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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:30:00 +0100
Harwich’s historic pubs to tell their own story
A PROJECT to produce books about each of Harwich’s pubs has finally achieved its first publication with the story of the Hanover going on sale.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Clacton Baby Loss Awareness display returns for a fourth year
Display in Clacton's Memorial Garden will come back for the fourth year in a row to raise awareness about Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Mersea Island Scooter Rally returns for 2022 event
A SCOOTER rally once again delighted enthusiasts as it made its annual return to an island.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Witham MP leads heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
WITHAM’S MP has led tributes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death with a heartfelt speech in parliament.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Braintree ex-army cadet lays floral tributes at Buckingham Palace
He said the experience was something he will never forget

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Finchingfield three-legged race gets postponed
The event has been moved back two weeks

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester thief pays heavy fine for Yankee Candle theft
Hundreds of pounds were deducted from his benefit payments

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester Murder: Photos capture serious of investigation
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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester's Gilberd School one of most popular in Essex
More than a third of parents failed to get a place at Essex’s most oversubscribed non-selective secondary school after putting it down as a first choice preference.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Halstead council issue plea amid rooftop running raids
A FURIOUS council says it can’t understand how parents let their kids run wild a night amid safety concerns of over youths running across rooftops during the summer holidays.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Colchester bus shelter has been vandalised with graffiti
CONCERNS have been raised over the future of Gosfield Road bus shelter, following a spate of abusive graffiti and broken panes, that have troubled it in the past week.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester murder probe sparked in Distillery Lane, Hythe
A man was found seriously injured in the Hythe

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 16:42:24 +0100
Clap for the Queen tonight: Call to take part following Queen's death
The clap for Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, is scheduled to take place from 7pm today

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:30:00 +0100
5 animals from RSPCA Essex who are looking for new homes
There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:54:01 +0100
Book of Condolence: Send us your tributes to Her Majesty the Queen
HER Majesty Queen Elizabeth II touched the hearts of millions and defined British culture.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:40:15 +0100
Colchester police boss reassures public after suspected murder
A POLICE boss has moved to reassure the public following a suspected murder, saying such incidents do not reflect the true spirit of the Colchester community.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:22:20 +0100
Clacton fire destroys garden shed and damages greenhouse
AN out of control bonfire has completely destroyed a garden shed and badly damaged two other structures.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:04:26 +0100
Colchester Rollerworld to host Macmillan Coffee Morning
A SKATING rink is set to host a fundraising bonanza in aid of a charity dedicated to helping people with cancer.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
University of Essex tournament raises funding for Ukrainian family
Racketlon tournament hosted at the University of Essex raised £335 for a Ukrainian refugee who recently arrived in Wivenhoe.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Tim Young and Nicola Goodchild visit Jumbo water tower
It looks amazing up there

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:55:00 +0100
Colchester councillor gives out warning after murder
No arrests have yet been made following the opening of the murder investigation

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:41:44 +0100
Colchester police crackdown on law-breaking motorists
MORE than 80 law-breaking motorists were caught driving dangerously after police officers dedicated a day to cracking down on rogue road-users.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:24:59 +0100
Charles III is proclaimed king at ceremonies across north Essex
THE new king has been proclaimed at ceremonies across north Essex.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:13:00 +0100
Community hub "devastated" after second burglary in a week
A COMMUNITY hub has been left "devastated" after being targeted by brazen burglars for a second time in just a week.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:07:49 +0100
Police appeal to find missing girl from Halstead
An appeal has been launched to find her

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:54:04 +0100
Colchester Arts Centre closes in light of the Queen's death
A POPULAR venue remained closed over the weekend to allow for a period of reflection following the death of Her Majesty the Queen.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:47:36 +0100
Braintree MP 'privileged' after meeting King Charles III
BRAINTREE’S MP has said he was ‘privileged’ to meet the nation’s new monarch following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:55:21 +0100
BBC Grange Hill actress Gwyneth Powell dies aged 76, her agent confirms
Gwyneth Powell, known for appearing in shows such as Grange Hill and Man Down, has died, her agent has confirmed.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:54:54 +0100
Wetherspoons to cut prices for one day only this week
Wetherspoons will be cutting the price of food and drink to support the reduction of tax on the hospitality sector

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:31:33 +0100
Aldi shares it will be shutting all UK stores on day of Queen's funeral
The supermarket chain says no UK stores will be open on the day of the Queen's funeral

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.



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