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Manhunt continues after town centre sex attack

Manhunt continues after town centre sex attack

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Murder accused: 'I'm so ashamed I played my part in killing my pal Martin'

'Delayed cultural quarter plans WILL come back better'

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Cafe owner 'trying to remain positive' after latest break-in

£2million to be spent improving town centre safety and saving civic pride

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The heatwave revealed something interesting in Castle Park this year

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Woman sexually assaulted in early hours town centre attack

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Investigation launched after woman 'raped in a field'

LETTER: Ground floor, six kiosks and seating...it's difficult to argue with Colchester's post office move to WH Smith

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LETTER: Mercury Rising will allow us to attract acts with big reputations

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Bench left 'beyond repair' as vandals go on wrecking spree

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Pictures show how hotel has been High Street mainstay through the ages

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This childhood leukaemia survivor narrowly escaped death and is now saving children's lives

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£250,000 plans to improve Brightlingsea Waterfront Square

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Vandals destroy bench one week after gnomes are smashed

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It's going to feel like 0°C with the chance of SNOW next week

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LETTERS: The greatest PM in waiting since Wilson and Blair

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LETTERS: Mercury Theatre's programme is all dessert and no main course

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Here's how you could WIN a £160,000 Aston Martin

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Colchester Chat podcast: 'Cultural quarter plans will be better when you see them next'

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Transgender dresser to set up support group to help combat isolation

Knife-wielding robber demands money before stealing cash from store

Here's when the festivities kick off in Colchester

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MP voices 'strong objections' to Prime Minister's draft Brexit deal

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Do They Know it's Christmas? 450 school performers to record charity single

Academy’s new sponsor revealed

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Rhea-united! Wandering bird Colin is back home after flocking off

MP - 'PM's Brexit deal leaves a bitter sense of betrayal'

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Updated

Teens who went on the run after town centre attack are jailed for 13 years

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Heartbroken family pay tribute to fatal crash victim

Warning issued after reports of email scammers pretending to be police

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UN poverty expert who toured Jaywick claims cuts are inflicting 'misery'

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'I punched him really hard... He was bleeding everywhere and I was so ashamed'

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McChaos: Residents call for workers to move vans

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M&S store closure will see face of town centre change

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POLL: Should Colchester High Street be pedestrianised?

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Work on new Paxman Academy is coming along nicely

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Amazing tumour-battling, cake-making 9-year-old raises £88k during treatment

Pals set to run for cancer-fighting mum

COLUMN: Bah Humbug! My bid for Scrooge world domination begins

'Key' Hythe land once coveted by Rio Ferdinand and pals up for sale at £625k

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Shop could be shut down after 4,500 illegal cigs are seized

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‘It was so hard knowing we wouldn’t hear her cry or see her open her eyes’

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High Street car ban is back on the cards.. as long as people support it

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Our MPs have their say on today's Brexit exits and THAT draft agreement

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Help Essex Book Festival with their own special library

Now you can have your say on the plans to close Post Office

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'Axing centre will only make vulnerable OAPs more lonely'

Prolific thief jailed after latest shoplifting spree

MP - 'Brexit deal isn't perfect but Prime Minister has my support'

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Library closure plans will 'rip the heart out of our communities'

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Community rallies in bid to save 'hugely important' library from axe

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Brand new supermarket's alarm is keeping neighbours up all night

Councillor says 'enough is enough' on disability issues

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'It will cost £200k to smarten up Colchester High Street pavements'

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'Councils must take swift action to save Colchester town centre'

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Three arrested after gun is spotted in car

Adults who target teens for sex...Call to close loophole

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What a mess! FOUR Cabinet members resign within hours over Brexit plans

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WATCH: John Lewis 2018 Christmas ad released

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Meet the 87-year-old who makes his vulnerable neighbours a cuppa every day

Take a virtual tour of new Greater Anglia trains...and get a free gift

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Relief for committee as Colchester Has Pride 2019 date is set

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The wander-rhea returns! Owner of stray exotic bird comes forward

Stansted Airport expansion plan is approved

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Fire crews free casualty after crash

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Missing woman found safe and well

What now for High Street spot as failed burger bar seeks someone to take over lease?

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'I watched killer bite rough sleeper's ear off and feed it to him'

Café displaying one of the best Roman finds in Europe has closed

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This village is thinking of hiring volunteer police officers

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St Botolph's Circus plaza plans move a step nearer

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All the U's news

McGreal wants U's players to rise to goal challenge

Twitter reaction to U's defeat at Newport County

Away-day blues and four other talking points from Colchester United defeat

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Newport County 2 Colchester United 0 - player ratings after U's defeat

McGreal - defeat was 'tough to take'

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Newport County 2 Colchester United 0 - match report as U's suffer defeat

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Sport

Kind-hearted Karl, crowdfunding and the gesture that snowballed into something special - Ipswich Town comment

Newport County v Colchester United - LIVE

LIVE Braintree Town v Solihull Moors

McGreal wants U's to make 'statement of intent' at Newport

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While others had a chastening weekend, one local side was left cheering to be star performers in the Bostik League

Success on the road, an abandonment, a milestone win for new boss Ben and our award for performance of the day in the Thurlow Nunn League

Hayrettin felt Braintree got "out-bullied" on a poor day in front of the cameras

Braintree Town are blown away by early blitz from Solihull Moors

Early injury leads to abandonment of Shrimpers-Iron clash

Rovers' unbeaten run comes to an end against the Motormen

Success on the road, an abandonment, a milestone win for new boss Ben and our award for performance of the day in the Thurlow Nunn League

U's fans showed their support - but is the love of cup football waning?

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Nouble expects capacity crowd for Newport return

Non-league Natter - Braintree's chance to shine on the small screen

Hayrettin: Use the big stage to show we're not whipping boys

Rugby preview - Points in the bank could prove crucial for Colchester

Dowell has plenty to celebrate after Ibiza gold

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National sport

What’s next for England now they have qualified for the Nations League Finals?

Football rumours from the media

Philadelphia Eagles suffer crushing 48-7 defeat against New Orleans Saints

The sporting weekend in pictures

‘We’ve improved every step’ – England boss Southgate reflects on memorable year

Evans: Northern Ireland will be a better team for Nations League campaign

Republic hoping to draw inspiration from rugby team’s heroics against All Blacks

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Colchester Utd

Time to concentrate on the league again

A proud moment for boyhood U's fan Ollie

Recalled James was needed back in U's squad

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John McGreal - 'we've lost key players to the team'

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Cambridge 3 Colchester United 1 - reaction from John McGreal after U's defeat in Checkatrade Trophy

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Cambridge United 3 Colchester United 1 - match report as U's bow out

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Cambridge United v Colchester United - LIVE

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Local History

MEMORIES: Vintage days of the phone exchange

Day major earthquake rocked Colchester...

This Saxon church has been at the heart of our town for centuries

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How town centre church got new look three decades ago

Hugh’s telling a tale worth telling

Reporter Tom King recalls the impact of Dunkirk on his own family

Peace seeking social reformer who became Gandhi's dear friend

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National news

Over-running engineering brings Monday misery for rail passengers

Pupping season gets seal of approval in Norfolk

Evacuations urged near Guatemala’s erupting Volcano of Fire

TSB appoints new chief executive following IT meltdown

Energy firms losing battle to hit 2020 smart meter target, Which? warns

Resident dies after ‘suspicious’ fire at flat

Anti-terror chiefs call on Christmas shoppers to be ‘extra eyes and ears’

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