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Comedy Club Live

Huge live stand-up comedy at Mercury Theatre Colchester on Friday 6 November 2026, starring James Redmond, Patrick Monahan, Nathan Caton

Skiddle·22h ago
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Night out watching England World Cup semi final lands driver ban

Olivia Howard, 22, had been out in Colchester before she got behind the wheel of her Fiat 500 and crashed it in Gryphon Road.

East Anglian Daily Times·2d ago
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Every place 12,000 new homes are set to be built across Colchester

59 sites have been earmarked for new homes

Essex Live·2d ago
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Police search for man after attack inside popular Colchester bar

Essex Police is appealing for further information and believe this man can help with their enquiries

Essex Live·2d ago
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Teacher guilty of sexually assaulting child

A former Felixstowe teacher from Colchester has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child.

Ipswich Star·3d ago
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Colchester's new restaurant with food 'better than London' named best in Essex

The restaurant opened nine months ago and customers are already saying it's better than some London spots

Essex Live·4d ago
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Pop star's performance at Colchester festival paused after medical incident

The headliner temporarily paused her set while medical teams responded

Essex Live·4d ago
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Police want to speak to this man after reports of man 'exposing' himself in Colchester

Police believe the man can help with their enquiries

Essex Live·6d ago
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Search underway for missing Colchester man as concerns for his welfare rises

Call 999 immediately if you see him

Essex Live·21 Aug
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All the road closures in place ahead of Colchester Pride 2026

The event sees thousands attend each year

Essex Live·14 Aug
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Christmas Eve burglar who tried to steal jewellery from family home avoids jail

Alex Cantlow, 32, broke into the flat in Stable Road, Colchester after walking through an unlocked door.

Ipswich Star·12 Aug
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Six-year-old girl dies in serious crash on A12

A six-year-old girl died during a serious car and lorry crash on the A12 in Colchester, near Suffolk, on Monday, August 10.

East Anglian Daily Times·11 Aug
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Girl, 6, dies after horror A12 crash that shut road near Colchester for hours

A second child sustained a leg injury

Essex Live·11 Aug
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Lines blocked after incident on train tracks

Trains to Ipswich are being disrupted following an incident on the tracks near Colchester.

East Anglian Daily Times·10 Aug
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A12 closed in both directions as air ambulance called to serious crash

The A12 is closed in both directions after a serious crash on the outskirts of Colchester, near the Suffolk border.

Ipswich Star·10 Aug
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A12 diversion route as closure set to remain in place all day

A crash happend near Colchester earlier this morning (August 10)

Essex Live·10 Aug
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Award-winning zoo welcomes 39 new animals following big upgrade

Colchester Zoo in Essex has welcomed the arrival of 39 Chilean flamingos, which have joined the flock of 25 after the enclosure had a big upgrade.

East Anglian Daily Times·6 Aug
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Angry ex's threats to 'strangle harder' in torment spree lands him in jail

Kian Turner from Wivenhoe, near Colchester, was jailed before Ipswich Crown Court for harassing his ex, who the judge said was 'scared' of him.

East Anglian Daily Times·6 Aug
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Busy road connecting Colchester to Clacton set to shut for 6 weeks for major upgrade works

Diversion routes will be in place while the road is closed

Essex Live·5 Aug
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Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Colchester 31/08

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Skiddle·3 Aug
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Long-awaited coffee shop opens in Ipswich

Crema Coffee, based in Colchester, has opened a brand new coffee shop in Ipswich.

East Anglian Daily Times·3 Aug
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Airborne soldier statue unveiled in Colchester

Exciting news from Colchester! A brand new statue has been unveiled, celebrating 25 years of the incredible 16 Air Assault Brigade right here at Merville Barracks. It's a fantastic tribute to our local heroes!

BBC Essex·1 Aug
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Judge condemns ‘couldn’t care less’ attitude of man who spat in woman’s face

Joseph Wicks was branded a coward at Ipswich Crown Court, having spat in a woman's face and been caught dangerously driving through Colchester.

East Anglian Daily Times·1 Aug
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Colchester sign Chiwome on loan from Wolves

Great news for the U's! Colchester United has brought in some exciting young talent, with forward Leon Chiwome joining on loan from Wolves. We're eager to see what he can do on the pitch for us this season!

BBC Essex·31 Jul
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Photos show huge Colchester fire with smoke clouds towering over area

People are being advised to avoid the area

Essex Live·31 Jul
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Public warned to 'avoid' Colchester area as fire causes huge plume of smoke

A popular nature reserve has been impacted by a huge fire

Essex Live·31 Jul
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Garden centre could be turned into upmarket business park with car-themed café

The new owner of Mill Race Garden Centre at Aldham, Colchester, Essex, has secured a café-bakery and submitted plans to create a rural business park.

East Anglian Daily Times·29 Jul
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Punk rocker praises town's music scene as it bids to become City of Culture

A punk rocker who is originally from Colchester, Essex, but settled in Ipswich, Suffolk, 10 years ago has backed its bid to become City of Culture.

East Anglian Daily Times·28 Jul
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Award-winning zoo celebrates birth of first new animals for 18 years

Members of staff at Colchester Zoo in Essex are celebrating the birth of some new arrivals.

East Anglian Daily Times·27 Jul
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Ipswich man writes punk rock guide to business success

An entrepreneur and punk rocker who moved from Colchester, Essex, to Ipswich, Suffolk, has launched a business manifesto inspired by his life

East Anglian Daily Times·27 Jul
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Audi driver hurls racial abuse at immigration officer in parking dispute

A Colchester man who told another motorist to “go back to your own country” during a dispute in a Halfords car park has been fined by magistrates.

East Anglian Daily Times·26 Jul
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Search continues for boy, 17, missing for over a month

The boy was last seen in Colchester in June

Essex Live·23 Jul
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Award-winning zoo announces vulnerable animal has hatched

A penguin chick has hatched at Colchester Zoo in Essex.

East Anglian Daily Times·23 Jul
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Prolific Colchester thief banned from all Coops and H&M stores after crime spree

He stole items including meat, fish, detergents and diffusers

Essex Live·23 Jul
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Bobby Davro at House of Stand Up

Bobby Davro Heads the Launch of Colchester Comedy at No Name Bar & Games.

Skiddle·18 Jul
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Busy Colchester car park to close for weeks for 'archaeological investigations'

It is set to shut next week

Essex Live·18 Jul
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Colchester teen could've died if not for local optometrist

A test at Specsavers lead to her being diagnosed with a rare and serious condition

Essex Live·17 Jul
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'It makes me sick' - anger as corridor care rises at Ipswich Hospital

NHS data has revealed that corridor care cases have risen in Ipswich and Colchester leaving patient Martin Florry 'sick to his stomach'.

Ipswich Star·16 Jul
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Visitor numbers fall despite income increase at major town site

Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service's income has risen despite a continued decrease in visitors.

Ipswich Star·13 Jul
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Closure of beloved Essex theatre after 20 years branded 'incredibly disappointing'

An acting school based at the theatre will be moving to a new home in Colchester

Essex Live·8 Jul
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Commuters to face disruption as major connecting road to close

Assington Road, in Newton, which connects Sudbury to Ipswich and Colchester, will close in July for scheduled works during rush hour.

East Anglian Daily Times·7 Jul
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Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Skiddle·4 Jul
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Missing Colchester boy, 17, hasn't been seen for nearly 2 weeks

Police are appealing for information to find the missing teenager

Essex Live·4 Jul
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Vicar, 82, accused of Jaguar crash in Colchester which saw woman lose fingers

He was charged with causing serious injury by careless driving after the incident

Essex Live·3 Jul
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Ambulance routes diverted after mounting hospital pressure

Ambulance routes diverted and teams from Ipswich Hospital are being sent to Colchester in order to support growing demands and pressures.

East Anglian Daily Times·2 Jul
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Major First Bus service changes in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester

The changes include more connections to hospitals, a new link to Elizabeth Line trains and a seasonal service to support tourism and visitor trips over the summer

Essex Live·1 Jul
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Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Skiddle·1 Jul
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Endangered monkey named at award winning zoo

A rare monkey born at Colchester Zoo has been named Leon, bringing hope for an endangered species.

East Anglian Daily Times·30 Jun
Council

Essex council and administration take walking tour through Harrow and Colchester Harbour

Essex council and administration take walking tour through Harrow and Colchester Harbour  AM 800 CKLW

AM 800 CKLW·28 Jun
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Prolific Colchester shoplifter who keeps stealing is banned from more than 2,500 shops

He was arrested by a neighbourhood policing officer who knew that he was wanted for thefts

Essex Live·27 Jun