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It is set to open in early June
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It is set to open in early June

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Here are the latest planning applications which have been decided by Colchester Council.

The opposition at Essex County Council has called on the new Reform leadership to make sure potholes are not given a quick fix but sorted for good

AN appeal has been dismissed after plans to turn an underused private restaurant with ‘stunning estuary views’ into a home were rejected.

Gareth Tansey, 45, owns DGSL in Colchester's Red Lion Yard, a restoration business which cleans, paints and recolours trainers, boots and handbags.

Beat the Street Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary officially got underway with a launch event at the Tilbury Hub.

Evelyn May House, part of the Runwood Homes Group, welcomed therapy dog Hettie back to the home for one of her regular visits.

A VETERINARY surgery that has been looking after pets in Frinton and Walton for more than 50 years is hoping to expand its services.

Following the first full Colchester Council meeting last Wednesday, it’s still uncertain how the authority will look moving forwards.

Colchester staff took part in an immersive Autism Reality Experience to help them understand the challenges faced by autistic people.

Met Office weather maps show heavy downpours are predicted for most of the UK over a 30-hour period, with 34 counties set for a drenching from June 1

The school has been given the green light to keep using the structure temporarily

A popular south Essex leisure centre was forced to close due to a car crashing into key electrical components.
Surrey and The Blaze both suffer their first defeats of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast on a day that shakes up the top of the standings. The post BBC Essex News: Essex beat Lancashire in Women’s T20 Blast appeared first on Gateway 97.8.

All you need to know as Colchester’s new wheelie bin collections launch – who gets bins, what they’re for, and how to apply for extra rubbish.

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La Romantica, which has been serving customers since 1969, remains one of Rayleigh’s most established and recognisable restaurants.

South Essex Wildlife Hospital, based in Orsett, cares for sick and injured animals from across south Essex.

They are among those to have started prison sentences during May

A car crash into the centre's electrical mains has caused it to close temporarily

The motion was lost by 29 votes to 12 with eight abstentions

Essex Police have confirmed they are on the scene of a three car crash on the A12 near Brentwood.

There are delays of 40 minutes

It has a guide price of around £375,000!

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The A12 southbound is experiencing major delays near junction 28 for Brentwood and the M25.

c2c Railway partnered with the Lady McAdden Breast Cancer Trust as part of a community initiative.

Ashdon Windmill is inviting visitors to Live at the Windmill, an afternoon of live music and picnics in its grounds.

The new bus route will replace some of the services that were axed