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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
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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Keep Colchester Reading Project Launched
A Colchester resident has started a project to provide disadvantaged families with books this Christmas. Lee Scordis, also a local councillor, came up with the Keep Colchester Reading project, which is now up and running. …
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Comedy Star Sarah Millican Announces Colchester Show
Comedy Star Sarah Millican is to make her debut appearance at Colchester’s Charter Hall – bringing her new show ‘Bobby Dazzler’ to the town on Thursday 4th November 2021. Since winning the 2008 Best Newcomer…
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Greater Anglia Tests for COVID-19 on Trains
Greater Anglia has commissioned a leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services to test for COVID-19 on its trains – and every test has come back negative. SOCOTEC has so far carried out 40…
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Police Appeal After Man Assaulted in Walsingham Road, Colchester
Police in Colchester have launched a witness appeal after a man suffered serious injuries during an assault that took place in Walsingham Road, Colchester. On Thursday 15 October, at 8.30pm, officers responded to reports that…
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Train Drivers Inspire Others With Weight Loss Journey
A Greater Anglia train driver and conductor have inspired thousands of rail workers to look after their health by sharing their weight loss journey at an industry event. Dean Barnes, 37, a driver, and Al Collis,…
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UK’s Largest BBQ Festival Is Coming To Colchester
Colchester Events Company have today announced that ‘Smoke and Fire’, the largest BBQ festival experience in the UK, is coming to Colchester for the first time in its four-year history. The three-day event, in aid…
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Essex Based Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity Receive £100K Grant
Families in and around Essex with children who have a life-threatening condition, will receive vital support, thanks to a grant from Barclays to Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity based in Pitsea. The Barclay’s 100×100 UK COVID-19…
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Colchester “Elderly Christmas Shoebox Appeal” Underway
A scheme to put a smile on the face of the older generation in Colchester this Christmas has launched and is receiving an excellent response. Local Colchester resident Alice Simpson has launched the “Elderly Christmas…
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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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