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09/09/2024

Ambulance crews assessed ten people on the scene

A collision on Lexden Road this morning partially blocked the stretch of road between Church Lane and Glen Avenue.

09/09/2024

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A TALENTED musician has celebrated the launch of his third podcast series which delves in

09/09/2024

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Colchester is set to honour the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem.

09/09/2024

We hope everyone involved is ok

A crash on Lexden Road has partially blocked the road between Church Lane and Glen Avenue.

09/09/2024

Sad news 🦉😔

An Essex charity urges home owners to monitor garden netting, after an owl had to be put to sleep this week due to extensive injuries from outside…

09/09/2024

Boss say it will make a huge difference ❤

Colchester-based charity Headway Essex is helping people with acquired brain injuries get back to a normal life. The grant from Essex County Council…

08/09/2024

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Rent index data from the Office for National Statistics was used to find Essex areas’ average prices for rent from January to July 2024.

08/09/2024

The plan is still in the works

A HOUSE BUILDER is a step closer to bringing an apartment block of flats to the city centre after its latest planning application has been filed.

08/09/2024

The incident took place in July 👇

Officers want to speak any witnesses following reports of indecent exposure in a car park in Lawford.

08/09/2024

Look at these before you travel 🛑🚦

Here are some of the road closures in north and mid Essex, coming up in the next few weeks.

08/09/2024

'Residents who live nearby are sick of living in an unfinished neighbourhood'

Colchester’s MP is “disappointed” in the “little progress” to a former military site which has laid in a derelict state for more than a…

08/09/2024

The school said it is 'very excited' to join

Langenhoe Primary School has officially joined the LIFE Education Trust.

08/09/2024

One of the men was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug

Police arrested two men in 30 minutes following a robbery in Colchester High Street. At about 1.45am on Saturday September 7, police received a…

08/09/2024

A much-loved part of Colchester 💦❤

The structure was built in the early 1990s amid much excitement and anticipation with the council making a major investment into the facility.

08/09/2024

Colchester has been ranked the fifth best place to live in Essex by Muddy Stilettoes 👏

Saffron Walden finished top of the list while Frinton was sixth and Wivenhoe eighth

What do you think is the best thing about living in Colchester?

08/09/2024

✉ Reader letter: Thanks for your help with my flat tyre
HAVING discovered that I had a flat tyre whilst visiting Colchester Recycling Centre last week.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the staff for their kindness in ensuring sufficient air was inserted to enable me to exit and travel to the nearest tyre replacement service, all administered with a cheery smile.
Thank you so much.
⬛ Sally Fox, West Bergholt

08/09/2024

This sounds good ⬇

A FAMOUS comedian is returning to Colchester for a festive event this December.

08/09/2024

There may be 108 days to go until Christmas Day but Colchester is already preparing for the festive season 🎅 🎄

Read more here ➡ https://trib.al/go35sCY

08/09/2024

🎢 Well done to these hard workers!

Clacton Pier is always busy during the summer holidays with families enjoying the season's sunshine, fantastic rides and awesome arcade.

08/09/2024

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We tried the city’s traditional Filipino restaurant, which served up a flavourful breakfast and service with a smile.

08/09/2024

Congratulations! 🥳

A number of postcodes in Essex have won thousands of pounds in the postcode lottery over the last week

08/09/2024

The council said the information it was given was incorrect

THE council has addressed confusion over a buffet site set to open at a multimillion-pound Colchester development.

08/09/2024

Pants to Cancer is back! 🩲

Walkers will set off on a pier to pier trek on the Essex coast to support a Colchester-based cancer charity.

08/09/2024

Will you be watching? 📺

The date has been announced for the Antiques Roadshow episode which was filmed at Colchester's Firstsite.

08/09/2024

She said the gradings had 'tragic outcomes' on businesses

It was confirmed by the government on Monday that schools will no longer be issued with one of four headline grades when inspected by Ofsted

07/09/2024

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Across Essex, 12 postcodes were named among the winners.

07/09/2024

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British pub and brewing company Greene King has announced a special deal where customers can purchase £2 pints across it’s 708 UK venues.

07/09/2024

Wow!🏡

A one-of-a-kind home near Colchester with an “exceptional leisure complex” is on the market for just under £3 million.

07/09/2024

💎 How many of these have you been to?

These places might be familiar to a local but to those outside of the county they are unheard of and deserve more attention.

07/09/2024

Here's a round-up 👇👮‍♂️

Courts in Essex and Suffolk have been busy determining the fate of offenders from North East Essex and beyond during a busy month of court cases.

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Colchester Hospital's wellbeing garden

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Heartbreak at the death 😔

The Lions (and Lion Walk) have ROARED! It's 1-1 👊🏻👊🏻

Colchester is ready for the #Euro2024 Final – come on England!

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Celebrations have already started as we see our three lions head to a Euros final for the second consecutive time. Hopefully this time, we see it come home!⚽⚽

Crowds celebrate England making Euros final in Clacton

🦁 🦁 🦁 How the crowd in Tom Peppers in Clacton reacted as England secured their place in the Euros final

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Colchester Race for Life warm up

Runners celebrated their loved ones and raised vital funds for Cancer Research as Race For Life returned to Colchester today 🎗 Here are the brilliant fundraisers warming up 💗