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All the Happy Things play heading to Colchester's Mercury Theatre
All The Happy Things, a play exploring grief through the story of two sisters, is coming to Colchester's Mercury Theatre.
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Release of Colchester Council election candidate list delayed
The Colchester Council and Essex County Council elections will be held on May 7.
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Recorded crime spike near recent stabbing, police data shows
Between February 2025 and February 2026, recorded crime near Tamarisk Way, Greenstead, had a 57 per cent increase according to data on Police.UK.
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Resident hopes for recovery as councillor calls for Greenstead security upgrades
Numerous police vehicles and a helicopter were spotted near the shopping and community hub following a serious incident in Tamarisk Way on Wednesday afternoon.
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Man lost control of motorbike after looking round to check on girlfriend - coroner
Luke Holmes, 22, died when he fell off his vehicle while on Terling Road, Hatfield Peverel, in September last year.
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Update issued over future of at risk community-run café in Colchester
Colchester Council is ending its lease with the current operator of the café at the Old Heath Recreation Ground, GO4 Enterprises, on April 24.
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Former high-street store to become restaurant
Braintree District Council approves plans to convert former WH Smith on Halstead High Street into a new restaurant, supporting town centre regeneration.
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'Very rare' 50p coin listed for £20k in Essex as people warned
A warning has been issued after ordinary 50p coins were listed for thousands of pounds online around the Colchester area.
National News
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Lebanon must be included in Iran ceasefire agreement Yvette Cooper to sayLebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening.
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Katie Price banned from driving again over 80mph speeding ticketKatie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket.
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UK hits highest early April temperature in 80 yearsWednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946
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Man 21 killed in Primrose Hill stabbing named by policeA 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police.
Sport
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Danny Cowley has decisions ahead of Swindon clash as Colchester check on trio
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley has decisions to make ahead of Swindon clash
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'A brilliant achievement': defender pushing for Colchester United first team
Sam Kuffour pushing for more first-team appearances for Colchester United
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Colchester United Women secure league place for next season despite defeat
Colchester United Women have secured their Eastern Region League place
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Danny Cowley has clear message as Colchester player contract decisions loom
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley has clear message with five games to go
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Family Tours: Castle Life - Colchester Castle
Step inside Colchester Castle this Easter for a family adventure like no other!
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Colchester Art Society at 80
In celebration of Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary, be inspired by a rich collection of current members.
at Firstsite
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