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PARATROOPERS have joined forces with their French counterparts for a fortnight of exercises to show they are ready for joint operations.
A MASTER of cakes is bringing Channel 4 to Colchester to film the big reveal of her latest creation.
THE MP for Colchester has branded a council “disgraceful” for allocating £50,000 of tax payers’ cash to its own newspaper.
A FAMILY has been battling with planning officers after they incurred the wrath of neighbours when they put up a garden fence.
Captain Joe Ellul was brutally honest in his assessment of Braintree Town's performance against Solihull Moors and was clear about what they needed to do to make sure there were no repeats.
FISHING reports have been very patchy, of late.
A BOMB disposal squad was called to a police station after officers were presented with a hand grenade.
A STRUGGLING animal shelter could be in the running for £30,000, but it needs residents help to secure the much-needed funding.
POLICE are still searching for two men after a couple were tied up and beaten in their own home.
THE neighbour of a man accused of murdering a rough sleeper claims he was visited by a co-defendant several times in the weeks before they allegedly killed him.
A CAMPAIGNER is calling for urgent action to be taken on a "dangerous" slip road near East Bergholt.
SIXTEEN members of Colchester Swimming Club competed against the region’s best swimmers at Swim England’s East Region Short Course Championships at Inspire Luton Sports Village.
JOHN McGreal generally doesn’t tend to get too high with the highs and too low with the lows.
HOLLAND FC manager Rob Batten praised two-goal hero Terry Rymer after his side cantered to a 5-1 victory at Newbury Forest on Saturday.
A SURVEY to find out what people want from their fire and rescue service has been launched.
by JOHN CAMPANY
A TOTAL of 6.1 tonnes of plastic has been recycled from flats across Colchester after extra recycling boxes were rolled out in October.
I READ with concern that Essex County Council are likely to close 25 out of the 78 libraries in Essex, nearly a third, with a further 18 earmarked to be run by volunteers.
Isn't it time we stopped pretending the BBC is politically impartial?
HUNDREDS of homes in Colchester have been empty for six months or more, figures show.
COLCHESTER Council will need to borrow £2.8 million to deliver the Northern Gateway sports complex, it has been revealed.
VOLUNTEER conservationists have added a seventh boat to their fleet for the public to enjoy.
COMMUTERS face delays on the trains this morning because of defective track.
WOULD-BE cycle thieves abandoned their getaway bike after being chased by security.
DO you recognise these men?
A 73-YEAR-OLD woman was pushed over and had her shopping trolley taken during a callous robbery in Clacton town centre
DETECTIVES have issued a further appeal following reports a woman was raped in Clacton.
BURGLARS made off with jewellery after ransacking a home in Thorrington.
COLCHESTER United boss John McGreal has hailed the versatility of returning defender or midfielder Cameron James.
TEENAGER boys were threatened by a man with a knife while they cycled to school.
A MAN accused of murdering a rough sleeper “made noises like Bruce Lee” as he tried to kung-fu kick a man in the groin and questioned his military service, a court heard.
PARENTS who say their children were racially abused at school are set to hold a protest against alleged discrimination.
A PROJECT set to provide a safe place for the homeless this Christmas has had to be cancelled.
A SUCCESSFUL novelist from Colchester is among more than 1,800 people to have signed a petition to save a library.
GRIGGS Marian 20th November 1990. In loving memory of our Mum. Our guardian in life, now an angel by our side. Love Teresa, Sharon, Michael, Carl your Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xxxx
SADLER Dawn Mary Passed away peacefully at Loganberry Lodge Nursing Home on 5th November 2018 aged 72 years. Treasured Sister to Joan, Doug, Shirley and Stephen. Much loved Aunt to many. Funeral Service to take place at Weeley Crematorium on Monday 26th…
MORRIS William Edgar 'Bill' Passed away peacefully 13th November 2018, aged 82 years. Loving Husband to Liz. Much loved Dad of Marc and Tina and a proud Grandad. Funeral service to take place at Colchester Crematorium on Wednesday 28th November 2018 at…
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