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Colchester News December 2, 2023

In pictures: Colchester Mercury Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty Panto

The magical world of Sleeping Beauty is brought to life in this spectacular, fun-filled, family pantomime, led by Mercury’s award winning duo Dale Superville and ‘the best Dame in the country’ (British Theatre) Antony Stuart-Hicks. Gazette | What’s On | News…

Colchester News November 16, 2023

A12 blocked as icy weather conditions causes three potholes to form near Colchester
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Mel King) on December 6, 2023 at 10:25 am
National Highways are en route to the scene in order to make emergency repairs on the road
Essex Christmas bin collections for Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Castle Point, Colchester, Maldon, Rochford, Southend, Tendring, Thurrock, and...
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Ellis Whitehouse) on December 6, 2023 at 7:54 am
These all the key dates for when Essex residents' bins will be collected this holiday season - including some districts making changes, and some staying the same
The top Essex state secondary schools that made prestigious Sunday Times top 100 list
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Emma Doyle) on December 5, 2023 at 4:00 am
Essex state secondary schools performed well in the league tables, with seven institutions featured on next year's top 100 list
Colchester Royal Grammar School wins East Anglia Secondary School of the Year in Sunday Times guide
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Ellis Whitehouse) on December 2, 2023 at 7:00 am
The guide is widely acknowledged as the most authoritative survey of the country’s top schools
The best festive markets in Essex this Christmas with mulled wine, Santa and live entertainment
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Declan O'Reilly) on November 29, 2023 at 11:15 am
EssexLive has compiled a list of some of the spots to do some Christmas shopping in the run-up to the big day

Three victims confirmed after shooting at Las Vegas college campus
by Graeme Massie on December 6, 2023 at 11:04 pm
Police say gunman ‘located and deceased’ after violence at UNLV
Scott McTominay rescues Manchester United once again as Chelsea sink further into crisis mode
by Pete Hall on December 6, 2023 at 11:03 pm
Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea: McTominay’s brace earned a much-needed three points for Erik ten Hag’s men
‘I’m a bartender - I would never order these drinks’
by Holly Patrick on December 6, 2023 at 11:01 pm
A bartender has warned against ordering particular types of drink on a night out, warning people to avoid "nasty" beverages.
Top senators in shouting match as Republicans accused of derailing Ukraine defence talks
by John Bowden on December 6, 2023 at 10:59 pm
Efforts to separate Ukraine funding from other issues seem to dim as Senate Republicans remain opposed
Norfolk Southern to end relocation aid right after one-year anniversary of its fiery Ohio derailment
by Josh Funk on December 6, 2023 at 10:59 pm
Norfolk Southern railroad plans to stop paying relocation aid to people displaced by last February's fiery derailment in eastern Ohio right after the one-year anniversary of the crash

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