Essex news

• Colchester giftshop offering 'Happy Friday' promotions to mark Black Friday

  27-11-2025 19:00
  
  Independent gift shop Bill and Bert’s in Colchester is taking part in Black Friday but it’s calling it by a different name.
  
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• Vue Cinemas has latest planning application for Northern Gateway aprroved

  27-11-2025 18:00
  
  A national cinema chain moving into Colchester Leisure Park after a year long search for a new operator has submitted a new planning application.
  
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• Opposition grows as plans for more than 2,000 homes in Colchester announced

  27-11-2025 18:00
  
  More than 1,000 residents have signed a petition opposing more than 2,000 homes to be built in the north of Colchester.
  
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• Man, 27, may 'have been returning to family party' when he fell into river

  27-11-2025 18:00
  
  An inquest into Mr Richardson’s death was concluded before Essex Coroner’s Court on Thursday. He was found in the River Blackwater.
  
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• Colchester village chef stole alcohol from small cafe during 'one-off' incident

  27-11-2025 18:00
  
  A sous chef from a Colchester village has been put on a curfew after stealing alcohol from a small cafe.
  
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• Award-winning historic pub 'reaching out for help' as it needs to replace rear roof

  27-11-2025 18:00
  
  Essex pub The Victoria Inn has started a fundraising page as it needs to replace a section of its roof.
  
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• Trump & O'Sullivan face tough UK Championship openers

  27-11-2025 17:42 via bbc.com
  World number one Judd Trump will take on Stephen Maguire when he begins his defence of his UK Championship title, while Ronnie O'Sullivan faces Zhou Yuelong.
  
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• Motorists face delays as crash on A12 shuts lane

  27-11-2025 17:39
  
  Motorists on the Colchester-bound A12 are facing delays following reports of a crash.
  
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• Essex church goes Hollywood with major role in new Knives Out movie

  27-11-2025 17:22
  
  Essex is hitting the big screens with a feature in a sequel to a popular whodunnit.
  
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• Wivenhoe open space secured for playground and community hub

  27-11-2025 16:40
  
  A parcel of open space in Wivenhoe has been signed over to the town council.
  
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• Airline offering hundreds of pounds off holidays out of Stansted for Black Friday

  27-11-2025 15:59
  
  Airline and package holiday provider, Jet2.com are providing massive savings on flights and holidays from Stansted Airport for Black Friday.
  
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• Essex TV presenter announces the end of marriage to wife after 6 years of marriage

  27-11-2025 15:49
  
  A TV presenter from Essex has spoken out about the end of his years-long marriage.
  
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• Here's the road closure details ahead of an Essex village Christmas market

  27-11-2025 15:17
  
  Vehicles and bikes will “be prohibited” during the time, Colchester Council’s website says.
  
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• Woman, 20, from Colchester agreed to 'strict conditions' after dog attacked sheep

  27-11-2025 15:07
  
  Officers from the Rural Engagement Team at Essex Police investigated after reports of a dog attacking livestock in a field near Alresford on November 8. 
  
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• Colchester independent shop of 33 years asks for support to keep going

  27-11-2025 15:00
  
  Mr Haluk admits that people would rather go to a nail salon or Turkish barbers to spend their money and time, and that affects his moral; but he keeps on going.
  
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• Colchester restaurant named among most 'instagrammable' in Essex

  27-11-2025 13:34
  
  A Colchester restaurant has been named as one of the top Instagram-worthy spots across Essex.
  
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• What does M&S have ‘in store’ for Essex?

  27-11-2025 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The retailer is aiming to double the size of its food outlet business with new locations.
  
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• Listed: The Best Black Friday deals at Braintree village shopping outlet

  27-11-2025 13:00
  
  With more than 30 offers now live, shoppers can enjoy incredible discounts, limited-time promotions and festive-season savings right across the outlet.
  
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• 'Ghost' face caught on camera at historic Clacton pub by paranormal group

  27-11-2025 13:00
  
  One incident caused the group’s electronic equipment and lights to go up.
  
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• 'Fantastic' Frock Swap event in Colchester goes ahead after cancellation fears

  27-11-2025 13:00
  
  The latest Colchester Frock Swap took place Saturday morning at Colchester Arts Centre after a charity stepped in to help.
  
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• Flood pond project means 'more space for water' in Essex

  27-11-2025 12:57
  
  A new wetland project in Essex will help reduce flooding and restore wildlife habitat.
  
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• Essex man sets new world record by running 50kms every day for 74 days

  27-11-2025 12:23
  
  Sam King, from Frinton, has completed a tough 75-day ultramarathon challenge to raise awareness for the brain injury charity Headway UK.
  
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• 'Celebrated' village just 15 miles from Colchester among UK's best places to live

  27-11-2025 12:21
  
  A Suffolk village with a celebrated high street, just 15 miles from Colchester has been named among the best places to live in the UK.
  
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• East of England Co-op announces launch of new Deli To Go section

  27-11-2025 11:57
  
  The East of England Co-op introduced its new Deli To Go section today, featuring produce from across East Anglia, such as Essex-based Wicks Manor’s award-winning sausages. 
  
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• Colchester bar set for OZ-themed ball- with chance to win Wicked musical tickets

  27-11-2025 11:47
  
  An Oz-themed celebration taking place on Saturday 29th November at The Dragonfly Lounge brought by Colchester Pride.
  
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• Ambulances take person to Colchester hospital after A12 crash near Stanway

  27-11-2025 11:41
  
  BASICS are highly trained volunteer doctors and paramedics who respond to incidents at the request of East of England ambulance trust.
  
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• Nation's favourite toy shop to launch inside Essex arts and crafts retail store giant

  27-11-2025 11:25
  
  A new Toys R Us store is set to open in an Essex branch of arts and crafts retailer, Hobbycraft.
  
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• Notts to start title defence against Somerset

  27-11-2025 11:08 via bbc.com
  Title-holders Notts will start the 2026 County Championship with an away game against Somerset, while One-Day Cup winners Worcestershire face Derbyshire in their opening match.
  
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• Colchester Council 'welcomes steps' from autumn budget

  27-11-2025 10:34
  
  Colchester Council has welcomed steps which support working people in the city after the budget announcement.
  
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• Colchester Council 'welcome steps' from autumn budget which support working people

  27-11-2025 10:34
  
  Colchester Council has welcomed steps which support working people in the city after the budget announcement.
  
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• St Helena Hospice backs out of £4.3m transformation of Colchester's oldest church

  27-11-2025 10:30
  
  Plans to repair and refurbish the former Holy Trinity Church, in Trinity Street, are set to be approved tonight in a committee meeting but now the council needs a new community partner.
  
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• Banish damp smelly clothes with this £1 item and by following the 'golden rule'

  27-11-2025 10:22
  
  See the 4 top tips shared by experts for getting rid of the smell of mould and damp from your clothes, including jackets.
  
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• Aldi cuts price of festive vegetables to 8p - 'hurry up if you want some'

  27-11-2025 10:22
  
  Aldi is cutting its festive veg prices straight down to 8p this Christmas including potatoes, carrots and parsnips
  
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• 'Do not eat': Tesco warning to shoppers as sausages are 'unsafe to eat'

  27-11-2025 10:21
  
  Tesco shoppers have been given a “do not eat” warning after the supermarket giant recalled one of its products because of health concerns.
  
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• Necklace with 'significant sentimental value' stolen from patient at Essex hospital

  27-11-2025 09:52
  
  Essex Police are investigating an incident where a patient at a hospital in Essex had a necklace stolen.
  
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• Necklace with 'significant sentimental value' stolen Essex hospital patient

  27-11-2025 09:52
  
  Essex Police are investigating an incident where a patient at a hospital in Essex had a necklace stolen.
  
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• Trains between Essex and London Liverpool Street delayed due to track fault

  27-11-2025 09:20
  
  Trains running between London Liverpool Street and Witham are affected this morning due to a signalling fault.
  
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• Work to resurface part of the A12 announced for next week

  27-11-2025 06:00
  
  Nightly works to resurface part of the A12 have been announced for next week.
  
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• Residents share why tiny Essex market village is named best place to live in UK

  27-11-2025 06:00
  
  The village of Coggeshall is one of those delightful corners of the English countryside that seems made for lingering strolls,and afternoon tea.
  
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• Fears drone survey for pylon line is 'spying' and project could 'massacre' animals

  27-11-2025 06:00
  
  Drone surveys began for the 114-mile Norwich to Tilbury line on 17 November, to help improve National Grid's understanding of the landscape and environmental conditions.
  
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• Councillor furious over social housing left empty more than 2 years on despite crisis

  27-11-2025 06:00
  
  A councillor has been left angry as social housing fit for a family has been left empty for more than two years.
  
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• Colchester businesses and residents react to main takeaways from the budget

  27-11-2025 06:00
  
  Colchester businesses and Essex residents have reacted to the budget, but some feel it may be “another nail in the coffin for small businesses”.
  
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