Local Colchester 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…
Chaos, comedy and Ancient Greece: Thespians arrives in Colchester
This spring, the Mercury Theatre Colchester is presenting the world premiere of Thespians. Gazette | What’s On | News…
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Essex Live – Colchester
- Man banned from schools, playgrounds, and youth facilities after 'acting suspiciously'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on October 8, 2026 at 9:39 amEssex Police are investigating
- Royal Navy veteran says British flags on lampposts makes her 'sick'
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Piers Meyler) on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 pmShe says it is being used “as symbols of hate and division”
- Two pedestrians hit by car near busy Colchester retail park
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on October 5, 2026 at 3:36 pmNo one has been arrested
- Teenage girl hit by car as she crossed the road near busy Colchester roundabout
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on October 5, 2026 at 12:03 pmThe girl was hit by a car as she crossed the road
- New doctors GP surgery to open in Kelvedon as part of 300 home development
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on October 5, 2026 at 7:00 amIt has previously been said that the current centre is no longer fit for purpose
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- Congregants celebrate the reconstruction of one of America's oldest Black churches
by Nancy Jiang on October 9, 2026 at 7:59 pmThe First Baptist Church of Williamsburg, one of the oldest Black churches in the U.S., celebrated the reconstruction of its original meeting house with a re-dedication on Friday
- Celebrity Traitors 2026 live: Second ‘murder’ in the castle as Hannah Fry faces scrutiny
by Adam White,Jacob Stolworthy and Rachel McGrath on October 9, 2026 at 7:58 pmRichard E Grant reached the end of his ‘Traitors’ journey, while Hannah Fry accepted an offer to become a Traitor herself
- Trump has picked a replacement for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
by Andrew Feinberg on October 9, 2026 at 7:57 pmHer replacement briefly worked for the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year
- Powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake hits Panama coast as nine countries issued tsunami warnings
by Mrinmay Dey and Elida Moreno on October 9, 2026 at 7:56 pmThe quake was centered about 10 kilometers southwest of the remote community of Pitaloza Arriba, near Panama’s southern tip, the USGS said
- Greece v England LIVE: Lionesses cruise to first-leg victory to take control of World Cup play-off
by Will Castle on October 9, 2026 at 7:50 pmGreece 1-3 England: Goals from Georgia Stanway, Maya Le Tissier and Alessia Russo put the Lionesses in complete control of their play-off tie
