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We would also like to pay tribute to the emergency services, volunteers and first responders who worked tirelessly at the scene.

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Everyone at Colchester City Council is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a mother and daughter following the incident at West Mersea yesterday.

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Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their family and loved ones at this unimaginably difficult time, and with everyone affected by this devastating tragedy.

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@stevedawson17 no, you've got the wrong council. Try Essex County Council.

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@ColchesterFan Hi, we don't operate the park & ride. You'll need to check their website.

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@merseamillsy There's two phases of rollout left, so it will be either from September, or if not then, early 2027. More info on that as the dates get closer.

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Colchester recycling made simpler: tins and cans now go with your mixed recycling

https://t.co/wgiTh1PQ8a

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We’re temporarily closing 92 spaces at Britannia Car Park for an archaeological investigation.

https://t.co/6wickXTpas

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Breaking News‼️Bin collections update ♻️

☀️ As previously announced, collections will be starting earlier than usual, from 6am each day, but in addition there will be no glass or garden waste collections this week, as those crews will be moved onto priority rounds.

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‼️Please put your bins out early this week‼️

🥵 To avoid the worst of the forecast heat our crews will be starting collections this week from 6am rather than 7am. Please place your recycling, rubbish, garden waste, and food waste bins out by this time. 👍

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

🔴⚠️ A Red Heat-Health Alert has been issued across the Midlands and southern England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups. Northern England is under an Amber alert.

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Thanks to @yourcolchester for showing its support to the military community by flying the #ArmedForcesWeek flag and Pegasus from Colchester Town Hall.

We are hugely proud to call #Colchester our home and of the strong bonds between the city and its soldiers.

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@Mickr_r_de Please report this here: https://t.co/t1s3UPoskC

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@Colchesterviews @TheGazette Thanks for raising this. Essential works are taking place and the toilets need to remain closed for now so this can be completed. The toilets will be reopened as soon as they are able to be used again.

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A new coalition for Colchester! 👋 Colchester City Council has a new administration, following agreement last night between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups to form a formal coalition. 🤝

https://t.co/oKmYXq8qAS

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Bin days are changing in Colchester!

https://t.co/JEcCQHOB2m

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Now Showing! 🎬🍿 Colchester’s new Vue Cinema is officially open! 🤗 Tix are on sale for the first screenings tomorrow.

The brand new cinema at Colchester Leisure Park brings nine new screens to the city, inc. the huge EPIC By Vue screen w/ laser projection & Dolby Atmos sound.

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Wheeled bins, recycling changes and more

https://t.co/1wKE8lVQmO

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ALL THE RESULTS ARE NOW IN: Conservative 2; Liberal Democrats 2; Labour 1; Reform UK 4. Turnout: 41.29% #Elections2026
Essex-wide results: https://t.co/87We08iXNr
Colchester results: https://t.co/aYtJ3qCHsS #Elections2026

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#Colchester elections RESULTS for Mersea & Tiptree division: Christopher Perera (Reform UK) is hereby elected to represent Colchester Mersea & Tiptree division. https://t.co/aYtJ3qCHsS #Elections2026