hardy's Green where the panels are set to be built

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New petition demands safety along 'dangerous' Colchester road

Site - a previous image of the ongoing works in Northern Approach

Site - a previous image of the ongoing works in Northern Approach

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Colchester's Northern Approach Road speed cut plan...to make people use the bus

Sale - The former Traffic Police Unit in Stanway is up for sale

Sale - The former Traffic Police Unit in Stanway is up for sale

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Old Colchester police base up for sale for £2MILLION - here is what we know

Appeal - Alan Mabbutt has become a local celebrity for his RBL Poppy Appeal station

Appeal - Alan Mabbutt has become a local celebrity for his RBL Poppy Appeal station

Ex-Army medic, 87, who collects for Poppy Appeal from driveway - whatever the weather

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection

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Queen Camilla withdraws from engagements after falling ill with chest infection

Line of Duty could be returning to the BBC in 2026

Line of Duty could be returning to the BBC in 2026

Filming for series 7 of Line of Duty to begin next year for broadcast in 2026

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' or 'recalled'

Co-op apologises to customers as FSA issues 'do not eat' warning

The BBC TV Licence was increased from £159 to £169.50 last April

The BBC TV Licence was increased from £159 to £169.50 last April

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£170 BBC TV Licence could be 'replaced' as BBC Chair considers future options

Waitrose will release this Christmas ad in two parts

Waitrose will release this Christmas ad in two parts

Waitrose signs all star cast for ‘whodunnit’ Christmas ad campaign

Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you to take money off of your bill

Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you to take money off of your bill

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Millions missing out on £1,500 in Council Tax support

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

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Cheap flights under threat as budget airlines to cut regional routes

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

Dog owners can get a free Just Eat takeaway this week - how to claim yours

Closed - the A133, Colchester Road has been closed following a crash

Closed - the A133, Colchester Road has been closed following a crash

Link road into Clacton closed in both directions following a crash earlier today

Ex-south Essex headteacher 'forced wife to have sex in front of a child', court told

Ex-south Essex headteacher 'forced wife to have sex in front of a child', court told

Ex-Essex headteacher 'forced wife to have sex in front of a child', court told

Plans - Witham looks set to see its first ever McDonalds and KFC

Plans - Witham looks set to see its first ever McDonalds and KFC

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Essex town to get first KFC and McDonald's as new retail park set for approval

Jessica Budziak has been found, police have confirmed

Jessica Budziak has been found, police have confirmed

Teenager, 15, missing from Colchester as police issue appeal to find her - FOUND

Dame Priti Patel during the launch of her Conservative Party leadership campaign in August

Dame Priti Patel during the launch of her Conservative Party leadership campaign in August

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Essex MP Dame Priti Patel given top job in Kemi Badenoch's new Tory frontbench team

A surreal moment - Wilf Elliott from Clacton with Hollywood star Tom Cruise last month

A surreal moment - Wilf Elliott from Clacton with Hollywood star Tom Cruise last month

Clacton artist felt 'starstruck' after famous actor Tom Cruise requested to meet him

Fluffy - In the first two weeks after hatching, king vulture chicks looks like fluffy cotton balls

Fluffy - In the first two weeks after hatching, king vulture chicks looks like fluffy cotton balls

Colchester Zoo reveals new vulture chick in 'great news' for species

Rated - Dedham and the East of England has been named in the global travel magazine Lonely Planet's 2025 guide

Rated - Dedham and the East of England has been named in the global travel magazine Lonely Planet's 2025 guide

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Delight as picturesque village named in travel magazine's must-visit spots in England

Remembrance - Ron Gilzean a member of Lexden Wood Golf Club restored a WW2 pillbox so it could a reminder to those who served who gave their lives for their country

Remembrance - Ron Gilzean a member of Lexden Wood Golf Club restored a WW2 pillbox so it could a reminder to those who served who gave their lives for their country

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Second World War pillbox in Colchester is restored for Armistice Day

Directions – Ed Page points the runners to different laps of the course

Directions – Ed Page points the runners to different laps of the course

'It's the community thing' - why hundreds of people turn out to run 5k every week

Coming to Colchester - Emma Kenny

Coming to Colchester - Emma Kenny

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Psychologist to host true crime talk on real life killer couples in Colchester

Constable Country in Suffolk has been included in a guide around England

Constable Country in Suffolk has been included in a guide around England

Global travel guide names parts of Essex in 'perfect' seven-day England trip

Emergency - Greater Anglia services have been cancelled following an incident this morning

Emergency - Greater Anglia services have been cancelled following an incident this morning

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Tragic incident sees train services cancelled across Essex this morning

Abandoned - RSPCA are appealing for information after two dogs were left at the roadside in Little Clacton

Abandoned - RSPCA are appealing for information after two dogs were left at the roadside in Little Clacton

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RSPCA appeal after 'emaciated' dogs found abandoned at roadside

Wreckage - Nikki shows some of the damage to St Margaret's Church

Wreckage - Nikki shows some of the damage to St Margaret's Church

Mindless vandals leave small Essex church with thousands of pounds of damage

Expecting - Maldon influencer 'Mrs Hinch' is expecting her third child, due in 2025

Expecting - Maldon influencer 'Mrs Hinch' is expecting her third child, due in 2025

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Essex cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch announces she is pregnant in emotional post

New location - Yak & Yeti in Colchester's High Street

New location - Yak & Yeti in Colchester's High Street

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Popular Colchester restaurant and takeaway 'really happy' over move to High Street

Plans - Rollerworld is eager to find a new home in Colchester

Plans - Rollerworld is eager to find a new home in Colchester

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Colchester Rollerworld ‘looking at Northern Gateway’ as option for new home

Plans - Colchester Council will make its final decision on the ABRO housing site this week

Plans - Colchester Council will make its final decision on the ABRO housing site this week

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'Crucial' decision on housing plans for Roman Circus site to be made this week

Guilty - both defendants admitted the charges before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday

Guilty - both defendants admitted the charges before Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Friday

Colchester High Street theft saw pair squander £2,500 using victim's bank card

Amy Dowden will not dance for the rest of the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing competition

Amy Dowden will not dance for the rest of the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing competition

Professional dancer Amy Dowden forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The Edenbridge Bonfire Society effigy was 11 metres tall

The Edenbridge Bonfire Society effigy was 11 metres tall

Ticketmaster and Oasis effigy burned at famous bonfire after tour ‘fiasco’

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

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Campaigners call for mandatory driver retraining as DVLA figures revealed

Loud noises from fireworks can cause behavioural changes and anxiety in cats and dogs.

Loud noises from fireworks can cause behavioural changes and anxiety in cats and dogs.

Expert's top tips for keeping your dogs safe and calm during fireworks

Nigella Lawson will star in the first-ever Greggs Christmas advert

Nigella Lawson will star in the first-ever Greggs Christmas advert

Nigella Lawson to star in Greggs' first-ever Christmas advert

Is your car due an MOT soon?

Is your car due an MOT soon?

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RAC issues new car MOT warning to Brits - how to avoid £1,000 fine

Kevin the Carrot will be joined by Katie on his latest Christmas adventure

Kevin the Carrot will be joined by Katie on his latest Christmas adventure

Kevin the Carrot teaches important message in Aldi's 2024 Christmas advert

Too Good To Go is launching a new delivery service across the UK so customers can order parcels to their home address

Too Good To Go is launching a new delivery service across the UK so customers can order parcels to their home address

Too Good To Go launches delivery service for surprise food bags - how to get yours

Asda unveils Christmas advert as famous gnomes must save the day

Essex will have a fair few Bonfire Night fireworks displays taking place in 2024

Essex will have a fair few Bonfire Night fireworks displays taking place in 2024

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Listed: All the fireworks events coming in and around Colchester next week

Closures - Here are the latest road closures across North Essex

Closures - Here are the latest road closures across North Essex

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Village road set to shut for 57 days (and other closures coming to be aware of)

The Santa Fun Run is back

The Santa Fun Run is back

Popular Santa Fun Run returning to Colchester for 15th year - here's when

Home - Brook House in Great Bardfield near Braintree is up for sale

Home - Brook House in Great Bardfield near Braintree is up for sale

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Take a look inside a beautiful 18th century coach house and family dream home

Arrested - Essex Police officers arrested 3 young men last night, in connection to a vehicle theft in Colchester

Arrested - Essex Police officers arrested 3 young men last night, in connection to a vehicle theft in Colchester

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Boy, 14, among those arrested in connection to car robbery in Colchester

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