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A burnt section of a wall beneath a window. There is a gas meter nearby and another meter on the ground beneath the burnt area

Fire from discarded cigarette spreads to gas main

Nearby properties are evacuated after the blaze, which started on some decking.

Trains cancelled after crash at level crossing

Emergency services and a Network Rail response team were called to the scene.

Part of an ornate ceiling. It is mainly blue and cream with plasterwork flowers in vases inlaid

Historical hall to reopen after ceiling repaired

The Victorian building is due to reopen in the summer on the completion of the £350,000 project.

Elise Sebastian lying down on a sofa or bed. Her head is resting on a large cuddly toy and she has a white cat lying on her chest. Elise wears a black t-shirt with white sleeves and a white striped pattern on the chest. She has dark coloured hair and is smiling at the camera

'We were short-staffed', NHS boss tells inquest

The inquest into Elise Sebastian's death hears concerns about patients being checked.

A group of people, including pop artist Ed Sheeran standing outside an old school pub

Backing Ed Sheeran 'just playing with a friend'

Fishclaw say the faith the star showed in them was "quite something".

A sloth with light brown hair, holding some fruit to its mouth and taking a bite. it has long finger nails and is inside an enclosure.

Zoo hopes to grow sloth family with new arrival

Head keeper Angela Matthews is hoping for a budding romance at the park.

Elise Sebastian lies on cushions with curtains in the background, she is smiling and looking at the camera and has a white cat on her lap. She has her arm around the cat. Elise has brown hair and is wearing and black and white top

NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death

Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.

Signs and barriers on Boxted Bridge indicating its closure. A red sign warns people the bridge is closed, while a yellow one says there is CCTV in operation. Barriers block entry to the bridge, which is surrounded by trees.

Last-minute vote leaves bridge's future in limbo

Councillors say they want to visit the site before voting for its demolition.

Modern green rugby pitch under a clear blue sky with light clouds.

Calls for former rugby club site to be developed

The Conservatives say Colchester City Council has failed to develop a site for affordable homes.