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Watch: Colchester Zoo staff discuss plans for a new multimillion lion habitat
A NEW Video has been posted by Colchester Zoo on a potential 3,000 square metres lion habitat project. The video comes after the zoo revealed that it is in the pre-application phase for a second lion habitat. The development would include a
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New valve to tackle flooding woes in Colchester Hythe area to arrive soon
A valve helping to reduce floods in the Colchester Hythe area will arrive next month, council bosses said. The Hythe Task Force was founded by former MP Will Quince in 2021 to tackle the recurring issues of floods in Haven Road. Following
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Long-standing Colchester headteacher announces retirement after nearly 40 years
A LONG-STANDING Colchester headteacher who dedicated nearly four decades to teaching has announced her retirement. Claire Holmes will be leaving Monkwick Infant School at the end of this school year having started her career at nearby Cherry Tree
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Colchester man among a group of students to secure jobs at hospitals across Essex
A COLCHESTER man is among a group of students with learning difficulties or autism who have seen success after securing jobs at hospitals across Essex. Following the completion of year-long internships, the group's success stories were celebrated
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Colchester to welcome West End flavour with launch of new musical theatre choir
Colchester will welcome a touch of West End flavour this September with the launch of a new musical theatre choir. The choir is being established by Sarah Mahony, an experienced singer and vocal coach from top UK drama schools, who currently resides
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Colchester United's friendly is moved to Peterborough to protect U's pitch
COLCHESTER United chairman Robbie Cowling says this weekend's friendly against Peterborough United has been moved to benefit the club 'for the season ahead'. The U's pre-season game against Posh this Saturday has been moved to Peterborough to protect
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Sam Hornby signs for League Two side after Colchester United exit
FORMER Colchester United goalkeeper Sam Hornby has vowed to give everything for Walsall after signing a one-year deal with the club. The 29-year-old, who was released by the U's at the end of last season, has returned to the Saddlers having spent
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Britain's Got Talent finalist takes to the Colchester Arts Centre stage
BRITAIN'S Got Talent finalist is showing his magical ability in family friendly show at Colchester Arts Centre. Magician Cillian O'Connor burst onto the scene after reaching the final three of Britain's Got Talent in 2023. Cillian who has over
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Robbie Cowling sends message to Colchester United fans ahead of new season
ROBBIE Cowling believes Colchester United supporters can play their part in helping the club achieve success, this season. The U’s are hoping for improved fortunes in League Two in the 2024-25 campaign, after four successive seasons of struggle
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Huge 'multimillion pound' plans for new Colchester Zoo habitat announced
COLCHESTER Zoo has announced exciting new plans to add a brand-new 3,000 square metres habitat as part of their 60th anniversary celebrations. It has been revealed that Colchester Zoo, in Maldon Road, is currently in the pre-application phase for
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Essex teen dies in two-vehicle crash as police appeal for witnesses
A TEEN from Essex has died in an early morning crash as a police probe has been launched. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the fatal crash in Bracknell on Sunday, July 21. The incident, which occurred at about 1.18am
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Iron beaten by slick Crystal Palace side in latest pre-season friendly
BRAINTREE Town boss Angelo Harrop believes their friendly against Crystal Palace was exactly what his side needed at this stage of pre-season, writes DAVID WARD. The Iron lost 5-0 to the Eagles at the Rare Breed Meat Company Stadium, as Harrop's
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Residents worry as weeks pass without recycling being collected
RESIDENTS say they are being "discouraged" from recycling bin collection issues in an area of Colchester for weeks. In Queen Elizabeth Way, Berechurch, there has been a build-up of recycling which is not being collected and has been left for around
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Essex University professor set to retire after illustrious career spanning decades
ESSEX University’s longest-serving member of staff has received an Honorary Fellowship after contributing to university life for nearly 60 years. Prof Joan Busfield, who lives in Colchester, joined the university in 1965, just a year after it opened
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'Unexpected' issues delay multi-million-pound rapid traffic scheme in Colchester
UNDERGROUND issues will delay the construction of a multi-million-pound traffic scheme in Colchester. Essex County Council appointed the construction company John Sisk & Son to undertake the construction alongside the A134 Northern Approach Road