Local News
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Pictured: All the adorable new arrivals at Colchester Zoo in 2025
It’s been a thrilling year for Colchester Zoo with an exciting variety of new arrivals, future plans, and the move to a charity.
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Colchester Council receives 'robust' Holy Trinty Church plan from its commercial arm
The former Holy Trinity Church, in Trinity Street, is being turned into a community hub and events venue.
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Latest plans for apartments above Colchester city centre bar approved
Hudson House, on Head Street, is a sports bar and social co-working space managed by the Elysium Group.
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This Colchester wildlife rescue saved hundreds of animals throughout 2025
Colchester Owl Rescue is a 24-hour service providing specialist care for wild sick, injured and orphaned owls and birds of prey.
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Colchester crime data revealed as thousands of reports submitted in 2025
With 2025 nearing its end, we wanted to take a closer look into the data released by Police.UK on Colchester East and West crime hot spots from January to October.
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West Mersea's Dabchicks Sailing Club submits plans for new cladding
Other alterations include replacing the existing timber walling at the low level on the west elevation which would be replaced with matching blue engineering bricks.
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Man charged with stalking and theft after woman receives 'abusive texts and calls'
Dennis Hooper, 43, of Pier Avenue, had reportedly sent abusive texts and calls to a woman this year.
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Free readings return to Mercury Theatre with first event next month
It gives audiences the chance to see new stories before they go on stage.
National News
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Snowfall expected across much of UK with new warnings issuedSnowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said.
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One pub a day shut for good in 2025 as cost pressures biteOne pub shut its doors for good each day in 2025 as cost pressures continued to weigh on the sector, according to new figures.
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Passengers warned of more delays as Eurostar services resumeEurostar passengers have been warned that continued delays and cancellations are possible, despite the resumption of services after a power outage in the Channel Tunnel.
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Household energy bills to rise as snow and gales forecastMany households’ energy bills are to rise on Thursday, just as a swathe of cold health alerts have been issued for large areas of the UK.
Sport
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Colchester United goalscoring hero Jamie Cureton lands new managerial role
Former Colchester United striker Jamie Cureton has new club
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Why Colchester United fans can be ‘super excited’ ahead of potential takeover
Colchester United chairman Robbie Cowling looking to sell club in 2026
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Iron face fighting chance in 2026
It was always going to be hard, and it has been, but Braintree Town enter 2026 with a fighting chance of retaining their place in the National League premier division.
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Late derby joy for Jammers
It was a Merry Swiftmas as a late strike from Cameron James was enough to secure a derby day victory for Maldon & Tiptree over Heybridge Swifts on Saturday.
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What's On
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Shrek - The Musical
The West End & Broadway smash-hit musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2025!
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The Laughter Zone New Year's Eve Special + After Show Club Night with DJ Sam Leppard
Join us for a night of stand-up comedy & disco!
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Into Abstraction Modern British Art and the Landscape
Discover how some of Britain’s most influential artists used colour, shape, and form to capture feelings, emotions, and experiences during a century of change.
at Firstsite
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