Local Colchester News
Tributes pour in after BBC Countryfile farmer dies aged 35
Tributes have poured in after a BBC Countryfile farmer died at the age of 35. Gazette | What’s On | News…
BBC Celebrity Traitors starts next week with huge stars linked to Essex
Several stars with Essex ties are set to appear in the new series of the BBC’s hit show The Traitors, which returns next week Gazette | What’s On | News…
Shades of Simon tribute show heads to Colchester’s Headgate Theatre
Paul Simon tribute Shades of Simon is heading to the Headgate Theatre in Colchester. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Meet the teen composer who released nine piano pieces before turning 18
An 18-year-old who released nine original neoclassical piano pieces before turning 18 has spoken about her passion for music. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Author reveals how Colchester beginnings inspired new book
A writer has revealed how working behind the bar at a Colchester pub inspired his latest book. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Popular comedian’s anticipated Colchester show postponed
David O’Doherty’s eagerly awaited performance at Colchester Arts Centre on Wednesday July 15 has been postponed due to England semi-final football match. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Queues out the door as new restaurant opens in city
A new restaurant has landed on the High Street, bringing a southern flavour to the heart of Chelmsford. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Leaked videos show EastEnders filming in Essex with twist for much-loved character
Leaked videos have shown EastEnders filming in Essex with a major twist for a much-loved character of the show. Gazette | What’s On | News…
New art exhibition opens at Chappel Galleries in Colchester
Artist Julie Giles is displaying her work at a new exhibition at Chappel Galleries in Colchester. Gazette | What’s On | News…
ITV to air show four-part show about Essex football club
A behind the scene documentary series on Maldon and Tiptree FC is set to feature on ITV later this month. Gazette | What’s On | News…
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Essex Live – Colchester
- Man, 20s, dies after being hit by car on A12 near Colchester
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 8, 2026 at 2:38 pmThe pedestrian, a man in his 20s, died at the scene
- The Essex zoo named among the best attractions
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on November 7, 2026 at 5:00 pmIt makes for a spectacular day out
- 'Controlling' Essex Police officer sacked over behaviour towards female colleagues
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 6, 2026 at 1:00 pmHe reportedly sent 'intimate' photographs in his uniform at work
- Ambulance handover delays are 'equivalent to taking almost 300 ambulances off the road'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Piers Meyler) on November 2, 2026 at 6:00 pmHandover times at Broomfield more than than doubled between August 2025 and August 2026
- Essex boy, six, in wheelchair after limp mum thought was growing pains
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Neil Shaw) on November 2, 2026 at 6:34 amHe has been diagnosed with a rare condition
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- White working-class children promised 'lasting change' by major inquiry
by Ellie Crabbe on November 9, 2026 at 9:34 amThe inquiry will look at how to give children a stronger start in primary school and examine their routes through education and into the world of work
- Indian capital covered in toxic smog morning after Diwali celebrations
by Alisha Rahaman Sarkar on November 9, 2026 at 9:33 am - Royal Navy to deploy autonomous boats to tackle Russian interference in UK waters
by Athena Stavrou on November 9, 2026 at 9:32 amThe squadron of unmanned and remotely controlled boats will be used to help the Ryoal Navy’s fleet of vessels to tackle Russian interference in UK waters
- Michael Carrick’s future is up to the Man United hierarchy – will they stick or twist?by Richard Jolly on November 9, 2026 at 9:31 am
United’s recent ramshackle play has left them in the Premier League relegation zone and provided no definitive answer on Carrick’s capability, leaving the club’s decision makers with a big choice
- DVLA could be scrapped as Andy Burnham plots huge shake-up
by Rebecca Whittaker on November 9, 2026 at 9:31 amThe changes could see DVLA merged with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
