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• Elderly man rescued from car in flooded road

  16-01-2026 21:02 via bbc.com
  The fire services says flood water could contain debris and lifted manhole covers.
  
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• 'Premier League watching Colchester players' - Cowley

  16-01-2026 20:11 via bbc.com
  Colchester United boss Danny Cowley says the club's exciting young players are attracting interest from clubs at higher levels.
  
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• A12 London-bound: Lane closed after crash causing serious traffic delays

  16-01-2026 19:14
  
  A12 Londonbound has been closed at Junction 19 (Boreham) following a collision, causing significant disruption for motorists.
  
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• Year 6 pupils visit Colchester Library for Winter Reading Challenge

  16-01-2026 18:00
  
  Year 6 children visited the newly-refurbished Colchester Library to start their Winter Reading Challenge.
  
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• Police probe incident at Clacton butchers shop amid 'daily problems with thefts'

  16-01-2026 18:00
  
  Essex Police said a suspect allegedly entered the shop, picked up a packet of meat and left without paying.
  
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• More than 50 jobs created as work begins on big-screen cinema at Northern Gateway

  16-01-2026 18:00
  
  The site, which was originally planed to be the new home of a Cineworld venue, is now set to open as a Vue cinema this spring, bosses say, creating more than 50 jobs.
  
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• Local elections are not impacting Local Plan council confirms

  16-01-2026 18:00
  
  Colchester has taken another step towards deciding what gets built in and around the city as its Local Plan moves to the next stage.
  
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• Colchester residents demand action on 'menace' potholes plaguing city's roads

  16-01-2026 18:00
  
  Frustration is mounting for Colchester residents as potholes continue to blight the city's roads.
  
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• Calls for more parking at Colchester Hospital as visitors struggle to find spaces

  16-01-2026 18:00
  
  There are calls for more spaces to be allocated at Colchester Hospital as many visitors have been struggling to find spaces.
  
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• 'Brave' little girl with brain tumour about to face second brain surgery

  16-01-2026 18:00
  
  A brave little girl is tackling her second brain surgery after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
  
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• Prison tutor jailed for relationship with inmate

  16-01-2026 17:34 via bbc.com
  A judge says Melissa Murphy's actions have eroded confidence in the prison system.
  
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• Essex Police speak out after prison staff jailed over relationship with inmate

  16-01-2026 17:24
  
  Essex Police have spoken out “abuse of trust” after a member of prison staff was jailed for forming an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.
  
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• Under-fire trust to open new mental health units

  16-01-2026 17:20 via bbc.com
  Buildings at hospitals in Colchester and Harlow will be redeveloped for the scheme.
  
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• Major disruptions on Greater Anglia to Stansted after train fault in Essex

  16-01-2026 16:39
  
  Passengers travelling to and from Stansted Airport are facing major disruption today after a train fault, points failure at Harlow Town.
  
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• What's the world's fastest growing sport? Give it a try at upcoming open evening

  16-01-2026 16:32
  
  What is the fastest growing sport? Well, one combining tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, of course.
  
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• Essex man rescued after getting trapped under car says 'I was extremely lucky'

  16-01-2026 16:13
  
  Essex man who became trapped beneath his car has thanked firefighters for saving his life.
  
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• Hollywood Vampires announced as another big name act for Colchester concerts

  16-01-2026 15:28
  
  American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires will top the bill as the popular concert series returns this year.
  
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• Hollywood Vampires announced as another big name act for Colchester Castle Summer Series

  16-01-2026 15:28
  
  American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires will top the bill as the popular concert series returns this year.
  
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• Elections should be cancelled, says Harlow Council

  16-01-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  Conservative leader Dan Swords says the pressure of preparing for council reform is "unprecedented".
  
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• Eight must-visit spots in tiny Essex town which won 'coolest postcode' accolade

  16-01-2026 13:04
  
  With a “rich blend of history, nature and culture”, Britain’s smallest town has been crowned the coolest postcode in the country for 2026.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'one of a kind' head chef at Colchester venue

  16-01-2026 13:00
  
  Dan Collins worked as head chef at the George Hotel, which is part of the Surya Hotels group.
  
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• Town councillor announces stepping down ahead of county council elections

  16-01-2026 13:00
  
  Mat Court has been part of Brightlingsea Town Council since 2021.
  
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• Listed: 9 winter sun destinations with direct flights from Stansted Airport

  16-01-2026 13:00
  
  From sun-soaked islands to North African beaches and Mediterranean getaways, here are nine perfect winter sun destinations.
  
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• Listed: 8 most romantic restaurants to book for Valentine's Day in Essex

  16-01-2026 13:00
  
  As Valentine's Day approaches, love birds across Essex are beginning to plan the perfect evening out.
  
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• Inside Autism Anglia's Connect Centre which supports dozens with autism

  16-01-2026 13:00
  
  Autism Anglia is a charity which supports autistic people across East Anglia with a main office being based in The Crescent Business Park.
  
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• In Pictures: Remember these popular Colchester hangout spots from 80s and 90s

  16-01-2026 13:00
  
  The opening of Leisure World in the mid-1980s was a big moment, with the bright blue flume becoming an instant hit.
  
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• Two men jailed for series of burglaries after entering UK through Essex port

  16-01-2026 12:35
  
  Two Romanian burglars who entered the UK illegally through a North Essex port have been jailed for eight years.
  
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• Extraditing Essex TikToker on private jet costing £16k 'was only viable option'

  16-01-2026 12:11
  
  Extraditing a TikTok star on a private jet that cost Surrey Police nearly £16,000 was the only viable option, the force has said.
  
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• Judge jails prison tutor who had inappropriate relationship with inmate

  16-01-2026 12:04
  
  Melissa Murphy, 49, was a British Industrial Cleaning Standards (BICS) tutor at HMP Chelmsford when she began the relationship.
  
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• Flood alert for River Colne in Essex as water levels rise after heavy rainfall

  16-01-2026 11:56
  
  Flood alert has been issued for communities along the River Colne from Great Yeldham to Colchester following heavy rainfall.
  
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• Essex ghost hunter becomes fifth faithful murdered on The Traitors

  16-01-2026 11:31
  
  A fifth faithful has been murdered after tense discussions in the iconic Traitors turret.
  
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• Police investigate after 'racially offensive graffiti' sprayed in Essex car park

  16-01-2026 10:54
  
  Police are investigating after "racially offensive graffiti" was spray painted onto a wall in an Essex car park.
  
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• Police appeal after 18-foot trailer stolen from Essex business

  16-01-2026 10:45
  
  Essex Police are investigating after an 18-foot trailer has been reported missing from an Essex business.
  
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• Police hunt 'armed robber' who stole cash from bank

  16-01-2026 10:40 via bbc.com
  Detectives have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the robbery.
  
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• Olivia Attwood 'Getting Filthy Rich' series to air most shocking episodes yet

  16-01-2026 10:21
  
  Olivia Attwood says the fourth series of ‘Getting Filthy Rich’ is “the most shocking yet”.
  
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• Essex weather forecast: Met Office reveals when next snowfall could be

  16-01-2026 08:58
  
  The Met Office has shed light on when the next snowfall could hit the UK after Storm Goretti brought disruption and travel chaos across the country.
  
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• Man put swimmers at risk driving boat at twice water speed limit in Essex river

  16-01-2026 08:35
  
  A personal watercraft rider has been fined for speeding at twice the water speed limit and putting swimmers and paddleboarders at risk.
  
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• Human waste among rubbish dumped at music school

  16-01-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  James Blewitt, from Basildon, is given a suspended jail term for leaving the rubbish in Harpenden.
  
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• Pupils demand action over 'always late' school bus

  16-01-2026 07:22 via bbc.com
  A bus company says it will monitor a service taking children to and from school.
  
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• Woman who suffered serious injuries in Colchester crash is in her 80s

  16-01-2026 06:00
  
  Police have confirmed a woman who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Colchester was in her 80s.
  
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• Hilarious show-'trip back to the 1970s' coming to Colchester’s Headgate Theatre

  16-01-2026 06:00
  
  Norfolk storyteller and performer Andrew Brammer brings his latest nostalgic comedy show to The Headgate Theatre, Colchester
  
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• Essex woman behind town's most affordable furniture shop urges to 'shop local'

  16-01-2026 06:00
  
  Independent furniture shop run by a determined young entrepreneur is continuing to make waves on Clacton High Street.
  
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• Essex roads with potholes are 'downright dangerous' readers say

  16-01-2026 06:00
  
  One person said friend from another country sent her the report, saying they could not believe it as they have driven in Essex.
  
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• Colchester-based men's health organisation break America ahead of 2026 World Cup

  16-01-2026 06:00
  
  Colchester-based men's health organisation, MAN v FAT has helped thousands lose weight through playing football and now they have broke America.
  
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