Posts Tagged ‘News’
LGBT+ History Month at Colchester Castle
Every year in the UK, February is LGBT+ History Month. This national programme sees organisations countrywide showing their support for the LGBT+ community in a variety of different ways. From school and university programmes and arts and cultural events there will be a diverse range of activities on offer this year by organisations all…
Read MoreColchester Zoo’s New Year starts with a White rhino calf being born!
Colchester Zoo are delighted to confirm that after 16 months and 8 days, on the evening of Saturday 4th January Emily a White rhino gave birth to a healthy female calf. The Animal Care Team were aware that Emily was due to give birth sometime in December or January, therefore have had around the…
Read MoreDrugs seized, Gascoigne Road, Colchester
Police officers out on patrol in Colchester stopped a van and seized a large amount of suspected cannabis. They were just finishing dealing with another matter in Colchester when they spotted a Ford Transit in Gascoigne Road in the early hours of Tuesday 7 January. Due to the nature of how it was…
Read MoreFree Festive Fun At Colchester Castle
Colchester is looking merry and bright. Christmas trees are on display, the town is lit with festive lights and Colchester Castle is getting ready to host its annual open evening. Taking place on Wednesday 11 December, the Castle will be throwing its doors open for FREE and welcoming visitors from 3pm – 8.30pm. …
Read MoreFree 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 from 3pm on the three Wednesdays in December: 4, 11 and 18 December. Many of Colchester’s huge selection of…
Read MoreColchester’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 time Leisure World will complete other works in the Leisure Pool, including resealing pool floors and redecorating some of…
Read MoreColchester 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 Road World Championships. The £590,000 will contribute to the delivery of a cycle track in the north of…
Read MoreActual 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 number 94. The list which aims to celebrate leading local figures saw the introduction of TV presenter Rylan…
Read MoreWANTED! Michael Irving
Have you seen 22-year-old Michael Irving who is wanted on a recall to prison for breaching a suspended sentence order. Also known as Tiger, Mickey, Hallet, Michael is 5ft 8ins tall and of a medium build. He was last known to be living in Muswell Hill area of London and has links to…
Read MoreColchester Fireworks Displays 2019
Colchester Fireworks Displays happening in 2019. If your having a display let us know about it on the Whats On page. King Coel’s Kittens Fireworks Display, Castle Park, Colchester When: Tuesday 5th November 2019 Gates open: 6pm, The Guy procession commences at 7pm, fireworks display commences at 7.30pm. Cost: Adults £9.50, Children £4.50, Toddlers…
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