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Great Holland hall hosts Breast Friend charity quiz night
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for a cancer support group in Essex after teams of quietly-competitive quizzers put their knowledge to the test.
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Braintree: Essex Dementia Week receives art therapy books
AN ESSEX organisation is helping donate thousands of therapeutic books for an annual awareness week about dementia.
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Frinton man, 85, died as a result of accident, inquest hears
A documentary inquest into Timothy Joscelyne, of Frinton, was overseen by area coroner for Essex in Chelmsford last Tuesday.
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The Original Factory Shop closes Brightlingsea store
Shoppers are disappointed as a popular retail shop offering discounted products announced its closure.
National News
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UK construction rebound picks up pace
A rebound in the UK’s construction industry has picked up pace with activity rising at the fastest rate in more than a year, despite a persistent slump in housebuilding.
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UN Israel prevented access to Rafah crossing
The UN humanitarian aid agency said that Israeli authorities have denied it access to the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt that is now in the control of the Israeli Defence Forces.
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Eurovision fans in national costumes for song contest
More than a third of Britons will be tuning into this week’s Eurovision Song Contest, with some dressing up in national costumes, new research suggests.
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Kyren Wilson has won the World Snooker Championship
He beat Jak Jones 18-14 in the final in Sheffield
Sport
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Colchester United under-21s victorious over Watford
Colchester United youngsters beat Watford at JobServe Community Stadium
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Ex-Colchester player John Joe O'Toole released by Mansfield
Former U's midfielder is released by promoted Mansfield Town
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Colchester Zoo Stampede event sees £22k raised for Mind
A total of 2,000 runners took part in this year's Colchester Zoo Stampede, which was raising money for Mid and North East Essex Mind.
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Colchester United bring in Simon Bassey in hunt for signings
Colchester United have brought in Simon Bassey to help with hunt for new signings
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Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough
Immerse yourself in the experiences of those who moved to post-WWII 'New Towns' and the communities affected by these developments.
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Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
In this presentation, seven light sculptures by Noble & Webster illuminate areas of the Firstsite building with pops of glimmering colour.
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Thursday Lunchtime Speakers
Liven up you lunchtime with a free eco talk , homemade cake & ethical tea & coffee
at Colchester Leaf Climate Community Centre