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Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:17:37 +0100
Colchester United head coach Hayden Mullins on Rochdale draw
Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins on Rochdale draw

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:12:41 +0100
Colchester United drew 1-1 with Rochdale in League Two
Colchester United player ratings following Rochdale draw

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Best places for a burger in Colchester according to TripAdvisor
This week marked national burger day so we've put together a list of great places to grab one in and around Colchester.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Can I feed ducks bread? What charities say
We have not doubt all got fond memories of feeding the ducks with left over bread.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Colchester market springboard for Vanilla Blue Flowers and Sir Isaacs Artisan Coffee
THE business community is slowly, mercifully, getting back on its feet after the challenges of the pandemic.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Essex named as third best adrenaline junkie hotspot
ESSEX has been named as one of the top places in the UK for adrenaline junkies to visit in order to get their fix of high-octane fun.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
New 20mph speed zones are being introduced in Rowhedge
NEW 20mph speed restrictions are coming into effect in roads across Rowhedge village.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Afghan interpreter rehomed in Colchester speaks of Taliban fears
The Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan has seen thousands of Afghans attempt to flee the new regime.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Opening hours for North Essex supermarkets this August Bank Holiday
Here are the opening hours for Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose stores in north Essex this Bank Holiday.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Essex man Richard Wakeling on National Crime Agency's most wanted list
A drug dealer who was jailed for more than 11 years remains one of the UK's most wanted crooks.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:33:25 +0100
St Botolph's Street: Man arrested after fight breaks out
A man is fighting for his life following an incident in Colchester town centre.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
The most expensive homes sold in Colchester so far this year
We may have still been in lockdown for some of this year but buying and selling houses has not slowed down.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
WATCH: YouTubers explore inside old Colchester Homebase
YouTubers filmed themselves exploring Colchester's old Homebase store, which will be turned into a Lidl supermarket.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Free ice creams as part of Essex community project
FREE tasty treats will be up for grabs when an ice cream van tours Essex for a new community programme.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Jailed in Essex: The faces and stories of criminals locked up this month
Our courts deal with all manner and mixture of criminal offenders daily.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Long Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell
Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
UK's best free-to-view outdoor artwork to visit over August Bank Holiday
Sky Arts have whittled down a list of the top 20 outdoor art attraction across the UK with art in England, Wales and Scotland making the list. 

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:59:00 +0100
Colchester United new boy Charlie Daniels on new challenge
Charlie Daniels on why he decided to join Colchester United

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:03:29 +0100
Paul Pen Farthing and team set to leave Afghanistan
A former Royal Marine who founded an animal shelter in Kabul has made it through the airport’s security with his pets and is awaiting a flight out of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Afghanistan: Paul 'Pen' Farthing turned away from airport
A FORMER Royal Marine has said he “went through hell” to reach Kabul airport only to be turned away and sent into an unfolding warzone.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester care home cannabis factory farmers jailed
CANNABIS farmers who worked and slept at an “industrial-sized” drugs factory in a disused care home have been jailed for a combined six-and-ahalf years.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Highwoods assault: Victim 'terrified' after teenage girls' attack
The victim of an assault by a gang of teenage girls in an alley near Tesco Highwoods says she has been left terrified to leave her home alone.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:14:24 +0100
160,000 fans enjoy Clacton 150th anniversary flights
THE magnificent Red Arrows wowed the crowds at the second day of Clacton’s 150th anniversary flights.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:48:12 +0100
Man sentenced after admitting to 'dine and dash' incidents
A MAN has been sentenced after admitting to a number of 'dine and dash' incidents at restaurants.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:41:17 +0100
More details on victim after human remains found in River Stour
ONE year on from the discovery of human remains in a river, police have released more information about the victim.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:51:43 +0100
Chelmsford prison: Inspector calls for Government intervention
An inspector has called on the Government to take immediate action at Chelmsford prison due to its apparent failure to tackle concerns over safety and violence.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:27:09 +0100
Plans for another 201 homes at Chesterwell estate are approved
Proposals for another 201 homes to be built at the Chesterwell estate in Colchester have been approved.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:09:48 +0100
Essex couple become TikTok sensation after engagement caught on camera
An Essex couple have become a TikTok sensation after their sunset engagement was unknowingly caught on camera by a passing photographer.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:53:46 +0100
Driver hands out water and food to motorists after fatal M25 crash
A driver caught in traffic caused by a tragic fatal crash on the M25 helped fellow stranded motorists by handing out water and biscuits.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:28:47 +0100
Nightflix in Stanway hosting series of events for Oktoberfest
Nightflix outdoor cinema is Stanway is hosting a series of special events to mark Oktoberfest - with classic movies, circus acts and German traditions.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:13:49 +0100
Contactless payment limit to jump to £100 in October
The limit on contactless payments is set to rise for the second time in less than two years from October as the Government tries to get people to spend more in shops.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:42:56 +0100
Olly Murs gets to grips with new Colchester Events guide
Colchester Events has released its new the Ticket events guide, with pop superstar Olly Murs one of the first to get his hands on a copy.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:30:10 +0100
Man in 'stable condition' after suffering stab wounds in Braintree
POLICE have said a man is now in stable condition after he was left with stab wounds following an incident in Braintree.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:59:44 +0100
Katie price quits social media after trolls accuse her of faking alleged assault
KATIE Price has quit social media after online trolls accused her of faking her alleged assault, it has been reported.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:41:58 +0100
Woman assaulted by teenage girls in alley near Tesco Highwoods
A woman in her 40s was assaulted by a group of teenager girls whilst walking her dog in an alley near Tesco Highwoods in Colchester.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:16:31 +0100
Part of River Colne quay in Hythe, Colchester, has collapsed
Pictures show the scale of the damage after part of the River Colne quayside at Hythe in Colchester collapsed.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:02:03 +0100
Firefighters tackle shed blaze in Laxton Court, Colchester
Firefighters tackled a shed blaze which was started by hot embers in Laxton Court, Colchester.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
'Being mayor was the crowning glory of my career,' says Alan Todd
A FORMER town mayor has said his time in office was the “crowning glory of my career” after hosting a delayed presentation event.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Barn Farm Drinks win big at 'Rural Oscars'
Success tastes good for Bradfield-based drinks company at 'Rural Oscars'A DRINKS firm scooped success at a national countryside awards ceremony dubbed the Rural Oscars.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100
IN PICTURES: The Clacton 150th anniversary flights
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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:29:15 +0100
How to spot the Red Arrows flying over Essex on Friday
The Red Arrows will fly over Essex again on Friday - here is how and where you'll be able to spot them.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:17:39 +0100
Colchester para Jaco Van Gass wins another medal at Tokyo Paralympics
Jaco Van Gass, a former Colchester paratrooper, won his second medal of the Tokyo Paralympics on Friday morning.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
'Birdman of Walton' spreads his wings and opens rescue centre
AN animal-lover dubbed the “birdman of Walton” has launched his own bird rescue service after years of caring for our feathered friends.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Mum of man who made knife threats thanks judge for her leniency
A MAN who brandished a knife and made threats to stab two brothers wept in court as he narrowly avoided prison.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester carers laughed while they abused severely disabled client
CARERS who physically abused a severely disabled woman and laughed while they hurled insults at her were snared after the victim’s family became suspicious and installed a hidden camera in her home.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Anger at homes plan for Old Rectory Care Home in Lexden
Residents have hit out at housing plans for the Old Rectory Care Home, in Spring Lane, Lexden, which is a Grade II listed building.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Benjamin Charles Hair Salon moves in with Mango Hair Design after flood
Benjamin Charles Hair Salon has moved in with Mango Hair Design in Colchester town centre after its previous home was destroyed by flooding.

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Essex-based Love Island star's dad makes name for himself
A LOVE Island star's dad is a talented musician, with an album and launch gig coming up next month.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:55:49 +0100
Updates after explosion at Kabul airport where Colchester troops based
An explosion has taken place outside Kabul airport following warnings that a terror attack could be launched in the final phase of the evacuation effort.

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:04:16 +0100
Colchester United travel to play Rochdale tomorrow night
Colchester United boss Hayden Mullins provides injury update



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