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10 hours ago · TWO people have been arrested in north Essex as part of the latest string of efforts from police. Officers have made nine arrests including in Colchester and Walton. A 25-year-old man from Colchester was also arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm, controlling and coercive behaviour and ...

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Jan 12, 2025 · A ROAD in Essex is set to shut for more than 60 days. Church Lane, in Braintree, will close from its junction with Coldnailhurst Avenue to its junction with Church Meadows. The closure is scheduled to commence on February 3 for 63 days while mains reinforcement works are undertaken by Cadent ...

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Jan 15, 2025 · CONCERNS have been raised as a Post Office branch in Halstead is set to shut in what has been described as a "kick in the teeth" for residents. Located inside WH Smith in the town centre, the Post Office has been heavily relied on by the community in recent years, due to the large decline of banks ...

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Jan 29, 2025 · WITH the news Tesco is coming to Halstead, residents are split on the new store. The news was confirmed earlier this month when the East of England Co-op announced the new retailer via signage in-store. The branch will permanently close on March 29, with Tesco taking over the lease and keeping on ...

Jan 14, 2025 · A BUS driver says roadworks in Halstead are causing her “major disruptions” and making her late for Colchester school runs. Earlier this month, temporary traffic lights and single-file traffic measures were put in place along Colchester Road. Jackie said: "I've been queuing at them for ten to ...