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• Take a look inside this 'stylish and modern' home on the market in Colchester

  14-12-2025 18:00
  
  A modern corner-plot bungalow packed with style and comfort is now on the market.
  
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• Jailed in Essex: 3 individuals put behind bars across the county in December so far

  14-12-2025 18:00
  
  A Colchester man has been jailed for three years following a collaborative investigation by Essex Police and officers in the East Midlands.
  
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• Former MP shares his anger at Essex County Council for elections delay

  14-12-2025 18:00
  
  A former MP has shared his frustrations before a council as he is urging leaders to push for elections next year.
  
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• Driver warnings as these north and mid Essex roads to be closed soon

  14-12-2025 18:00
  
  Some of the most notable road closures coming up across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.
  
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• Construction to begin to transform Colchester area among England's most deprived

  14-12-2025 18:00
  
  Major development has been hit in the multi-million-pound project which is aiming to transform a section of Greenstead.
  
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• Police thermal image camera detects tyre hot spots

  14-12-2025 15:44 via bbc.com
  The handheld devices reveal hot spots and may even prevent some lorry fires, say officers.
  
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• Officers make 29 arrests throughout day targeted at dangerous driving in Essex

  14-12-2025 15:23
  
  OFFICERS have arrested several people following a dangerous driving targeted weekend.
  
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• Police investigating after 78-year-old woman threatened at home

  14-12-2025 14:15
  
  ESSEX Police have launched an investigation after a elderly woman was threatened in Harlow.
  
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• Essex garden centre raises over £1k for cancer charity with coffee morning event

  14-12-2025 14:00
  
  Hilltop Garden Centre, in Clacton Road, Weeley, hosted a coffee morning event to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  
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• Man who didn't want help from mental health services died from drug overdose

  14-12-2025 13:00
  
  Darryl Brittain, 45, was found unresponsive in September last year by a friend at his home in Upton Close, West Bergholt.
  
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• Grants of up to £2k available for sustainable farming in Essex

  14-12-2025 13:00
  
  The Essex Local Nature Partnership is offering up to £2k in grant funding to support sustainability schemes.
  
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• 'Father Christmas of Essex' hands out thousands of pounds worth of toys

  14-12-2025 13:00
  
  A Colchester man has set a personal record, donating more than £7,800 of toys to children at Colchester Hospital.
  
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• Colchester United stars bring festive cheer for families at St Helena's Hospice

  14-12-2025 13:00
  
  Colchester United players continued their heart-warming annual tradition of visiting St Helena Hospice to spread festive joy.
  
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• Review: Shrek the Musical proves to be a real crowd-pleaser with flawless vocals

  14-12-2025 11:46
  
  The musical, at Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, kicked off with a sold out first show on Saturday
  
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• How three pigs will help transform 500 acre royal hunting ground

  14-12-2025 07:32 via bbc.com
  A historical site dating back to the last Saxon king is being revitalised.
  
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• Google data centre at airfield gets go-ahead

  14-12-2025 07:15 via bbc.com
  The project could create up to 780 local jobs, councillors are told.
  
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• Study to research effects of singing on Parkinson's

  14-12-2025 07:12 via bbc.com
  Researchers are looking at whether singing can improve facial mobility and expression capability.
  
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• The Colchester school with so much to offer which many may not know about

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  Roach Vale Primary School in Colchester is continuing to thrive, ensuring the wellbeing of their children is put first.
  
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• The Colchester primary school which has been rated Outstanding twice in one year

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  Prayer spaces throughout the school and frequent use of the parish church were said to contribute to the school’s deeply rooted culture of worship.
  
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• Scaffolder beat up man he thought had pushed his 13-year-old son off scooter

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  Gregory Wash, 43, confronted Martin Thompson in July and rained down punches on his victim because he thought he had assaulted his son.
  
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• Peaceful Essex village home to historic pub loved by famous ITV star

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  Essex has many quaint and peaceful villages tucked away in the English countryside, but this has a pub loved by a big TV star.
  
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• New plans could see former Colchester school turned into retirement homes

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  New blueprints proposing to transform a former school into flats for the elderly have been revealed.
  
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• Listed: 7 Colchester businesses that closed their doors forever in 2025

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  Colchester saw significant change in 2025, as several much-cherished businesses closed their doors for the final time.
  
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• Hospitality businesses left reeling by eye-watering rises in business rates

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  There are fears of job losses and businesses closing as Suffolk and north Essex firms calculate how much their rates will rise following last week's Budget.
  
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• 5 best places to visit in Essex for a roast dinner this Christmas

  14-12-2025 06:00
  
  If you are looking to indulge in a roast dinner this Christmas, here are some great spots in Essex according to Tripadvisor reviews.
  
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• Burden beats Bingham in Shoot Out for first ranking title

  14-12-2025 00:33 via bbc.com
  Alfie Burden beats Stuart Bingham 63-8 to win the Snooker Shoot Out and claim his first ranking title in Blackpool.
  
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