Welcome
Welcome to Actual Radio, we are Local Radio for Colchester. As well as the Greatest Hits of All Time we have news, sport and weather updates, plus local information and events, if its going on in Colchester we're talking about it.
Waking up Colchester weekday mornings it's Pete Chapman at Breakfast and Martin Roscoe has the soundtrack to your workday afternoons 1pm - 4pm. Andy Stevens has 3 hours of 80's music on Sunday mornings with 80's Sunday and Lawrence Ladbrook plays the biggest soul classics Saturday & Sunday evenings from 7pm.
If your looking for something to do in and around Colchester then check out our What's On guide and make sure you look out for the Actual Radio Roadshow Team at an event near you soon.
We are your radio station for Colchester!
Blog Updates
Loxley’s Corner with Ian Perryman
Loxley’s Corner on Actual Radio with Ian Perryman – 12th June 2018 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE Loxley – Something…
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Colchester Dispersal Zone following concerns about anti-social behaviour.
A dispersal order has been put in place in a part of Colchester following concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour. The order, which is running from 4pm on Tuesday, June 12 until 4pm on…
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Loxley’s Corner with Matt Selley & Natasha Robertson
Loxley’s Corner on Actual Radio with Matt Selley & Natasha Robertson – 05th June 2018 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE …
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UB40 to perform at Charter Hall in Colchester
World Famous reggae stars UB40 will promote the release of their new studio album and celebrate their 40th anniversary with a performance at Charter Hall on May 14th 2019. Featuring UB40s five founding members Robin…
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Father’s Day Colchester 2018
When is Father’s Day 2018? Father’s Day is held on the third Sunday of June so this year it’s on the 17th June 2018, don’t forget, book your dad a fantastic treat! Here are a few…
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Loxley’s Corner with Tom Eyres, Polly Haynes & Dorian Kelly
Loxley’s Corner on Actual Radio with Tom Eyres, Polly Haynes & Dorian Kelly – 29th May 2018 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK…
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Environment Agency calls for action on water efficiency
Rivers and wildlife could be left without sufficient water unless action is taken to reduce water use and wastage, according to an Environment Agency report published today. The first major report on water resources in…
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Life saving defibrillator could be installed at The Stanway School
Headteachers at The Stanway School have agreed a defibrillator cabinet can be installed on an outside wall, making it available to the community 24/7. Now campaigners on behalf of Colchester Community First Responders have launched an…
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