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McFly announced to headline Essex festival this summer
McFly to headline Chelmsford Summer Series 2025 at Central Park, with Craig David also performing over August Bank Holiday weekend.
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New tenant hopes to bring popular Colne Engaine pub 'back to life'
A new tenant aims to create a community hub at The Five Bells pub in Colne Engaine, and hopes ot bring the site 'back to life'.
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Popular pub says 'enough' and changes booking rules after wave of no-shows
The Fat Cat Colchester, in Butt Road, has been known for its Sunday roasts and community spirit.
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Retail worker who had knife in Culver Square sentenced to unpaid work
Lewis Duffield, 33, was caught on council CCTV with the blade in February before police attended the scene and searched him.
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Leisure World Colchester launches new adult and child swim classes
Leisure World Colchester has expanded its Learn to Swim programme with two new weekly adult and child classes.
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Drink driving army veteran turned to drink after his wife left him, court told
Louis Cumbers, 64, was reported to the police in February when he was seen staggering across the road and getting into his van in Old Heath Road.
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One party tipped for landslide win in Essex County Council elections
PollCheck forecasts Reform UK to win a majority on Essex County Council in 2026, ending decades of Conservative dominance and reshaping local politics.
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Essex holiday park addresses 'unsafe water' rumours
The Orchards Holiday Park in St Osyth, Point Clear, is a popular place for families to visit during the warmer months.
National News
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April 7 UKs warmest on record and hottest day of the year so farThe UK has seen its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.
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Electric car sales hit record high in March while fuel prices surge againMarch was the best month ever for electric car registrations, with demand surging while fuel prices have continued to rise, new data shows.
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Online marketplace warning as e bike and e scooter fires reach new highE-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, leading to riders being warned about online marketplaces.
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Resident doctor strike cost tops 3bn as new action beginsThe Government could have built a “few” hospitals or slashed NHS waiting lists faster with the estimated £3 billion it has cost to cover the long-running dispute with resident doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said.
Sport
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'I hope so': Jack Payne gives positive update on Colchester United future
Jack Payne gives positive update on Colchester United future
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'It wasn't about that': Kevin Horlock on Jammers win that relegated Heybridge
Kevin Horlock praises Maldon and Tiptree after derby win over Heybridge Swifts
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'The lads were brilliant again': Tranmere boss Pete Wild on Colchester defeat
Tranmere Rovers boss Pete Wild on defeat to Colchester United
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'Edwards was the difference': Colchester fans have their say on Tranmere win
Colchester United claimed a 1-0 win at Tranmere Rovers
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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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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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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