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NewsEast Anglian Daily Times

New owners of collapsed cycling retail chain say rising costs were behind demise

Giant UK, which bought a collapsed cycling retailer in Ipswich in Suffolk, Colchester in Essex and Norwich in Norfolk, reveals next steps for business.

22 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Man charged in connection with stabbing

A man has been charged in connection with a serious assault in Colchester.

22 April 2026
Essex Live

Police name man accused of stabbing on Colchester estate

Police are still looking to speak with one other man

22 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Jobs saved as buyer found for collapsed regional bike retailer

Thomas’s Cycle Revolution Ltd - which has stores in Ipswich, Colchester and Norwich - has been bought out of administration by Giant UK Ltd

21 April 2026
Essex Live

Colchester after-school club closed down by Ofsted over 'harm to children' allegation

Ofsted said it believed that children may be exposed to risk of harm

20 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Construction worker began drug dealing after breaking leg

Roshea Morgan was sentenced before Ipswich Crown Court for drug dealing in Colchester.

20 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

The new animals and changes at this beloved attraction

Colchester Zoo has welcomed new animals, introduced a range of changes and even announced the death of several beloved animals.

19 April 2026
Ipswich Star

Ipswich man to run London Marathon inspired by father’s cancer journey

George Chilvers is set to run the London Marathon this month to raise funds for Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity.

19 April 2026
Essex Live

'Historic and beautiful' Essex graveyard to be reopened to the public

It's part of a huge £40m regeneration of Colchester

18 April 2026
Essex Live

Colchester Zoo putting on event for SEND children and their families

It will be a 'calm, inclusive and judgement-free' space

17 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Public asked to help trace wanted man

Suffolk police are appealing for help in tracing a wanted man last seen in Colchester.

17 April 2026
Essex Live

Police searching for this man after 'suspicious activity' at Colchester nightclub

Police are asking the public for help in identifying this man in connection with an incident earlier this year

17 April 2026
Essex Live

Police hunting two men after daylight attack in Colchester

A young man was stabbed in a residential area at four in the afternoon

13 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

CCTV images released after man stabbed in leg

CCTV images have been released of two men police would like to speak to in connection with a stabbing in Colchester.

12 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Renovation of zoo habitat ready for 'exciting' new species

Colchester Zoo is updating its former sea lion habitat for an "exciting" new species.

12 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Beloved attraction named among best in UK

Colchester Zoo has been named among the best wildlife attractions in the UK, according to Which?

11 April 2026
Essex Live

Puzzle-lovers cocktail bar with immersive experience opens in Colchester

The venue has a bar and lounge area

10 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Man in hospital after being stabbed in leg

A man is in the hospital after being stabbed in the leg in Colchester, in Essex.

9 April 2026
Essex Live

Residents 'shocked' after stabbing on Colchester estate

Police are searching for witnesses who were in the area

9 April 2026
East Anglian Daily Times

Delays on A12 clear after crash

Drivers are facing long delays on the A12 following a crash near Colchester.

6 April 2026

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