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Binman's doorstep apology to resident after he is spotted taking a pee on her street

Binman's doorstep apology to resident after he is spotted taking a pee on her street

A "BUSTING" binman spotted taking a pee in the street on his round was hauled in front of the residents he upset and made to say sorry.

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One of many rescues at The Strood

Flashing lights to be installed at The Strood to warn drivers about high tides

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Jacinta Spener, 22, wants to represent the UK at Miss Universe

Make-up artist from Colchester to represent Great Britain in Miss Universe contest

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Sue Lissimore believes the council's waste survey is 'skewed'

Council's waste survey 'skewed' in favour of wheelie bins

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Nancy Chaplin, 92, making a friend

Exotic guests create a fuss at care home

Leaving - Rev David Newman retires later this month

Goodbye to 'good man'

Blind Jianwei Zheng, from China, taught himself English at 26-years-old

Inspiring Essex Uni alumni honoured across the globe

Dog rescued hours before being put down learns to fly plane for TV show

Dog rescued hours before being put down learns to fly plane for TV show

Broken down lorry causes traffic queues

UPDATED 9.20am: Broken down lorry causes traffic queues

Thieves target sailing club boats in overnight raid

Thieves target sailing club boats in overnight raid

Teenager set to spend her 18th birthday as the youngest runner in the London Marathon

Teenager set to spend her 18th birthday as the youngest runner in the London Marathon

Tomorrow's tennis stars' cash plea

Tomorrow's tennis stars' cash plea

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Military heroes to take part in Invictus Games

Chuffed - Thom Mitchell holding the prestigious award

Landscaping company scoop first award in 15 years

Seamus Cary (middle) with Callum Mitchell and Ailsa Dalling in the Elves and the Shoemaker

For Seamus Carey, silent is golden.

The scene of the accident on Easter Monday, which claimed two lives

Grieving family pays tribute to Weeley bypass crash victim Robert Taylor, 70, from Clacton

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William Weir completed his rollerskating marathon at Rollerworld, Colchester

VIDEO: Rollerskating hero completes roller marathon

Sport

Keen admits he may face a battle to keep hold of his best players this summer

Keen admits he may face a battle to keep hold of his best players this summer

COLCHESTER United manager Kevin Keen admits it may be difficult for the club to keep hold of their best players if they are relegated to League Two.

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Cowley: We're facing our biggest challenge yet

Cowley: We're facing our biggest challenge yet

Adam Flint. Picture: JIM PURTILL

Flint: Go out and make a name for yourselves

Ball: we have to fight for every point

Ball: we have to fight for every point

Positive thinking - Gavin Massey is targeting a win for Colchester United at fellow strugglers Blackpool this weekend. Picture: STEVE ARGENT

"We have to go for it" - Massey

Paine isn't ruling out a comeback just yet

Paine isn't ruling out a comeback just yet

Harwich have not given up on promotion dream

Harwich have not given up on promotion dream

Seniors triumph and prove ace fund-raisers

Seniors triumph and prove ace fund-raisers

Prize - Stoke by Nayland lady captain Betty Cox receives the new shield from Peter Barfield with Annie Major, secretary of the ladies section.

Stoke by Nayland begin Norman Plum Trophy defence in emphatic style

Tumble - Andrew Holmes goes down in the Chelmer Road Race. Picture: STUART WEATHERLEY

Rovers riders battle it out in road challenge

Recognition - Colchester United boss Kevin Keen has been shortlisted for the Manager of the Month award for March in League One. Picture: WARREN PAGE

Keen nominated for manager of the month award

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Fighting - Alex Gilbey insists he will not stop battling for the cause at Colchester United between now and the end of the season. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO115278-0002)

Gilbey - I'll keep fighting for the U's badge

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Danny Cowley. Picture: CHRIS JARVIS

Cowley is proud of his Braintree Town players despite the end result at Barrow

Dragons seal promotion back to the premier division

Dragons seal promotion back to the premier division

In form - Femi Akinwande has been in excellent goalscoring form for Colchester United's under-21 side. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO115274-0016)

"Femi has been terrific" - McGreal

National Sport

Tyson Fury rematch against Wladimir Klitschko is on, says trainer

Tyson Fury rematch against Wladimir Klitschko is on, says trainer

An agreement is in place for the rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA and WBO heavyweight titles to take place in Manchester on July 9, according to the British fighter's trainer and uncle Peter Fury.
Divock Origi scored a crucial away goal for Liverpool in Dortmund

Divock Origi looking to shoulder more responsibility at Liverpool

Jordan Spieth made a strong start to his Masters defence

Jordan Spieth leads by two after opening round of Masters

Ben Stokes has revealed the devastation he felt at England's loss to West Indies

Ben Stokes felt "whole world" came down on him in World Twenty20 final

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted responsibility for Borussia Dortmund's equaliser

Jurgen Klopp: Jordan Henderson injury "doesn't look good"

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HISTORY: How elephants have played a leading role in our town's past

HISTORY: How elephants have played a leading role in our town's past

Historian ALICE GOSS goes elephant-spotting in Colchester town centre...

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Town tribute: Street art of Eudo Dapifer in Colchester

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Laura and Robert Strathern of Fairfields Crisps receiving their award

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Scrumptious: Buns by Stuart Fay at the Bell Pub, Horndon on the Hill

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Keen admits he may face a battle to keep hold of his best players this summer

Keen admits he may face a battle to keep hold of his best players this summer

COLCHESTER United manager Kevin Keen admits it may be difficult for the club to keep hold of their best players if they are relegated to League Two.

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Positive thinking - Gavin Massey is targeting a win for Colchester United at fellow strugglers Blackpool this weekend. Picture: STEVE ARGENT

"We have to go for it" - Massey

Recognition - Colchester United boss Kevin Keen has been shortlisted for the Manager of the Month award for March in League One. Picture: WARREN PAGE

Keen nominated for manager of the month award

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Fighting - Alex Gilbey insists he will not stop battling for the cause at Colchester United between now and the end of the season. Picture: STEVE ARGENT (CO115278-0002)

Gilbey - I'll keep fighting for the U's badge

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