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 The Significant Others
Loxley’s Corner on Actual Radio with The Significant Others – 22nd May 2018 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE Loxley –…
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73,500 new clear bags to be delivered to Colchester residents
From Thursday 31 May, 73,500 Colchester households who have kerbside collections will begin to receive their new supply of clear recycling bags. Residents will receive delivery of a roll of clear bags for recycling paper,…
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Colchester MP Will Quince Visits Actual Radio
On Friday 25th May 2018 we welcomed Colchester MP Will Quince to the Actual Radio studio in Queen Street. Mr Quince was very impressed with our setup and everything we have achieved in the town. …
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Half-Term Holiday Fun at Colchester Museums
The half-term holidays are just around the corner and Colchester Museums are hosting three jam-packed days of activities to keep young families inspired and entertained. On Tuesday 29 May, the fun starts at Hollytrees Museum…
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Loxley’s Corner with Jasmine Hood & Shian
Loxley’s Corner on Actual Radio with Jasmine Hood & Shian – 15th May 2018 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE Loxley…
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Actual Radio Teams Up with 100’s of other radio stations for #MentalHealthMinute
On the 15th May 2018 radio stations across the UK teamed up to broadcast a minute long Mental Health Awareness radio moment. Their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry along with stars…
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Nick’s Party Poppers Playlist 11th May 2018
Nick’s Party Poppers Playlist 11th May 2018 Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun Dead Or Alive – You Spin Me ’round Nick Moon Party Poppers In The Mix – Five Star, Big Fun,…
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Loxley’s Corner with Justine Dr Mierre & Ben Howard
Loxley’s Corner on Actual Radio with Justine Dr Mierre & Ben Howard – 8th May 2018 Three hours of radio dedicated to local artists, songwriters and producers. To send your music to Loxley CLICK HERE…
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Colchester Local Election LIVE
On the 3rd May 2018 Colchester went to the elections, with Councillors standing for 17 seats across the town. Actual Radio was Live in our Queen Street Studio and at the Count at Charter Hall.…
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