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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:42:10 +0100
Murder probe launched in Distillery Lane, Colchester
A forensics team is at the site in the Hythe

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:16:05 +0100
Protestors boo King Charles III during Edinburgh proclamation
Protesters have been heard booing at the proclamation of King Charles III in Edinburgh.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:15:04 +0100
Prince Philip turned down title of Prince Consort – what is a consort?
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son Charles has now become King Charles III.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:07:20 +0100
Distillery Lane Colchester is closed amid murder probe
The road will remain closed all day

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:34:22 +0100
James Cleverly is received by King Charles during reception
Liz Truss' senior ministers visited Buckingham Palace

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester mother tragically found dead in January 2022
The inquest concluded on Friday

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Tiptree Community Fridge boosts school uniform donations
A community project has provided donations to families.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Laptops for Livelihoods will aid Ukrainian families
A COLCHESTER boss has collected 74 laptops, to be given to Ukrainian women and children, who are currently displaced in Poland.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Gosfield Scouts in charity bike ride for community shop
A wonderful idea

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester Paras break new ground with new plane
DARING Paratroopers have broken new ground, after successfully making the first low-level parachute descents from the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas Mk1 aircraft.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Dog carers call on council to do more over animal care licensing
The council reminded pet owners to be vigilant.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester cyclist was killed in Northern Approach Road
He was hours from telling his family some exciting news

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Death of Maldon man, 97, to be heard by a coroner
He was admitted to hospital after a fall

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:23:47 +0100
Will schools close for the Queen’s funeral? Full plans revealed in lead up to funeral
See what will happen from now until the Queen's funeral.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:24:16 +0100
Highway Code: New road rule could see car 'passengers' hit with £1,000 fine
Just one exception has been listed as an excuse to be using your phone while driving as part of the Highway Code rule change.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:55:52 +0100
Braintree incident sees man charged with attempted murder
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following an incident outside a Braintree nightlife hotspot over the weekend.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:20:56 +0100
Westminster Abbey hosted Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding, coronation and now her funeral
This will be the first time in over 260 years that a sovereign’s funeral has taken place in the Abbey.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:29:22 +0100
Colchester's Anti-Loo Roll Festival enjoyed by thousands
THOUSANDS of festivalgoers descended on Castle Park in Colchester for a family-friendly day of top quality music and entertainment.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:47:42 +0100
Tendring commemorates King Charles III’s accession
KING Charles III’s ascension to the throne was commemorated in Tendring today as officials welcomed in the new monarch following the Queen’s death.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:19:36 +0100
Colchester hosts proclamation ceremony for King Charles III
THE Mayor of Colchester has said it was “such an honour” to preside over the city’s proclamation of Kings Charles III.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 14:35:42 +0100
Maldon crash leaves motorcyclist needing to be airlifted to hospital
A MOTORCYCLIST had to be airlifted to hospital following a nasty crash involving a truck.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:04:27 +0100
Colchester gun salute marks proclamation of King Charles III
KING Charles III’s official accession to the throne was commemorated in Colchester yesterday with a special gun salute.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:24:14 +0100
Essex prepares to come together for proclamations of new King
Following the Essex County Council Proclamation of the Accession of King Charles III at 1pm tomorrow (Sunday 11 September), Proclamations will also take place across the county’s 12 District, Borough and City Councils, Southend City and Thurrock...

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
The Chase's Paul Sinha headlining Empire Theatre comedy show
It is sure to be a great evening of laughs

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Danaher's Apollo the dog looking for home
A FOUR-LEGGED friend working on his obedience is looking for a forever home.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Leather Bottle Colchester celebrates improvement works
She is determined to change people's preconceptions of the boozer

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Horrific tales from schoolrooms past across Essex
After what seems like an endless summer, school is finally back this week.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Coggeshall smithy belonging to Henry Nunn to open to public
A historic occasion

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:23:12 +0100
Asda, Tesco, Lidl 'do not eat' warnings amid product recalls
Asda, Tesco and Lidl are among the supermarkets to issue recalls for a range of reasons

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:54:04 +0100
Channel 4 confirms Great British Bake Off will air as normal following Queen’s death
This will be the first show of the new series and will see another batch of amateur bakers take on challenges in the famous tent.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:52:29 +0100
Royal Mail will suspend services on day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson said the service would continue to play an “important role” in delivering messages of condolence to the Royal Family.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:51:44 +0100
What will ER change to now Charles is King? Royal Cypher meaning ahead of CIIIR change
Queen's ERII Royal Cypher has adorned everything from royal documents to post boxes.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:50:00 +0100
BBC One, ITV TV schedule today and over weekend as nation pays tribute to The Queen
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have confirmed their weekend schedules as the nation pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and welcomes a new king.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:37:20 +0100
Bank Holiday announced for Queen's funeral as as King Charles III formally declared
The announcement comes after King Charles III was formally declared as the new monarch following the death of his mother aged 96.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:39:07 +0100
God Save The King sung at St Paul’s Cathedral for new monarch
THE first official rendition of God Save The King has been sung at St Paul’s Cathedral at the end of a memorial service for the Queen.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:54:28 +0100
Samsung, Huawei, and other Android phone users urged to delete apps as 'bug' empties bank accounts
Smartphone users have been issued an urgent warning about downloading apps which could contain invasive malware- that has the potential to empty your bank account, with thousands already presumed to be at risk of an attack.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:49:04 +0100
Colchester vegan takeaway Vegalution launches in city
AN eco-friendly takeaway which prides itself on tasty homemade vegan food produced with “attention to detail” has officially launched in a Colchester.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:14:08 +0100
Braintree man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious incident near a nightlife hotspot which has left a man in a critical condition.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:57:20 +0100
Colchester gun salute marks proclamation of King Charles III
COLCHESTER commemorated King Charles III’s official accession to the throne this morning with a special gun salute, ushering in a new era for the monarchy.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100
Careless driver caused collision in Gosbecks Road Colchester
He was handed a suspended sentence

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester pensioner 'may have drowned' in Scotland
A documentary inquest will be heard

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Time running out to nominate charity for Gannett Foundation grant
The Colchester Emergency Night Shelter, now CENS, received a grant back in 2018

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester Parachute Regiment to celebrate new King with gun salute
COLCHESTER will commemorate King Charles III’s accession to the throne today with a special gun salute following the death of the Queen.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Essex Uni staff vote on possible strikes later this term
It could mean a return of the strikes which hit universities across the UK back in March

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
A12 fatal collision: Man released amid investigation
Police inquiries continue

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester Bromley Road to shut for four nights for repairs
Drivers can expect delays

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:13:57 +0100
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral date confirmed and will be held at Westminster Abbey
The Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk has confirmed the news.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:53:24 +0100
Bank of England's September warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes
It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 13:52:24 +0100
Gogglebox star Marcus Luther's famous son told to 'sling his hook' after filming for show
Marcus Luther has a famous boxer son who he says cannot appear on the Channel 4 show.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:17:09 +0100
The Queen’s death sees outpouring of mourning
Live updates as Essex and the world mourns The Queen’s death



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