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Colchester Zoo boss' heartbreaking message of thanks to town and supporters

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Live

The latest across Essex as cases of coronavirus reach 1697

Officers on the hunt for two men

Coronavirus

Couple defy lockdown rules to drink alcohol and have a picnic

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UK LOCKDOWN

What to do at home if you have a dental emergency

Disney+ vs Netflix: Which streaming service is right for you?

Column: Goodbye to our gentle, kind, beautiful Barry

Everything you need to know about cutting your hair at home

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Five unusual ways to use hot cross buns in recipes

Full list of UK number one songs over the years - What was biggest song from you were born?

Nostalgia: The day the Tour de France came to Essex

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'We had so many laughs making it' - vintage pictures show behind the scenes of Hi-de-Hi

Most wanted: Four men being sought by police in Essex

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B&Q reopens its stores online - how to shop there during lockdown

Disinfecting food shopping after a supermarket trip - what the experts say to do

Pizza chain bids to open delivery base in Colchester

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The 135 Colchester pubs which have closed their doors

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The latest across Essex as cases of coronavirus reach 1567

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Breaking

Driver arrested following fatal collision

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Coronavirus

£2 million pledged to support those suffering domestic abuse

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Coronavirus cases jump by 130 in Essex

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Elderly man dies following fatal collision

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Further 7 deaths confirmed at trust which runs Colchester Hospital

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Prime Minister now making "very good progress"

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus vaccine could be ready by September, claims professor

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Temperatures could soar as high as 25C today across East of England

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Coronavirus

England football legend Peter Shilton urges people to stay at home

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Coronavirus

Here’s why the region including Essex has the second lowest Covid hospital admissions in the UK

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Coronavirus

Matt Hancock: "It is too early to lift restrictions"

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Two arrested after fleeing from stolen car

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How to take part in a 'virtual' wine tasting session from home

Parking fines among the biggest motoring fines - Do you know where not to park?

Nostalgia: Clacton was one of England’s busiest resorts in its heyday

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How to make a traditional Simnel Easter Cake

Your pictures: Nature’s unrelenting beauty during lockdown

My Life

‘People thought the Tories were baby-eating monsters when I joined'

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Easter bank holiday dates for 2021 revealed - plus when schools will break up

Amazon Music - How to get streaming service free for three months

Vets clarify advice on when cats should be kept indoors during pandemic

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Little boy from Essex with rare cancer "out the other side" after contracting Covid-19

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Developers win approval for 200 new homes after Secretary of State stepped in

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The 100 most common surnames in Colchester and how many people have them

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Is a sore throat a symptom of coronavirus? Here are the signs to look out for

The latest across Essex as cases of coronavirus reach 1,444

Further 21 deaths confirmed at trust which runs Colchester Hospital

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Updated

Latest confirmed cases of coronavirus area-by-area

These are the rules on sunbathing naked in your own garden

12 fire crews battle huge barn blaze

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Coronavirus

Tech giants partner up to combat coronavirus

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus epidemic remains in a "dangerous phase", says Government scientist

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Coronavirus

Boris Johnson now able to do "short walks" between rest

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Coronavirus

Two more Nightingale hospitals set to open to aid fight against pandemic

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Coronavirus cases jump by 123 in Essex

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Community helps NHS heroes on frontline and raise £12,000

Multi-million pound broadband works set to start in high street this month

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University's scientists working on new treatment options for coronavirus

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MP Priti: ‘I’m busy trying to keep our country safe’

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Coronavirus: Tributes to GP who made "massive contribution" to the NHS

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Man to appear in court charged with rape

Around 20 people gather for a barbecue at a marina despite lockdown

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Airport pays tribute to NHS heroes with giant ‘thank you’ message

Colchester United latest

How tea duties helped give a glimpse of U's rising stars

EFL are criticised for lack of talks over season completion

Flashback to a dramatic final-day win for Colchester United

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Sport

Creative thinking might be needed to finish season

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FA Council ratify decision to end non-league season below National League

EFL letter gives vital update on rest of U's season

'Our glorious first visit to Wembley was a highlight of covering U's'

Brown feels controversy of non-league season ending will 'run and run'

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'My form this season was up there with the best I’ve had'

Colchester United could benefit from key FIFA decision

'It was one of those games that keeps you going week in, week out'

Essex place players on furlough leave

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Essex star Harmer proud to be in prestigious Wisden list

FA chairman warns season may not be completed

The day U's waved an emotional farewell to Layer Road

Essex stars swap crease for kitchen to help hospital

Colchester backed to come back stronger

'We can be the channel for telling their story'

Ten of the U's best loan signings of the last decade

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How Hunt's goals started a lifetime of U's memories

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National sport

Coronavirus wrap: Sir Kenny Dalglish out of hospital

Football rumours from the media

Sir Kenny Dalglish released from hospital following coronavirus diagnosis

On This Day: Uri Geller attempts to heal David Beckham’s broken metatarsal

Picture of the day – April 12

5 cult heroes as former Norwich striker Grant Holt turns 39

Looking back at the news which rocked cricket – and James Taylor

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Colchester Utd

'Significant progress' made in talks over managers' pay cuts and wage deferrals

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Premier League will provide £125 million to EFL and National League

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'We want everyone in among us when football everyone restarts...even the annoying bloke who kicks the back of your seat'

NHS uses football stadium for staff training during pandemic

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'The winners are the losers and the losers are the winners'

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U's to offer discount to NHS and care workers

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'It's good to talk' - U's players make surprise phone calls to supporters

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What's On

Comedy and beats is the perfect match

Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydon comes to town next week

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Arts Centre stages profound stand-up this weekend

Joanna jazzes up Sondheim classics ready for Colchester show

'This is more than just a play' - Scandalous French tale comes to town

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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

Pope celebrates joy of Easter amid sorrow of virus

African wild cat kittens born at Devon zoo

US death toll overtakes Italy’s as Europe guards against Easter travel

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Life on the inside: 10 tips to avoid arguments during lockdown

What the papers say – April 12

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Infected Antarctic cruise passengers return to Australia

Julian Assange’s partner issues plea for his release from prison

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