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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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Share Your Stories With Colchester Museums!
Colchester Castle is offering locals a unique chance to be part of its new exhibition Adorn: Jewellery, the Human Story, now open at Colchester Castle. People have chosen to decorate themselves for thousands of years…
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Experience Colchester’s history, culture and architecture for FREE!
England’s largest festival of history and culture is back, and this year is better than ever! Hundreds of historic places country wide will be throwing open their doors for free to celebrate their individual heritage, community…
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Theft Of Laptop From Colchester Building
Police in Colchester are looking to locate a laptop following reports of a theft in Colchester on Tuesday 3rd September. Police received information that the device was taken from a building off Circular Road South.…
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WANTED – Halwest Muradi
Police in Colchester need to find Halwest Muradi in connection with breaching his bail conditions. Muradi, who has been charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault, was bailed until his next court date after…
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Colchester’s “South Lanes” Initiative Shortlisted for National Award
The South Lanes Project which was launched in Colchester earlier this year has been shortlisted for the “rising star” award in the Best Of British High Street awards. The project which aims to promote…
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Colchester Zoo Names Three Endangered Tiger Cubs
Tiger Clubs Born on the 14th June are now 8 weeks old and are very healthy and strong reports Colchester Zoo. Staff at the Zoo are pleased to also announce that the tiger cubs have…
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Colchester United Community Programme Receives Funding Boost
Colchester United Community Programme have been awarded another three years funding from the Premier League Charitable Foundation towards their delivery of Premier League Primary Stars and Premier League Kicks projects across Essex. Colchester United Football…
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Colchester Burglar Jailed For Two Years
A burglar who was identified through blood he’d left at the scene has been jailed for two years. Dean Thorpe broke into an address in George Road, Colchester on 19 May by smashing a kitchen…
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150 Colourful Umbrellas Installed In Culver Square!
150 brightly coloured umbrellas have been installed in Culver Square, as part of Colchester Borough Council’s Better Colchester campaign. The installation of the umbrellas took place on Sunday 21 and Monday 22 July. The umbrellas…
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Loxley with When Rivers Meet – 23rd July 2019
Loxley on Actual Radio with When Rivers Meet – 23rd July 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 Polly Haynes – 25th June 2019
Loxley on Actual Radio with Polly Haynes – 25th June 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 Liam Tarbet – 18th June 2019
Loxley on Actual Radio with Liam Tarbet – 18th June 2019 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE
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