Colchester News and Events
Planning your Colchester trip? Whether you’re looking for things to do in Colchester such as events and attractions, to make your Colchester visit run smoothly or are planning where to stay in Colchester, you’ll find everything you need for your Colchester holiday on Whats On in Colchester.com. Our What’s On Colchester guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Colchester – there’s always something going on, so don’t miss out on the latest exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Colchester by checking out our News and Events Calendar page.
See what's On in Colchester. The events calendar is always packed with arts festivals, live music, exhibitions, blockbuster theatre shows, sport and activities for family and kids.
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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
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Colchester News October 29, 2023
A radiant rainbow saves the country of Luxembourg!
The country of Luxembourg was doomed upon when it was forecasted that it was to rain the entire week, until a rainbow had appeared, and saved everyone from their misery. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News October 12, 2023
Meet the popular artist spreading positive messages to Essex schools
A popular English indie pop artist is set to be touring all over Essex and has recently visited a Colchester secondary school. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News September 23, 2023
Colchester gigs at Coda, Three Wise Monkeys and Queen St. Brewhouse
Here is a compilation of some of the greatest alternative gigs and events going on this weekend in Colchester. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News September 6, 2023
Lee Mack makes funny dig at ITV duo Ant and Dec at 2023 NTAs
1% Club host Lee Mack made a hilarious dig at ITV Saturday Night Takeaway and I’m A Celeb… presenters Ant and Dec at the National Television Awards 2023. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News August 19, 2023
Vue cinemas to show England’s World Cup final match
England fans can watch the World Cup final match on Sunday on the big screen at select Vue cinemas in England – here’s how you can buy tickets. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News August 16, 2023
Celebrity hair stylist Jack Winn visits Colchester salon
A HAIR salon in Colchester has hosted a masterclasses for stylists. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News August 15, 2023
Eco Festival returns to Colchester Castle Park in September
A FREE family festival around all aspects of sustainability is returning to Colchester. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News March 11, 2021
Colchester Band South Hours are releasing new music
Indie-rock/alternative-pop band South Hours have dominated the local music scene in their hometown of Colchester for 3 years, filling every popular venue in the town over just one weekend in…
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Essex Live – Colchester
- A12 blocked as icy weather conditions causes three potholes to form near Colchesterby 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 listby 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 guideby 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 entertainmentby 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
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- Three victims confirmed after shooting at Las Vegas college campusby 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 modeby 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 talksby 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 derailmentby 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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