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Transition - John White is embarking on his first full season in coaching with Braintree Town

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Why John White is relishing coaching transition with Braintree Town

Happy - councillors, students and Adrian in front of the new mural

Happy - councillors, students and Adrian in front of the new mural

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Colchester's rich heritage celebrated in new mural from students and local artist

Transfer talk - Colchester United sporting director Dmitri Halajko (right, with Robbie Cowling) says Danny Cowley will always have the final say on new signings

Transfer talk - Colchester United sporting director Dmitri Halajko (right, with Robbie Cowling) says Danny Cowley will always have the final say on new signings

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The transfer window trait Dmitri Halajko feels can be 'real advantage' for U's

Retiring - Colchester Headteacher Linda Exley is retiring after 27 years at The Gilberd School

Retiring - Colchester Headteacher Linda Exley is retiring after 27 years at The Gilberd School

Colchester Gilberd School headteacher retires after 27 years at the helm

New start - John Akinde has signed for National League side Braintree Town after leaving Colchester United at the end of last season

New start - John Akinde has signed for National League side Braintree Town after leaving Colchester United at the end of last season

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John Akinde signs for National League club after Colchester United exit

Optimistic - Colchester United are hoping for a successful 2024-25 season

Optimistic - Colchester United are hoping for a successful 2024-25 season

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Last chance to get unlimited Colchester United coverage for £4

Decision time - Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley says he is likely to leave it until late in pre-season before appointing his new captain

Decision time - Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley says he is likely to leave it until late in pre-season before appointing his new captain

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Danny Cowley drops hint on new Colchester United captain

Forward thinking - Brad Ihionvien is looking forward to a productive season with Colchester United

Forward thinking - Brad Ihionvien is looking forward to a productive season with Colchester United

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Bradley Ihionvien reveals his Colchester United targets ahead of new season

Celebration - The University of Essex Summer Graduates

Celebration - The University of Essex Summer Graduates

Essex celebrates summer graduation 2024 as it marks 60 years

Retiring - Monkwick Infant School pupils with headteacher Claire Holmes

Retiring - Monkwick Infant School pupils with headteacher Claire Holmes

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Long-standing Colchester headteacher announces retirement after nearly 40 years

Ground work - Colchester United's friendly against Peterborough United has been switched to Posh's training ground (not current picture)

Ground work - Colchester United's friendly against Peterborough United has been switched to Posh's training ground (not current picture)

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Colchester United's friendly is moved to Peterborough to protect U's pitch

New start - former Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Hornby has signed a one-year deal with Walsall

New start - former Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Hornby has signed a one-year deal with Walsall

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Sam Hornby signs for League Two side after Colchester United exit

Fan power - Robbie Cowling believes Colchester United supporters can play their part in helping Danny Cowley's side, this season

Fan power - Robbie Cowling believes Colchester United supporters can play their part in helping Danny Cowley's side, this season

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Robbie Cowling sends message to Colchester United fans ahead of new season

Tussle - Braintree Town's Marley Marshall Miranda battles for possession during his side's friendly against Crystal Palace

Tussle - Braintree Town's Marley Marshall Miranda battles for possession during his side's friendly against Crystal Palace

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Iron beaten by slick Crystal Palace side in latest pre-season friendly

Honoured - Professor Joan Busfield has been given an Honorary Fellowship, (Left to Right) Department Manager Camilla Philpot Thomsen, Dr Darren Thiel, Professor Joan Busfield and Professor Linsey McGoey

Honoured - Professor Joan Busfield has been given an Honorary Fellowship, (Left to Right) Department Manager Camilla Philpot Thomsen, Dr Darren Thiel, Professor Joan Busfield and Professor Linsey McGoey

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Essex University professor set to retire after illustrious career spanning decades

Transfer talk - Colchester United sporting director Dmitri Halajko (left) answers fans' questions at the club's Open Day

Transfer talk - Colchester United sporting director Dmitri Halajko (left) answers fans' questions at the club's Open Day

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Colchester United could still tap into loan market in summer transfer window

Celebrating - Lexden Springs pupils

Celebrating - Lexden Springs pupils

Former 'inadequate' school is upgraded for giving 'children a sense of stability'

Experienced defender - Tom Flanagan has joined Colchester United after leaving Shrewsbury Town

Experienced defender - Tom Flanagan has joined Colchester United after leaving Shrewsbury Town

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Colchester United snap up experienced defender Tom Flanagan

Talent - Matt Jay has impressed for Colchester United so far in pre-season

Talent - Matt Jay has impressed for Colchester United so far in pre-season

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FAN'S VIEW: Matt Jay is showing everyone what a true professional he is

Pitching up - Colchester United will stick with the smaller pitch dimensions at the JobServe Community Stadium for the forthcoming 2024-25 season

Pitching up - Colchester United will stick with the smaller pitch dimensions at the JobServe Community Stadium for the forthcoming 2024-25 season

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Colchester United hoping 'unique' pitch will give them advantage this season

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Celebs to attend charity football match in memory of Googlebox star George Gilbey

Doubling up - Ryan Clampin (left) and James Vennings in action for Braintree Town in their side's 1-1 friendly draw with Hornchurch

Doubling up - Ryan Clampin (left) and James Vennings in action for Braintree Town in their side's 1-1 friendly draw with Hornchurch

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Angelo Harrop pleased with Iron's second-half improvement after 'wake-up call'

Gradual process - Samson Tovide is yet to feature in friendly action for Colchester United, this summer

Gradual process - Samson Tovide is yet to feature in friendly action for Colchester United, this summer

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Danny Cowley provides fresh update on Samson Tovide's fitness

Deal or no deal - Noah Chilvers is yet to sign the new contract offered to him by Colchester United

Deal or no deal - Noah Chilvers is yet to sign the new contract offered to him by Colchester United

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Robbie Cowling playing 'hardball for the club' with Noah Chilvers situation

Training time - Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley and his players take part in a training session with youngsters at the Open Day

Training time - Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley and his players take part in a training session with youngsters at the Open Day

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Hundreds flock to Colchester United's popular Open Day

Exciting times - Colchester United boss Danny Cowley is feeling optimistic ahead of the new League Two season

Exciting times - Colchester United boss Danny Cowley is feeling optimistic ahead of the new League Two season

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'I've a feeling this will be a different Colchester United that they will see'

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Danny Cowley gives verdict on U's behind-closed-doors draw at Wycombe

On target - Brad Ihionvien netted for Colchester United in their pre-season friendly at Wycombe Wanderers

On target - Brad Ihionvien netted for Colchester United in their pre-season friendly at Wycombe Wanderers

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Colchester share the spoils with Wycombe Wanderers in pre-season games

BounceAbility - a look inside the UK's first and only special needs trampolining centre, located in Colchester

BounceAbility - a look inside the UK's first and only special needs trampolining centre, located in Colchester

Colchester is home to the UK's only special needs trampolining centre

Deal - Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club's Simon Fernandes has signed a short-term deal with Essex covering the duration of the 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup

Deal - Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club's Simon Fernandes has signed a short-term deal with Essex covering the duration of the 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup

Colchester wicket-keeper links up with Essex for Metro Bank One Day Cup

New signing - Ben Goodliffe joined Colchester United on a two-year deal last month

New signing - Ben Goodliffe joined Colchester United on a two-year deal last month

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U's new boy Ben Goodliffe had been target for Danny Cowley at Portsmouth

Tribute - Colchester Harriers paid their respects to Arthur Whiston on Saturday

Tribute - Colchester Harriers paid their respects to Arthur Whiston on Saturday

In pictures: parkrun runners gather in special tribute to 'king' Arthur Whiston

New challenge - former Colchester United striker Freddie Sears has signed for Pitching In Isthmian League Premier side Chatham Town

New challenge - former Colchester United striker Freddie Sears has signed for Pitching In Isthmian League Premier side Chatham Town

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FORMER U'S: Freddie Sears links up with ambitious Isthmian League Premier side

(L-R) James McQuiggan, Autism Anglia chief executive; Mayor of Colchester; Sam Lawrence, assistant headteacher

(L-R) James McQuiggan, Autism Anglia chief executive; Mayor of Colchester; Sam Lawrence, assistant headteacher

Mayor of Colchester samples school lunch menu with a twist during visit

Reunion - Alex Woodyard is delighted to be reunited with the Cowleys again at Colchester United

Reunion - Alex Woodyard is delighted to be reunited with the Cowleys again at Colchester United

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Alex Woodyard: 'I think Dan and Nick know how to get the best out of me'

Preparations - Danny and Nicky Cowley will lead Colchester United in two 60-minute behind-closed-doors games against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday

Preparations - Danny and Nicky Cowley will lead Colchester United in two 60-minute behind-closed-doors games against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday

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Colchester United to face former boss in behind-closed-doors friendly

Disability- Freddie Wingar, 12, has ADHD and autism and has taken 14 weeks off school while he wants for his SEND educational health plan

Disability- Freddie Wingar, 12, has ADHD and autism and has taken 14 weeks off school while he wants for his SEND educational health plan

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Colchester woman hits out on absence fines threat amid wait for SEND help

Addition - Colchester United management duo Danny and Nicky Cowley are looking to bolster their first-team coaching team

Addition - Colchester United management duo Danny and Nicky Cowley are looking to bolster their first-team coaching team

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Colchester United set to add to their first-team coaching staff

New start - Tom Dallison has signed for National League side Ebbsfleet United after leaving Colchester United at the end of last season

New start - Tom Dallison has signed for National League side Ebbsfleet United after leaving Colchester United at the end of last season

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Former Colchester United defender Tom Dallison signs for National League club

On target - Kien Connolly scored a late winner for Colchester United's under-21s in their 3-2 friendly win at Maldon and Tiptree

On target - Kien Connolly scored a late winner for Colchester United's under-21s in their 3-2 friendly win at Maldon and Tiptree

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Summer signing on target for Colchester under-21s in friendly victory

On target: Chay Cooper fires home for Braintree Town in their 3-1 friendly win at Leiston.

On target: Chay Cooper fires home for Braintree Town in their 3-1 friendly win at Leiston.

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Angelo Harrop pleased with Braintree friendly win as trialists impress

Target - Colchester United attacker Matt Jay has vowed to be fit and ready for the new season, no matter who is playing for

Target - Colchester United attacker Matt Jay has vowed to be fit and ready for the new season, no matter who is playing for

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Matt Jay makes Colchester United vow amid transfer speculation

Retiring - Principal Ian MacNaughton (Left) is retiring from The Sixth Form College Colchester who held a Bowie-themed fashion show and other events for him (Right)

Retiring - Principal Ian MacNaughton (Left) is retiring from The Sixth Form College Colchester who held a Bowie-themed fashion show and other events for him (Right)

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Colchester Sixth Form College principal to mark final day after 35 years at helm

Done deal - former Colchester United goalkeeper Owen Goodman has signed for AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace

Done deal - former Colchester United goalkeeper Owen Goodman has signed for AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace

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FORMER U'S: Owen Goodman links up with ex-Colchester favourite

More than 40 awards were handed out to Clacton-based learners

More than 40 awards were handed out to Clacton-based learners

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Top ACL Essex students hailed for their academic efforts

Arrival - Newport County have appointed Nelson Jardim as their new head coach

Arrival - Newport County have appointed Nelson Jardim as their new head coach

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LEAGUE TWO: Exiles appoint former Swansea City coach as new boss

Captain - Harry Kane was spotted at Stansted Airport

Captain - Harry Kane was spotted at Stansted Airport

England squad spotted at Essex airport after missing out in Euros 2024 final

Reinforcements - Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley wants to further bolster his squad ahead of the new League Two season

Reinforcements - Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley wants to further bolster his squad ahead of the new League Two season

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Danny Cowley outlines transfer targets as U's look to further strengthen

Big moment - Billy Walsh (right) with Aldershot Town director of football Terry Brown after signing a development contract with the National League club

Big moment - Billy Walsh (right) with Aldershot Town director of football Terry Brown after signing a development contract with the National League club

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Promising Halstead youngster signs contract with National League side

Shield - Jack Payne in action for Colchester United in their 2-0 friendly win at Maldon and Tiptree

Shield - Jack Payne in action for Colchester United in their 2-0 friendly win at Maldon and Tiptree

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Five talking points from Colchester's opening friendly at Maldon and Tiptree

Deal or no deal - Noah Chilvers is yet to sign a new contract for Colchester United, this summer

Deal or no deal - Noah Chilvers is yet to sign a new contract for Colchester United, this summer

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Colchester United keeping 'lines of communication' open with Noah Chilvers

Pals - Ollie Watkins and Matt Jay were school friends before progressing through the Exeter City academy and into the first team together

Pals - Ollie Watkins and Matt Jay were school friends before progressing through the Exeter City academy and into the first team together

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Matt Jay eager to see lifelong friend Ollie Watkins impress in Euro 2024 final

Glory - Manningtree's Henry Patten celebrates after winning the Wimbledon men's doubles title with Finn Harri Heliövaara

Glory - Manningtree's Henry Patten celebrates after winning the Wimbledon men's doubles title with Finn Harri Heliövaara

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Colchester's Henry Patten left lost for words after becoming Wimbledon champion

Pubs can stay open until 1am on the day of the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain

Pubs can stay open until 1am on the day of the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain

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Pubs allowed to open later than usual for England vs Spain Euro 2024 final

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