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

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

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

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Calls for new library investment in Essex are rejected

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

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Cars crash off the road after collision in village

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

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

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

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Man was murdered over limited edition Beatrix Potter 50ps, court hears

'Drug driver boyfriend left me with two broken legs'

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This company is trialling a 6.5 hour day to see if it improves wellbeing

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Health bosses sorry for parking mix-ups at hospital and walk-in centre

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Man arrested after boiling water attack was in UK illegally

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Toy car donation helps poorly tots on road to recovery

Calls for action after parents face dangerous footpath in Maypole Green

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Neighbours found friend's body after he was stabbed to death in his own home

Drug users are 'shooting up' in car park behind Aldi

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Youngsters get lessons on dangers of knife crime

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Thief who dodged £7.50 train fare is jailed for almost one year

Man who stripped off onboard train in front of shocked onlookers is charged

Labour MPs resign to create Independent Group in House of Commons

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Sugar crafter goes back to where sweet journey started

False alarm as police and bomb disposal team called to beach

45 GP nurses set to retire will create “significant issue” for surgeries

WATCH: Libraries closure plan is like ‘cultural vandalism’ say protestors as they hold march

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Comment: Time to make hospital parking better too

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Holy smoke! Plans drawn up for disused village church

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Two men convicted for stealing thousands of free newspapers in landmark ruling

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Warning after scam texts and emails about council tax refunds discovered

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Sardines donated to food bank EIGHT years out of date

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Hammers fan from Colchester stars in global Cola advert

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Buyers part with millions as they snap up houses

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Teenager charged with murder after fatal stabbing

Police cordon in place after discovery of 'unexploded ordnance'

Man quizzed by police after attack on parking officer

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Aerial bungee fitness craze is a form of ‘Pilates on steroids’

Teenager stabbed in the back during large brawl

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Mark’s infinitely great stand-up changes each time... and he's on his way to town

Rev Simpkins to perform 'homecoming gig' and now he is a proper reverend

Memories: Journey through market’s eventful time in our town

Birthday milestone for bumps and babies group

Youngsters cast a spell as Pottermania arrives at library

Machetes and tear gas among weapons seized by police

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Bus users 'are on the highway to hell if services are hit by cuts'

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Judge swaps the courtroom for publishing as he pens first novel

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The rules you need to know about parking in a child and baby space

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Memories: A look back at town’s largest estate through the decades

This is where the cheapest and most expensive houses were sold in Colchester last year

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10 tips for the tricky talks with your children

Homeless street artist banned from Colchester town centre

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'Gardening should be on the national curriculum'

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Police hunt for man involved in fine wine scam

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Classic car enthusiasts to mark first year anniversary of meet

Only Fools and Horses star Gwyneth bringing mystery tour show to town

New chapter for former butchers as building is taken over

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Winterfest: Music is food of love to brighten up darker days

Dancing dragons and giant doll heads in colourful Chinese New Year performance

Nightclub or market? Five ideas to give ex-Odeon cinema a new lease of life

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Five north Essex beach walks to help you blow away the cobwebs

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Here is when and where Ipswich Road and Harwich Road will be closed from next week

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Hungry ale lovers enjoy tasty return of pub’s popular beer and sausage festival

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Updated

Lorry crash leaves THREE lanes blocked on A130

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Plans revealed for village's 80 homes with scout hut

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Drug driver is banned from the roads after police found him weaving across road

Council could be ordered to look at ‘First City’ slogan again

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Colchester United latest

Wright ready to fight for U's place

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Former Norwich City youngster features for U's

COMMENT - McGreal deserves credit for rapid action

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Sport

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

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

Eastleigh just hold on to deny Braintree

Hero Keane salvages a point for the Blues - verdict, player watch, star man and ratings

A day of high Bostik League drama but where was the top performance?

Picture special as the R's grab a late equaliser against Benfleet

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National sport

De Bruyne thinks opponents have wised up to Manchester City more this season

RFU appoints BOA boss Bill Sweeney as new chief executive

Itoje to miss England’s Six Nations clash with Wales

Holder wants to take momentum from Test series win into ODIs against England

Morgan vows to play it his way after Cook backs England to win World Cup

Tommy Seymour believes Scotland can cope without attacking flair of Finn Russell

World number one Naomi Osaka beaten by Kristina Mladenovic in Dubai

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Colchester Utd

'I'm sure Sol's loving it'

'With more support the U’s stand a better chance'

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Three in a row is the target for Nouble

Norris backed to hit the goal trail again

Harry Pell - 'We're looking strong across the board'

Pell set for spell on the sidelines

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U's youngster Cameron James is getting best of both worlds from loan spell at Braintree

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What's On

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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It’s another bumper year for local theatre so here are the Winners of the Paulies 2018

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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

Brexit compromise plan is alive and kicking, say leading Tory Leavers

North East motorists could be hit by charges on Tyne bridges

Home Office to strip Shamima Begum of citizenship, says lawyer

Nicola Sturgeon stresses Scotland’s ‘interdependence’ with Europe

Theresa May’s reliance on DUP votes creates a problem, Leo Varadkar claims

Doubts over viability of Brexit compromise plan

French police kill suspect after knife attack in Marseille

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