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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Roman mosaics in storage could be brought into public
A PROJECT to get Roman mosaics in storage back out in the public eye has received funding.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Four Colchester charities recognised at High Sheriffs' Awards
CHARITIES have been recognised for their work at a set of prestigious awards.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Colchester United most expensive for gameday beers
COLCHESTER United has finally topped the table... but for the most expensive beer in the league according to the latest research.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:30:00 +0000
Ukraine crisis spurs retired Colchester firefighter into action
A retired firefighter will begin a 4,000-mile round-trip to Ukraine this weekend as he prepares to transport 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the war-torn country.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:34:47 +0000
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex from March 11-13
Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester students book place in finals of Texas robotics comp
TWO innovators have booked themselves a place at the final of the world’s most prestigious robotics competition - but they now need to raise £4,000 to make the trip.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Clacton dog walkers warned to be vigilant after reports of thefts
PET owners are being urged stay vigilant after a mysterious note was attached to a tree trunk warning of dog snatchers in a seaside town.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Dad's horror as son finds batteries hidden in Asda costume
A SHOCKED father said his son could have died after a set of batteries were found in a World Book Day costume.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Stanway: Would-be child abductors chase boys
A MOTHER has told how would-be child abductors chased her son through the streets in what she believes was a targeted attack.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
War in Ukraine spurs volunteers to extraordinary lengths
A HUGE effort is underway at a farm as volunteers prepare to transport 15 tonnes of humanitarian aid to stricken Ukrainians.

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:28:00 +0000
Colchester United SA chairman Jon Burns' U's views
Banter with Burns with CUSA chairman Jon Burns

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester's best pubs revealed in latest CAMRA competition
COLCHESTER’S best boozers have been announced as the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) prepares to put forward the area’s top pubs for the 2022 County Pub of the Year competition.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Hythe flooding: Experts concede pond theory may be wrong
EXPERTS who hailed a major breakthrough after locating what they thought was the source of the Hythe’s flooding woes have conceded they’re not so sure now.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Rampaging vandals smash car windows in Clacton
CAR owners in Clacton have been left outraged after awaking to find their vehicles’ windows had been smashed in by vicious vandals.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Colchester's candle-lit march against violence on women
A CANDLE-LIT walk of remembrance has shed a light on violence against women.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:56:55 +0000
Commons trans row after Tory MP says ‘a woman is an adult female human’
A ROW over transgender rights emerged in the Commons after a Tory MP called for legislators to be “clear and courageous about what a man is and what a woman is”.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:01:20 +0000
Police incident at rush hour shuts Station Way for 3 hours
A police incident at the height of rush hour has closed a busy road in Colchester.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
Colchester United interim head coach Wayne Brown on Scunthorpe
Colchester United travel to play bottom side Scunthorpe United in League Two

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:27:46 +0000
Colchester Zoo issues heartbreaking update on its last lion
COLCHESTER Zoo has said it last lion may have to leave the zoo after the death of the attraction’s lioness.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:02:06 +0000
Wivenhoe venue to hold benefit gig in aid of Ukraine
A CHARITY concert brimming with endless entertainment is being held in aid of frightened families fleeing Ukraine.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:01:09 +0000
Tendring beer lovers announce their pub of the year
A COMMUNITY-RUN watering hole has been named as Tendring’s pub of the year.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:57:31 +0000
V-Bar in Colchester to close after 20 years
A LONG-SERVING nightlife hotspot which has been one of the go-to town centre venues for the last two decades will close next week.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:25:13 +0000
Drink driver is banned from roads for 16 months
A WOMAN has been banned from the roads for 16 months after being caught drink driving in Clacton.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:52:31 +0000
Maldon TikTok star Sam Ryder to represent UK in Eurovision
TikTok star Sam Ryder has been announced as the UK entry for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:38:49 +0000
A127: Ten drivers in court for speeding
SEVERAL drivers have appeared in court this month after being caught speeding on the A127.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Halstead pub fundraises for defibrillator after pal's death
A POTENTIALLY life-saving piece of equipment has been installed in a pub after a fundraiser in a friend’s memory.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Hamilton Lodge to be tuned into housing estate
PLANS for 79 homes on a site which "has been in a state of progressive dereliction" have been given the go-ahead.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:41:17 +0000
Colchester United drew 3-3 at Scunthorpe United in 2008
Colchester United played out a barnstorming draw at Scunthorpe United back in 2008

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:11:53 +0000
Recreate Crufts with dog training accessories including agility kits and seesaws
From dog agility, obedience and flyball to heelwork to music, you might just become Best in Show.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:59:07 +0000
Another man charged in connection with Great Notley ATM theft
A MAN has been arrested and charged with four charges in connection with an ATM theft.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:28:33 +0000
Woman banned from roads after being caught drink driving in Harwich
A WOMAN has been banned from the roads for 18 months after being caught drink driving in Harwich.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:08 +0000
The five Colchester Zoo deaths which broke our hearts
COLCHESTER Zoo has been at the heart of families across Essex for decades, with children often growing up alongside their favourite animal.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Ardleigh: Acclaimed American songwriter to perform in Colchester
AN acclaimed American songwriter is set to perform at a unique village venue next month.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Frinton retirees plant tree in honour of the Queen
SEASIDERS living in a retirement complex were joined by a special guest to plant a tree in celebration of a milestone anniversary for Her Royal Highness.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Foodbank is loving it as McDonalds delivers 400kg donation
A FAST-food giant played its part in helping to support Colchester’s most vulnerable families.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Essex charity goes extra mile for stricken Ukrainians
A children's hospice is gathering warm-weather clothing and is putting together plans to send donations to civilians in stricken Ukraine.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Colchester: Freeburgess applications now open
COLCHESTER residents are being given the chance to have a ceremonial honour bestowed upon them and help keep history alive.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Man charged for burglaries in Braintree, Halstead and Colchester
A MAN has been charged after a string of burglaries.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Headgate cycle lane is removed from Colchester town centre
A TROUBLESOME cycle lane which caused congestion chaos after it replaced a carriageway for vehicles has been removed.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
St Benedict's College fundraising for Monique Buckingham
KIND-HEARTED youngsters are fundraising in aid of a terminally ill former student.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Colchester: Elderly residents terrorised by Greenstead gang
ELDERLY residents on an estate in Colchester are being terrorised by a gang of hoodlums who are making their lives a misery, it has been claimed.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:33:00 +0000
Colchester United midfielder Cole Skuse has been sidelined
Colchester United midfielder Cole Skuse has been sidelined with concussion

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:07:27 +0000
ITV studio evacuation: Loose Women and This Morning pulled off air amid bomb threat
Police said they were called to Wood Lane, White City, where Television Centre is located, at 11.14am on Thursday.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:06:37 +0000
Bomb threat Bristol: Southmead Hospital evacuated with armed police present
Armed Police evacuated a Southmead Hospital earlier today after the discovery of a suspicious package at the site.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:49:12 +0000
TikTok comments not loading: Is TikTok down? What we know
According to Down Detector, reports of issues with TikTok started at around 11:30am on Thursday morning.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:11:08 +0000
Netflix announce immediate price hike for all customer - how much it will cost?
The streaming giant has said that the price changes will allow it to “continue investing in best in class UK productions”.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:10:32 +0000
Mark Page: Former BBC Radio 1 DJ jailed for child sex offences in the Far East
The judge said Page "took advantage" of poverty stricken places where "children are routinely forced into acts of prostitution".

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:13:45 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: Marks and Spencer has 10 percent off flower bouquets and plants
Marks and Spencer has 10 percent off selected plants and flowers ready to order for Mother's Day range.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:12:24 +0000
Mother's Day 2022: Treat your mum and mother-in-law to Arran Sense of Scotland's bath and body sets
For mums who love beauty routines which are cruelty-free and inspired by nature, ARRAN Sense of Scotland has a selection of perfect Mother's Day gift sets.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:11:25 +0000
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this Thursday?
The middle aisle is far too tempting and we can’t be blamed for bowing to the various temptations.



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