Local News
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This Colchester garden centre has been named the second best in UK
A Colchester garden centre is celebrating after being named as the second best across the UK.
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Colchester's newest fast-food joint could be better than Five Guys at half the price
The newest fast-food restaurant to open in Colchester will certainly put its name on the map and could even be better than Five Guys for half the price.
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Reality star puts 'stunning' Essex mansion on the market for £3M
In May last year, the home, which comes with a swimming pool and bar area, was up for rent at a staggering price of £10,000 per month.
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Take a glimpse at Colchester's Old Siege House which is becoming an Indian restaurant
The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie, at 75 East Street, was listed on Rightmove by commercial property consultancy firm, Everard Cole, in 2024.
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Remembering Colchester's punk rock scene of the 1970s and 1980s
The punk lifestyle was also going strong in the late 1970s up until the mid 1980s, as these archive images show.
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Detached four-storey redevelopment opportunity in heart of Colchester
A detached four-storey commercial property in the heart of Colchester has been listed on the market for £575k.
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Clacton resident thrilled to meet King with daughter and feature in royal video
Clacton resident Karen Badenoch and daughter Jessica Taylor were two of a select few to meet the King at the Sun Inn in Dedham.
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Colchester opticians donate 100 high-visibility vests to Essex school
Specsavers in Colchester has donated 100 high-visibility vests to Hazelmere Junior School.
National News
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Spurs enter their Tudor eraSkeleton Success as Matt Weston wins UK's first solo gold at a winter games since 1980
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British Warships to be sent to the ArcticThe Royal Navy will work with NATO allies after US threats to Greenland
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Unseen photo of William and Kate released for Valentines DayAn unseen photo of the Prince and Princess of Wales has been released to mark Valentine’s Day.
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Couple whose lives were saved by organ donation urge people to join registerA married couple whose lives were saved by organ transplants have urged people to join the donor register as one of them faces a wait for a new kidney.
Sport
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Danny Cowley left 'angry and disappointed' after Colchester defeat at Barrow
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on Barrow defeat
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Barrow 1 Colchester United 0 - match report as U's slide to away defeat
Colchester United lost to Barrow in League Two
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Barrow 1 Colchester United 0 - as it happened
Colchester United lost to Barrow in League Two
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Danny Cowley seeking a Valentine's Day performance to cherish from Colchester
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on Barrow clash
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What's On
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The Firstsite Art Fair
Join us for an unmissable celebration of creativity, bringing together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are curious about art.
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Varna International Ballet - The Nutcracker - Ipswich Regent Theatre
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
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Sue Webster: Birth of an Icon
Defaced leather jackets, memorabilia, self-portraits, video, and installation – journey through a raw, and personal exploration of art, identity.
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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.
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