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New school-based nursery to ease childcare costs in Colchester
A new school-based nursery is set to launch in Colchester to help families with the cost of living.
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Georgian country house with pool and tennis court hits market for £2.5m
The Bishops House in Rectory Road, Frating, is a unique country house set on a nine-acre plot of land.
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North Essex plant centre and nursery celebrating two decades in business
Olivers Plants, in Coggeshall Road, Earls Colne, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week
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The NHS are currently hiring for these roles with salaries over £100k in Colchester
All vacant roles are within the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Colchester shop owners reassure ‘it’s business as usual’ amid building sale
The owners hope the community will continue supporting these independent shops for many years to come.
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Popina returning to Lion Walk in Colchester with music and entertainment
Popina is returning to Colchester for the spring and summer season, with a schedule of live music and entertainment.
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Greater Anglia offers funding boost of up to £50k for community groups
Greater Anglia's funding scheme is offering groups up to £50,000 to support community improvement projects in the area.
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Popular city centre attraction set to return for Easter holidays
Colchester Council has confirmed that the popular carousel in St Nicholas Square is returning for the Easter holidays
National News
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Aspiring first time buyers with student debt face 2000 annual savings gapPeople who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank.
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Report highlights economic value of railway stationsRailway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests.
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Keir Starmer to chair Cobra meeting after Donald Trump call on Iran crisisSir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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One in four donors have blood that helps critically ill newborn babiesAround one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed.
Sport
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Danny Cowley’s ‘nearly team’ verdict sums up Colchester United predicament
Why ‘nearly team’ verdict sums up Colchester United predicament
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Late goal denies Colchester United youngsters victory over Sheffield Wednesday
Colchester United under-18s denied win by late goal against Sheffield Wednesday
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Former Spurs youngster features for hosts in Colchester under-21s' defeat
Colchester United under-21s are beaten at Crewe Alexandra
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Bantick's late brace seals Witham win
Two late goals in two minutes by Witham Town's veteran striker Sam Bantick sealed a deserved 3-0 victory over Concord Rangers at the Simarco Stadium on Saturday.
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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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