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Broadcasting across Essex on DAB digital radio, Actual Radio is the Local Radio station for Colchester & North East Essex. As well as the best music we have the latest news, sport and weather updates, plus local information and events, if its going on in Colchester we're talking about it.
Waking up Colchester weekday mornings it's Breakfast with Dom. Greg Potter has your workday soundtrack weekdays from 10am and from 1pm Martin Roscoe takes you into the afternoon. Dave Gowland has the Big Drive Home weekdays from 4pm.
We are your radio station for Colchester & North East Essex!
Local colchester news
Covid-19 Testing Centre Opens In Colchester
A new fast testing centre is opening in Colchester for those who DO NOT have symptoms of Covid-19. Colchester residents with no symptoms are being encouraged to get tested to help reduce the spread of…
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Police Suspend Search For Nigel Clack Following The Discovery Of A Man’s Body
Police in Harwich have suspended their search for Nigel Clack, 60, who had been reported missing. It follows the discovery of a man’s body near the Parkeston roundabout this morning, Friday 15 January. Formal…
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Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Helps Transfer COVID-19 Patients
Following the busiest year ever for its critical care teams, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is now helping with the transfer of some COVID-19 patients between hospitals. When required, the team based at the…
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Community 360 Urgent Call For Specialist Volunteers
Community360 is calling for volunteers to help support all partners to care for our loved ones, as the NHS and other colleagues struggle with the discharge of patients from hospital to their homes and to help…
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Colchester’s Northern Gateway Sports Park Opening Rescheduled
The opening of the new Colchester Northern Gateway Sports Park has been rescheduled to 26 April 2021 should government guidelines allow, amidst Covid-19 uncertainty. This will help ensure that the Northern Gateway Sports Park, which…
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MISSING! Nigel Clack From Harwich
Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Nigel Clack, 60, who is missing from Harwich. Nigel was last seen on Sunday, January 10, and his family and police are concerned for his welfare.…
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Tributes Paid To Aldham Man Found Deceased At His Home
Tributes have been paid to an Aldham man, who was described as a unique character with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Donald ‘Don’ Ralph, 83, was sadly found deceased at his home in Halstead Road shortly…
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Open Road SOS Bus Takes a Trip to the Seaside
The Open Road SOS Bus, which is normally found on Colchester High Street, made its debut on Christmas Tree Island in Clacton last Friday to offer support to local residents who are homeless, at risk of…
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Lion Walk Presents Christmas In Colchester 2020
Lion Walk Shopping Centre in Colchester have announced the launch of their magical Winter Garden for Christmas. Open daily they have a host of festive treats, including a wonderful Santa experience for the whole family! …
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Martin Roscoe Talks to Local Author Mandy Morrissey
On the 3rd February Martin Roscoe spoke to local author Mandy Morrissey about her new book Broken Wings: Love, Lies and Fairy Tales You can listen again to the interview here at 0:39:25
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Andre Kimche Talks to Colchester Councillor Martin Goss
On the 2nd February Andre Kimche spoke to Councillor Martin Goss. Martin is the portfolio holder for Waste, Environment and Transportation on Colchester Borough Council. You can listen again to the interview here at 2:08:50…
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Loxley with The Round Window 28th January 2020
Loxley on Actual Radio with The Round Window 28th January 2020 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE
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