1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (218+ words) A COMMUNITY music event brought families, couples and even four-legged friends together for a day of entertainment. The Rec Community Music Day took place on Sunday, September 6, at Old Heath Recreation Ground. Residents, visitors and musicians gathered for the free…...

21+ hour, 21+ min ago   (284+ words) A pub in East Bergholt has applied to vary its premises licence to extend its opening hours and update several conditions attached to the venue's operation. The Hare & Hounds application, submitted on behalf of licence holder Robert Woodward, seeks permission…...

20+ hour, 21+ min ago   (348+ words) Friends - The festival created many memories for the hundreds in attendance (Image: Seana Hughes) Music fans flocked to Castle Park on Saturday as the ALB Festival got underway in Colchester with a packed programme of live music, family entertainment and…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (213+ words) Colchester Castle Park came alive on Saturday as the ALB Festival opened with a day of music, food and family fun. Soul singer Heather Small impressed with her classic hits, and Rick Parfitt Junior brought rock energy to the stage....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (501+ words) Club - Colchester Film Makers (Image: Danni Minnican) A NEW comedy series has been created by 70 filmmakers in Colchester. The six-part show, titled Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries, marks the biggest production to date for Colchester Film Makers Club…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (224+ words) A LECTURE on a Second World War hero and doctor is taking place in Colchester. The talk, titled Unspoken Valour, will be delivered by Michael Green, who has written a book about soldier and doctor Tom Cullen with the same…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (242+ words) A garden centre restaurant has re-opened today after being shut for three days to refit its kitchen and launch a new menu. Poplar Nurseries in Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey, closed its restaurant from Monday, September 7, as part of plans to…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (376+ words) A RECORD 55 events will take place across 43 locations for Colchester Heritage Open Days. Taking place from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 20, events offer the public a chance to explore historic buildings, join guided walks, and take part in activities throughout…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (363+ words) Jet2 has extended its flight schedule as part of its expanded Summer 27 programme. The airline has announced additional flights from Stansted Airport to Kefalonia, now available up to and including October 30, in response to growing demand for holidays outside the traditional…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (435+ words) A singer-songwriter from Colchester is setting out on a 180-mile walking tour across the south coast. Si Connelly will travel entirely on foot between concert venues, carrying only his guitar, backpack, and essential equipment. The first leg of The Walking…...