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Local author's screenplay wins big at international Film Festival Patrick Forsyth's novel, Once a Thief, has won Best First-Time Feature Writer Script at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival. Colchester residents say Rishi Sunak needs 'reality check' over sick note plans COLCHESTER residents have said that the Prime Minister’s plans to strip GPs of their power to sign people off might lead to those “already on the edge” “making drastic choices.” M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend Some closures from April 26 to 28 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend. Plans to convert medical centre into SEND school will help bridge shortfall in places The plans to redevelop the clinic into a special education needs school could provide places for around 45 pupils aged 11 to 16. Historic barge anchored near Maldon stars in new series on ITV A wooden Thames sailing barge built in 1906 at Greenhithe, Kent, found a new home at the Blackwater Marina in Maylandsea.  'The kindest person ever' - Mum's moving tribute to son George Gilbey at funeral A service held in Weeley on Thursday heard of Mr Gilbey's antics on a Duke of Edinburgh hike and a personality which brought him TV fame. 5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are searching for their forever homes Many pets are looking to find new homes from the Essex RSPCA centres and the associated Danaher Animal Home. Essex in top 10 for food waste savings through Aldi scheme Essex Aldi shoppers helped save 14,500 meals from landfill through the supermarket's collaboration with Too Good To Go. 'Miraculous': Legendary Essex band officially reunited with stolen kit before tour The band's van had been taken from Phil’s driveway in Hockley in the early hours of last Tuesday, but was miraculously located the next day 'Cheeky chappy' George Gilbey remembered as over 100 people celebrate star at funeral A service was held to celebrate the life of George Gilbey at Weeley Crematorium on Thursday afternoon. Read more

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