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She decided to take on the morning paper round this week, which is normally done by her sister

Girl, 14, left 'badly shaken up' after she is attacked doing paper round
Her stepdad said the attack was completely unprovoked.

Careless driver fled scene after causing crash which left teenager in a wheelchair

Careless driver fled scene after causing crash which left teenager in a wheelchair

'It is traumatic for staff' - three in custody after 'distraction' burglary at Post Office

'It is traumatic for staff' - three in custody after 'distraction' burglary at Post Office

Open - The new 240 sq metre Tom’s Farm Shop building (Stuart Gulleford)

Inside village farm shop after major £500,000 revamp

Enchanting kingdom: Wyvernwood adventrue park is set to open in Alresford

In pictures: Youngsters get first look at new adventure park in north Essex

Police appeal for information after masked thugs steal bike from 14-year-old boy

Police launch investigation after masked thugs steal bike from 14-year-old boy

'We need funding to keep pace' - reaction as Colchester's population skyrockets

'We need funding to keep pace' - reaction as Colchester's population skyrockets

News

Court of Appeal hearing over ruling on Archie's life support dispute

Live Live Blog: Court of Appeal hearing over ruling on Archie's life support dispute

Diversion routes have been provided after the A120 road closure between Ramsey and Horsley Cross. Credit: Google

Diversion routes available as A120 closed in both directions

The road has been closed for more than half an hour. Credit: Google

Section of A120 closed in both directions due to burst water main

Toilets - Southchurch High School make rule changes

Pupils at Essex school banned from using toilets during lessons to avoid 'disruption'

Inspiration - The plans are based on the London Eye

Essex to get its own London Eye attraction - complete with spectacular viewing platform

Women and girls outnumber men and boys in Colchester, latest data shows

Women and girls outnumber men and boys in Colchester, latest data shows

Foundation set up in memory of young woman supports schools in Namibia

How foundation set up in memory of young Colchester woman is helping schools

The Leisure FM team are sad to be leaving the station behind

Much-loved town radio station closes down after more than a decade on air

The bus depot closed in 2015 despite widespread opposition but has lain dormant ever since

New £4m technology centre set to be unveiled inside former Colchester bus depot

Zoo - Priti Patel MP with (from left) Rebecca Moore - Zoo Director, Claire Bennett – Elephant Team Leader, Andrew Hall – British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquaria and the star of the show - Tanya, the African elephant. (Stuart Gulleford)

MP gets up close with elephants in visit to zoo as new bill set to be introduced

Deborah James mum says her heart is 'broken' after daughter's death, aged 40. (PA)

Deborah James' mum breaks silence with heartbreaking 7-word tribute to daughter

TP Up 8ft Trampoline. Credit: TP Toys

Bounce into summer with this new trampoline that's even cheaper than Aldi's

'They pinned him to the ground' - Balaclava-wearing thugs steal schoolboy's bike

'They pinned him to the ground' - Balaclava-wearing thugs steal schoolboy's bike

Good boy - police dog Dougie Picture: Essex Police

Police dog sniffs out suspected Class A drugs as duo are arrested

Essex Police Stock Image

Man admits to animal cruelty following incident involving fox

Colchester's population growth over the past decade has been revealed

Revealed: Data shows how much Colchester's population has grown in ten years

Winners - Peter Harris, Tendring Council chairman presenting a banner to St Osyth C of E Primary School pupils. Picture: Will Lodge/TDC

Essex schools cover four times distance of the Great Wall of China while playing game

Never too late - Clare and Philippa with their new books.

Meet the two Wivenhoe grandmas who have landed a book publishing deal

Sport

Ball work - Henry Patten is set to make his Wimbledon debut today in the men's doubles Picture: NIGEL FRENCH PA

Colchester ace Henry Patten aiming to serve up Wimbledon win
Colchester tennis player Henry Patten set for Wimbledon bow

New addition - Alex Newby has joined Colchester United from Rochdale Picture: ADAM DAVY/PA

'It's a solid start; all look sensible': U's fans have say on squad additions

Kicking on - Sam Hornby in action for Colchester United during his loan spell at the club, last season Picture: STEVE BRADING

Sam Hornby vows to compete with Shamal George to be U's number one

New faces - Colchester United head coach Wayne Brown has bolstered his squad with three new signings Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's announce TRIPLE signing

Spin king - Essex's Simon Harmer celebrates after taking another wicket against Hampshire Picture: TGS PHOTO

Harmer's heroics help Essex claim stunning win over Hampshire

Switching sides - Alex Newby in action for Rochdale against Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium, last season Picture: STEVE BRADING

Alex Newby feels 'valued and wanted' after signing for Colchester

Welcome return - Ryan Clampin has been taking part in pre-season training with Colchester United after recovering from injury Picture: STEVE BRADING

Returning Ryan Clampin can be like 'new signing' for U's

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National Sport

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Ireland punished by Maori All Blacks as experimental side lose in Hamilton

Jamie Chadwick not sure women can cope with ‘extremely physical’ Formula One

Swimmer Dan Jervis comes out as gay ahead of Commonwealth Games

Leeds United’s Raphinha celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Premier League match at The Brentford Community Stadium, London

Football rumours: Chelsea overtake Barca in race for Raphinha with £55m offer

Wimbledon's new Centre Court roof was closed for the first time

On this day in 2009 – New Centre Court roof closed for first time at Wimbledon

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Colchester United

New addition - Alex Newby has joined Colchester United from Rochdale Picture: ADAM DAVY/PA

'It's a solid start; all look sensible': U's fans have say on squad additions

Kicking on - Sam Hornby in action for Colchester United during his loan spell at the club, last season Picture: STEVE BRADING

Sam Hornby vows to compete with Shamal George to be U's number one

New faces - Colchester United head coach Wayne Brown has bolstered his squad with three new signings Picture: STEVE BRADING

U's announce TRIPLE signing

Switching sides - Alex Newby in action for Rochdale against Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium, last season Picture: STEVE BRADING

Alex Newby feels 'valued and wanted' after signing for Colchester

Welcome return - Ryan Clampin has been taking part in pre-season training with Colchester United after recovering from injury Picture: STEVE BRADING

Returning Ryan Clampin can be like 'new signing' for U's

Talent - Colchester United have been linked with a move for Max Kretzschmar, who will be a free agent on July 1 Picture: PA

U's linked with midfielder Kretzschmar

Trophy time - Col U Legends skipper Karl Duguid collects the Hope for Grace trophy following the fundraising game at Stanway Rovers FC

U's favourites roll back the years in charity match

What's On

Winners - Peter Harris, Tendring Council chairman presenting a banner to St Osyth C of E Primary School pupils. Picture: Will Lodge/TDC

Essex schools cover four times distance of the Great Wall of China while playing game

Never too late - Clare and Philippa with their new books.

Meet the two Wivenhoe grandmas who have landed a book publishing deal

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Nostalgia

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

Colchester Castle raises £15,000 for new attraction

Colchester Castle raises £15,000 for special witch exhibition

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National News

Half of people back strikes by NHS workers – poll

Julian Cash, left, in doubles action with Henry Patten

Wimbledon star Henry Patten was ‘complete mess’ at university – proud flatmate

South Korean Minister of Food and Drug Safety Oh Yu-Kyoung

South Korea approves first home-made Covid-19 vaccine

Zara Aleena death

‘Carefree spirit’ Zara Aleena believed women should be able to walk home

Cranbrook Road, Ilford

Full tribute from family of Zara Aleena

Duchess of Sussex

US abortion ruling tells women they ‘don’t matter’, Meghan says

Man charged with murder of law graduate Zara Aleena

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