Colchester News and Events

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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.

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…

Colchester News May 17, 2025

Poet and novelist Sir Ben Okri to launch 2025 Essex Book Festival

The former Essex University student and honorary graduate will discuss his latest book. Gazette | What’s On | News…

Colchester News April 29, 2025

Famous comedian reveals cancer diagnosis, cancels tour dates, and postpones Essex gig

He has performed on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, Lee Mack’s All Star Cast and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Gazette | What’s On | News…

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Clacton parents found 'precious' son with epilepsy dead in his bed
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on April 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm
They are calling for all parents of children with epilepsy to be made aware of the risks
Woman 'could have lived longer' if hospital continued treatment, report says
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Piers Meyler) on April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The hospital says it takes the findings 'very seriously'
Anger over 'greedy' plans to build 600 homes on Essex farmland
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matthew Critchell) on April 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm
If the development is agreed construction would start in 2027
Essex trains cancelled and delayed after trespasser reported on tracks
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on April 13, 2026 at 1:59 pm
Greater Anglia ticketholders can use selected routes at no extra cost
Police hunting two men after daylight attack in Colchester
by newsdesk@essexlive.news (Laura Fidler) on April 13, 2026 at 12:30 pm
A young man was stabbed in a residential area at four in the afternoon

Experts issue warning to government over special needs reforms
by Jasmine Norden on April 16, 2026 at 7:22 am
'Spaceballs' sequel, 'Thomas Crown Affair' previewed at CinemaCon, but no Bond updates
by Lindsey Bahr on April 16, 2026 at 7:20 am
The cast and filmmakers behind the “Spaceballs” sequel, including Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis, brought humor to CinemaCon in Las Vegas
UK economy grew faster than expected before Iran war
by Karl Matchett on April 16, 2026 at 7:19 am
The war in the Middle East has hit hopes of an uptick in growth this year
Setting for The White Lotus season 4 announced with significant departure from usual format
by Shahana Yasmin on April 16, 2026 at 7:11 am
New season to feature two White Lotus properties for the first time
Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow
by Stuti Mishra on April 16, 2026 at 7:06 am
Brent ‌crude opens 0.4 per cent lower at $94.55 a barrel after reports Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of Strait of Hormuz