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Crash on A12 leaves road partially blocked
A crash on the A12 northbound sees the road partially blocked and traffic increasing
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Essex road closures April 19 to 21 including M25 and A12
Some closures from April 19 to 21 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.
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Aldi donates thousands of meals in Essex over holidays
Aldi's recent initiative saw more than 17,200 meals donated in Essex during the Easter school holidays.
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Colchester United fan attends game 35 years after stroke
A Colchester United fan was given a special treat after being able to attend one of their games for the first time, following a stroke 35 years ago.
National News
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Met apologises after openly Jewish comment by officer near pro Palestine demo
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after an officer used the term “openly Jewish” to an antisemitism campaigner who was threatened with arrest.
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Man detained after police operation at Iranian consulate in Paris
French police have detained a man at the Iranian consulate in Paris after responding to a report of a suspicious man possibly carrying a grenade and explosives vest.
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Sunak calls for calm heads after reported Israeli strike on Iran
Rishi Sunak has called for “calm heads” to prevail amid reports of a retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran.
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Reports of Israel attack on Iran
Commercial flights began diverting their routes over western Iran after claims of an Israeli attack on the city of Isfahan.
Sport
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Crystal Palace loan keeper Owen Goodman has been U's regular
Colchester United goalkeeper Owen Goodman has been regular
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Colchester United keeper Sam Hornby on challenging season
Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Hornby is back in the side
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Colchester United visit Notts County in League Two tomorrow
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on Notts County clash
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Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling on budget
Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling on playing budget
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What's On
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The Silhouettes - Headgate Theatre
The Silhouettes are unique amongst tribute bands in providing an authentic Shadows show.
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Flowers and Fruits - Portraits by Mariya McAllister
Immerse yourself in the magical world of flowers and fruits, where each canvas strives to preserve nature's wonders.
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Growing up, digging deep. The story of the Scouts, food and farming
Growing up, digging deep. The story of the Scouts, food and farming The Tower is open Thursday to Sunday 10 til 4
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Simon Munnery's Jerusalem - Colchester Arts Centre
‘One of the all time great British stand-ups’ (Stewart Lee) performs a truly unique stand-up show.
at Colchester Arts Centre