Local news from Colchester and the surrounding area
Colchester Zoo is home to hundreds of animals. Here's everything you need to know about its newest arrivals, ticket prices and opening times before your visit.
A coroner will hear an inquest into the death of a baby born at Colchester Hospital.
A NEW gym is set to open beside a Home Bargains in Colchester.
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being involved in a collision with a car in Colchester Road in Ipswich.
A person has been hit by a car in Colchester Road, Ipswich, forcing police to close the busy route.
Colchester Road in Ipswich is closed after a crash involving a pedestrian and a car. Suffolk Police and ambulance crews are at the scene.
No one has been arrested
The girl was hit by a car as she crossed the road
A Suffolk Army sergeant is accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a military social event at Colchester Garrison, a court has heard.
Colchester Zoo has welcomed the arrival of a baby Tamandua, which is also known as a 'stinker of the forest '.
The University of Suffolk, in collaboration with Colchester Zoo is launching a new course to support careers in conservation and zoo management.
A woman has told a court she was ‘petrified’ by Tom Cresswell’s alleged stalking and attempted kidnap at Colchester North Station.
Police are trying to establish her exact movements
Colchester Zoo has welcomed two California sea lions after a habitat at the zoo underwent a big revamp.
The feature is very heavily used
Colchester Zoo has welcomed the arrival of four baby meerkats.
The car went up in flames
A 'no contact' rule has been introduced at the school
A man was left with head and facial injuries
It could be open as soon as winter 2026
