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'Incredibly proud' - Osborne Street in Colchester given a vibrant new look
New Colchester Sports Park which cost £29m to build is set to make seven figure loss
Listed: How every Colchester councillor voted in decision to increase allowances
Inclusivity-focused cultural events in Colchester to receive £30k funding boost
New homes to be built on Shrub End land despite safety fears about access track
Tattoo artist lodges appeal to project her logo onto Colchester High Street
Colchester Council offers 'unwavering support' amid conflict in Israel and Gaza
Former seafront office to be turned into holiday let in West Mersea as plans approved
Crackdown on defecating, skateboarding and begging in Colchester as rules are renewed
Blow for Colchester businesses as controversial A-board ban set to remain in place
Resident's lives being made a misery by yobs who deal drugs and make threats in alley
All you need to know as Colchester car park entrance to close on weekend nights
Colchester car park entrance to CLOSE on weekend evenings amid concerns but exit open
Colchester pub loses battle over bid to build 'harmful' outdoor structures for guests
Lib Dems hail 'great result' in Highwoods as party scoops seat in by-election
'I'm frightened' - Disabled man 'abused' by drug taking louts in Castle Park
Fears over 'aggressive beggars hounding people for money' in Colchester High Street
Security guards 'punched, kicked and spat at' in 'epidemic' of Colchester shop thefts
Colchester care home will be 'significantly improved 'if expansion plans are approved
Popular nature reserve could face managed flooding scheme to enhance biodiversity
Robbery 'epidemic' in Colchester saw people 'attacked and held at knifepoint'
West Mersea pub told to remove seafood trailer which created a 'danger' for motorists
Homeless person was 'severely injured' during stabbing in Colchester over drug debt
Fear yobs could 'have sex, defecate and take drugs in churchyard' if fence is removed
Supermarket allowed to keep 'unsightly' protection against ram-raiders in Colchester
Political hopeful caught speeding at 68mph in Colchester despite job as first aider
'Luxury' homes plan for former Colchester funeral directors thrown out - here's why
All we know about plans to transform empty pub near Colchester Zoo into restaurant
Traveller could be forced off Colchester land he has called home for two years
Historic empty pub near Colchester Zoo to be transformed into restaurant and B&B
Autistic dad wins hefty payout from Colchester Council after 'unsuitable' home battle
'I still miss him' - Mum remembers 'cheeky' Freddie two years on from Fenwick tragedy
Empty warehouse in Colchester village could become apartments as plans are submitted
Family of boy, 5, killed by falling mirror in Colchester have no answers two years on
Plans for pop-up food and music festival at historic West Mersea shipyard thrown out
Popular restaurant's rooftop garden railings to be torn down after planning breach
High Street shop wins alcohol licence bid as link to antisocial behaviour ruled out
Colchester beautician has plans to create garage salon rejected amid parking fears
'The time for talk is over' - MP hits out at 'inaction' after latest Hythe flooding
Colchester Conservatives announce candidate for Highwoods by-election
Colchester park and ride to host car meets and drive-in cinemas as plans are approved
Social housing provider in Colchester celebrates 'making a difference' for 20 years
All we know about High Woods Country Park's new 'educational' interactive trail
Council boss says residents' lives made 'more difficult' by imminent by-election
Councillor to step down because she can 'no longer fulfil responsibilities' of role
Calls for crackdown on 'increasing problem' of anti-social behaviour intensify
Nuisance neighbour who 'screams and yells' from window in Rowhedge sparks complaints
Colchester Council tenants invited to take part in satisfaction survey
Huge plan to build 203 new homes next to historic Roman Circus in Colchester revealed
Noisy neighbour, 75, fined for letting dogs bark loudly during early hours in Mersea
Boat parking could be axed in favour of Colchester river front being used for markets
Support thrown behind plans to overhaul 'left behind' gateway to Colchester
Revealed: Iconic Colchester roundabout could be replaced by four-way crossroad
Greenstead residents receive first batch of bikes through Pedal Power Initiative