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It was reported a 16 year-old boy had his coat stolen by a group of people in Devonshire Road between 7pm and 7.30pm on October 18.

Essex Police have confirmed that a 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm (ABH) following the incident.

The pubs in these pictures may be gone, but their stories deserve to be remembered—and their lessons heeded before more join them in the history books.

Aldeburgh, situated just 15 miles north of the Essex border, in Suffolk has been ranked among the top 10 prettiest towns in the country.

Molly Richardson and Bethany Shilling from the Mercury Theatre explain all the theatre has to offer audiences in Colchester.

“All these venues were huge support and huge part of the start of so many artistic lives in Colchester.”

The data shows that average monthly rents in Colchester have skyrocketed from £739 in 2015 to £1,180 in 2025 – a staggering 59.7% increase.

There were a number of postcodes across Essex that won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in October 2025. Were you a winner?

First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador.

Restrictions banning fireworks in some parts of Glasgow have come into force for the first time after being delayed last year due to a missed deadline.

The former duke of York became known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor with immediate effect from October 30 2025.

A retired professor has said it feels “incredible” to have completed a 5,000-mile charity trek around the British coastline in memory of her late wife.

Former Colchester United goalkeeper set to take coaching role at Ipswich Town

A Colchester health club is planning to add padel courts to its facilities.

In all, 382 runners gathered at the pavilion in readiness for the starter’s gun before starting the 5km course.

Colchester United goalkeeper Matt Macey wants to improve his FA Cup record this weekend - despite already having a winner's medal in his collection.