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Caravans pictured pitched up on former rugby club land set for housing development

Caravans with 'horses and tents' pitched on former rugby club site set for housing
TRAVELLERS have pitched up on fields formally used by Colchester Rugby Club.

Marks and Spencer has effectively been a permanent fixture on Colchester High Street

Campaigners to meet Marks and Spencer bosses in last ditch bid to save store

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What are Essex MPs and councillors saying about Boris Johnson's resignation?

Updated What are Essex MPs and councillors saying about Boris Johnson's resignation?

CARE FREE: One of the crooks rummaged around in the vehicle's boot

'Still trying to get over it' - Woman's car broken into TWICE in same night

Assault - the incident took place inside Clacton Police Station

Man bit and scratched police officers before passing out and vomiting

Vanished - Details of the heron and Brent Goose. Picture: Adam Scott

Mystery as artwork goes missing from Colchester Hospital entrance

PICTURES: Morrisons opens doors of newly rebuilt supermarket in north Essex

PICTURES: Morrisons opens doors of newly rebuilt supermarket in north Essex

News

Live updates as Boris Johnson stands down as Prime Minister

Live Live updates as Boris Johnson stands down as Prime Minister

Driver, 93, gets fine and points after driving without due care and attention

Man, 93, gets fine and points after driving without due care and attention

Greater Anglia train drivers announce more strike action in Essex - here's when

Greater Anglia train drivers announce more strike action in Essex - here's when

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads his resignation statement outside 10 Downing Street (Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

'Them's the breaks': Boris Johnson's statement as he quits as Tory leader

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie outside 10 Downing Street. Picture: PA

Poll: Who do you want to be the next Prime Minister?

Journey - A Hedingham and Chambers bus heading past Colchester Castle

Bus company to host fun pop up events in Clacton and Colchester

Cassie was found abandoned in a street in Basildon this year - as the RSPCA sees a spike in cruelty during summer months. Photo: RSPCA

Essex sees spike in animal cruelty during summer months with almost 300 reports

Promoted - James Cleverly is the new Education Secretary

Breaking Braintree MP lands top cabinet role amid Boris Johnson resignation reshuffle

'Impertinent little twerp': Piers Morgan's put down to Southend MP in on-air row over Boris Johnson (PA)

'Impertinent little twerp': Piers Morgan's put down to Essex MP in on-air row

Sea of pink - Last years event raised £64,000 in Colchester alone.

Race for Life return to Castle Park this weekend - here's what you need to know

The Gannett grant has helped keep a major charity in Essex after losing much of its in

Charities in Colchester given vital cash injection thanks to the Gazette

Luke Tuttlebee,of Eldred Avenue, Colchester, was speeding in Greater Manchester last November

Man who exceeded speed limit by 7mph is fined £327 and given three points

In Memoriam - Steve Dukes raised £88k in memory of his dad Charlie.

Premier League kitman raised £88k for charity in memory of late father

Young man 'petrified' of people finding out he downloaded sick child abuse images

Young man 'petrified' of people finding out he downloaded sick child abuse images

Thrilled - Colchester United fan Andy Holder, 69, shows off his programme and the video message recorded by club captain Tommy Smith

Care home Colchester United fan receives video message from club captain

The nomination period for new candidates has passed, and the new candidates for the Lexden and Braiswick councillor are confirmed

Revealed: All the by-election candidates standing for Lexden and Braiswick seat

Boris Johnson resignation speech branded 'f****** disgrace' as PM takes final swipe. (PA)

Boris Johnson takes final swipe in speech branded 'a f****** disgrace'

Boris Johnson statement today: What time and how to watch as PM set to resign. (PA)

Boris Johnson will make a statement today - what time and how to watch

Sport

High rise - Colchester United winger Luke Hannant in action against Sutton United in the clubs' Papa John's Trophy Round of 16 clash last season Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Colchester United's Papa John's Trophy fixtures are confirmed
Colchester United's Papa John's Trophy fixtures are confirmed

New start - Steven Gillespie (left) with team-mate Ashley Vincent after signing for Colchester United

ON THIS DAY: U's splashed out on record signing

In Memoriam - Steve Dukes raised £88k in memory of his dad Charlie.

Premier League kitman raised £88k for charity in memory of late father

Thrilled - Colchester United fan Andy Holder, 69, shows off his programme and the video message recorded by club captain Tommy Smith

Care home Colchester United fan receives video message from club captain

On target - youngster Jake Hutchinson netted for Colchester United in their 3-1 friendly win at Bath City Picture: WWW.CU-FC.COM

U's recover to sink Bath in latest pre-season friendly

Support - Colchester United fans will get to see their team in home action for the first time in pre-season next week Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's to host Charlton Athletic in pre-season friendly

Looking to impress - defender Bayli Spencer-Adams during his trial spell with Colchester United, last summer Picture: STEVE BRADING

Why trialists are not named by football clubs

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National Sport

World Rugby defends head-injury protocols in wake of Johnny Sexton’s selection

Undercover spotters to be deployed at Edgbaston in bid to combat racist abuse

Justin Harding seizes chance in Scotland after LIV Golf sanction suspended

Colombia winger Luis Sinisterra has signed a five-year deal with Leeds

Luis Sinisterra becomes latest new arrival at big-spending Leeds

Hamish Watson returns from injury for Scotland’s second Test against Argentina

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Colchester United

High rise - Colchester United winger Luke Hannant in action against Sutton United in the clubs' Papa John's Trophy Round of 16 clash last season Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Colchester United's Papa John's Trophy fixtures are confirmed

New start - Steven Gillespie (left) with team-mate Ashley Vincent after signing for Colchester United

ON THIS DAY: U's splashed out on record signing

On target - youngster Jake Hutchinson netted for Colchester United in their 3-1 friendly win at Bath City Picture: WWW.CU-FC.COM

U's recover to sink Bath in latest pre-season friendly

Support - Colchester United fans will get to see their team in home action for the first time in pre-season next week Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's to host Charlton Athletic in pre-season friendly

Looking to impress - defender Bayli Spencer-Adams during his trial spell with Colchester United, last summer Picture: STEVE BRADING

Why trialists are not named by football clubs

Due diligence - Colchester United head coach Wayne Brown is looking for the right characteristics from any potential new signings Picture: STEVE BRADING

The factors Wayne Brown considers 'vital' when weighing up potential U's signings

Wing play - Luke Hannant was on target for Colchester United in the first of their two 60-minute friendlies at Swansea City today Picture: RICHARD BLAXALL

Trialist features as U's play Swansea City in friendly matches

What's On

'Impertinent little twerp': Piers Morgan's put down to Southend MP in on-air row over Boris Johnson (PA)

'Impertinent little twerp': Piers Morgan's put down to Essex MP in on-air row

Vanished - Details of the heron and Brent Goose. Picture: Adam Scott

Mystery as artwork goes missing from Colchester Hospital entrance

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Nostalgia

The rare paperback – one of just approximately 5,000 – was discovered by a teacher in the Colchester area

Rare Harry Potter book found in Colchester charity shop sells for £6,200

Landing - The princess was met by Lord Lieutenant of Essex Admiral, Sir Andrew Lewis.

Nostalgia: The time Princess Alexandra visited newly opened Gilberd School

In safe hands - Dan Bligh and Philip Wise

Unusual, and rare piece of history found during office revamp

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National News

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Britain's number one tennis player Cameron Norrie and girlfriend Louise Jacobi (Louise Jacobi/PA).

Girlfriend praises ‘easy-going’ Cameron Norrie ahead of Wimbledon semi-final

Prime Minister Boris Johnson reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Live: The latest as Boris Johnson resigns – and sparks Tory leadership race

Sir Graham Brady

How does a Tory Party leadership contest work?

Live: Boris Johnson resigns in wake of fresh exodus of ministers

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