Local News
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Pam Cox says she is looking forward to results of St Botolph's Quarter project
Britannia car park will be closed later this summer as builders prepare for a project to make St Botolph’s Priory easier to visit.
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Restaurant owner says surviving Earls Colne road closures is 'harder than Covid'
Long standing Indian restaurant, Riverside Spice is at risk of shutting while road closures continue between the village and Colchester.
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Colchester Zoo confirms future of lion enclosure plans amid Bailey's death
Plans for the new lion enclosure at Colchester Zoo will still be going ahead after the death of Bailey last week.
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First Sundays on the Square market with music and street food is success
A new market in Colchester’s city centre was a success with live music, street food and a vibrant atmosphere.
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East of England ranked among worst in the country for sleep deprivation
A sleep survey by Sleeping Stars finds the North East and East of England the most sleep-deprived regions, with work stress and overthinking key causes.
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Village pub in Essex named CAMRA rural pub of the year 2026
Beloved village pub in Essex has been crowned Rural Pub of the Year 2026 by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
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Colchester regiment teams up with French medics for major lifesaving training
Colchester medics from 16 Medical Regiment have parachuted into action during a major training exercise in France.
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New Pilates studio and fashion boutique open in Colchester's Red Lion Yard
Reformd Pilates and La Corina boutique have opened their doors in Red Lion Yard, Colchester.
National News
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Nursery worker jailed for raping and abusing young childrenA nursery worker who raped and abused young children in his care has been jailed for 24 years.
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Starmer says UK working with allies on viable plan to open Strait of HormuzSir Keir Starmer says he is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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School pupil among two dead in meningitis outbreakA school pupil is the second person to have died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent
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Donald Trump urges UK to send warships to help secure Strait of HormuzThe UK must send ships to help the US secure a key oil shipping route out of the Middle East, Donald Trump has said.
Sport
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Micah Mbick to undergo recovery and rehabilitation period at Charlton Athletic
Colchester United players in 'constant dialogue' with Micah Mbick
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Staff departures are part of a 'natural evolution' for Colchester United
Colchester United have had a number of staff departures
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Video to be released to tell story behind Witham Town's largest ever crowd
A video is set to be released sharing the story behind Witham Town's largest ever crowd and the story behind it.
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Colchester United player named in League Two team of the week
Colchester United favourite named in Sky Bet League Two Team of the Week
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What's On
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Rebecca Riess: Lossless
How do we cope with the noise of the modern world? Rebecca Riess invites you to explore this question through a bold and immersive series of otherworldly large-...
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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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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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