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Balti Night Braintree wins Restaurant Guru 2024 award
The team at Balti Night, in Manor Street, Braintree, has received a Restaurant Guru 2024 award for its “excellence in food and service”.
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New pottery studio launches in Ardleigh for all ages
The Ginger Potter is founded by Rebecca Jones, a former policewoman who has developed her craft from no experience to a successful business in just two years.
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Blur at Colchester Arts Centre - one year on
HOMEGROWN heroes Blur made a remarkable return to Colchester last night, officially kickstarting their comeback with what was their first show in eight years.
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Colchester’s Food and Drink Festival - all you need to know
FOR food and drink fans, summer is perhaps the best time of year in Colchester – not least due to the Colchester Food and Drink Festival in June.
National News
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Usyk becomes Undisputed World Champion
Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed world heavyweight champion after a split points victory against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.
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Max Verstappen matches Ayrton Senna pole record
The Dutchman took pole at Imola
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Mobilisation law comes into force as Ukraine struggles to boost troop numbers
A mobilisation law has come into force in Ukraine as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive.
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households in the Brixham area of Devon can now safely use and drink their tap water
around 14,500 households in the Alston supply area can now use their tap water safely
Sport
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Ex-Colchester striker Jamie Cureton is Cambridge City boss
Former Colchester United striker Jamie Cureton takes over at non-league club
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Colchester United released a host of players last summer
Colchester United released a host of players at the end of last season
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RideLondon: annual cycling race is coming to Colchester
The 2024 Ford RideLondon Classique will feature 3 courses across London next week and will be finishing day 1 in Colchester.
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Joe Grimwood has left Braintree Town and joined Barnet
Braintree Town defender leaves to join their National League rivals
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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.
at Firstsite Colchester