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Part of Ipswich Road closed both ways after drivers flout restrictions

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

Love Island star Megan Barton-Hanson moves on from Wes Nelson with footie ace Dele Alli

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Plan unveiled for eight storey student block on old warehouse site

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

County Hall set to approve £25m for school transport

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

Worshippers in bid to raise £200k to buy church

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

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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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Calls for new library investment in Essex are rejected

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

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

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

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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

Action plan unveiled to support the vulnerable this winter

38-page ‘Easy Read’ library survey breaches guidance

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

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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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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Toy car donation helps poorly tots on road to recovery

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

Comment: Time to make hospital parking better too

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

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Holy smoke! Plans drawn up for disused village church

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

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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Buyers part with millions as they snap up houses

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Hammers fan from Colchester stars in global Cola advert

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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

Colchester United latest

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

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Sport

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

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

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National sport

Chris Gayle hits stunning century as West Indies set formidable target

BATE boss Alyaksey Baha eager for full-capacity crowd at the Emirates Stadium

Tiger Woods: Steve Stricker was unanimous choice for 2020 Ryder Cup captaincy

WBC confident Wilder-Fury rematch will happen

Hamilton: This season will be my most challenging yet

Cardiff and Nantes agree deadline extension over first Sala payment

Tiger Woods wants to be in prime condition for the Masters

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Colchester Utd

Macclesfield Town v Colchester United - LIVE

'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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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

Duke of Sussex hands green berets to newly-qualified marines

Derek Hatton suspended from Labour just days after being readmitted

Shamima Begum is not a Bangladeshi citizen, says foreign minister

Blow for May as ‘three amigos’ quit Tories and encourage others to follow

Alabama woman who joined Islamic State cannot return to US, says Pompeo

Car park levy would tax Scots for turning up to work, warns union

Memorial unveiled to honour Westminster attack police officer Keith Palmer

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