Local Colchester News
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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
