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HUNDREDS of families flocked to Clacton Pier’s fantastic free fireworks extravaganzas on Guy Fawkes night.

A POLITICIAN is said to have compared the lengthy corridors and large rooms of Westminster to Hogwarts in Harry Potter during a recent school visit.

BUSINESS bosses have welcomed the decision to invest in “an icon of Colchester” after paying a visit to the sky-scraping landmark.

ONE Dartford Tunnel has re-opened after protesters climbed the gantry this morning.

A FURIOUS mother was interrogated by Turkish border control after her son was allowed on a plane to Turkey with an expired passport.

A MARRIED couple who opened a business during the coronavirus crisis are now looking to the future after coming out the other side of the pandemic.

The scratch performance will take place over the next fortnight

The 56-year-old victim said she hates going home now

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POLICE have said the Dartford Tunnel has been closed after a protester has climbed up the gantry at the River Crossing.

A BROKEN down lorry is causing traffic chaos on a busy main road this morning.

The Queen will be honoured with a unique celebration at the Royal Variety Performance this year.

TWO more beaver enclosures are to be built near Jamie Oliver’s home to help reduce flood risk in the area.

The war veteran has hailed a landmark move

The 189th mayor of Colchester is also half-way through his term in office

The world champion says violence has angered him

A bid for more funding is set to be made next year

AS many as eight local authorities across north Essex could share services including waste collection in a bid to save money in the face of tightening town hall budgets.

I'm A Celeb, which usually airs at 9pm, has got off to a dramatic start after Olivia Attwood was forced to quit

The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for mail to arrive in time for Christmas.

Danny, known for playing Queen Viv landlord Mick Carter on Albert Square, will be travelling to Australia this month.

M25 shut near junction 28 after people climb 'overhead gantry'

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Protesters have warned road users of more delays to come.

A MAJOR road has been blocked with traffic building.

There will be lane and full road closures in affect as a result.

SAUSAGE lovers and banger-wangers descended upon Harwich for the return of the town’s popular annual sausage festival.

Soldiers will parade through the city to mark Remembrance Sunday

A series of disgusting attacks took place over four months

It's another store to have joined the portfolio of retailers

The plans could bring 'al fresco dining' to Colchester city centre

He received a suspended prison sentence

Part of the Dartford Crossing will be closed at certain times for the first two weeks of November.

VOLUNTEER lifeboat crews carried out a late-night search for a missing person in the sea off Clacton.

BEACH hut owners are being asked to have their say over a new council strategy – which will include allowing owners to rent out their hut for more than ten days each year.

PEOPLE looking for a change of career are being invited to a skills fair in Clacton next week.

Councillors fear rural hotels are too isolated to act as effective bridging accommodation

Three people have been arrested after Just Stop Oil protesters halts the M25 this morning.

Southend Airport has played a starring role in the new Aldi Christmas advert with the store's Christmas mascot, Kevin the Carrot, at the airport.

The hardship fund has more than trebled

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THE results are in, after a poll was held asking Gazette readers ‘Do you think Colchester's Park and Ride is value for money?’

Climate change protestors have claimed gantries over the M25 causing delatys and major disruption as they demand Government action.

Police called to people climbing up structure close to junction 30 of M25.