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Frankie and Benny’s has confirmed to the Colchester Gazette it closed its restaurant in Tollgate West, Stanway, on Saturday.

Labour candidate Pam Cox could win Colchester’s seat in the Commons at the next general election, YouGov has said.

Learner drivers have reported facing up to a six month wait for a practical exam in the Colchester and Clacton areas

Wonderful sightseeing on walks, great pubs and restaurants and a fantastic creative community are among the choices residents picked when praising…

It comes as an expert warned national coronavirus restrictions are needed to prevent a “catastrophe”. Professor Andrew Hayward, of the Government’s New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group, said tighter measures are required to tackle the new variant of the virus. He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “I think we are entering a very dangerous new phase of the pandemic and we’re going to need decisive, early, national action to prevent a catastrophe in January...