Colchester Council has revealed ambitious plans to extend the town's cycle route. However some people are up in arms claiming the cash could be better spent on other projects. Plus:

* Mugging victim askes for witnesses to come forward

* Girl chokes on metal in ready meal

* Jobs fears after £30m spa goes into administration

* Preview of Remembrance events around the region

* England boss in rallying call to Colchester

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