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Rocker - Ethan Peacock has congenital eye condition Norrie disease

Oh, brother! Unique song of hope aims to help others

This police e-fit has been derided for looking like Craig David...

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Drivers urged to avoid busy road after two are injured in serious collision

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'Housing provider took away my doormat because it was a fire hazard'

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Man fined £1,500…for letting his dog persistently poo in his garden

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£1m custody suite revamp for town police stations

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Teen weightlifter Jacob needs your help to represent UK across the globe

Reader letter: Keep recycling simple and we will do it

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Uni to launch new vote on Jewish society after anti-Semitism row

Today is your last chance to have a say on future of libraries in Essex

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'Councils are twerking at Government in desperate bid for garden towns cash'

Comment: We hope foodbank won’t be needed one day

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Flood alert issued for coastal areas in Essex as high tides expected

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Strictly stars named as judges for annual air ambulance fundraiser

Festival for cheese lovers returns next weekend

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Thunderbirds' David Graham voices Parker for Mersea special

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Foodbank to open six days a week due to rising demand

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Home Secretary to discuss serious violence in Colchester after plea from MP

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No carnival queens or princesses this year due to 'lack of support'

Man denies having machete on train

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Photos: Investigation launched into ‘sleeping’ nurse at care home

Senior carer in court accused of inappropriately touching pensioner

'Murdered collector wanted to give coins to his grandchildren'

Neighbour found friend dead with gas hobs on "full blast"

Witness - 'I had nothing to do with death of warm-hearted coin collector'

£25m set aside to boost school transport

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Plan unveiled for eight storey student block on old warehouse site

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Rapists jailed for combined 20 years after attacking woman in her own home

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Police seek man who may have witnessed assault outside library

Port to expand creating 8,500 jobs

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Part of Ipswich Road closed both ways after drivers flout restrictions

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Primary school teacher takes leap of faith to become writer

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Culture secretary: Support local journalism, it's good for democracy

Here is what you had to say about Sainsbury’s opening Hythe store in May

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Campaigner says Osborne Street bus station 'left to fall apart’

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WATCH: Road is shut as car bursts into flames, with driver inside

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Dear Grandad Walter...we wish you a bury Christmas

Worshippers in bid to raise £200k to buy church

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This is where dispersal order to 'stop anti-social behaviour' will be in place

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WATCH: Heavy delays on major road after manhole cover collapses AGAIN

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Council bosses vow to preserve hospital's history after 100 plus home development

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Obsessed Tweeter is jailed for four months after targeting anti-abuse campaigner

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Controversial plans for town's 'Cultural Quarter' are recommended for approval

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Controversial elephant statue marches towards council approval

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Commuter: ‘Now I have to book a space for my bike on train’

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£46 million funding to help unlock ultrafast broadband speeds for rural villages

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Work set to finally start on new Sainsbury’s in town in May

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Drug addict with more than 280 convictions jailed AGAIN three days after release

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Dispersal order in place to crackdown on car park anti-social behaviour

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Court hears victim gave accused coins from 'prized collection' before death

Calls for new library investment in Essex are rejected

£500,000 plea to see Mercury Theatre rise to new heights

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Here is how you can get your hands on free tickets to attractions across Essex

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Cars crash off the road after collision in village

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Man with connections to Essex wanted after failing to appear in court

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Driver flees after hitting woman in her 70s

38-page ‘Easy Read’ library survey breaches guidance

Action plan unveiled to support the vulnerable this winter

Here is when you can catch a glimpse of the super snow moon tonight

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Swan helped to safety by police officers after straying onto busy road

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Metal detectorist makes two ‘explosive’ beach finds

Traders brand old Odeon "a disgusting sight" as developer promises talks ongoing

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Barber Ken has a brush with royalty to raise mental health awareness

Teenager appears in court charged with murder after fatal stabbing

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Rail passengers warned to expect delays following trespassing incident

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30,000 furious residents sign petitions against library closures

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These are the Essex visitor centres and parks where you can fill up your water bottle for free

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Alleged spiking in club lands mum in A&E

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Inspired by Grayson Perry? Of corset is, says Wrabness designer

Patient in her 80s had bank card stolen in Colchester Hospital

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Woman in court accused of breaching restraining order via Tweets

Pensioners left feeling blue as garden “ruined” by ink powder explosion

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Colchester United latest

'It’s tough luck on him'

'I saw the game from a totally different dynamic'

Praise for 'mainstay' Kane after milestone is reached

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Sport

Lambert has trust in Ipswich Town staff during his ban

Departing Rose bids a fond farewell to Harwich & Parkeston

He'd be known as Tominho if he was South American!

'Once I’ve finished playing, I’ll be a Colchester supporter for sure'

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U's youngsters still searching for first win

Rothery sets target for Regent players

Player pathway is key for Holland

Wright ready to fight for U's place

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Former Norwich City youngster features for U's

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COMMENT - McGreal deserves credit for rapid action

Monk and Witham can see the benefits after Tom's move to Town

McGreal confirms U's penalty taker

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Chairman Mo felt change had to come for Wivenhoe Town

PICTURE GALLERY - Macclesfield Town 1 Colchester United 1

Squad depth is key for U's - Stevenson

Leaders prove too strong in promotion clash

Wivenhoe Town part ways with manager James Meadows

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National sport

Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea need to start better against Manchester City

Michael Van Gerwen demolishes Rob Cross in Premier League

Silva calls for repeat silver service from City

Midfield general Rice ready to play for England – Pellegrini

Chelsea see off Malmo to reach Europa League last 16

How Maurizio Sarri fared as Chelsea progress in Europa League

Jones urges England to keep calm heads against Wales

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Colchester Utd

Point taken and four other talking points from U's draw

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Macclesfield Town 1 Colchester United 1 - player ratings after U's draw

Sol Campbell - 'Colchester are a fantastic team'

Macclesfield Town 1 Colchester United 1 - reaction from John McGreal after U's draw

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Macclesfield Town 1 Colchester United 1 - match report as U's are held

Macclesfield Town v Colchester United - LIVE

'I'm sure Sol's loving it'

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What's On

Thunderbirds' David Graham voices Parker for Mersea special

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Review: Priory Players' new twist with the old is an absolute gem

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Packing them in at the Lakeside Theatre at Essex University this season

Colchester Operatic Society's Annie is worth smiling about

Paul’s bringing comfort and joy to audiences

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Paul T Davies Column: New Season at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester.

Phoebe’s new play makes hometown debut at Minories art gallery

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Local History

Recalling happy days of life on the Co-op Milk Float

Vintage images of Colchester churches through the years

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Looking back at history of the Principality of Sealand

Giving War Poet the recognition he deserves a century on

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Protest Memories : Poll Tax, housing and wages

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Memories : When Clacton's Butlins ruled holidays

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Shelagh was photographer husband's muse

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National news

Umunna is ‘obvious’ candidate to lead Independent MPs, says Allen

Investment for health boards in bid to cut patient waiting times

Dentists issue warning over high street teeth-whitening products

SNP ‘have learned nothing’ from Brexit negotiations, Lib Dems say

‘Big Four’ supermarkets slump to bottom of annual consumer ranking

No-deal Brexit would be a multi-million-pound blow, CBI warns

Impact of tourism on Isle of Skye to be assessed

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