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Area - the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway

Why the new A12 at Colchester will need to be closed for three nights next week

Inaccessible - the Salary Close post box in Greenstead is surrounded by barriers

Inaccessible - the Salary Close post box in Greenstead is surrounded by barriers

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Anger as postbox is out of bounds until after Christmas due to gas works

Guilty – Ana Morais said she had two wine and tonics before she started driving to Colchester

Guilty – Ana Morais said she had two wine and tonics before she started driving to Colchester

Woman told police she drove Audi because partner 'was too wavey' to get home

Well done - Julie Taylor was awarded a £100 cheque by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service earlier this year

Well done - Julie Taylor was awarded a £100 cheque by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service earlier this year

Lifesaving firefighters team up with campaigner after Tiptree stabbing

Sold - Residents have reacted as the former M&S site has been sold in a £2million deal

Sold - Residents have reacted as the former M&S site has been sold in a £2million deal

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Here is what you want to see fill the empty M&S store in Colchester's High Street

Damage - what the brick did to the van's windshield

Damage - what the brick did to the van's windshield

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Essex dad says he could have been killed after brick hits van on A12

Window shopping - Colchester United are set to do business in the January transfer window

Window shopping - Colchester United are set to do business in the January transfer window

Colchester United FC

'Comings and goings': Danny Cowley on Colchester United's transfer window plans

News

Ashore - the shark washed up on a Walton beach

Ashore - the shark washed up on a Walton beach

Critically endangered school shark found 'washed up dead' on beach

DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year

DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year

Cost of living crisis

DWP PIP change to payments this month ahead of benefit increase next year

Gregg Wallace has had several allegations of misconduct made against him

Gregg Wallace has had several allegations of misconduct made against him

All you need to know on the allegations made against MasterChef's Gregg Wallace

Heinz has already discontinued several products in 2024 including it's Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup and Ploughman's Pickle.

Heinz has already discontinued several products in 2024 including it's Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup and Ploughman's Pickle.

Heinz discontinues its 'best' baked beans as fans say 'terrible decision'

The DWP Pension Savings Cap might surprise you

The DWP Pension Savings Cap might surprise you

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Pensions Savings Cap - exact amount pensioners can save

EastEnders is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary

EastEnders is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary

EastEnders legend 'ready' to return to BBC show years after dismissing comeback

Those who are more vulnerable can be at risk of severe illness such as meningitis and life-threatening sepsis

Those who are more vulnerable can be at risk of severe illness such as meningitis and life-threatening sepsis

Pregnant women issued Christmas warning over 'potentially severe' illness

The Royal Mail's final posting dates for Christmas have also been revealed

The Royal Mail's final posting dates for Christmas have also been revealed

Post Office urges people to 'post early' as busiest Christmas days revealed

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment.

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment.

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payment deadline approaches - what you need to do to get £300 boost

Both Essex farm shops were commended for their variety of stock

Both Essex farm shops were commended for their variety of stock

Essex farm shops with 'astounding variety' named among best in the UK

Warnings - Warnings have been issued to dogwalkers

Warnings - Warnings have been issued to dogwalkers

Warning issued to dog walkers over reports of poison left in Essex park

Tyler had been on his first family holiday abroad when he tragically died

Tyler had been on his first family holiday abroad when he tragically died

Family call for murder investigation into Essex 20-year-old's lift shaft death

Incredible - Bex performing at Facedown in Coda last year

Incredible - Bex performing at Facedown in Coda last year

Biggest night of emo, metal and rock music to return to Colchester bar once again

Colchester - High Street

Colchester - High Street

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Why new security officers will patrol Colchester city centre between 8pm and 4am

Gone but not forgotten - Freddie Farrow

Gone but not forgotten - Freddie Farrow

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Report on fatal incident at Colchester Fenwick store 'left unfinished by council'

Fined - Seven Essex based businesses have been fined a combined total of over £165,000, for employing illegal staff

Fined - Seven Essex based businesses have been fined a combined total of over £165,000, for employing illegal staff

Seven Essex businesses fined a total £165k for employing illegal workers

Group - Connect Without Limits is a group run by young autistic people for young autistic people across Colchester and Tendring

Group - Connect Without Limits is a group run by young autistic people for young autistic people across Colchester and Tendring

Colchester and Tendring group holding autism fundraiser next month

Seized - some of the cannabis plants

Seized - some of the cannabis plants

Police seize 200 cannabis plants after discovering 'drugs farm' in Tiptree

Sport

Window shopping - Colchester United are set to do business in the January transfer window

Colchester United FC

'Comings and goings': Danny Cowley on Colchester United's transfer window plans

Target - Colchester United boss Danny Cowley wants his side to extend their unbeaten run against Swindon Town tonight

Target - Colchester United boss Danny Cowley wants his side to extend their unbeaten run against Swindon Town tonight

Colchester United FC

'We're growing': Colchester boss Danny Cowley on Swindon Town clash

Game time - Hakeem Sandah (centre) featured for Colchester United's under-21s in their 3-2 defeat at Brentford

Game time - Hakeem Sandah (centre) featured for Colchester United's under-21s in their 3-2 defeat at Brentford

Colchester United FC

Colchester United under-21s concede late to lose five-goal thriller at Brentford

New role - former Colchester United assistant manager Ian Culverhouse has taken charge at National League South side St Albans City

New role - former Colchester United assistant manager Ian Culverhouse has taken charge at National League South side St Albans City

Colchester United FC

FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester assistant takes charge at National League South club

United - Mandela Egbo chats to Colchester United fans after their 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town

United - Mandela Egbo chats to Colchester United fans after their 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town

Colchester United FC

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FAN'S VIEW: Going the distance for the U's is worth it...no matter the outcome

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National Sport

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruben Amorim urges Manchester United to be ‘brave’ at Arsenal

New Zealand’s Neil Wagner (PA)

New Zealand’s Neil Wagner (PA)

Neil Wagner: Claiming wicket to win Test by a run was ‘best feeling ever’

Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in February (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in February (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Daniel Dubois set for February IBF title defence against Joseph Parker in Riyadh

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian (AP Jack Dempsey)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian (AP Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos see off Cleveland Browns to help playoff hopes

Ruud van Nistelrooy has a tough job on his hands at Leicester (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruud van Nistelrooy has a tough job on his hands at Leicester (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘disappointed’ and ‘hurt’ after cutting ties with Man Utd

Bristol Bears have signed Ilona Maher (Steven Paston/PA)

Bristol Bears have signed Ilona Maher (Steven Paston/PA)

Top United States sevens star Ilona Maher to join Bristol Bears on loan

The FA Cup third round takes place in January (Zac Goodwin/PA)

The FA Cup third round takes place in January (Zac Goodwin/PA)

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Holders Manchester United drawn away to Arsenal in FA Cup third round

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Colchester United

Window shopping - Colchester United are set to do business in the January transfer window

Window shopping - Colchester United are set to do business in the January transfer window

Colchester United FC

'Comings and goings': Danny Cowley on Colchester United's transfer window plans

Target - Colchester United boss Danny Cowley wants his side to extend their unbeaten run against Swindon Town tonight

Target - Colchester United boss Danny Cowley wants his side to extend their unbeaten run against Swindon Town tonight

Colchester United FC

'We're growing': Colchester boss Danny Cowley on Swindon Town clash

Game time - Hakeem Sandah (centre) featured for Colchester United's under-21s in their 3-2 defeat at Brentford

Game time - Hakeem Sandah (centre) featured for Colchester United's under-21s in their 3-2 defeat at Brentford

Colchester United FC

Colchester United under-21s concede late to lose five-goal thriller at Brentford

New role - former Colchester United assistant manager Ian Culverhouse has taken charge at National League South side St Albans City

New role - former Colchester United assistant manager Ian Culverhouse has taken charge at National League South side St Albans City

Colchester United FC

FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester assistant takes charge at National League South club

United - Mandela Egbo chats to Colchester United fans after their 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town

United - Mandela Egbo chats to Colchester United fans after their 0-0 draw with Fleetwood Town

Colchester United FC

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FAN'S VIEW: Going the distance for the U's is worth it...no matter the outcome

Exit - Ben Goodliffe limps off with an injury during Colchester United's 0-0 draw at Fleetwood Town

Exit - Ben Goodliffe limps off with an injury during Colchester United's 0-0 draw at Fleetwood Town

Colchester United FC

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Danny Cowley provides update after Colchester United injury list grows

Thumbs up - Danny Cowley salutes Colchester United's supporters following their 0-0 draw at Fleetwood Town

Thumbs up - Danny Cowley salutes Colchester United's supporters following their 0-0 draw at Fleetwood Town

Colchester United FC

Five observations from Colchester United's draw with Fleetwood Town

What's On

EastEnders is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary

EastEnders legend 'ready' to return to BBC show years after dismissing comeback

Incredible - Bex performing at Facedown in Coda last year

Incredible - Bex performing at Facedown in Coda last year

Biggest night of emo, metal and rock music to return to Colchester bar once again

Art work - a portrait of Eric Morecambe

Art work - a portrait of Eric Morecambe

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West Bergholt painter's Eric Morecambe portrait could fetch thousands at auction

Exciting - Duran Duran

Exciting - Duran Duran

80s legends Duran Duran announced as headliner for new Essex music festival

Did you see Danny Jones dressed as a pencil on I'm a Celebrity?

Did you see Danny Jones dressed as a pencil on I'm a Celebrity?

I'm a Celebrity

I'm a Celebrity fans 'crying' over 'best moment' of series so far with Danny Jones

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Nostalgia

Queues - Fans line up outside Raquels in Basildon

Queues - Fans line up outside Raquels in Basildon

Rare photos show Depeche Mode at sold out 1980s Essex homecoming gig

Changing - shoppers in Long Wyre Street back in 1986

Changing - shoppers in Long Wyre Street back in 1986

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Pictures: Do you remember these old Colchester shops from the 80s?

Spooky - the Red Lion Hotel is thought to be one of the spookiest of all Colchester locations

Spooky - the Red Lion Hotel is thought to be one of the spookiest of all Colchester locations

Colchester Castle

Here are six of the spookiest locations you can visit in Colchester

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National News

Sir Keir Starmer gave a speech in London (Yui Mok/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer gave a speech in London (Yui Mok/PA)

Starmer rejects choice between EU and US allies in major speech

Iran is reported to have released government critic and popular hip-hop artist Toomaj Salehi, who shot to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini (Jeff Moore/PA)

Iran is reported to have released government critic and popular hip-hop artist Toomaj Salehi, who shot to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini (Jeff Moore/PA)

Iran releases rapper famous for lyrics about 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini

Alistair Wilson was murdered in November 2004 (Police Scotland/PA)

Alistair Wilson was murdered in November 2004 (Police Scotland/PA)

Son of murdered banker ‘still haunted by nightmares’

Three climbers are missing after failing to return from a planned ascent of Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest mountain (Mark Baker/AP)

Three climbers are missing after failing to return from a planned ascent of Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest mountain (Mark Baker/AP)

Three climbers missing on New Zealand’s highest peak

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand (Vincent Thian/AP)

Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand (Vincent Thian/AP)

More than 30 dead as floods wreak havoc in Malaysia and southern Thailand

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has appointed a Covid corruption commissioner (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has appointed a Covid corruption commissioner (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Chancellor appoints Covid corruption commissioner

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan (Tran Quynh/VNExpress via AP)

Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan (Tran Quynh/VNExpress via AP)

Death sentence upheld for Vietnamese property tycoon over fraud worth billions

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