Essex news

• No timeline for Colchester sale, says owner Cowling

  19-12-2025 19:58 via bbc.com
  Colchester United owner Robbie Cowling says he cannot put a timescale on when the sale of the club might happen, but it will not take "way too long".
  
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• Seal pup saved from death in Essex spotted swimming off coast of France

  19-12-2025 18:00
  
  A small common seal pup, less than a week old, was found on the beaches of Walton without her mother in June this year.
  
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• Rehab boss urges partygoers to avoid Class B drug at Christmas as addiction soars

  19-12-2025 18:00
  
  Sanctuary Lodge, in Hedingham Road, which is owned by parent company, The UKAT Group, is a private residential rehab.
  
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• New CCTV camera installed to enhance safety in Colchester

  19-12-2025 18:00
  
  A new CCTV camera has been installed on North Station Road in Colchester to make the city safer.
  
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• Mental health focused football league celebrates players with first awards evening

  19-12-2025 18:00
  
  Colchester's EmPowerball football league celebrated its players' success at the teams' first ever awards evening.
  
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• Man was walking on unlit section of road near Tiptree when he was hit by car

  19-12-2025 18:00
  
  John Roberts, 41, was walking on the B1022 Colchester Road when he was struck by a car on Saturday, September 6.
  
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• Major roads policing operation underway today for worst day of drink driving all year

  19-12-2025 18:00
  
  Today is the single day of the year where Essex Police see the highest level of risk for collisions involving drink and drug driving.
  
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• Jumbo tours to resume early next year but start date for works now uncertain

  19-12-2025 18:00
  
  The 142-year-old Jumbo Water Tower, in Balkerne Gate, is being transformed into a commercially viable facility to pay for its upkeep after planning permission was granted in February.
  
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• Former cavalry barracks building still available to rent as office months on

  19-12-2025 15:50
  
  Orderly House, in Dragoon Road, is still available to rent after property firm Fenn Wright listed the former Cavalry Barracks guardhouse in June.
  
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• Charges dropped against son after father's death

  19-12-2025 15:23 via bbc.com
  Jimmy Collier is cleared of any charges after new pathological evidence came to light.
  
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• Major supermarkets in Colchester offering 5p Christmas veg deals - here's where

  19-12-2025 15:01
  
  A number of supermarkets are doing families a favour this Christmas, selling vegetables for as little as 5p, including Colchester shops.
  
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• Live Updates: A12 delays due to reported crash involving multiple vehicles

  19-12-2025 14:24
  
  A crash on the northbound carriageway along the A12 is said to have involved multiple vehicles and is causing delays as a result.
  
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• A12 crash reportedly involving 'several vehicles' causing severe traffic delays

  19-12-2025 14:13
  
  A crash on the A12 which is said to have involved multiple vehicles is causing traffic delays.
  
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• Nearly 3,000 new homes approved close to Chelmsford

  19-12-2025 13:46 via bbc.com
  Chelmsford City Council agrees to plans of2,750 homes being built.
  
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• Plans for new Marks and Spencer store just 10 miles from Colchester gets approval

  19-12-2025 13:38
  
  Plans for a new Marks and Spencer food and clothing outlet store just 10 miles from Colchester have been approved.
  
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• Detailed Christmas Day weather forecast for Colchester - what you can expect

  19-12-2025 13:16
  
  With Christmas less than a week away we have put together the weather we can expect in the build up to the big day and beyond.
  
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• Councils publish Essex Air Quality Strategy to improve public health

  19-12-2025 13:16
  
  Essex councils have launched the Essex Air Quality Strategy to reduce air pollution and improve public health.
  
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• Listed: Top 10 cheapest flight destinations for a January getaway from Stansted

  19-12-2025 12:36
  
  With many looking for a January getaway, we have put together 10 of the cheapest destinations from Stansted Airport.
  
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• 'Disruption' expected at Colchester Zoo as popular habitat set to partially close

  19-12-2025 12:17
  
  Colchester Zoo, in Maldon Road, will be closing off sections of its Kingdom of the Wild building which allows visitors to view a wide range of animals.
  
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• Maldon and Tiptree FC confirm behind the scenes documentary release date delay

  19-12-2025 12:10
  
  A docuseries which will take a behind the scenes look into life at Maldon and Tiptree FC is to be delayed until 2026.
  
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• Essex Pedal Power Colchester gives away 900th free bike

  19-12-2025 11:00
  
  Essex Pedal Power Colchester is celebrating giving its 900th free bike thanks to funding from Sport England.
  
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• Daughter charged with death of own mother after both disappeared earlier this year

  19-12-2025 08:44
  
  A woman who was last seen in Colchester has been charged with the death of her own mother after the pair both went missing earlier this year.
  
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• City centre street set to close while 'service connection' works take place

  19-12-2025 08:20
  
  Museum Street in Colchester is due to close for seven days wile UK Power Networks undergo service connection works.
  
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• 'No investigation can take place' into Reform election overspend claim

  19-12-2025 08:15
  
  No investigation is to take place concerning claims of Reform UK overspending during Nigel Farage's election campaign.
  
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• Woman 'punched and scratched' boyfriend in argument outside Greenstead shop

  19-12-2025 06:15
  
  Rebecca Fox, 41, subjected her partner Jason Garnier and his friend Steven Reader to the assaults in Greenstead on Sunday, November 9.
  
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• Site of former burger joint in 'picturesque' part of Colchester still up for sale

  19-12-2025 06:00
  
  The site of a former burger restaurant in the heart of Colchester is still up for sale more than six months on.
  
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• Residents feeling misled over potential development of 900 new homes in Copford

  19-12-2025 06:00
  
  Residents of Copford are hoping the potential of 900 new homes doesn't come into fruition despite being in the Colchester Local Plan.
  
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• Man, 20, filmed himself having sex with woman then shared video with friends

  19-12-2025 06:00
  
  Luke Varela, now 20, was on his phone when a message reading “Banging body” appeared on his phone from a friend on Snapchat.
  
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• Changes to leadership at Essex library service prompt concerns

  19-12-2025 06:00
  
  Campaigners fighting to keep libraries across the county open and accessible have voiced concerns as the service will get a new leader.
  
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