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Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:15:05 +0100
Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:04:58 +0100
Greggs raises price of sausage roll as cost of living soars
Greggs has confirmed this rise, citing rising inflation as a key factor.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:44:59 +0100
Colchester Hospital workers to take part in Santa Fun Run
NHS workers are ho-ho-hoping they can help raise a Santa’s sackful of cash for Colchester Hospital by taking part in an iconic festive-themed event.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:17:00 +0100
Frinton Stagestruck Academy students to perform in London
A TALENTED troupe of young dancers from an award-winning theatre school are set to tread the boards of an iconic London venue.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester's Black History Month remains relevant in 2022
The event has adopted a greater focus on education over the past decade

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester woman spat at and assaulted police officers
She was ordered to pay hundreds of pounds in fines and hit with a number of community orders

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Foxes Farm Pumpkin Patch back for Halloween fun
It has been a hugely popular attraction for guests over the last seven years.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:49:38 +0100
Colchester train travellers found with drugs at station
TRAIN travellers were found with a haul of drugs after being confronted by police officers at Colchester station.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0100
EEAST senior paramedic lifts lid on working conditions
PARADEMICS are “resigning at unprecedented rates” amid tough working conditions which see staff waiting outside hospitals with patients for “10 or more hours”.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sons and daughter’s month
“To me, they are my sisters” - 15-year-old Amelie from Essex shares her experience growing up in a fostering family

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
East England Ambulance paramedics resigning at 'unprecedented rates'
A senior frontline staff member has lifted the lid

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester Rollerworld in fight to save business from closure
It takes place next week

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Braintree MP James Cleverly pushes for update on A120 upgrade
He has pushed for updates

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Vandal throws item at bus in Colchester sparking brawl
A window was shattered in the incident

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:05:41 +0100
Cheapest Wetherspoons in UK revealed in new interactive map
If there's one thing Brits love, it's taking a trip to the pub for a slice of social life and to enjoy a cheeky pint.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:04:13 +0100
UK drivers warned fallen autumn leaves could lead to costly car bill and fire risk
Dead leaves can strip paintwork, clog vents, damage electrical systems and even cause a fire risk.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:03:30 +0100
Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living
The new initiative will run alongside the current ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer which continues to be hugely popular.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:17:49 +0100
Wordle today: Wordle 475 October 7 hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:17:22 +0100
Depeche Mode announce new album and 2023 world tour
Depeche Mode have announced a new album, their first since the death of their keyboardist Andy Fletcher.

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:16:01 +0100
Tesco shoppers left 'gutted' by Tesco Clubcard change in November
Tesco has around 19 million Clubcard members across the UK.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester woman fined for using disabled badge illegally
She had been using the blue badge on her car despite not being disabled

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester ten-pin bowler on a roll to World Championships
She has been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Transplant Games in April next year

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Bako Azad Sheikha died from stab wound in Colchester
An inquest into his death opened today

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Talented teen Chayse West died from head injury in Elmstead
An inquest into his death has opened

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:21:20 +0100
Southend's Adventure Island scrap popular Dodgems
A POPULAR ride at Adventure Island has been scrapped as they make room for “bigger and better projects”.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:10:41 +0100
Essex vet reveals dog breeds he wouldn't have as a pet
A vet revealed the dog breeds he wouldn't have as a pet - because they have a history of health problems and land owners with massive bills.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:47:41 +0100
The most popular baby names in Colchester in 2021
Can you guess what topped the list?

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:14:39 +0100
Essex Hotel Hyundai powered by electric cars set to open
An Essex hotel powered exclusively by electric cars is set to welcome its first guests later this month.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:03:10 +0100
Three stabbed in incident near Liverpool Street Station
Three people have been stabbed in an incident near a main train station for Essex commuters, police said.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Babyballet to hold danceathon for miscarriage charity
The youngsters are set to hit the dancefloor

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester driver banned from roads after repeat offences
Caskie was also fined £261

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100
Colchester Borough Homes rated highly by customers at AGM
It was a positive meeting for the council's housing arm

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:36:36 +0100
Colchester's Chandos record label wins prestigious award
A COLCHESTER record label which specialises in promoting classical music has scooped a prestigious accolade following a fancy awards bash.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:13:17 +0100
Colchester cancer charity to attempt to break world record
A CHARITY established following the untimely death of a young man will attempt to break a very ballsy world record next month.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:04:31 +0100
Stansted Airport rejects offer to cover expansion appeal costs
The airport has instead made a counteroffer of £2.2m according to a council report.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:53:26 +0100
Essex Police reveals vehicles found across the county
It comes as part of work against rural crime

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:38:41 +0100
Colchester poultry keepers warned after Bird Flu outbreak
AN infectious disease which spreads among birds but can also be detrimental to the health of humans and mammals has broken-out near Colchester.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:12:49 +0100
Colchester clubbers issued safety advice by city's police force
COLCHESTER clubbers and pub-goers have been told to be “aware of what you consume” as police officers issue safety advice on drink spiking.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Flatford Fen Bridge replaced and will reopen to public
The bridge has been out of use for two years

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Charity workers to walk from Walton to Clacton Pier in memory of colleague
Shayne died of pancreatic cancer aged 51 a short while after his diagnosis.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Colchester military event at Jobserve stadium
A SPECIAL event, initially designed for the military community is set to hit Colchester for the first time.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Colchester Rottweiler scares off cowardly car crook
A HEROIC rescue Rottweiler scared off a cowardly crook who was caught on camera attempting to break into parked cars.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Hythe flooding: Essex council prepares valve funding bid
Essex County Council is applying for funding for a solution

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Clacton resident's anger over rat-infested site near home
AN overgrown plot of land has become infested with rats “roaming like there is no tomorrow”, according to an angry resident who is living his “worst nightmare.”

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Film festival to highlight Essex University's impact on Colchester
A FILM festival will highlight the impact of the University of Essex's research on the shaping of Colchester.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Colchester music teacher Patrick Sabberton is repatriated
It follows a hugely complex battle to bring him home

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:18:54 +0100
Home Bargains reveals Christmas opening hours change for shoppers
A major High Street chain has announced a significant change to its opening hours ahead of the Christmas period.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester landlords pull their final pints at the Victoria Inn
They are calling time on their tenure

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Colchester Borough Homes celebrates good neighbour awards
It was a heart warming evening for attendants at the Colchester Borough Homes AGM

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Reward offered for stolen bike taken in Colchester
Money has been offered for its return



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