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• The 8 most commonly mispronounced places across north and mid Essex

  19-04-2025 18:00
  
  Some locations in north and mid Essex trouble people in terms of pronunciation and here are some of the most commonly mistaken.
  
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• Nayland Primary School praised by Ofsted for its extra-curricular activities

  14-05-2025 12:06
  
  Inspectors said that the school was a “nurturing and exciting place to learn”.
  
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• Drug dealer described as 'middle management' in cannabis distribution chain

  14-05-2025 12:00
  
  A father-of-four was described as “middle management” in a scheme to distribute cannabis in Essex.
  
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• Heroic police officers saved woman from dog attack which almost killed her in Essex

  14-05-2025 11:01
  
  The officers drove the woman to hospital in the police car and stayed to support her at the hospital.
  
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• Here's why you won't be seeing Colchester Zoo's 'loved' orangutans for six weeks

  14-05-2025 10:02
  
  Rajang’s Forest is set to close for six weeks from June 2 to undergo essential repairs.
  
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• Aldi discontinues 'tasty' biscuit range leaving shoppers 'very disappointed'

  14-05-2025 09:50
  
  Aldi has confirmed it has discontinued its Savour Bakes Water Biscuits leaving shoppers "very disappointed".
  
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• Family issues chroming warning after teenager dies and online petition launched

  14-05-2025 09:49
  
  The practice - also known as 'huffing' - has become increasingly popular with teenagers, with some even filming themselves taking part in the trend
  
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• Claudia Winkleman hails 'brilliant' Celebrity Traitors line-up as cast confirmed

  14-05-2025 09:49
  
  The full line-up for the BBC Celebrity Traitors show has been confirmed, including Sir Stephen Fry and Alan Carr - see full list.
  
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• DVLA could issue drivers with £5,060 fines over simple failure to report

  14-05-2025 09:48
  
  Brits are being urged to report car modifications to the motoring body or risk severe fines.
  
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• Barclays, Santander and NatWest customers warned of upcoming changes

  14-05-2025 09:48
  
  Finance expert Caroline Butler has taken to TikTok to alert her followers about imminent changes at three of Britain's leading high street banks.
  
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• Teenager accused of running over police officer on North Hill appears in court

  14-05-2025 09:11
  
  Mohammed Hamad, 19, was arrested in March after an incident in North Hill which left a police officer injured.
  
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• New electric car hire location added to Colchester for pay-as-you-go travel

  14-05-2025 09:02
  
  The Car Club, operated by Enterprise, offers an environmentally friendly alternative to private car ownership.
  
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• Essex Police praised, but told key improvements are needed to protect vulnerable

  14-05-2025 08:39
  
  Essex Police has been recognised for making improvements in crime response and investigation but has been told to improve further in protecting vulnerable.
  
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• Works for flat complex at former Colchester softplay site to start 'soon'

  14-05-2025 06:00
  
  The popular children’s soft play space was forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, and it was demolished last year to make way for housing.
  
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• 'It doesn’t feel safe' - reactions on anti-social behaviour issues in Castle Park

  14-05-2025 06:00
  
  UNDERCOVER police officers took part in a string of searches to crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Colchester’s city centre.
  
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• Hundreds to take part in Pier to Pier walk in north Essex for St Helena Hospice

  14-05-2025 06:00
  
  The event is set to return on Sunday.
  
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• Colchester woman's last bid to help save husband fighting rare cancer

  14-05-2025 06:00
  
  Stuart “Stu” Smith, 40, an accountant, was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2019 after discovering a lump in his neck.
  
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• Colchester man fighting rare cancer now hoping for treatment in Israel

  14-05-2025 06:00
  
  Stuart “Stu” Smith, 40, an accountant, was first diagnosed with melanoma in 2019 after discovering a lump in his neck
  
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• Colchester 'bulky waste' charges highest in East of England and sixth across UK

  14-05-2025 06:00
  
  Figures showing council charges for bulky waste have been revealed, showing Colchester has the highest charge across the East of England.
  
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• Greater Anglia trains on all major routes from London Liverpool Street disrupted

  13-05-2025 19:44
  
  Greater Anglia confirmed that a fault on the freight train caused it to come to a standstill, blocking one of the lines between Chelmsford and Hatfield Peverel.
  
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• Record-breaking £92,000 raised for cancer trust at Colchester Half Marathon

  13-05-2025 18:00
  
  The annual race saw 3,500 runners of all abilities tackle the 13.1-mile course around the city.
  
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• 'Protected' birds disturbed at Essex nature reserve by 'irresponsibly low' helicopter

  13-05-2025 18:00
  
  A PILOT has been reported to a watchdog after flying at an “irresponsibly low height” near a protected wetland area near Maldon.
  
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• Fraudster who took £13,000 from his girlfriend to be sentenced before crown court

  13-05-2025 18:00
  
  Kyle Relf-Stables, 30, was due to be sentenced before Colchester Magistrates’ Court last Thursday.
  
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• American firm in talks to buy Colchester United cryptically updates its website

  13-05-2025 13:30
  
  THE American investors that are on the cusp of possibly taking over Colchester United have updated their website.
  
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• Painting of historic hotel in Colchester bought for museum in the city

  13-05-2025 13:00
  
  Peter and Michael Connel, another committee member experienced at buying from auctions, went to the auction.
  
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• Enjoyment just as important as hard work for Colchester 10k winners

  13-05-2025 13:00
  
  WHEN Dean Williamson first moved to Colchester six years ago to work as a vehicle mechanic, top of his to-do list was to sign up for the Colchester Castle parkrun.
  
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• U's pull out all the stops to get young fan to final game of season despite illness

  13-05-2025 06:00
  
  A dedicated 12-year-old U's fan was delighted as the club ensured he was able to watch their last game of the season, despite having surgery days before.
  
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• Police conduct shoreline patrols to combat 'marine-related' crimes

  13-05-2025 06:00
  
  Essex Police special constable conducts shoreline patrols across Tendring hoping to combat marine-related crime such as theft and smuggling.
  
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• Man who shared indecent images when he was a student in 2014 finally faces justice

  13-05-2025 06:00
  
  Police went to Asil Amin’s room at Rowhedge Court student accommodation in Colchester in 2014 and seized his computer
  
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• Hundreds turn out to support trans rights rally amid supreme court ruling

  13-05-2025 06:00
  
  Colchester residents showed their support for trans rights as hundreds turned up at the rally against the supreme court ruling in April.
  
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