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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:51:00 +0000
The Who poster from 1960s gig sells at Colchester auction for whopping price
A well-kept The Who poster dating back to the 1960s for a gig in Ipswich has sold at a Reeman Dansie auction for £4,000.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:41:15 +0000
County Hall set to spend almost £1M towards expansion of selective Colchester school
County Hall is set to contribute almost £1m towards the expansion of Colchester County High School.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:17:15 +0000
New ownership could be on the way for major high street wine retailer
The group which owns Majestic Wine is looking to sell the business which has more than 200 stores across the UK.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:22:59 +0000
Drivers caught filming crash caused by drunk Colchester lorry driver to be dealt with
On Friday, police were called to a collision involving a lorry on the A14 at Rougham at around 7.10am

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:20:33 +0000
Pictures show Harry Potter's 'Hogwarts Express' as it pulls into Essex station
New photos have been revealed showing the Hogwarts Express train featuring in the upcoming Harry Potter television series

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Ex-paratrooper and father-of-three to pay £1,000 after knocking out man in brawl
Jason Joseph, 39, became involved in a verbal altercation with a group of men in Queen Street, Colchester, before he shoved two people.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Colchester school celebrates installation of lifesaving allergy kit
King's Ford Academy in Colchester has welcomed the installation of a life-saving allergy kit with the help of a Colchester councillor.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
22,000 new homes will cause mayhem on A12 and A120, councillors warn
Thousands more vehicles will use the A12 and A120 after 22,100 new homes are built in the area by 2043.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fears for rare birds in quaint village if re-enactment event goes ahead
A spokesperson for Essex Wildlife Trust said they have contacted TDC for clarification on the planning status and environmental assessments relating to the event.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:15:38 +0000
Huge £8M cocaine haul seized at Essex port
A huge haul of cocaine which was estimated to be worth £8million was seized at a south Essex port.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:39:30 +0000
Crisis averted as historic Essex landmark Martello tower saved from closure
Jaywick Martello Tower has been saved following intervention by representatives and strong community support.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Woman who caused crash which left man in hospital escapes with £810 fine
Julie Goodson, 43, was charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the crash in Mersea Road, Colchester.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Question Time to be filmed in Clacton this week - here's when
The BBC'S key political programme Question Time is due to be filmed in Clacton this week, hosted by Fiona Bruce.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Multimillion-pound regeneration programme begins in town
Residents and businesses are being invited to find out more about major regeneration projects set to transform town.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Largest airborne operation in history remembered with service at RAF hangar
A RAF hangar held an annual remembrance service to mark the largest single airborne operation in history.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Nursery praised for 'strong standard' of care and education in Ofsted report
Clacton nursery has been praised for having 'Strong standard' of care and education following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
The Essex city where house rents have soared by 38% in five years
Analysis shows that the average cost of renting a one-bedroom property in Colchester has risen by 37.63% since 2020.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Teenager who died on A12 could have been restrained by 'two people' court hears
Katherine Frost died the day after her 18th birthday on April 22 last year while walking on the A12 near Colchester United’s stadium

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:10:53 +0000
Colchester lorry driver who caused major crash was over drink-drive limit
Lukasz Wojciechowski, 44, was driving on the A14 at Rougham when he collided with the central reservation at 7.10am last Friday.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Drivers prepare for heavy congestion as major Halstead road closure begins
A section of Mount Hill has closed today, and will remain shut until the beginning of April, as gas main upgrades are carried out.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:26:57 +0000
Former Essex police officer found guilty of gross misconduct and barred for life
A police officer would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned, a misconduct panel has concluded.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:53:24 +0000
Colchester Hannah Dodd announced as leading lady for Netflix Bridgerton season 5
Netflix series Bridgerton is set to make history with Season 5, and a Colchester-born actress takes centre stage in this storyline.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000
Full line-up of acts for Braintree Festival in the Gardens announced
The full schedule for a popular summer music festival has been revealed – with tickets available.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Essex school launches pride club and curriculum review to celebrate diversity
Market Field School in Elmstead Market has taken steps to ensure pupils feel celebrated, supported and safe.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:51:22 +0000
Major £1.7m investment to boost education and employment in Essex
Essex County Council has announced a major investment to help residents get into work and improve key skills.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0000
'You are at peace while we are at war' - Essex MP in heated Iran clash with PM
Sir Bernard Jenkin accuses Prime Minister Keir Starmer of complacency and lack of warfighting mentality in UK’s response to the Iran conflict.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:09:03 +0000
Essex University staff back further strikes as union members vote for action
Essex University staff have voted in favour of striking as a union passed a ballot amid the Southend campus closure

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0000
MP Priti Patel calls for government commitment to upgrade A12 and A120
MP Priti Patel has written to the transport secretary to demand answers on highways investment plans for the A12 and A120.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:38:06 +0000
Dozens arrested after hundreds of vehicles stopped across North Essex
DOZENS of arrests were made during a major police crackdown across north Essex.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:15:10 +0000
All roads re-open after almost two months of Earls Colne closures
Earls Colne roads have re-opened after almost two months as Cadent Gas complete replacement works ahead of schedule.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:13:00 +0000
Power cut in Colchester affecting two postcodes after underground cable fault
Colchester residents are without power after a fault on an underground electricity cable.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:02:00 +0000
Planned power cut in Tiptree while trees are cut back from power cables
Residents in Tiptree are without power this morning while works are completed to cut trees back from power cables.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Choir that wowed Britain's Got Talent to perform with 90's star in Colchester
A choir that wowed national audiences is preparing to fill a concert hall with music and energy in Colchester.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:50:00 +0000
Disruption on Greater Anglia trains today due to fault between stations
Greater Anglia trains are facing disruption today with reduced service due to a points failure between two stations.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:41:02 +0000
Police probe after teenager allegedly exposed himself near Colchester playpark
Police were contacted on Sunday and were told that a male was performing a sexual act near Axial Drive, Colchester

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:14:37 +0000
A120 drivers experiencing delays due to reports of 'obstruction in road'
The A120 is experiencing delays this morning due to an obstruction in the road.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:36:00 +0000
Beloved Colchester café which is special place for many is closing its doors
A beloved Colchester café has announced it will be closing its doors at the end of this month to prioritise time as a family.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:07:00 +0000
Final weekend of travel disruption before major London station reopens
Passengers from Colchester have been forced to endure lengthy journeys of up to two hours to the capital.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New play café for toddlers to open near Colchester Castle this month
Once Upon A Time Play Cafe is moving into a former beauty clinic opposite Colchester Castle.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Essex firms meet with US trade delegates as they realise the 'American Dream'
A trade delegation led by Mayor Robert ‘Bobby’ Dyer toured Essex on a sunny Thursday, taking in its past, present and future.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
How new pilot project will bring Greenstead communities 'closer together'
A pilot project is launching in Greenstead and surrounding areas to bring communities closer together.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New National Farmers' Union chairman appointed for Essex
Graham Harvey has been appointed the new National Farmers' Union (NFU) chairman for Essex.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'The community is what makes it' say residents in town named best place to live
Manningtree residents and frequent visitors are delighted the town has been named as the best place to live in the East of England.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Fears boy 'could go blind' after glasses shattered in PE lesson incident
Sam Akintola, 14, was enjoying a game of dodgeball during a PE lesson with his Year 9 peers at Colchester Prep and High School.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Petition launched calling for A120 to be dualled between Marks Tey and Braintree
A120 Road to Safety campaign - sign our petition today

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000
Mary Poppins tribute actress goes head-to-head against husband – live on radio
Former Colchester mayor Tim Young, who has been a councillor since 1992, seemed destined to become the next 'MMP' for Colchester. Until...

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:39:26 +0000
Rumoured Celebrity Traitors lineup includes Stephen Graham and Hugh Grant
The likes of Adolescence star Stephen Graham and Bridget Jones actor Hugh Grant are rumoured to be part of the Celebrity Traitors series two lineup.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:34:48 +0000
The fate of Colchester car parks as NCP confirms over 20 sites will close for good
National Car Parks (NCP) has confirmed that over 20 of its car parks will close for good.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:33:44 +0000
Rare Royal Mint 20p coin sells for 211 times face value due to missing detail
A 'rare' 20p coin has sold for more than 211 times its face value on eBay this month.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:33:21 +0000
Gardeners issued urgent April health warning after 300,000 Brits injured last year
Chris Jolliffe, a chiropractor and BCA member, has shared expert tips on staying safe in your garden in 2026.

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