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Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor receives international call-up
Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor gets call-up
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Violent thug jailed for 'brutal attack in broad daylight' in Essex street
The victim, a man in his 30s, was at work in London Road in Stanford-le-Hope when he saw Bernard Saunders, 30, and fled as he believed he was in danger
Major retailer B&M confirms take over of former Wilko at Essex shopping centre
Businesses have been left delighted after it was confirmed a major retailer will be taking over the former Wilko unit in a Southend shopping centre
Speed cameras on danger stretch of the A120 set to be upgraded - here is when
The scheme will mean two roads leading on to the A120 will be closed overnight
How Colchester woman who smoked 40 cigarettes a day for 40 years finally quit
A Colchester woman who smoked 40 cigarettes a day for more than 40 years has quit.
Calls made for evening opening hours of mobile library service in Colchester
A Colchester councillor has suggested additional opening hours for a mobile library to ease an extensive refurbishment project.
Plans to turn Grade II listed former Colchester care home to homes resubmitted
Plans have been drawn up for the development at the former Old Rectory nursing home, in Spring Lane, Colchester.
New ‘home-away-from-home’ luxury dog retreat opens just off the A12
A new day care centre for dogs has opened in Hatfield Peverel, offering the community a ‘one-of-a-kind’ retreat for their furry friends.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
Some closures from October 4-6 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.
Delight as life-saving defibrillator installed at new housing estate in Witham
The defibrillator was donated by Bellway to The Witham Hub, a community group aiming to install 10 defibrillators across Witham by next February.
Colchester United team news update ahead of Carlisle United clash
Colchester United host Carlisle United in League Two
Crash on Little Clacton Road with police and fire crews on the scene
Following a crash on Little Clacton Road, police are on the scene, as well as ambulance and fire service.
'Missed opportunities' in setting up roadworks safely before motorcyclist's death
Paul Collingridge died on the morning of December 6, 2022 when he was riding a motorbike on the B1027 Colchester Road
Global football club Paris Saint-Germain choose Brantham for new academy hub
Global football club and brand Paris Saint Germain have chosen Brantham as the location for their new Essex based academy hub.
Thousands of cervical cancer tests reviewed after investigation into nurse
ESNEFT reviewed 4,100 colposcopy patient examinations which took place at Colchester, Clacton and Ipswich hospitals, an Integrated Care Board (ICB) document states.
Government accused of ‘dithering’ over £1.2billion A12 widening plan
The government has been accused of dithering over the future plans for the £1.2billion A12 widening over concerns it may cancel the project.
Colchester United duo earn call up for international duty
Colchester United pair are called up for qualifiers
'Very important to me': Danny Cowley wants Colchester to build on away draw
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley wants his side to build on away draw
Anglian Water sewage pipe bursts in Frinton as tankers step in to transport waste
An Anglian Water sewage pipe burst approximately three days ago and engineers have been working to fix it since.
Essex shopping outlet announces two shops opening this month including one today
Braintree Village has announced the opening of two stores at the outlet this month, Columbia and Rituals - with one opening today.