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 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…
Colchester News September 4, 2020
Colchester Institute gets £1.2m to refurbish campus
COLCHESTER Institute has been awarded £1.2million to help it repair and refurbish its campuses. The college, which has campuses in Sheepen Road in the town as well as in Braintree…
Colchester News September 4, 2020
Colchester Hospital boss hoping to shift to coronavirus recovery
The first coronavirus death in close to a month has been recorded at the trust which runs Colchester Hospital, but hospital bosses say they’re seeing fewer patients with the virus…
Colchester News July 8, 2020
Colchester Mental Health Charity Welcomes £2000 Donation
Staff and volunteers at Mid and North East Essex Mind in Colchester have received a donation of £2,000 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury. Mid and North East Essex…
Colchester News January 8, 2020
Colchester’s History
Colchester is Britain’s Oldest Recorded town, with a recorded history stretching back 2000 years. Once the capital of Roman Britain, Colchester today proudly preserves and displays its history for you…
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Essex Live – Colchester
- The Essex college that educated Dermot O'Leary and hosted a Blur concertby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 5, 2024 at 3:14 pm
This school has definitely seen its fair share of the limelight
- Popular Essex garden centre put on sale for £2.5mby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Jodie Bradley) on November 5, 2024 at 11:17 am
The garden centre is one of the largest in Essex and is looking for buyers
- Councillors warned against scrapping controversial plan for 200 homes on Essex historical siteby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matthew Critchell) on November 5, 2024 at 8:56 am
Committee set to revisit proposals for site with historical interest after a deferral at a meeting
- Plans for new 40-place special needs school to replace martial arts centre in Colchesterby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Matthew Critchell) on November 4, 2024 at 8:30 pm
It will replace a martial arts centre
- Call police immediately if you see this missing Essex girl from Colchesterby newsdesk@essexlive.news (Ellis Whitehouse) on November 4, 2024 at 6:20 pm
The 15-year-old is believed to be in the Chelmsford area
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- North Korea launches barrage of ballistic missiles on eve of US electionby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar on November 5, 2024 at 10:44 am
At least seven short-rang missiles covered a range of 400km before dropping outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone
- Australian foreign minister raises allegations with Indian counterpart of targeting Sikhs in Canadaby Rod McGuirk on November 5, 2024 at 10:44 am
Australia’s foreign minister says she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has targeted Sikh activists in Canada
- Watch: Donald Trump campaigns in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on eve of electionby Lucy Leeson on November 5, 2024 at 10:43 am
Warning: This live feed may contain misinformation that has not been independently verified.
- US election 2024 LIVE: Trump attacks ‘evil’ political rivals in last pitch to voters as Americans head to pollsby Oliver O'Connell and Joe Sommerlad on November 5, 2024 at 10:42 am
Kamala Harris introduced by Oprah Winfrey in Philadelphia while Donald Trump keeps Michigan rallygoers waiting for hours as first votes cast in tiny Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
- Watch live as Donald Trump arrives in West Palm Beach on Election Dayby Lucy Leeson on November 5, 2024 at 10:40 am
Watch live as Donald Trump arrives in West Palm Beach on Election Day (5 November).
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