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Colchester, England
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Colchester cycle lane plans still causing 'lots of concerns' over pedestrian safety
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Colchester Civic Society are continuing to object to cycle lane plans on East Hill, with big concerns over the safety of pedestrians on a footpath…
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Man assaulted police after attacking naked cyclist in Colchester
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A Colchester man who pushed a biker and assaulted two police officers at a pub will be sentenced before the crown court.
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17-year-old jailed for sexually assaulting girl and contacting children on Snapchat
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The defendant, who is 17, molested his victim in April 2023 when he was at their address in the Colchester area.
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Petition launched to fight 'unnecessary barrier' of new Wivenhoe parking charges
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A petition has been launched to fight parking charges announced for Wivenhoe’s car parks.
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Major roads may be redesigned to prevent suicide risk
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Major roads across the UK are set to be redesigned with improved safety measures in an effort to prevent suicide.
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Wildlife farm and polar bear reserve shares tragic news of polar bear death
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Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park, in Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich, is home to more than 100 species, and Europe’s largest polar bear reserve.
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Luxury staircase brand in Earls Colne launches new logo and website
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Luxury staircase brand Kallisto Stairs, based in Earls Colne, has launched its new logo and website.
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Colchester United to host music bingo, a Christmas fair and more
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Colchester United Football Club has a variety of events coming up, including music bingo, a behind-the-scenes tour and a Christmas fair.
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Blood pressure monitors now available to borrow from Essex libraries
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Essex libraries now have blood pressure monitors available to borrow for free, without the need for a GP referral.
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Show how your behaviour change campaign could win a Clean & Green Award 2026
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The East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026 have been launched and entries are being welcomed for the Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year…
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Serving officer given final warning for behaviour towards self-harm risk detainee
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A serving Essex Police officer has been given a final written warning for "insulting and abusive" language towards a detainee at the…
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Council offering half-price service fee on garden waste collections
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Colchester Council have announced they are currently offering a reduced service fee for those interested in signing up to their garden waste…
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Tributes to 23-year-old police officer killed when car hit tree on Essex road
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Heart-breaking tributes have been paid to a 23-year-old police officer who was killed after he crashed into a tree on an Essex Road last week.
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Colchester pub under new management hosting open mic night
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Musicians and artists are welcome as well as the public.
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Colchester Council to debate major proposals to shape future services
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Colchester councillors will debate major changes that could reshape how services are delivered across Essex.
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5 perfect autumn walks in and around Colchester as we enter the change of season
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With autumn upon us, Colchester has some brilliant spots to enjoy the change of season, so we have put together five of the best walks to take on in…
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'I thought he was going to kill me', woman says of ex-partner at trial
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A woman feared she was going to die when a Colchester man allegedly put his hands round her neck and lifted her off the ground like a rag doll, a…
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Current set of St Botolph's Roundabout works to last two months
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The development of the St Botolph’s Quarter has resulted in utilities company Cadent being brought in to replace gas pipes underneath a roundabout.
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Live: Assault and dangerous driving cases at magistrates' court
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The latest updates on the cases heard at Colchester Magistrates' Court today.
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Beth Chatto's Gardens to open to the public for National Garden Scheme
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Beth Chatto’s Plants and Gardens will be opening their gates in support of the National Garden Scheme.
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