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Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Market Field School headteacher Gary Smith to retire
Headteacher admits he will 'miss this place'

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Will protesters block A12 near stadium in Colchester on Monday?
A number of posters have circulated on social media

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Colchester residents want Coldplay, Beyoncé and more to visit city
IN recent years, Colchester has been lucky enough to host some of the most established names in pop music, catering for gig-goers both young and old.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:35:42 +0100
Body found in Basildon as police and forensics are at the scene
Police and forensics are at the scene

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:25:55 +0100
Essex Police probing McDonald's drive-thru attack
TWO people were attacked while queueing at a McDonald's drive-thru in Essex.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester man Jordan Duff jailed for assaults
A MAN who assaulted two people on the day he was found to have Class B drugs on him has been jailed.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester Omnis Centre to help tackle crime in Greenstead
The project launched last Thursday

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 3
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July3.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester restaurants you loved back in the good old days
There are certainly some favourites here... remember Sloppy Joe's?

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Lexden Springs School rated good by Ofsted inspectors
The headteacher said he is 'delighted'

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Witham agency raises £26,000 for charity at Colchester golf day
THOUSANDS were raised for charity as a recruitment agency part took part in an annual golf day.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Essex University's Edge Hotel School celebrates ten years
Many students have seen success following their time there

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
More than 10 Colchester businesses on the market in 2022
Fancy yourself a new challenge? Because a number of businesses in Colchester are currently on the market.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Essex house prices: Average house prices rise by £1,000
What are the latest house prices in Essex? See how much your home could be worth

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Alfie Boe and Michael Ball performing in Colchester today
They are taking to the stage tonight

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for common driving mistake
The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Life in the UK test 2022: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz
The set of 24 questions, also known as the "Life in the UK" test, will cost £50 and is compiled from 3,000 facts about Britain.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:15:34 +0100
Traveller group pitched up in Colchester move on to Suffolk
The traveller unit and police visited the site.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
The death notices published across north Essex this week
RIP

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Old Heath St Barnabas Church vicar steps down after 20 years
MANY ancient churches, with spires, painted glass and cobbled stone, glitter as the crown jewel of their towns and villages.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Upcoming north and mid Essex road closures to be aware of
Here is all you need to know

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0100
When Queen and the Rolling Stones played in Colchester
Did you watch any of these acts?

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Ashiana, Caffe Sala and Colchester venues food hygiene ratings
Have you been to any of these?

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Images show how Colchester would have looked in Roman times
It reveals how the city would have looked

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
The best fruit picking locations in north Essex
​Sometimes there is nothing better than enjoying fruit you have picked yourself.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Westlife to perform show in Colchester's Castle Park tonight
X Factor star Louisa Johnson is the support act

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester gardener told to remove 'unsafe' greenhouse
The council has offered the pensioner a replacement unit

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Essex tot burns foot at East Beach in Shoebury
The three-year-old's injuries were so severe, he was unable to walk for nearly two weeks

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
The food hygiene ratings for every McDonald's in Essex
The food hygiene ratings of every McDonald's in the county has been recorded

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester drink driver Mark Buchanan banned from the roads
He has been banned from driving

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Suitcases and bags your 2022 summer holiday needs including Aldi, M&S, and more
Here's a roundup of suitcases and bags, ideal for your summer holiday.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
65p house plants found in Aldi and Asda will stop flies entering your home this summer
If you have grown sick of chasing flies out of your house during the summer months, a little-known tip could help to solve the problem.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0100
The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they are worth
Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Holland & Barrett has up to 50 per cent off in huge summer sale
With deals on over 1000 health and wellness products, you’ll find everything you need for a summer of wellness.

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0100
BrewDog unveils first customisable beer cans - How to buy
Customers will be able to personalise their beer cans with their own texts and images

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:08:10 +0100
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex from July 1-3
Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from July 1-3

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:46:01 +0100
Love Island new boy: Meet Josh Samuel Le Grove ahead of Casa Amor
Get to know Love Island new boy Josh Samuel Le Grove who will enter the villa for Casa Amor.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:11:15 +0100
Essex ambulance service trials electric cars for emergencies
An ambulance service covering Essex is trialling electric rapid response cars in its fleet for the first time.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester restaurants and takeaways hit with hygiene warnings
They have been praised for turning things around

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester petrol stations to avoid as fuel prices climb
There are only two petrol stations left in Colchester which charge less than £1.90 per litre of fuel.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Harwich drug dealer Jacob Archer told to expect jail time
Cocaine worth almost £10,000 was found in the defendant's lockup

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester-based Army medics get medals for work evacuating Kabul
They have spoken of their experiences

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:56:28 +0100
One lane closed on A12 Northbound by Eight Ash Green
There are long delays

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:31:16 +0100
Travellers spotted on Northern Gateway sports park Colchester
A number of caravans have been seen on the site

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:31:42 +0100
Colchester man jailed for breaching restraining order
The offence has seen Smith put behind bars.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:00:18 +0100
Covid hospitalisations on the rise in Essex, according to figures
A Covid-19 death has also been recorded in Tendring.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:31:34 +0100
Warning to dog owners from Suffolk Police after pets found poisoned
The pooches were all found unconscious

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:04:25 +0100
Beat the Street game participants to go exploring in Clacton and Jaywick
BEAT the Street participants are getting ready to go exploring in Clacton and Jaywick.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Brightlingsea Community First Responders mark 25 years
They have been helping save lives for 25 years

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100
RNLI flag day Colchester supported by Motley Crew singers
The RNLI flag will be raised in the High Street event



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