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Essex’s cutest pets crowned after more than 250 entries in competition

Have you visited Timbers?

Have you visited Timbers?

The highest rated full English breakfast in Colchester that's 'excellent value'

Judge - The Mayne Veterinary Clinic's Charlotte Mayne

Judge - The Mayne Veterinary Clinic's Charlotte Mayne

Vet reveals her heartfelt choices in Essex's cutest pets competition

Works will be carried out over the GBR Anglia network

Works will be carried out over the GBR Anglia network

Here is when buses will replace trains during rail works across Essex

Ready - Danny Cowley's Colchester United host Walsall this afternoon

Ready - Danny Cowley's Colchester United host Walsall this afternoon

Colchester United FC

Danny Cowley on why Colchester have reason to believe ahead of Walsall game

Activ8 Radio founders (front, from left): Mark Summers and Tim Morgan; (back, from left): Howard Gibson and Owen Louis

Activ8 Radio founders (front, from left): Mark Summers and Tim Morgan; (back, from left): Howard Gibson and Owen Louis

New Colchester radio station Activ8 Radio to launch with community at its heart

The Sound Collective dressed and ready, ahead of Sunday's concerts

The Sound Collective dressed and ready, ahead of Sunday's concerts

Essex choir seek 'alternative celebration' from Halloween

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Saffron Walden in Essex is one of the most expensive market towns in the country

Saffron Walden in Essex is one of the most expensive market towns in the country

Essex town named best place to live in UK for 2027 - how much it costs to live there

Nominated - Kim Reeves

Nominated - Kim Reeves

Mum of two named finalist in search for 'Britain’s Morning Hero'

Community - The Men's Sheds are spaces where men create everything from community projects to friendships, while helping tackle loneliness and isolation.

Community - The Men's Sheds are spaces where men create everything from community projects to friendships, while helping tackle loneliness and isolation.

North Colchester Men's Shed surprises mayor with very unusual gift

A show was recently put on at the Mercury Theatre about Manningtree

A show was recently put on at the Mercury Theatre about Manningtree

The picturesque Essex town hiding a terrifying past that's perfect for Halloween

Incident - The A1245 northbound is closed after a collision and car fire

Incident - The A1245 northbound is closed after a collision and car fire

Major south Essex road CLOSED as car fire brings traffic to standstill after crash

Bomb disposal expert in action

Bomb disposal expert in action

Bomb squad deals with three homemade explosive devices after 40 homes evacuated

Saving - The government expects the Eligibility Verification Measure to save taxpayers £1.2billion over the next five years

Saving - The government expects the Eligibility Verification Measure to save taxpayers £1.2billion over the next five years

Government DWP bank checks begin for people claiming three benefits

M11 crash between lorry and two cars causing severe delays with lanes closed

M11 crash between lorry and two cars causing severe delays with lanes closed

Essex Live News

Lanes closed on major route after crash involving lorry and two cars

Delays - some bins in Maldon have been missed due to roadworks

Delays - some bins in Maldon have been missed due to roadworks

Essex County Council

Bin collections delayed as road CLOSED for zebra crossing works

Unresponsive - Mr Preston was found in Buntingford Court, Berechurch, Colchester, in July

Unresponsive - Mr Preston was found in Buntingford Court, Berechurch, Colchester, in July

Inquest opens into death of man found unresponsive in block of flats

Founder - Laura Hunnaball has opened her first dedicated Hype Cosmetics studio in Colchester

Founder - Laura Hunnaball has opened her first dedicated Hype Cosmetics studio in Colchester

Colchester tattooist who changes cancer survivors' lives opens dream studio

Brawl - William Whiting confronted a group of youths after they shouted at his dad

Brawl - William Whiting confronted a group of youths after they shouted at his dad

Man brawled with youths and threatened them with bike chain at railway station

Sir Patrick Stewart in the winners room at the Three Empire Awards held at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London, in 2017.

Sir Patrick Stewart in the winners room at the Three Empire Awards held at The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, London, in 2017.

Colchester tributes to Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart after his death

Groomer - a court heard Mark Greenbaum tried to ingratiate himself with the girl's family by taking her parents out for dinner

Groomer - a court heard Mark Greenbaum tried to ingratiate himself with the girl's family by taking her parents out for dinner

Jailed: the swimming coach who groomed teenage girl and sent her naked pictures

Coggeshall Road, A120 where the incident has been reported

Coggeshall Road, A120 where the incident has been reported

Severe disruption in both directions due to incident on A120

Man wanted in connection with assault on woman at Colchester nightclub

Man wanted in connection with assault on woman at Colchester nightclub

Man wanted in connection with assault on woman at popular nightclub

Star - Olly Murs shot to national fame on The X Factor in 2009 before going on to achieve five UK number-one albums

Star - Olly Murs shot to national fame on The X Factor in 2009 before going on to achieve five UK number-one albums

Olly Murs tickets on sale for Essex homecoming to Lazydays Festival 2027

A number of hand-rolling tobacco was also seized as well as vapes

A number of hand-rolling tobacco was also seized as well as vapes

More than 460,000 illegal cigarettes seized as Essex shops targeted

Essex Police have issued a warning

Essex Police have issued a warning

Essex residents issued URGENT warning over winter fuel payment scams

A12 crash near Witham causing severe congestion

A12 crash near Witham causing severe congestion

Crash on busy stretch of A12 causing miles of queues

Illness - Sir Tom Jones has postponed shows on doctors' advice

Illness - Sir Tom Jones has postponed shows on doctors' advice

Sir Tom Jones forced to postpone several concerts after falling ill

File image of Essex Police forensics van

File image of Essex Police forensics van

Police cordon and screens in place after man in his 20s dies

Police issue update as 40 Essex homes evacuated amid 100-metre cordon

Halloween - Colchester Zoological Society embraced the Halloween spirit

Halloween - Colchester Zoological Society embraced the Halloween spirit

10 spooky things to do in Essex for this Halloween weekend

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Inquest opens into death of man found unresponsive in block of flats

Colchester tributes to Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart after his death

Reform candidates take ALL eight Essex County Council seats in Tendring

Jonathan Waldron

Robbie Cowling reveals major detail about failed Colchester United takeover

Anuska Banerjee

Hidden gem fairy-tale open-air venue in Essex opens

Claudia Bradley

Sir Tom Jones forced to postpone several concerts after falling ill

SECOND Essex pumpkin patch issues warning after 'worst year yet' for vandals

Sport

Ready - Danny Cowley's Colchester United host Walsall this afternoon

Colchester United FC

Danny Cowley on why Colchester have reason to believe ahead of Walsall game

Home - Colchester United's JobServe Community Stadium

Home - Colchester United's JobServe Community Stadium

Colchester United FC

Robbie Cowling reveals major detail about failed Colchester United takeover

Target - Colchester United defender Kane Vincent-Young has set his sights on beating Walsall tomorrow

Target - Colchester United defender Kane Vincent-Young has set his sights on beating Walsall tomorrow

Colchester United FC

Kane Vincent-Young reveals frank discussions as Colchester target response

The team behind Classic Team Lotus celebrate after a successful fundraising event on Saturday, October 24

The team behind Classic Team Lotus celebrate after a successful fundraising event on Saturday, October 24

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Keeping the spirit of Team Lotus racing on for generations to come

Omitted - Max Dowman missed out on a spot in the England squad

Omitted - Max Dowman missed out on a spot in the England squad

Arsenal star and Essex wonderkid Max Dowman gets three-game ban after red card

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Food, drink and shopping

Have you visited Timbers?

Have you visited Timbers?

The highest rated full English breakfast in Colchester that's 'excellent value'

Boreham House in Chelmsford where the Essex County Christmas Fair takes place

Boreham House in Chelmsford where the Essex County Christmas Fair takes place

Countdown is on for Essex County Christmas Fair in Chelmsford

New - Perrywood Tiptree has revealed its new autumn and winter menus

New - Perrywood Tiptree has revealed its new autumn and winter menus

One of Essex's most popular garden centres reveals new autumn and winter menu

Have you visited the Booking Hall?

Have you visited the Booking Hall?

Inside the viral Essex cafe serving giant sandwiches and is 'utterly brilliant'

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Pubs and bars

Owners - Craig Bull and Andy Tanfield hope to bring life back to The Lion pub

Owners - Craig Bull and Andy Tanfield hope to bring life back to The Lion pub

New owners hope to restore historic village pub to its former glory

Charity event - The Spinnaker landlord Tom Robertson, darts legend Bobby George, and local residents who took part in the event

Charity event - The Spinnaker landlord Tom Robertson, darts legend Bobby George, and local residents who took part in the event

Colchester pub raises more than £2,000 for Macmillan with Bobby George darts event

Pub restaurant chain to shut for good in Essex this week amid 're-opening plans'

New bar and club to launch in Colchester city centre after Walkabout closure

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Nostalgia: Pictures show how much Queen Street has changed in the last 50 years

Nostalgia: Pictures show how much Queen Street has changed in the last 50 years

Pictures show how much Queen Street has changed in the last 50 years

Derby delight - Karl Duguid celebrates scoring for Colchester United against Ipswich Town, in 2006

Derby delight - Karl Duguid celebrates scoring for Colchester United against Ipswich Town, in 2006

Colchester United FC

Cherished Colchester United win is remembered...20 years on

Popular - Culver Square in 2009

Popular - Culver Square in 2009

Nostalgic photos of Colchester's Culver Square that will take you back in time

Community - Thousands turned out to greet the Queen during her 1985 visit to Colchester

Community - Thousands turned out to greet the Queen during her 1985 visit to Colchester

Looking back at Queen Elizabeth's visit to Colchester four years after death

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National Sport

Fallon Sherrock won the Beat Luke Littler event (Tom Dymond/Netflix)

Fallon Sherrock won the Beat Luke Littler event (Tom Dymond/Netflix)

Fallon Sherrock glad to ‘overcome the hate’ after beating Luke Littler

Laurent Mekies dismissed Christian Horner’s claim (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Laurent Mekies dismissed Christian Horner’s claim (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Laurent Mekies dismisses Christian Horner’s Red Bull claims over team spirit

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson fumed at the lack of effort against Sheffield United (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson fumed at the lack of effort against Sheffield United (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Phil Parkinson questions Wrexham’s desire after defeat at Sheffield United

Jamie Carragher has upset Aston Villa (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jamie Carragher has upset Aston Villa (Mike Egerton/PA)

Aston Villa to take legal action against Jamie Carragher over podcast comments

Estevao remains in Xabi Alonso’s plans despite limited opportunities this season (Adam Davy/PA)

Estevao remains in Xabi Alonso’s plans despite limited opportunities this season (Adam Davy/PA)

Xabi Alonso says Estevao has future at Chelsea despite limited game time

Hayden Mullins (Adam Davy/PA)

Hayden Mullins (Adam Davy/PA)

Hayden Mullins praises Newport’s ‘top class’ first half in win over Chesterfield

Michael Carrick has had a difficult few weeks in charge of Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick has had a difficult few weeks in charge of Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick hopes ‘hard truths’ being aired can help Man Utd through crisis

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National News

A protester throws a projectile towards police after a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris last Saturday (Thibault Camus/AP)

A protester throws a projectile towards police after a demonstration against rising living costs in Paris last Saturday (Thibault Camus/AP)

Police and gendarmes on alert as France prepares for another day of protests

A yellow fog warning is in force across parts of England and Wales (PA)

A yellow fog warning is in force across parts of England and Wales (PA)

Yellow fog warning in place across parts of England and Wales

King during a visit to the Georgetown (Rabbit Walk) Memorial (Chris Jackson/PA)

King during a visit to the Georgetown (Rabbit Walk) Memorial (Chris Jackson/PA)

King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda as Burnham ‘open’ to slavery apology

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Andy Burnham ‘open’ to calls for British formal apology for slavery

Donal Lunny (Niall Carson/PA)

Donal Lunny (Niall Carson/PA)

Funeral of Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny to take place

The King with Steven Jacobs in Promenade Gardens in Georgetown (Isabel Infantes/PA)

The King with Steven Jacobs in Promenade Gardens in Georgetown (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Charles visits execution site of 1823 uprising against slavery

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the G20 summit (Brynn Anderson/AP)

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the G20 summit (Brynn Anderson/AP)

‘We all know you are the aggressor’ in Ukraine, Miliband tells Russian envoy

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