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Colchester's newest entertainment site hosted a VIP night
Hollywood Bowl has touched down in Colchester and we went along for their VIP official opening night.
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Colchester: Councillor Jocelyn Law tackles graffitied playpark
A REFURBISHED Colchester playpark which was the victim of vandals has now been cleaned-up thanks to the work of a local councillor and residents.
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Witham Hub boss thankful after the charity wins three awards
THE FOUNDER of a vital Witham organisation is “thrilled” after the charity has won three prestigious awards.
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Tendring Council consultation over plans to axe Careline
COUNCIL bosses are to press ahead with plans to axe a flagship service for vulnerable people.
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Wakes Colne: Station Road residents on setting up road signs
RESIDENTS of a busy Wakes Colne road have spoken up about reimplementing a 22-year-old road safety campaign after the death of a neighbour who lived on the road.
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Stunning Mersea home on the market for just under £1.5million
A modern home with more than 10 acres of land and beautiful estuary views is on the market.
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Essex road closures July 26 to 28 including M25 and A12
Some closures from July 26 to 28 on the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing may affect some Essex drivers this weekend.
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Meow Cat Café opens new site in Colchester's city centre
A new adoptable cat café, Meow Cat Café, opened today in Colchester’s city centre, following its success in Halstead.
National News
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Sir Keir Starmer hails excellent Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics
Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well-wishes to Team GB’s 327 athletes after watching flag-bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover lead out the British contingent at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris.
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Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree
The families of four men killed after their car crashed into a tree in Gloucestershire have spoken of an “ocean of sadness” after their deaths.
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Celine Dion makes return to public performance at Olympics opening ceremony
Celine Dion has given her first live public performance since revealing she is living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), with a spectacular rendition from the Eiffel Tower at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
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Reeves expected to approve inflation busting pay hikes for public sector workers
Rachel Reeves is expected to approve above-inflation pay rises for millions of public sector workers next week, amid concerns over the cost of further industrial action if the Government refuses.
Sport
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Dmitri Halajko on Colchester United's new signings
Colchester United sporting director Dmitri Halajko on signings
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Former Colchester United striker John Akinde joins Braintree
Former Colchester United striker John Akinde has joined Braintree Town
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Last chance for unlimited Colchester United coverage for £4
Last chance to get unlimited Colchester United coverage for £4
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Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on new captain
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on new captain
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Evening Sessions - Castle Park
Join us for a fantastic evening at Castle Park on 27th July 2024, for the “Evening Sessions” presented by Café In The Park.
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Nearly Festival 2024
The Regions No.1 tribute band festival is coming back to COLCHESTER in 2024 with a HUGE LINE UP of the very best tribute bands!
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Lunar Lullabies
Join Colchester’s own Jane Taylor on a celestial adventure, inspired by her timeless poem, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.”
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Dream & Memory: Poetry Readings By Imogen Wade
Join us for an enchanting and insightful evening of poetry with Imogen Wade, the winner of the National Poetry Competition.
at Firstsite
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