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Man hunt after Russell Brand's mum left with broken neck in smash

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Inquest hears much-loved father died in house fire after inhaling smoke

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Teenager charged with making malicious communications to a Colchester mosque

Advice centre is 'at risk' of closure after volunteer grant is cut in half

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Council defends 3am Charter Hall booze bid

VIDEO: £3.25 million cancer centre starts journey to fruition

Colchester's homeless bus is almost ready...but it needs volunteers

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Bar and restaurant enters liquidation with more than £1m debts

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Slimmer crowned 'greatest loser' after shifting 10 STONE in six months

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Couple had to throw out 30 BAGS of clothes as damp and mould took over house

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Heartbroken couple told they need to raise extra £10k for life-changing surgery

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Crematorium entrance to get revamp with electric gate system

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Inquest hears patient was found dead near mental health unit

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Muslim leader says Islamophobia entrenched in society after New Zealand shooting

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Police appeal for information after man mysteriously breaks leg after incident

Catch those Z's! Napping during the day may actually be good for us

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Police hunt driver after slip road crash

Hunt for trucker after lorry drives away from crash on A120

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Letters: Speedwatch volunteers aren't committing some heinous crime

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Pockets project to bring together women of all ages

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U's charitable arm sees £660k invested in projects

Town's zero-waste shop is no more

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Council scoops award for Priory Street car park

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Volunteers needed to walk elderly people's dogs to save them from being rehomed

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Incredible pictures of Colchester and beyond from the air, part III

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Updated

ALL Greater Anglia lines disrupted due to various faults

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Man arrested after woman reported she was raped released on bail

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Man injured after challenging knife-wielding pharmacy burglars

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Iconic pop band ABC to join Tears for Fears in park gig

Keith Flint mural in Southend is a 'wonderful way to remember him'

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Police say thug's actions will have 'long lasting impact on victims'

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'People are sick of Colchester being concreted over ' - campaigners fight to preserve beauty spot

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Love Island's Mike Thalassitis battled debt and grief before his death

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80s party night for charity

Police on hunt for driver who stole car and escaped during a chase

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Man stole hundreds of pounds worth of cosmetics then pushed staff

Forklift stolen by thieves and driven through Bradwell

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School girls shortlisted for major engineering prize

Mike Thalassitis found hanged in London park, police confirm

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Chelmsford City Football Club pays tribute to former player Mike Thalassitis

Elderly woman targeted by bogus traders three times

Memories: Hidden history of former bank

Sixteen ancient British crafts in danger of disappearing forever

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Food and drink show is simply the fest for kids

Five great art exhibitions to enjoy in Essex

Free sanitary products to be made available in schools from this September

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Curious canines get on the scent at super sleuth workshop

Chrissie on a mission to raise awareness of chronic asthma

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Memories: Walking back to Roman times at shopping centre

When do the clocks change in 2019?

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‘I’m helping to make Colchester’s hospital better...one step at a time'

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It's not all over as Lee returns to stage

Man arrested after reports a woman was raped in Colchester town centre

Love Island star Mike Thalassitis found dead in woods near his Essex home

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Traffic in and out of Colchester is slow due to signal failure

Walkies! Dogs and owners walk to raise thousands for a life-saving charity

Thug with swastika tattoo jailed for four years for crime spree

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Letters: If we care about our children's future it’s time to grow up

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Town centre road is cordoned off by police after reports a woman was raped

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WATCH: Funding cuts are damaging to mental health services

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Council elections 2019 - everything you need to know

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Banking tips for Boomerang children...and their parents

Last chance - how to get your hands on free tickets to attractions across Essex

'Arrest is not always a deterrent with knife crime - we need to educate kids'

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Three people from Colchester area re-arrested after fatal stabbing

‘Parents and kids taking their lives in their hands to avoid mound’

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Villagers hope to set up shop and hub in derelict pub

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Motorists who run over cats will need to report it to police if new law passed

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These are the streets where you can spend less than £100k on a home in Colchester

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Milton Jones is a work in progress at the Braintree Arts Theatre

Bradwell B chief: ‘I grew up here and want to do something positive for the area’

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Manhunt after theft and attack in shop

Colchester United latest

Frankie says U's record-breaker Todd has potential to build on early promise

U's: 'We now have to bounce back again'

COMMENT - U's need to rediscover their belief

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Sport

McGreal wants to stand firm and be United

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"Player-of-the-year? There's one standout contender for me" - Ipswich Town comment

Regent quartet are getting on their bikes to boost club fund

Leaders Gas are humbled by much-improved Social

John Popplewell's angling column: Buffeting winds have made life difficult

Bad timing and four other talking points from U's defeat

Exeter City 3 Colchester United 0 - opposition view after U's defeat

Exeter 3 Colchester United 0 - player ratings after U's defeat

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'He's got a fantastic future ahead of him'

Exeter City 3 Colchester United 0 - reaction from John McGreal after U's defeat

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Exeter City 3 Colchester United 0 - match report as U's suffer back-to-back defeats

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Impressive Town dominate the second half but are forced to share the spoils from another 1-1 draw

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Exeter City v Colchester United - LIVE!

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U's young guns could could get chance to shine at Exeter

Solihull overturn early Braintree lead as Iron are beaten

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Seasiders and Humbugs taste victory on the road - but who were our star performers in the Thurlow Nunn League?

Only one real contender for Bostik League star performers tag

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National sport

Denver Nuggets secure first NBA play-off place in six years after Celtics win

Football rumours from the media

Hudson-Odoi determined to make an impact after receiving first England call-up

Ratcliffe takeover of Team Sky ‘ideal situation’ for Brailsford – Wiggins

Never say never – Alun Wyn Jones on whether Gatland could coach England

Calvert-Lewin happy to be focal point of Everton attack

Lewis Hamilton plans factory visit to gain understanding of Australian GP issues

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Colchester Utd

'He was a good professional and I’m looking forward to seeing him'

'Being consistently inconsistent is really frustrating'

McGreal wants U's to embrace play-off chase

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McGreal reveals reasons for Roberts' early exit

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'I'm looking forward to getting back'

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Kent admits U's must rediscover consistency

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Roberts returns to Newcastle United from U's loan spell

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What's On

Caroline's fond memories of The Pajama Game

Paul T Davies Column: Review - Big Fish, Mad Hatter, Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Oti Mabuse and Tyrone Huntley lead the way in Mercury's latest show

Review: Noughts and Crosses at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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Paul T Davies Column: It's all rather wonderful at the Colchester Arts Centre on Wednesdays

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Trevor's booking for new Three Wise Monkey's comedy night

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Review: Bring Back Chainmail and Boombusters at the Headgate Theatre, Colchester

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Local History

Memories: Hidden history of former bank

Memories: Walking back to Roman times at shopping centre

Memories: Remembering founder of Trident Motors

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Memories: Looking back at Alresford through the ages

Memories: Double century for historic insurance firm

Life of star Colchester cricketer turned literary scholar

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Recalling historic Victorian institution in Colchester

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National news

I’ll never say his name: Jacinda Ardern vows justice for Christchurch shootings

‘No Facebook users reported Christchurch massacre during livestreaming’

Ministers will press on with May’s Brexit deal, says Barclay

Shetland to Caithness subsea electricity link given provisional approval

Third person arrested over deadly Utrecht tram shooting

Royal Mail to trial e-Trikes for letter and parcel deliveries

What powers does the House of Commons Speaker have?

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