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Colchester News June 3, 2025

Essex neighbourhoods where you're 'most likely to be mugged threatened or robbed'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on June 14, 2025 at 7:00 am
Find out the areas near you with our interactive map
The breath-taking 24-mile summer walk that takes you through Roman ruins to one of Essex's best pubs
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on June 14, 2025 at 5:00 am
The pub was even built on 2000-year-old Roman baths too
Exact Red Arrows flypast times and route over Essex for King's birthday
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on June 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm
The iconic jets of the Red Arrows will soar over Essex this weekend
Thunderstorm warning upgraded to Amber and 'potential risk to life'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on June 13, 2025 at 11:12 am
Severe weather could lead to flooding tonight
Hour-by-hour weather forecast as storms set to hit Essex during mini heatwave
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on June 13, 2025 at 9:25 am
We have a mix of strong sun and thunder and lightning today!

Glastonbury festival-goers warned over surge in highly infectious measles cases
by Holly Bancroft on June 14, 2025 at 12:49 pm
Health agency warns festivals are ‘perfect place’ for measles to spread
Kate and Charlotte share sweet mother-daughter moment in matching blue at Trooping the Colour
by Holly Patrick on June 14, 2025 at 12:49 pm
The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte shared a sweet moment during Trooping the Colour in London on Saturday, 14 June, to mark the King's official birthday.
Israel-Iran latest: Iran threatens to strike UK, US and France military bases if they defend Israel
by Bel Trew and Athena Stavrou on June 14, 2025 at 12:47 pm
60 people, including 20 children, killed in Israeli attack on housing complex in Tehran, Iran’s state media reports
Photos show the British royals at the Trooping the Colour parade
by Via AP news wire on June 14, 2025 at 12:43 pm
Members of the British royal family have attended the Trooping the Colour, the king’s annual birthday parade and one of the nation’s most impressive and iconic annual events.
FIA suspends race steward from Canadian Grand Prix after media comments surface
by Lawrence Ostlere on June 14, 2025 at 12:40 pm
Derek Warwick accepted that his comments were ‘ill-advised’

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