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Swifts slump to a disappointing home defeat in Essex derby
Heybridge Swifts suffer heavy home defeat against Grays Athletic
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Essex residents start to see snow as yellow weather alert covers UK
'Big snowflakes' have been seen across Essex including Hadleigh, Benfleet and Leigh
A12 between Colchester and Ipswich partially blocked after crash
THE A12 Northbound between Colchester and Ipswich is partially blocked due to a crash causing congestion near Colchester Football ground.
Essex farmers head in their droves to London to join Budget protest
Essex farmers are planning to join a protest against a big cut in Agricultural Property Relief in London
O2 to discontinue major service used by thousands in the UK - are you affected?
O2 has revealed it will be closing down its Pay As You Go (PAYG) Mobile Broadband and iPad SIM service fully from on January 31, 2025.
Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses
Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning
Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?
A child-safe smartphone has arrived in the UK, as the Pinwheel offers built-in-age guardrails.
Free childcare hours at risk as nurseries add top-up fees
Parents of children accessing free childcare hours may have to pay top-up fees as almost 90 per cent of early years settings look for more funding.
Pharmacist skin condition warning - how to tell a harmless rash from a fatal illness?
Would you be able to tell the difference between a harmless rash and something potentially far more serious?
House prices drop by £5000 with sellers rushing ahead of Stamp Duty hike
The average price tag on a newly marketed home has fallen by more than £5,000 in November, with buyers and sellers rushing to complete before Stamp Duty relief ends.
Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year
Housing Benefits will be frozen next year, meaning many will struggle to pay increasing rents, sparking fears that renters will be pushed into poverty.
Railcard warning as woman receives £1,100 fine despite buying a train ticket
Tash Bacarese-Hamilton had been traveling home from a funeral when she was handed the £1,100 fine
A12 partially blocked both ways after crash and obstructions
The A12 is blocked both ways due to a crash and an obstruction. Stick with us for live updates.
A12 southbound partially blocked due to obstruction in the road following crash
Danny Cowley outlines Colchester United plans for January transfer window
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on January transfer window
Colchester Zoo master plan vision closer as new lion habitat plans formally submitted
The attraction, in Maldon Road, has put in a planning application to Colchester Council to build a new lion habitat.
Colchester Middlewick campaigners raise £9k 'war chest' for legal costs
The Save the Wick launched the appeal on November 13, with an initial target of £10,000 to cover the cost of specialist solicitors and barristers.
Thugs who launched vicious assault on victim in Colchester city centre spared prison
Two young men avoided going to jail following a serious assault in Colchester’s city centre.
Flumes at Colchester Leisure World reopen... but rapids to remain shut for months
The rapids were closed during the summer alongside the flumes, with both requiring repairs.
FC Clacton appoint new first-team manager
FC Clacton appoint Kieron Shelley as their new first-team manager