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Charming cottage near Colchester combining history and modern listed for £500k
Honeysuckle Cottage, in Langham’s Perry Lane, is offering country living across three bedrooms, two receptions and one bathroom across 1471 sq ft.
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Bunny Bungalow returns to Lion Walk for Easter activities
The Bunny Bungalow returned to Lion Walk in Colchester for Easter.
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Colchester man who threatened person with weapon at city centre hotel jailed
A Colchester man who threatened another person with a makeshift weapon at a city centre hotel has been put behind bars.
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Essex student in final of Young Horticulturist of the Year competition
An Essex student has reached the final of a national horticulture competition, he is currently a first year student at ARU Writtle.
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Primary school pupils 'are made safer and feel safe', says Ofsted report
Collingwood Primary School in Chelmsford, Essex, praised in 2026 inspection for strong safeguarding, effective phonics, and inclusive learning environment.
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'Bigger' film festival to take place in memory of Colchester Institute tutor
The night itself consists of 18 shorts films and an awards ceremony where the audience votes across six categories.
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Boxing legend Frank Bruno 'really looking forward' to Colchester appearance
Boxing icon Frank Bruno visits Buzz Bingo Colchester for a charity bingo night on 20 April 2026, supporting The Frank Bruno Foundation and mental health.
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Jury says there was a 'serious failure' in care of Essex teen who died on A12
Mr Brookes said EPUT had submitted a letter saying they are conducting a review of their policies.
National News
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Craig Bellamy says Wales job is best role in the world as he changes focusCraig Bellamy insisted the Wales job was the “best role in the world” and he would refocus after suffering World Cup heartbreak.
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Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England Thomas TuchelThomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England but felt the risk of the Arsenal duo aggravating injuries was “way too big” at this stage of the season.
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Starmer calls for joint effort with business on Iran war economic impactBusiness chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the Government could not shoulder all the burden.
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Diesel price hits highest level since December 2022Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates.
Sport
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Colchester United youngsters battle back to beat Queens Park Rangers
Colchester United under-18s beat Queens Park Rangers
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The revealing stat that says plenty about Colchester...and where they go next
Colchester United led the way in League Two in this category at the weekend
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Colchester United to assess Tom Flanagan injury amid fears he could miss run-in
Colchester United to assess captain Tom Flanagan after injury
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Stanway Pegasus boost promotion hopes with dominant home victory
Stanway Pegasus claimed victory in Thurlow Nunn League clash
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Easter Trail – High Woods in Numbers - Highwoods Country Park
It’s the perfect time of year to get out and about in the woods
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Easter Holidays @ Colchester Zoo
Enjoy EGG-citing daytime activities! This Easter, enjoy a wild adventure filled with daytime activities suitable for children of all ages!
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Family Tours: Castle Life - Colchester Castle
Step inside Colchester Castle this Easter for a family adventure like no other!
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Golden Dragon Egg Hunt - Wyvernwood
From the 28th March to 12 April, nine of Zephyr’s & Zeta’s golden dragon eggs have gone missing in the Enchanted Lost Kingdom!
at Wyvernwood
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