Colchester (town)

Yesterday
Colchester marks King’s official birthday with 'ceremonial' 21-gun salute Clacton & Frinton Gazette19:40 14-Jun-25
Woman raises nearly £25,000 for cancer-related charities in Essex Clacton & Frinton Gazette19:40 14-Jun-25
Crowds gather to see Red Arrows soar across Essex for King’s birthday flypast Thurrock Gazette15:16 14-Jun-25
'I feel healed' - Colchester student releases debut album after four years of work Halstead Gazette12:35 14-Jun-25
In the last 7 days
Colchester Zoo welcomes two male cheetahs who travelled over 1000 miles to Essex Clacton & Frinton Gazette11:07 13-Jun-25
Leisure World Colchester Champions Water Safety During Drowning Prevention Week Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)09:08 13-Jun-25
Harwich band and singer-songwriter to perform at Colchester venue Harwich & Manningtree Standard19:57 12-Jun-25
Colchester woman who shares name with Beyoncé surprised by invite to her concert Harwich & Manningtree Standard11:47 12-Jun-25
Colchester City Council welcomes Chancellor’s £39bn affordable housing investment Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)09:03 12-Jun-25
Colchester marketing agency becomes first business at innovation hub in Harwich Harwich & Manningtree Standard19:32 11-Jun-25
Ipswich to host landmark ‘Constable 250’ exhibitions and events in 2026 Ipswich Borough Council (Press Release)15:51 11-Jun-25
Zoo announces arrival of two new animals East Anglian Daily Times12:05 11-Jun-25
Halstead shop owner on 'laughable' sentencing for Colchester man after shop ransacked Halstead Gazette11:19 11-Jun-25
Captain Price cashes in with a century as ladies secure a win in Hundred Bishop's Stortford Independent05:06 11-Jun-25
Kindness group in Colchester helps pay off school lunch debt in town NBC Connecticut03:03 11-Jun-25
'She is so missed' - tribute paid for Colchester woman who died unexpectedly Harwich & Manningtree Standard19:07 10-Jun-25
Council backs plan for 7,500 new homes amid fears over £170m link road Clacton & Frinton Gazette18:04 10-Jun-25
Build a link road before 7,500 homes, says council BBC12:11 10-Jun-25
Councils approve landmark garden community Development Plan Tendring District Council (Press Release)11:44 10-Jun-25
Colchester City Council approves landmark garden community Development Plan Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)11:26 10-Jun-25
Save the date for Leisure World's Festival of Fun this summer Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)09:03 10-Jun-25
From Premiership passion project to newest part of Ipswich’s prestigious art collection Ipswich Borough Council (Press Release)17:17 9-Jun-25
Vermont chef launches fundraiser to bring local flavors to online food show VTDigger12:10 8-Jun-25
Wheelchair users slam Council, say travelling round Essex city 'felt dangerous' Harwich & Manningtree Standard10:05 8-Jun-25
In the last month
Leisure centres in city generate £5.8 million in social value East Anglian Daily Times10:29 7-Jun-25
Great Bentley, Colchester and Clacton men to launch healthy alternative to takeaway Clacton & Frinton Gazette08:39 7-Jun-25
Colchester army barracks warned about ‘outdated’ terror threat Essex Live19:12 6-Jun-25
'Lee Rigby-style' attack threat prompts security alert at Colchester military base Halstead Gazette17:19 6-Jun-25
Face of motorcyclist who seriously injured pensioner after crashing into him at over the speed… Essex Live16:12 6-Jun-25
More than 1,500 people were homeless in Colchester last year Essex Live15:28 6-Jun-25
Leisure World Centres deliver £5.8 million in Health and Wellbeing benefits for Colchester Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)11:12 6-Jun-25
Vt. Special Olympics kicks off Summer Games WCAX.com, Vermont10:09 6-Jun-25
On this day: Colchester Zoo welcomes two baby penguins East Anglian Daily Times10:04 6-Jun-25
Person suffers injuries after motorcycle and car crash in Colchester WFSB.com, Connecticut21:12 5-Jun-25
TV Nature filmmaker to recount encounters with wild animals at Colchester show Clacton & Frinton Gazette15:56 5-Jun-25
'Unplanned power cut' affecting homes in two Colchester post codes - here's why Clacton & Frinton Gazette15:56 5-Jun-25
Colchester City Council commits to supporting foster carers with new fostering friendly policy Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)15:33 5-Jun-25
Clarification on A120–A133 Link Road requirement in Garden Community plan Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)13:09 5-Jun-25
Accounting firm adds tenth office with acquisition of fellow Essex firm Business Sale Report11:08 5-Jun-25
Man stuns diners by proposing to partner in Colchester fried chicken shop at 3am Essex Live09:18 5-Jun-25
Soggy spring delays corn planting WCAX.com, Vermont18:31 4-Jun-25
Plans to expand services of Essex special needs trampolining centre denied by council Halstead Gazette17:51 4-Jun-25
Incredible footage shows police officers leaping over garden fences to arrest thief Essex Live16:22 4-Jun-25
All Greater Anglia trains between Colchester and Clacton 'severely disrupted' Clacton & Frinton Gazette15:33 4-Jun-25
How leaflets used to look: Colchester 1951 Mark Pack's Blog13:43 4-Jun-25
Essex city ranked second best for sustainable business across East of England Clacton & Frinton Gazette15:09 3-Jun-25
Essex place ranked second best for sustainable business across East of England Harwich & Manningtree Standard14:22 3-Jun-25
In pictures: Revellers soak up sun and beer at Essex Real Ale Festival Harwich & Manningtree Standard22:05 2-Jun-25
Suspended Essex doctor fit to practise after removing too much brain fluid in op Halstead Gazette09:03 2-Jun-25
Roman urn found near Essex city leaves councillors calling for pause of work Harwich & Manningtree Standard21:39 1-Jun-25
Government investment to equip Essex hospitals with state-of-the-art machinery Saffron Walden Reporter, Essex18:24 1-Jun-25
Teenage girl arrested after arson attack at three-storey town house in Colchester Essex Live11:16 1-Jun-25
Man accused of pleasuring himself at Colchester dog park NBC Connecticut19:50 31-May-25
Man arrested for pleasuring himself at Colchester Dog Park WFSB.com, Connecticut15:35 31-May-25
Colchester man died after losing control of motorbike and crashed into lamp post Essex Live19:25 30-May-25
Essex cat cafe forced to temporarily close due to 'serious' damage Harwich & Manningtree Standard12:40 30-May-25
Castle Park boating lake remains closed due to impact of weir collapse Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)08:50 30-May-25
Councillors attend 'Question Time' event at school East Anglian Daily Times23:05 29-May-25
North Essex and Colchester trains continue to be affected by Manningtree signal fault Harwich & Manningtree Standard20:23 29-May-25
Severe delays backed up onto A120 due to broken down vehicle at Weeley Clacton & Frinton Gazette18:01 29-May-25
Essex Rebels and police to inspire youngsters this summer University of Essex11:30 29-May-25
Colchester cat cafe forced to temporarily close due to 'serious' damage Halstead Gazette23:19 28-May-25
Person hospitalised after multi-vehicle crash that shut the A12 near Kelvedon Essex Live12:38 28-May-25
Pictured: The Colchester gang member jailed for role in London phone robberies Harwich & Manningtree Standard11:50 28-May-25
Cabinet to Consider Expansion of Successful Temporary Housing Initiative Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)11:41 28-May-25
Exact time Essex residents can see Red Arrows flying over county for King Charles' birthday… Essex Live05:24 28-May-25
VTrans set to begin final phase of Exit 16 ‘diverging diamond’ WCAX.com, Vermont22:18 27-May-25
Blue Star memorial dedicated in Colchester WCAX.com, Vermont20:57 27-May-25
Man who died from self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday was a suspect in Colchester homicide case WGEM17:07 27-May-25
Fraudsters who stole man's phone took thousands out of his accounts Essex Live17:00 27-May-25
Concerns for man who has been missing from his Colchester home for 5 days Essex Live16:52 27-May-25
Police asking public's help to find missing 57-year-old man from Colchester Clacton & Frinton Gazette16:27 27-May-25
Colchester councillors join The Gilberd School students for Q&A on local democracy Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)15:09 27-May-25
Former Essex bouncer to trek across Scotland for veterans charity Harwich & Manningtree Standard11:24 27-May-25
Dozens gather for anti-government 'National Strike' protests across Essex Essex Live14:14 26-May-25
Serious petrol leak in Essex park sparks concern among 'worried' residents Harwich & Manningtree Standard11:01 26-May-25
Exciting return of dog walk fundraiser near Colchester to help Essex Air Ambulance Halstead Gazette13:42 24-May-25
Busy road between Halstead and Colchester shut following crash Halstead Gazette21:26 23-May-25
Hindu festival in Colchester to be attended by more than 400 people Clacton & Frinton Gazette17:50 23-May-25
£21k in cash forfeited after counterfeit cigarettes found in village East Anglian Daily Times12:31 23-May-25
Colchester train passengers to be affected over bank holiday weekend Clacton & Frinton Gazette17:23 22-May-25
Here's 5 events taking place across Colchester this May bank holiday Clacton & Frinton Gazette17:23 22-May-25
Police update on 12-year-old Colchester boy arrested for alleged bomb threat calls Clacton & Frinton Gazette17:23 22-May-25
Plans to sell beloved beauty spot Middlewick Ranges slammed as ‘kick in the teeth Essex Live16:15 22-May-25
£20,500 funding received for advanced CCTV camera Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)15:11 22-May-25
Bridge repair works at Middle Mill to begin this month Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)14:20 22-May-25
GreyFriars donates £100,000 to foster inclusive museum careers opportunities in Colchester Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)10:57 22-May-25
Gladiators of Britain exhibition comes to West Northants West Northamptonshire Council (Press Release)10:44 22-May-25
Police continue investigation after second arrest made for alleged hoax calls Clacton & Frinton Gazette09:15 22-May-25
New Coalition Administration at Colchester City Council Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)17:26 21-May-25
Colchester boy, 12, arrested following investigation into hoax calls to Essex schools Clacton & Frinton Gazette16:59 21-May-25
When was the last time north Essex schools went into lockdown after potential threats Clacton & Frinton Gazette16:59 21-May-25
Police release update on Colchester teen arrested for alleged bomb threat calls Clacton & Frinton Gazette16:59 21-May-25
Anti-government 'National Strike' protests planned across Essex this weekend Essex Live09:38 21-May-25
Three schools allegedly targeted in 'hoax bomb threat' – here's what we know Clacton & Frinton Gazette00:41 21-May-25
Headteacher of Colchester school praises 'mature' students after 'hoax bomb threat' Clacton & Frinton Gazette00:41 21-May-25
Teen arrested on suspicion of 'hoax bomb threat' after schools take emergency action Clacton & Frinton Gazette00:41 21-May-25
Cops for Kids with Cancer provides support for Colchester family WFSB.com, Connecticut22:36 20-May-25
Boy arrested after 'bomb hoax and threatening calls' made to three Essex schools Essex Live18:23 20-May-25
Colchester and Clacton schools evacuated after receiving 'threatening' calls Clacton & Frinton Gazette16:32 20-May-25
Police update after three Essex schools receive 'threatening' phone calls Essex Live15:10 20-May-25
Classmates sought by former pupils of school East Anglian Daily Times11:16 20-May-25
Mill Pond Car Park in Dedham closed on 24 May Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)09:43 20-May-25
Young playwright 'excited' to see dark comedy on Colchester stage Clacton & Frinton Gazette00:15 20-May-25
Colchester appeals eminent domain lawsuit to state Supreme Court VTDigger23:55 19-May-25
Person dies after being hit by train between Colchester and Chelmsford Clacton & Frinton Gazette16:06 19-May-25
Progress at the Hythe as new flood valve installed and £450k secured for next phase of works Colchester Borough Council (Press Release)13:20 19-May-25
Electrical issues prompt school delays in Colchester WFSB.com, Connecticut11:50 19-May-25
Electrical problem at elementary school prompts 2-hour delay at all Colchester schools Monday NBC Connecticut09:54 19-May-25
'This is ridiculous' – residents fuming over plans to reduce Elmstead bus service Clacton & Frinton Gazette07:58 19-May-25
Colchester public schools have 2-hour delay due to electrical issue at elementary school WFSB.com, Connecticut02:20 19-May-25
Line-up of activities unveiled at Colchester Castle and Museum for May half term Halstead Gazette11:08 18-May-25
Five new animal additions to regions zoo that have arrived this year East Anglian Daily Times10:28 18-May-25
Former chief nursing officer to bring experience to Anglia Ruskin University Dunmow Broadcast & Recorder, Essex07:07 17-May-25
Traffic Alert: upcoming nighttime closures for Exit 17 in Colchester WCAX.com, Vermont04:27 17-May-25

      
            
      
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