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Driving test waiting times hit record 20-week high amid 'low confidence'

The average time to book a practical driving test in Britain went up to 20 weeks, according to the DVSA

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Report of knifepoint robbery near Colchester Aldi triggers police appeal

It is alleged a suspect approached a man on Saturday evening on a path between Cowdray Avenue and Havering Close.

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Police to fine drivers caught 'driving dangerously' in Northern Gateway car park

Drivers engaging in antisocial and dangerous driving were caught at Colchester car park.

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Colchester Civic Society do their bit in support of Great British Spring Clean Up

Members of Colchester's Civic Society have been out and about supporting the Great British Spring Clean Up alongside friends and supporters.

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Gillingham v Colchester: predicted line-ups, team news, all you need to know

Colchester United take on Gillingham in League Two

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Braintree District Council launch second round of Cost of Living grant scheme

Braintree District Council has announced a further round of a small grants scheme providing funding of up to £10,000 to start or enhance existing community projects.

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Here are some of the best April Fools pranks pulled by people in Essex

From shops and businesses, people, services and even councils, everyone in Essex wants to be in on the fun, as they all try to outdo each other.

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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has given his verdict on whether Premium Bonds are worth it speaking on ITV’s This Morning.

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April Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

National Savings and Investments have announced the April 2025 Premium Bond winners. See if you've won big.

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Holidaymaker slammed as 'pathetic' for taking 20 kilos of weights on his flight

Rob Adcock noticed Wizz Air's flight from London Luton Airport only offered a ticket with 20kg baggage included

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HMRC Stamp Duty changes from April 1: Everything you need to know

Buyers are braced for extra costs as stamp duty discounts shrink from tomorrow, April 1, adding thousands to purchase costs

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How is car tax changing? HMRC rates updated - is yours going up?

Major changes to car tax vehicle excise duty (VED) will be introduced this week. Here's what you need to know, and a Martin Lewis hack

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Apple users warned they're 'most at risk in the world' of being hacked

Apple users in the UK are being warned they are the “most at risk in the world” of being hacked, after a powerful data security feature was removed.

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Revealed: Essex primary school fraud probe after PTA suffers £5k losses

The PTA discovered the “suspicious transactions” from its PTA accounts amounting to £4,850.58

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Father and daughter flee fire-hit Essex home after blaze broke out in shed

Firefighters were met with a wall of flames as they rushed to the property in Essex

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Appeal to replace billboard with LED display in Witham refused by planning inspector

It was highlighted that the sign's proximity to the traffic signals would likely divert drivers' attention away from the road.

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Braintree school makes improvements to curriculum, monitoring Ofsted inspection finds

In an Ofsted monitoring inspection on January 28, 2025, it was found the school has made progress

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In Pictures: Colchester community group creates playground and garden for charity

A Colchester community group has got its hands dirty to create an outdoor haven for a domestic abuse charity.

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Colchester Toy Library announce renewal of sessions aimed at SEN children

Colchester Toy Library have announced the renewal of sessions aimed at children with special educational needs.

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Children's day care centre in Colchester rated as 'requiring improvement' by Ofsted

A COLCHESTER children's nursery has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by education watchdog Ofsted.