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Reports reveal that emergency services were called to Geoff Seaden Close on Sunday.

Man and woman arrested after death of young child in Essex, according to reports
Emergency services were unable to resuscitate the child according to reports.

Charity Eastern Counties Educational Trust applied to Colchester Council for permission to build the new estate

Plans for 40 new homes on former private school's field dismissed at appeal

Two arrests made after a woman and an emergency worker assaulted

Two arrests made after a woman and an emergency worker assaulted

The experienced 52-year-old pilot was flying a Grob G115B plane. Picture: AAIB

Pilot comes to 'abrupt halt' in hedge after overshooting runway in landing

Setting up - The land off of Berechurch Road is owned by Colchester Garrison

Caravans pictured parked up on land at Colchester Garrison

Alice Nicholls took on a Fine Art masters degree after being given the diagnosis

The Colchester tattoo artist creating art after being diagnosed with autism

A12 sliproad at Colchester closed due to 'large pothole'

A12 sliproad at Colchester closed due to 'large pothole'

News

A flood alert has been issued for Clacton by the Environment Agency with the rain set to arrive today (PA)

Flood alert in Essex today as thunderstorms set to hit

Crews working to rescue the donkey, Tintin.

Fire crews called to rescue Tintin the donkey who was trapped in mud

Clacton lifeboat crew responds to report of swimmer in difficulties near pier

Lifeboat crews rush to pier after concerns swimmer was in difficulties

Pub - Priti Patel MP, with Managing Partners Laura Smith and Rogan Wickham, outside The Angel, Kelvedon (Stuart Gulleford)

New-look pub gets thumbs-up from MP after £400k revamp

Pitsea medical centre sees police presence in probe into mum's disappearance. Photo: Google Street View / Essex Police

Police searching near medical centre in probe into Essex mum's disappearance

Classique first winner - Stage one winner Lorena Wiebes of Team DSM from The Netherlands in Maldon. Photo: Bob Martin for London Marathon Events

Huge cycle event with thousands of riders set to return to Essex - here's when

Anthony Allston's pictures of Clacton beach over the weekend

Photos show packed Clacton seafront as sunseekers enjoyed last of heatwave

Lydia cuddles Tilly in her dog bed.

Tiptree dad becomes sell out author after writing book inspired by daughter

In pictures: Southend turns purple in vigil to pay tribute to Archie Battersbee. Photo: PA

In pictures: City turns purple in vigil to pay tribute to Archie Battersbee

HELP: The NSPCC

Leaving your kids home alone? These are the ages NSPCC say is old enough

Campaign - Save the Wick campaigners in Old Heath Road, Colchester

Call made for Save the Wick campaigners to run for Colchester Council seat

Fun job - Abbie working with a feline friend.

Love animals? This Colchester charity needs volunteers to help care for pets

The old grammar school is now a retirement village. Inset, Joanne Colyer

Student of old grammar school in call to classmates in hope of 50-year reunion

Action - police officers warned motorists flouting the rules in Colchester High Street

Fines 'should be' dished out to drivers who ignore high street car ban

Rules - general traffic is banned from entering the High Street

Road bosses argue there is a 'clear desire' for High Street car ban

Thousands waiting more than a year for routine treatment at Colchester's hospital trust

Thousands waiting more than a year for routine treatment at Colchester's hospital trust

Brandished gun - a firearms unit was called to the scene in Jaywick

Man brandished fake firearm after relationship reconciliation went wrong

Will Colchester Town train station change its name to mark new-found city status?

Will Colchester Town train station change its name to mark new-found city status?

Sport

Colchester United Head Coach Wayne Brown speaks with Al-Amin Kazeem of Colchester United - Stockport County vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - Edgeley Park - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior.

FAN'S VIEW: a week that reflected the highs and lows of being a U's fan
Colchester United season-ticket holder Si Collinson gives his U's views

Classique first winner - Stage one winner Lorena Wiebes of Team DSM from The Netherlands in Maldon. Photo: Bob Martin for London Marathon Events

Huge cycle event with thousands of riders set to return to Essex - here's when

New role - Colchester United's Ryan Clampin in action against Stockport County at Edgeley Park Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Forward thinking Ryan Clampin happy to play in unfamiliar position for U's

Stars - Colchester United's future Premier League stars clockwise, Jacob Murphy, Craig Fagan, Richard Garcia and Michail Antonio Pictures: STEVE BRADING/PAGEPIX/RICHARD BLAXALL

Ten U's players who went on to play in the Premier League on anniversary

PREMIUM

Absent - Colchester United midfielder Cole Skuse missed his side's 1-0 defeat against Stockport County Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

PREMIUM Wayne Brown reveals reason for Cole Skuse absence against Stockport

New club - Colchester United midfielder Sam Cornish has signed for Wingate and Finchley Picture: STEVE BRADING

Former U's youngster finds new club after Colchester release

Salute - Stockport County's Kyle Wootton celebrates scoring his side's winner against Colchester United Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

OPPOSITION VIEW: Stockport boss Dave Challinor on win over Colchester

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National Sport

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez walks past manager Jurgen Klopp

Darwin Nunez has time to learn from red card in Liverpool draw – Jurgen Klopp

Alvaro Morata (right) in action for Atletico Madrid

Alvaro Morata bags brace as Atletico Madrid begin season with Getafe victory

Eilish McColgan crosses the line in Munich (Martin Meissner/AP).

Commonwealth champion Eilish McColgan battles to European 10,000m silver

Former footballer Len Johnrose dies aged 52 after MND battle

Anthony Joshua was in relaxed mood ahead of Saturday's fight

Relaxed Anthony Joshua eyes early stoppage in bid to reclaim world titles

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Colchester United

Colchester United Head Coach Wayne Brown speaks with Al-Amin Kazeem of Colchester United - Stockport County vs. Colchester United - Sky Bet League Two - Edgeley Park - 01/01/2012 - Photo: Richard Blaxall / Photerior.

FAN'S VIEW: a week that reflected the highs and lows of being a U's fan

New role - Colchester United's Ryan Clampin in action against Stockport County at Edgeley Park Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Forward thinking Ryan Clampin happy to play in unfamiliar position for U's

Stars - Colchester United's future Premier League stars clockwise, Jacob Murphy, Craig Fagan, Richard Garcia and Michail Antonio Pictures: STEVE BRADING/PAGEPIX/RICHARD BLAXALL

Ten U's players who went on to play in the Premier League on anniversary

Absent - Colchester United midfielder Cole Skuse missed his side's 1-0 defeat against Stockport County Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

PREMIUM Wayne Brown reveals reason for Cole Skuse absence against Stockport

New club - Colchester United midfielder Sam Cornish has signed for Wingate and Finchley Picture: STEVE BRADING

Former U's youngster finds new club after Colchester release

Salute - Stockport County's Kyle Wootton celebrates scoring his side's winner against Colchester United Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

OPPOSITION VIEW: Stockport boss Dave Challinor on win over Colchester

On the ball - Colchester United's Noah Chilvers does battle with Kyle Wootton of Stockport County during the game at Edgeley Park Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

'Need to improve, terrible performance': U's fans have their say on Stockport defeat

What's On

Colchester Business Improvement District is urging people to apply for the funds

How Colchester groups can apply for £15K funding - what you need to know

Paul O'Grady has revealed the real reason he's leaving BBC Radio 2. Picture: PA

Paul O'Grady reveals real reason he's leaving BBC Radio 2

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Nostalgia

Colchester has a few famous names that appeared on the interactive map (Mapbox/ Topi Tjukanov/Newsquest)

New interactive map reveals most famous person from Colchester - do you agree?

Great turnout - Residents enjoying the annual picnic.

Rowhedge villagers visited by historic craft for annual seafood picnic

Colchester history-lovers can take trip down memory lane after BBC launches video vault

Colchester history-lovers can take trip down memory lane after BBC launches video vault

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National News

Rudy Giuliani speaking

Rudy Giuliani targeted in criminal probe of 2020 Georgia election

Conservative leadership bid

Sunak and Truss both promise more scrutiny of Scottish Government

Summer weather Aug 15th 2022

Flash floods and thunderstorms will give way to breezy conditions by end of week

A British Airways plane

Tax fuel on domestic flights to fund train fares freeze, urges lobby group

Failure is baked in from an early age, the author of a report by the IFS into educational inequalities warned (Ian West/PA)

Educational disadvantage gap virtually unchanged in 20 years, says report

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids

Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils first Barbie doll with hearing aids

Propstore’s poster auction

Classic film posters including Star Wars and James Bond up for auction

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