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• The latest planning applications and decisions from Colchester Council

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.
  
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• Ten years on and Love Thy Burger is still a fantastic choice for a tasty snack

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  JUST over a decade on since it opened in the city, Love Thy Burger continues to impress with its succulent offerings.
  
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• Promoted manager waves goodbye to Dedham hotel as new boss takes the helm

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  A luxury hotel in Colchester has announced their new manager with confirmation of their previous manager moving on to their sister location.
  
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• Notable road closures across Colchester, north and mid Essex in the coming weeks

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  We have put together some of the most notable road closures across Colchester, north and mid Essex in the coming weeks.
  
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• Nostalgia: a look back at Essex County Hospital

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  205 years ago, the hospital officially opened its doors to the public on on September 21, 1820. Although the site closed 198 years later in 2018 due to the relocation to Turner Road, the Georgian building went through many historical moments.
  
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• Lego Club raises £1k for Lego for sick children with daring show

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  A popular Lego brick show with daring displays has raised more than £1,000 for Lego for unwell children.
  
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• Activity-filled half term at Colchester Zoo featuring crafts, scares and sing-alongs

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  A popular tourist attraction in Colchester hosted crafts, scares and sing-alongs celebrating the spooky season at Shriek Week.
  
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• 5 trending festive themes for Christmas décor and where to buy them in Essex

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  Whether you're after nostalgic charm or gothic glamour, Essex's garden centres and homeware shops have everything you need to create your Christmas.
  
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• 5 trending festive themes for Christmas décor and where to buy for them in Essex

  02-11-2025 18:00
  
  Whether you're after nostalgic charm or gothic glamour, Essex's garden centres and homeware shops have everything you need to create your Christmas.
  
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• Listed: All winter destinations Jet2 is travelling to from Stansted airport

  02-11-2025 16:15
  
  Jet2 flies to 14 destinations in Europe and North Africa during winter 25/26, with holidays and flights on sale to popular hotspots.
  
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• Experts name luxury spa in 'sweeping countryside' as one of best in the country

  02-11-2025 15:25
  
  A Colchester spa which is part of a luxury hotel has been recommended as one of the best across the UK.
  
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• In images: Essex pub went all out with some of most unique Halloween decorations

  02-11-2025 15:17
  
  Two giant skeletons, draped in worn-out robes, stood guard as macabre doormen – a greeting unlike anything else on offer in Colchester's nightlife scene.
  
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• Father and son hope to bring country music nights to Colchester

  02-11-2025 15:11
  
  Rubix, in Crouch Street, Colchester is set to turn its 80s themed bar into a cowboy-esque drinking and dancing spot on November 2.
  
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• Church in quiet Essex town battles 'devastating' fire due to electrical fault

  02-11-2025 14:48
  
  "The damage isn't minor and so this is devastating as we await next steps from the Insurers. All Hall users will be temporarily affected"
  
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• Love Island fame Georgia Harrison announces birth of first child and unique name

  02-11-2025 14:31
  
  Harrison, who rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex before appearing on Love Island in 2017 revealed she gave birth to a baby girl
  
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• In pictures: Football fun for toddlers at Greenstead Community Centre

  02-11-2025 13:00
  
  Toddlers enjoyed a round of football fun at the Greenstead Community Centre.
  
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• City centre: a look back at what's to come and stores which opened this year

  02-11-2025 13:00
  
  DESPITE the number of units currently being unused, there are bids to help revitalise the city centre and a number of shop and businesses have opened this year.
  
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• Man who caused death of 26 year old in crash near Essex village on A12 jailed

  02-11-2025 11:32
  
  Danny Cohen was driving his white Ford Transit van on the A12 near the small Essex village Mountnessing in Brentwood and lost control.
  
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• Essex air ambulance called to assist after stabbing on train to London

  02-11-2025 11:16
  
  Emergency services launched a major response to Huntingdon Railway Station last night
  
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• Essex air ambulance called to assist after mass stabbing on train to London

  02-11-2025 11:16
  
  Emergency services launched a major response to Huntingdon Railway Station last night.
  
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• Colchester bookshop stocks Audiobook in a Card collection for Christmas

  02-11-2025 11:00
  
  Red Lion Books in Colchester is among the first bookshops to stock a new festive gift, an Audiobook in a Card, this Christmas.
  
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• Why has Jaywick been the country's most deprived area since 2011?

  02-11-2025 07:36 via bbc.com
  Political leaders are calling for funding to avoid receiving the status for a fifth successive time.
  
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• 'Good will come out of Britain's first mental health inquiry'

  02-11-2025 07:35 via bbc.com
  Paul Scott says staff in Essex have a "real drive" to improve the service for patients.
  
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• RSPCA issues advice after 80 dogs found in home

  02-11-2025 07:14 via bbc.com
  The RSPCA says the dogs had burning eyes from ammonia and the owner had become overwhelmed.
  
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• Three Colchester women behind one of the best theatre companies in Essex

  02-11-2025 06:00
  
  Wendy Smith,66, Sallie Mills Lewis,62, and Sara Green,82 are the driving force behind Three Wishes Theatre Company.
  
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• Suzi Quatro: ‘I gave women all over the world permission to be different’

  02-11-2025 06:00
  
  How leather-clad Suzi Quatro became the UK’s first female rock superstar – and ended up influencing a whole generation of women in music
  
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• Leafy Essex suburb that's a 'true gem' named among UK's happiest places to live

  02-11-2025 06:00
  
  Website Furniturebox has picked out the UK’s 75 happiest places to live for 2025, with on spot in Essex being named.
  
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• Essex town with 'modern charm' and 'cosy cafés' that inspired iconic BBC show

  02-11-2025 06:00
  
  Nestled in the south of Essex, not too far from London, is Billericay, which has great places to visit and links to hit BBC show Gavin and Stacey.
  
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