Local News
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Speeding drivers caught within 30 minutes in Great Bentley
At Plough Road, Aingers Green, four were recorded in the same time.
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Colchester city centre now has a 'brilliant' carousel for a limited time only
St Nicholas Square is now hosting a carousel until late next weekend.
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Major Essex music festival confirms new headliner after star cancels
Neil Young cancelled his entire 2026 European tour last week, telling fans he had “decided to take a break”.
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Tickets selling quickly for East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026
Tickets are now on sale for the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026, which celebrates sustainability excellence across the region.
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Major gasworks in Earls Colne - which roads will close
Cadent Gas replacement works between Earls Colne and White Colne are split into nine stages, with the project expected to be completed by the end of April.
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MP urges council to reconsider ban on vehicles as bridge reopens after closure
Boxted Bridge was reopened for pedestrians and cyclists on January 31, following a two-and-a-half-year-long closure.
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Venues react as Colchester nightlife boss says the industry 'is on its knees'
The city centre’s nightlife has seen its fair share of blows with popular venues such as Twisters closing at the end of 2025 after 27 years in business, and even Yates in Head Street last June.
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Veteran raising funds for charity by taking on marathon dressed as Ozzy Osbourne
Veteran Casey Harrison from Colchester is raising funds for a vital charity and honouring his friend by taking on two huge challenges whilst dressed as Ozzy Osbourne.
National News
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Palestine Action co founder wins High Court challenge but group remains bannedPalestine Action remains banned as a terror group despite its co-founder winning a High Court challenge.
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Trump condemned for revoking scientific finding on climate changeThe Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
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Men urged to avoid buying illegal ED drugs as almost 20 million tablets seizedThe medicines regulator has urged men to avoid buying unauthorised erectile dysfunction (ED) pills online after it emerged that almost 20 million illegal tablets have been seized in the last five years.
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Energy giant Centrica announces 24m partnership with charity MultibankEnergy giant Centrica has announced a £2.4 million partnership with Multibank in a huge boost to the charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown.
Sport
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Pato and Colchester: the unlikely link that got the whole football world talking
The unlikely link-up between Alexandre Pato and Colchester United
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Alexandre Pato's consortium will not be buying Colchester United after talks end
Alexandre Pato’s consortium will not be buying Colchester United
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First-teamers feature as Colchester United under-21s beat Watford
Colchester United’s under-21s beat Watford in Professional Development League
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Barrie Drewitt-Barlow gives open insight into lucrative life in TV documentary
A Channel 4 documentary has aired with Stacey Dooley staying over for the weekend with Maldon and Tiptree FC owner Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his family.
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What's On
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SUDS - Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester
Norwich based band SUDS will be performing live at three Wise Monkeys, Colchester as part of their 'Tell Me About Your Day Again' tour.
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Fleetwood Unchained – Colchester Arts Centre
Introducing Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac.
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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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