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Colchester News October 12, 2023

Reform's new Braintree security patrols over asylum seeker fears slammed as lacking evidence
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Piers Meyler) on September 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Crime in the area is lower than it was before the site opened
Essex residents divided as 'migrant gathering' patrols begin in town centres
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Sam Russell, PA, Matt Lee) on September 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The scheme where private security guards will patrol towns in response to 'gatherings of migrants' will run for an initial three months on trial
Developer who left dangerous rubble and debris at building site is named and shamed
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on September 14, 2026 at 7:00 am
The site has become a dangerous blight
The Essex areas rocked by the most murders from poisonings to stabbings
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on September 14, 2026 at 6:00 am
One area of Essex has had a whopping eleven murders in the last five years
Reform council hires security guards for three Essex town centres over 'migrant concerns'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Georgia Bates (Press Association), Husna Anjum) on September 13, 2026 at 10:30 pm
According to Reform UK, the initiative came as a 'direct response to concerns raised amongst local residents, particularly women and girls'

The signs you are upper-middle class
by Ashley Donohoe on September 15, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Being upper-middle class isn’t just about income - taxes, investing and other factors play a role
The simple retirement strategy Gen Z are using for an early retirement and career flexibility
by J.R. Duren on September 15, 2026 at 8:04 pm
“You might be able to leave the high-paying job that makes you miserable and pursue that ‘good for the soul’ career you always wanted, without giving up the retirement you planned for,” one financial expert tells J.R. Duren
Liverpool vs Tottenham LIVE: Spurs go strong for heavyweight Carabao Cup clash but Robertson on bench for return
by Richard Jolly and Will Castle on September 15, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Robertson returns to Anfield as a Spurs player after ending his nine-year stay at Liverpool in the summer
Police launch hunt for murderer who absconded after release for father’s funeral
by David Young on September 15, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Police have appealed directly to Gary Anderson to hand himself in, while the public have been advised not to approach him
EuroMillions results: Winning lottery and Thunderball numbers for Tuesday 15 September
by Independent Reporters on September 15, 2026 at 8:02 pm

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