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Colchester News November 9, 2025
‘Warm’ and ‘unique’ Essex pub named one of the UK’s best places for Sunday roast
Publisher Muddy Stilettos has rounded up its picks for the best Sunday roasts across the UK, with this spot in Essex being picked out. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News October 23, 2025
Iconic Christmas film to be screened with live music at Colchester Town Hall
Classic 1951 film Scrooge will be screened at Colchester Town Hall, accompanied by live music from the FB Pocket Orchestra. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News October 5, 2025
This Colchester community radio project has been nominated for national award
A community radio project based in Wivenhoe has been nominated for a national award. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News September 17, 2025
Performing arts group for neurodivergency announces closure
A performance group focusing on neurodivergent performances in the East of England has announced its end. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News August 31, 2025
From Roman ruins to coastal puzzle walks: Five of the best walking tours in Essex
Some of the best-rated walking tours in Essex to inspire your next outing. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News August 13, 2025
Radio 2’s Scott Mills and Rylan Clark to come to Essex for live podcast recording
An episode of Scott Mills and Rylan Clark’s Pop Top 10 podcast in Essex next month. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News July 26, 2025
‘Community pub’ in former Southend bank building on hunt for new landlord
The Exchange, located in Southchurch, is being offered as a tenancy opportunity for £25,000 Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News July 9, 2025
Mercury Theatre announces first-ever festival to support creative talent
The Mercury Theatre has announced the launch of the Mercury Creatives Festival to showcase creative talent. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News June 17, 2025
Newest pizza store in Colchester offering customers special discount
The newest pizza store in Colchester is giving customers 25 per cent off their total bill to celebrate their grand opening earlier this month. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News June 3, 2025
Mayor of Essex town bids farewell to art project raising awareness for climate crisis
Wivenhoe’s mayor pays farewell to travelling artwork about climate crisis. Gazette | What’s On | News…
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Essex Live – Colchester
- Man accused of damaging 6 cars and 'shouting' in Colchester street is namedby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 10, 2025 at 2:38 pm
He will appear at court
- The 'absolutely gorgeous' community run pub named among the best in the countryby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on November 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm
The pub has been named among a select few pubs
- The easy Essex autumnal walk full of beautiful sights that stops at three incredible pubsby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on November 9, 2025 at 9:00 am
The route passes five different charming pubs
- The award-winning Essex pub with cosy fire, 'secret garden' and a strange ruleby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm
It's loved by locals and visitors to this Essex city alike
- The Essex garden centre with a huge food hall that leaves shoppers 'very impressed'by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm
You can easily spend a full day here!
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- Best deals in the Debenhams Black Friday sale 2025by Molly Greeves on November 10, 2025 at 5:19 pm
Shop fragrance, fashion, homeware and more at Debenhams this Black Friday
- Experts reveal the six surprising ways lack of sleep can impact your brainby Camilla Foster on November 10, 2025 at 5:16 pm
A late night’s sleep can cause a range of immediate effects the following day
- Shop The Oodie deals this November and save up to 50% on blankets, robes and moreon November 10, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Stock up on comfort and save on cosy essentials
- Legendary NBA coach who led USA to Olympic glory dies aged 88by Ap on November 10, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Lenny Wilkens holds the record for coaching the most games in NBA history
- 99-year-old accused of hit and run after 80-year-old bicyclist left in critical condition, police sayby Isabel Keane on November 10, 2025 at 5:14 pm
The driver, a 99-year-old woman, initially fled the scene, according to reports
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