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• Colchester movement studio to host free taster day

  22-12-2025 18:09
  
  Members of the public are invited to a taster day at The Practise movement studio in Colchester.
  
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• Woman suffered fatal injuries after tripping over dog and falling down stairs

  22-12-2025 18:00
  
  Susan Szpytma, 60, died two days later after she was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for emergency treatment.
  
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• Vehicles using Colchester Eld Lane a 'danger' for pedestrians says shop worker

  22-12-2025 18:00
  
  Customers, including mothers with pushchairs, have been speaking to him about the traffic.
  
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• Vehicles using Colchester Eld Lane a 'danger' for pedesatrians says shop worker

  22-12-2025 18:00
  
  Customers, including mothers with pushchairs, have been speaking to him about the traffic.
  
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• Review: Dr John Cooper Clarke, Martin Newell and co put on an exceptional poetry bash

  22-12-2025 18:00
  
  Poets Dr John Cooper Clarke, Martin Newell, Luke Wright and Ross Sutherland reunited on Saturday evening at 8pm for the Christmas Poetry Bash.
  
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• New figures reveal increasing waiting times for children's dental appointments

  22-12-2025 18:00
  
  Children requiring dental services in north Essex are experiencing increasing delays, new figures show.
  
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• A12 traffic delays due to lane closure caused by broken down vehicle

  22-12-2025 16:11
  
  A lane closure is currently in place due to a broken down vehicle on the A12 which is causing traffic to build.
  
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• 'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies age 74, his family confirm

  22-12-2025 16:08
  
  'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea has died at the age of 74, a spokesperson for his family has told the BBC.
  
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• Nearly 50 Colchester homes still affected by unplanned power cut 14 hours on

  22-12-2025 15:58
  
  Nearly 50 homes in Mersea Island are currently affected by an unplanned power cut which has lasted for around 14 hours.
  
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• Streetlights in Essex to stay on overnight over Christmas and New Year

  22-12-2025 15:26
  
  Streetlights across Essex will remain on throughout the night over Christmas and New Year to help people stay safe.
  
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• All you need to know on Christmas train disruption between Essex and Liverpool Street

  22-12-2025 14:32
  
  Disruption is set to ensue on the trains between Essex and Liverpool Street with festive closures just round the corner.
  
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• Sir Bob Russell to lead his 18th and mostly likely final New Year's Day walk

  22-12-2025 14:16
  
  Former Colchester mayor and MP Sir Bob Russell will be holding his 18th New Year's Day Walk, which he believes will be his last.
  
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• Sir Bob Russell to lead his 18th and most likely final New Year's Day walk

  22-12-2025 14:16
  
  Former Colchester mayor and MP Sir Bob Russell will be holding his 18th New Year's Day Walk, which he believes will be his last.
  
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• Amber travel warning issued in line with warnings of Christmas getaway gridlock

  22-12-2025 14:14
  
  Christmas traffic chaos is set to ensue with warnings issued for travelling through the Christmas week which could cause severe delays.
  
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• Police say they're facing 'drug driving epidemic' in Essex as arrests soar

  22-12-2025 13:55
  
  DRUG driving arrests in Essex have nearly doubled compared to last year, police say.
  
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• 1980s rock band to perform at Colchester venue

  22-12-2025 12:50
  
  Nine Below Zero will co-headline with Dr Feelgood at Colchester Arts Centre.
  
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• Colchester Christmas bin collection dates - all the changes to be aware of

  22-12-2025 12:21
  
  With changes in bin collection dates due to the Christmas period, here is all the dates which will be different.
  
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• UK Open Pool event switches to Essex

  22-12-2025 12:00 via bbc.com
  The UK Open Pool Championship is to be staged in Essex for the first time as part of a drive to boost the game's profile in the UK.
  
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• Colchester Arts Centre to host post-Christmas clear out jumble sale

  22-12-2025 11:37
  
  Colchester Arts Centre are to host a post-Christmas jumble sale with donations wanted ahead of the event.
  
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• Colchester train station platform longest in UK and will take 10 minutes to walk

  22-12-2025 10:30
  
  Colchester train station has been revealed to have the longest platform in the UK with it coming in at more than 600m.
  
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• Supermarket giant closing all stores including Colchester over Christmas

  22-12-2025 09:56
  
  Aldi has announced the closure of all their stores across the country for Christmas, Boxing Day and new year's day.
  
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• Inside incredible model of Harry Potter house that took Essex man 1,000 hours to make

  22-12-2025 09:54
  
  Simon Evans has spent over 1000 hours making the model of the famous De Vere House in Lavenham, which was used in Harry Potter.
  
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• Supermarket unveils first of its kind store in Essex with option of pizza delivery

  22-12-2025 09:32
  
  Co-op has unveiled a first of its kind "on the go" store in Essex, offering services for breakfast and lunch.
  
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• Essex man jailed after biting off fellow guests finger at best friends wedding

  22-12-2025 08:34
  
  An Essex man has been jailed for five years for biting off the finger of a fellow guest at his best friends wedding.
  
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• City leaders vow 2026 elections will go ahead after taking 'clear and united stance'

  22-12-2025 08:20
  
  Colchester Council leaders have vowed for the May 2026 elections to go ahead as they deliver clear message.
  
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• Maldon's Zimbabwe striker Bonne set for Salah Afcon tie

  22-12-2025 06:38 via bbc.com
  Macauley Bonne plays for Maldon & Tiptree in England's eighth tier, but is going to Afcon with Zimbabwe.
  
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• Pensioner who ran over woman in car park failed to tell DVLA about health problems

  22-12-2025 06:00
  
  Colin Kirby-Green, now 90, reversed into Patricia Jepson in a Waitrose car park in August 2023.
  
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• Nightclub boss says city 'risks losing its nightlife entirely' if no support given

  22-12-2025 06:00
  
  Nightlife boss Ozzie Rasih owns Silk Road nightclub in St Botolph's Street.
  
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• Nature reserve to be expanded after fundraiser passed £30k target

  22-12-2025 06:00
  
  Wrabness Nature Reserve is due to undergo an expansion after fundraisers hit their target.
  
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• 'Dangerous' illegal parking hotspots near Colchester schools still an issue

  22-12-2025 06:00
  
  Winstree Road and Villa Road in Stanway have earned a reputation for parking issues during the school drop-off and pick-up times.
  
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• Criminal who targeted cars in housing estate thwarted by residents who called cops

  22-12-2025 06:00
  
  James O’Connell, 39, tried to break into several vehicles in Wilson’s Lane, Marks Tey, last month and was spotted by residents who called the police.
  
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