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
- 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
- The households in each Essex area set to receive £100 energy payment
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on November 2, 2026 at 6:00 amNot all households will be eligible for the boost
- The Essex barrister with a surprising second job and 'demanding schedule'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matt Lee) on November 1, 2026 at 5:00 pmThe experienced criminal defence barrister has represented defendants in some of Essex’s highest-profile cases in recent years
- Colchester residents say 'about time' as update issued after 2 year closure
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matthew Critchell) on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 pmResidents welcomed the plans but have been left frustrated about the delays so far
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- Not even McDonald's is safe from the brutal economic crunch bleeding American wallets dry
by J.R. Duren and Dee-Ann Durbin on November 4, 2026 at 2:27 pmIn April, McDonald’s debuted an under-$3 value menu with various breakfast, lunch and dinner items to appeal to thrifty customers
- Burnham says ‘world has an opportunity’ to resolve Iran war after Trump’s US midterms disaster
by Kate Devlin on November 4, 2026 at 2:24 pm‘That’s what the voters, in my view, are saying in the United States,’ PM said in a damning indictment of the humiliating results for Donald Trump and Republicans
- Trump ‘hiding in private residence’ after despondent response to Republican wipeout: Midterm election results live
by Rhian Lubin,Joe Sommerlad,Isabel Keane and James C. Reynolds on November 4, 2026 at 2:22 pmDemocrats take back control of both the House and the Senate in terrible night for the Republicans and the president
- ‘Congratulations to Donald Trump on a successful regime change’: Late night hosts react to Democrat sweep
by Carsen Holaday on November 4, 2026 at 2:22 pmJimmy Kimmel said during his monologue that Trump ‘got his ass handed to him’
- Educating Cardiff teacher spared jail after sexually assaulting teenage girl
by Eleanor Storey on November 4, 2026 at 2:22 pmGareth Ritter, 44, initially denied the offence but changed his plea to guilty in October after giving evidence at trial
