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Colchester News November 21, 2024

Watch as WWII explosive blown up after being found on Essex beach
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on May 14, 2025 at 9:32 am
A member of the public found the explosive
Call police immediately if you see this wanted man on recall to prison believed to be in Essex
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Ellis Whitehouse) on May 12, 2025 at 1:19 pm
Norfolk Police believe he may be in Essex
Man accused of threatening people and causing damage to cars in quiet Essex village is named
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on May 11, 2025 at 10:13 am
It was reported that the man was threatening members of the public and throwing items
The beautiful Essex beach lined with colourful beach huts visitors say is ‘lovely’
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Kirstie McCrum) on May 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Watersports and beautiful beach huts make this spot a must-visit
The gorgeous village nicknamed the 'Cotswolds of Essex' that doesn't get all the tourists
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Hannah Goodman) on May 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The Cotswolds may be one of the UK's most popular destinations, but this pretty Essex village is a hidden gem that offers all the charm but without crowds

Exonerated Peter Sullivan faces two-year wait for compensation after spending 38 years in jail
by Amy-Clare Martin on May 14, 2025 at 4:40 pm
The pensioner could receive a maximum of £1m, which equates to just £26,315 for each year he was wrongly jailed, in a compensation scheme that is ‘not fit for purpose’, a lawyer has warned
Reading saved from potential EFL expulsion by takeover as Dai Yongge era finally ends
by Will Castle on May 14, 2025 at 4:39 pm
Reading’s nightmarish era under Dai Yongge has finally come to an end
Trump signs $200bn Qatar deal after hailing meeting with Syria’s ‘young, attractive’ president in Middle East tour: Live
by Rachel Clun,Maroosha Muzaffar and Gustaf Kilander on May 14, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Donald Trump said ending sanctions on Syria would give the country a ‘chance for greatness’ after meeting with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa
Rory McIlroy’s newfound strength puts PGA Championship rivals on notice
by Jack Rathborn on May 14, 2025 at 4:37 pm
McIlroy, the Masters champion, enters this week’s PGA Championship at Quail Hollow as the joint-favourite with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler
Gary Lineker apologises after sharing ‘antisemitic’ social media post
by Alex Ross on May 14, 2025 at 4:37 pm
Gary Lineker shared the video from group Palestine Lobby that featured a rat emoji and the headline ‘Zionism explained in less than 2 min’

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