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Coronavirus: As many as 200 jobs set to be lost at facilities firm

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Public urged not to visit recycling centre "until further notice" as site remains shut

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Coronavirus: Plans being finalised to get town back to business as shops prepare to reopen

Dovercourt pair summoned to court for drug dealing charges

Blackout Tuesday - This is why it is happening and how you can get involved

Full list: All the McDonald's branches reopening across the UK at 11am on June 2

Crews mark life-saving lifeboat’s anniversary

Stormy seas for ferry firm during virus pandemic

'Travelling 50 miles for McDonald’s is not essential travel'

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'If in any doubt, hang up': NHS test and trace issue phone and text scam alert

These are all the shops reopening in June - including Debenhams, Next and Primark

Can grandparents babysit their grandchildren? The latest Government advice

Photos: Your furry friends lapping up the lockdown love

Bid to bring first 10mph speed limit to Colchester

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Howzat! Cricketers hit big 1,200km challenge for six

Flying EasyJet this summer? Children to be given comic book-inspired face masks

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Police called after 40 people gather for barbecue in field and 'break' lockdown rules

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Shopping centres and independent traders readying to reopen as lockdown is eased

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‘Explosion of events and pedestrianising the high street can revive town centre’

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Creative mother-of-six sets up children's sleepover party business

Smiling racist thug who tripped over his own feet as he fled police is jailed

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Slimming World group celebrates as expectant mum sheds 4.5 stone to help her conceive

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Health Secretary Matt Hancock defends test and trace system

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Coronavirus: Number of cases in Essex jumps by ten to 3,995

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Pictures show long queues at Lakeside Ikea as store re-opens after lockdown

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Cyclist reported to have inappropriately touched a woman before kissing a girl

WATCH: Shocking video shows cyclist risking his life on level crossing

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57 care homes in Colchester and Tendring may have had Covid-19 outbreaks

Expert insists new transport system will definitely be buses

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Restaurant owners deliver meals to hospital workers as part of not-for-profit project

'We have to get on with life' - Pupils begin to return to school

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Recycling centre forced to close early 'because of traffic congestion'

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Colchester Zoo welcomes adorable bush dog pups and wants your help naming them

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Six more deaths confirmed at hospitals across Essex

Shopping outlet reveals plan to reopen to public following Covid-19 lockdown

Sex at home with someone who you don't live with is now illegal

This is when ITV's Coronation Street will start filming new episodes

Three people have been released on bail following warrants in Dovercourt

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Thank you teachers! Your messages of support to amazing education staff

Sir Bob column: Mayoral decision is 'appalling' and tramples on our democracy

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Vineyard's toast to unsung heroes

Coronavirus

Everything you need to know as more pupils return to schools in Essex

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Primark confirms when it will reopen all stores across England

Campaigners celebrate £1.9m windfall to improve walking and cycling routes

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Ducks set up home in family's back garden

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Coronavirus: Labour wants residents help to draw up policies

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Travellers 'take over' car park near popular woodland

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Resident hits out at 'messy' state of 'gateway' into historic town

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'Clop for Carers' raises a smile during round of applause for NHS staff

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United front to ensure cancer patients’ care

20-stone thug stood on ex as he threw her out of flat in drunken rage

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Queen Elizabeth pictured riding a pony in first appearance since lockdown began

ESSEX NEWS

Four horses die during stable fire in village

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Updated

Latest confirmed cases of coronavirus area-by-area

Police looking to trace man in connection with assault investigation

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Coronavirus: Government pledges to make 6k supported homes available for rough sleepers

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Updated

WATCH: Fire crews tackle blaze as trees and shrubs catch alight in ancient woodland

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A12 partially blocked due to crash near junction

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Coronavirus: Two more deaths registered at county's hospital trusts

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Four arrested for assaults on police officers in just one weekend

Hate crime probe is launched after 'horrific' racist letters delivered to residents

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Sport

Why 'behind closed doors' is now a saviour of sanity

EFL deadline for club proposals is today

'It's great news that the Tour is back up and running'

U's players return to training ahead of potential play-off

U's receive praise for fans cut-out idea

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U's players set to begin play-off preparations

Vic Keeble - the story of Colchester United's first superstar striker

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U's confirm four individuals test positive for coronavirus

U's wait for play-off confirmation goes on

U's supporters can have their cut-outs on seats at play-offs

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It'll mean a lot to support the U’s again - even if it is online

U's hoping for Robinson green light

The story of Colchester's many lost football pitches

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'We owe it to ourselves to get back and to finish off what we’ve started'

Kennedy departs chairman's role on a high note

McGrath knows Somerset loss was a watershed moment

Tributes paid to former U's trialist Christian Mbulu who has died

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National sport

Rugby union takes a step towards a return

PFA Players’ Player of the Year 2006 – Steven Gerrard

Coronavirus wrap: F1 returns and rugby union to begin non-contact training

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Colchester Utd

Flashback to the U's goal that never was

'Play-off preparation will be unlike anything the players have faced'

'These are exciting times for the football club'

Neville warns of a 'looming nightmare' for EFL clubs

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U's players could report for training later this week

'I loved playing there' - former England striker Peter Crouch on Layer Road

'Absolutely amazing' - Harry Pell's U's shirt raises bumper sum for charity

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Theatre

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Theatre Thoughts: It was the day that changed my life forever

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Performing dream was not always the goal - I wanted to be a Spurs star

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Theatre Thoughts: The very real bumps along the Broadway

Comedy and beats is the perfect match

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Nostalgia

Nostalgia

Recalling night fatal floods struck north Essex as it slept

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Nostalgia

Tackling the traffic through the decades in north Essex

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Seaside town was the place to be in its holiday heyday as thousands flocked to the coast

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National news

In Pictures: Sky high for soaring aerial views of London’s landmarks

Sturgeon pays tribute to unpaid carers as coronavirus death toll rises by 12

Drunk driver returned to pub after killing man in bus-stop crash

Moscow’s main Russian Orthodox cathedrals reopen to churchgoers

Footballer in court over sex offence against girl aged 14

EasyJet to resume flights on half its routes by end of July

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