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Colchester car park prices to rise from £3 to £16.50 for football spectators on match days
The change will only impact those using the car park for the football - not those using the leisure park
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The change will only impact those using the car park for the football - not those using the leisure park
Colchester Zoo has announced the name of its new baby gibbon, which is the first born at the zoo for 13 years.
Anyone with any information should contact the force as soon as possible
Well, it seems one particular pothole on a well-trodden Colchester street has become quite the local celebrity! Residents have been following the journey of 'Peter', from his initial appearance to the ongoing efforts to get him repaired. It's a classic tale of everyday life here in Colchester!
Anyone who knows where he is should contact police as soon as possible
Colchester Zoo, in north Essex, has announced the birth of a cherry-crowned mangabey.
These monkeys are often killed for bush meat and caught for the pet trade
Essex Police has said the incident was witnessed by a number of people, some of whom filmed it on their phones
Colchester Zoo, in north Essex, has announced the birth of a coppery titi monkey.
Good news for local politics! It looks like the Conservatives will be continuing to lead our city council, thanks to a new coalition agreement with the Liberal Democrats. We'll be keeping an eye on how this partnership shapes things for Colchester.
Colchester Zoo has announced it will be home to new California sea lions as it begins work to renovate the former Patagonian sea lion enclosure.
Well Colchester neighbours, it's that time again! Our bin collection days are changing across town, so make sure you're up-to-date with the new schedule to avoid any missed collections.
Colchester Zoo, in north Essex, has announced the arrival of two new meerkats.
He is due to appear at Colchester Magistrates' Court in July
The beauty spot has become a 'wildlife haven', but could be put up for sale
A 26-year-old Colchester man who drove a car with a shredded tyre after officers used a stinger device to stop him during a police chase has been jailed for six months.
It has two bars and a well-sized beer garden
Essex Police are urging the public to contact them with any information or footage regarding an incident on Sunday, May 10
A parrot was found in a dangerously overloaded van after it was found wedged between parcels during a roadside stop on the A12 in Colchester.
It will have exciting features such as a new hot food range