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Welcome to Actual Radio, we are Local Radio for Colchester. As well as the Greatest Hits of All Time we have 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 Pete Chapman at Breakfast and Martin Roscoe has the soundtrack to your workday afternoons 1pm - 4pm. Andy Stevens has 3 hours of 80's music on Sunday mornings with 80's Sunday and Lawrence Ladbrook plays the biggest soul classics Saturday & Sunday evenings from 7pm.
If your looking for something to do in and around Colchester then check out our What's On guide and make sure you look out for the Actual Radio Roadshow Team at an event near you soon.
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Free Parking In Colchester
Colchester Borough Council is offering shoppers an early Christmas present with free parking in the town during Late Night Shopping again this year. Parking charges will be waived in all council-owned town centre car parks…
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Colchester’s “much-loved” Attraction To Close
Colchester’s much loved attraction, Leisure World’s Leisure Pool will be closed for maintenance from Monday 25th November until Thursday 5th December. The work will include draining the pool to complete technical plant maintenance. During this…
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Visit Santa at Colchester Castle
For families the annual tradition of visiting Santa Claus at Christmas is the highlight of the festive season and with the special day now only weeks away, time is running out to book that magical visit.…
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200,000 Trees To Be Planted As Part Of The Colchester Woodland Project
Colchester Borough Council will be marking the start of National Tree Week, on Saturday 23 November, by planting the first trees of its Colchester Woodland Project – and residents are being invited to play their part.…
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Colchester Cycling Facility, Unique in Essex
The Colchester Northern Gateway Sports Park development has been awarded £590,000 from Places to Ride, the capital grants fund delivered by British Cycling and Sport England designed to create a lasting legacy from the 2019 UCI…
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Actual Radio Founder Pete Chapman Named on Essex Power 100 List
The prestigious Essex Power 100 list has been announced for 2019, which includes 21 new inductees, a change in the top spot, plus Actual Radio founder Pete Chapman makes the list for the first time at…
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Halloween Events In Colchester
With Halloween just around the corner here is our list of Halloween themed events taking place in and around Colchester. 28th September 2019 – 31 October 2019 – Colchester Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze …
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X Factor Star Stevi Ritchie to Appear at Karaoke Competition
X Factor Star Stevi Ritchie is appearing as a judge at Rubix Nightclub in Crouch Street, Colchester as part of the venues first Karaoke Sing Stars Competition. The competition launches on Monday 21st October with…
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Britain’s Got Talent Auditions In Colchester
Britain’s Got Talent is back and auditions are being held in Colchester. Have you got what it takes to be the next Britain’s Got Talent winner? The auditions are back and coming to Colchester! If…
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Greg Potter – Lads Need Dads Interview 25th September 2019
Greg Potter on Actual Radio – Lads Need Dads Interview 25th September 2019
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Loxley with Matt James Briggs – 24th September 2019
Loxley on Actual Radio with Matt James Briggs – 24th September 2019 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE
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Loxley with Jay Ebby East and Mark Tiddy – 17th September 2019
Loxley on Actual Radio with Jay Ebby East and Mark Tiddy – 17th September 2019 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE
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