Local News
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Chorus Iceni inviting women to join group as they host upcoming one-day course
Chorus Iceni is an all-female voiced a cappella choir with more than 30 members.
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Number of young people not in employment is 'far too high', says government official
The number of young people not in education, employment or training has been “far too high for far too long”, a government official has said.
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Public open space and 30 homes proposed for car boot site near Colchester
There are no existing parking or cycling spaces, with the proposed development creating a total of 30 cycling spaces and 86 car spaces.
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Care home could be turned into children's home
SV Care Services Limited has applied to change Oaklands Care Home, in Church Road, Brightlingsea, which closed in August 2024, into a children's care home.
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Sir Bob says potential of 600 homes in Hythe would only worsen flooding situation
High Steward of Colchester, Sir Bob Russell has said the potential of 600 new homes in The Hythe would only worsen the current issues with flooding
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Arrest warrant issued for man, 66, accused of having seven-inch knife in public
Robert Rumbelow, 66, was due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday after he was charged possessing a seven-inch knife.
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Colchester to brace for minus temperatures as cold weather health alert issued
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a cold weather health alert for the East of England until 10am on January 6.
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Mercury Theatre hosting online event to help creative businesses with their finances
The masterclass will teach individuals how to take control of their creative business finances with smart budgeting tools, cash-flow strategies, and other essential organisational know-how.
National News
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Anthony Joshua released from hospital in Nigeria after car crashBoxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital in Nigeria after the crash in which two of his friends died, authorities have said.
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Mayor of London says capitals New Year celebrations greatest in the worldSir Sadiq Khan has hailed London’s New Year celebrations as the “greatest in the world” after 100,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to welcome 2026 with the capital’s largest fireworks display.
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Snowfall expected across much of UK with new warnings issuedSnowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said.
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One pub a day shut for good in 2025 as cost pressures biteOne pub shut its doors for good each day in 2025 as cost pressures continued to weigh on the sector, according to new figures.
Sport
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Colchester United 1 MK Dons 0 - match report as Colchester claim dramatic win
Colchester United beat Milton Keynes Dons in League Two
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Colchester United 1 Milton Keynes Dons 0 - as it happened
Colchester United beat Milton Keynes Dons in League Two
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United striker joins League Two club
Former Colchester United striker joins League Two club until end of the season
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Colchester hoping history won’t repeat itself as January transfer window opens
Colchester United are aiming to strengthen in January transfer window
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What's On
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Shrek - The Musical
The West End & Broadway smash-hit musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2025!
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Into Abstraction Modern British Art and the Landscape
Discover how some of Britain’s most influential artists used colour, shape, and form to capture feelings, emotions, and experiences during a century of change.
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Holiday Season Experiences at Firstsite
Celebrate the festive season this year in Colchester at Firstsite, for everyone to enjoy at our Holiday Season Experiences.
at Firstsite
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