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Colchester News April 11, 2025
Olly Murs ‘honoured’ by new mural ahead of show at Chelmsford City Racecourse
Pop sensation Olly Murs has revealed an “incredible” new work of art ahead of his performance at the biggest ever show in Essex. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News March 25, 2025
Get Ready for the Weekend: Win a £100 Odeon Cinema Voucher
Get ready for the weekend and enter our competition to win a £100 Odeon gift card and enjoy the latest blockbuster movies. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News March 7, 2025
UK’s Eurovision Song Contest artist for 2025 revealed – who is it? See song
UK’s Eurovision Song Contest artist for 2025, Remember Monday, has been announced today (March 7) on Scott Mills’ BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News February 17, 2025
Who left Dancing On Ice this week? See the celebrity who was eliminated
EastEnders star Charlie Brooks was eliminated from Dancing On Ice this week after facing the dance-off against Anton Ferdinand. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News January 31, 2025
Ballerinas to perform fairytale story at Colchester venue
A BALLET company will be coming to Colchester next month and putting on a quirky story loosely based on two fairytale stories. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News January 13, 2025
It’s time for the weekly shop: How to win a £100 Sainsbury’s shopping voucher
Are your cupboards looking a little bare after the festive season? Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News January 10, 2025
Milksha and Yakult Unite to Launch Two New Limited-Edition Drinks
Milksha, the globally renowned Taiwanese bubble tea brand, has partnered with Yakult once again to launch a limited collection of drinks, blending Milksha’s bubble tea flair with Yakult’s iconic flavour….
Colchester News December 26, 2024
5 recipes perfect for using your Christmas leftovers after the big day
From turkey soup to Jamie Oliver’s Christmas salad, here are five recipes you can try to use up your Christmas leftovers. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News December 9, 2024
Quality Street discontinues chocolate labelled ‘favourite of all time’ by fans
Quality Street has revealed it’s fan favourite Collisions chocolate bar has been discontinued. Gazette | What’s On | News…
Colchester News November 21, 2024
I’m A Celeb’s Danny Jones in tears as he shares mental health journey
McFly’s Danny Jones discussed his anxiety and panic attacks with fellow campmates on I’m A Celebrity tonight. Gazette | What’s On | News…
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Essex Live – Colchester
- Clacton parents found 'precious' son with epilepsy dead in his bedby 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 saysby 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 farmlandby 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 tracksby 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 Colchesterby 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
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- Experts issue warning to government over special needs reformsby Jasmine Norden on April 16, 2026 at 7:22 am
- 'Spaceballs' sequel, 'Thomas Crown Affair' previewed at CinemaCon, but no Bond updatesby 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 warby 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 formatby 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 growby 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
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