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Rejected – a sub-committee rejected an alcohol licence application for a Molly O'Reilly's Fun Pub

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Committee rejects alcohol licence for pop up pub days before it was due to open

The Grimace Shake became a viral hit upon its release during the summer.

The Grimace Shake became a viral hit upon its release during the summer.

McDonald's reveals Grimace Shake is returning to UK stores - when to get yours

A further 133 Wetherspoon pubs will remain closed on Christmas Day.

A further 133 Wetherspoon pubs will remain closed on Christmas Day.

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Wetherspoon reveals the 664 pubs staying open on Christmas Day - is one near you?

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is issuing a “do not eat” warning to Morrisons shoppers who have purchased the product

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is issuing a “do not eat” warning to Morrisons shoppers who have purchased the product

Morrisons apologises to shoppers as microbiological growth risk sparks recall

Cadbury has already revealed the axing of its Festive Friends Chocolate Biscuits and Dairy Milk Mousse Snowman chocolates in the lead up to Christmas 2024.

Cadbury has already revealed the axing of its Festive Friends Chocolate Biscuits and Dairy Milk Mousse Snowman chocolates in the lead up to Christmas 2024.

Cadbury discontinues Dairy Milk chocolate bar fans described as '10/10'

Magical - Colchester Zoo’s enchanted trail of light is coming soon

Magical - Colchester Zoo’s enchanted trail of light is coming soon

Cultural attractions

Column: Colchester Zoo getting ready for dazzling events to celebrate Christmas

Revealed - Wendy's will open its doors in Colchester next week

Revealed - Wendy's will open its doors in Colchester next week

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How you can get a free burger when Wendy's opens in Colchester High Street next week

Fed up of wiping condensation off your windows?

Fed up of wiping condensation off your windows?

Homes and interiors

Condensation on windows? Mrs Hinch fans share 99p hack that 'works a treat'

Change – business owners in Colchester city centre work hard to keep their shops running in difficult times

Change – business owners in Colchester city centre work hard to keep their shops running in difficult times

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What's missing from Colchester city centre? Here's what you said...

Comedian and actor - Joe Thomas

Comedian and actor - Joe Thomas

Inbetweeners star coming to headline venue in Colchester - here's when

Slim is headlining the comedy night at the JobServe Community Stadium on Thursday

Slim is headlining the comedy night at the JobServe Community Stadium on Thursday

Top comedian coming to Colchester next week (and 4 other great events to enjoy)

Inspiring - Wivenhoe Art Trail brought art and crafts to the town last weekend

Inspiring - Wivenhoe Art Trail brought art and crafts to the town last weekend

Wivenhoe Art Trail saw hundreds visit charming town for popular event

Here is when you should take Christmas decoations down to avoid bad luck

Here is when you should take Christmas decoations down to avoid bad luck

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When should I take my Christmas decorations down to avoid bad luck?

I will never make roast potatoes another way again - see why

I will never make roast potatoes another way again - see why

I made the perfect roast potatoes thanks to a chef's secret method - I'm obsessed

Saved - Colchester's Homebase store appears to be saved in a rescue deal with the owners of The Range

Saved - Colchester's Homebase store appears to be saved in a rescue deal with the owners of The Range

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Colchester Homebase site 'saved' by The Range owner after rescue deal

Headliners - Madness have been confirmed to headline the Colchester Castle Park Summer Series in August 2025

Headliners - Madness have been confirmed to headline the Colchester Castle Park Summer Series in August 2025

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Madness announced as headliners for Colchester music festival next summer

Refurb - Tesco, off High Road, in Pitsea

Refurb - Tesco, off High Road, in Pitsea

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Huge Essex supermarket becomes 'largest Tesco in UK' after major revamp

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

As airlines continue to reduce their luggage allowance, with major airlines charging fees of up to £65 for oversized baggage

Travellers planning Christmas getaway issued £65 charge warning - how to avoid

Heinz has already axed several products from its range in 2024 including its Organic Baked Beanz and Ploughman’s Pickle.

Heinz has already axed several products from its range in 2024 including its Organic Baked Beanz and Ploughman’s Pickle.

Heinz discontinues 'different level' soup which fans describe as 'real shame'

Kirsty Griffiths had jetted off to stay at the four-star Mirage World Hotel in Marmaris, Turkey, on October 25th for a week in the sun with her family.

Kirsty Griffiths had jetted off to stay at the four-star Mirage World Hotel in Marmaris, Turkey, on October 25th for a week in the sun with her family.

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Mum's holiday horror as she feared foot may have to be amputated

Busted - (left to right) James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson

Busted - (left to right) James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson

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Busted's Colchester gig - Ticket prices and event info ahead of general sale

Revealed - Wendy's will open its doors in Colchester next week

Revealed - Wendy's will open its doors in Colchester next week

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Revealed: When new Wendy's store will open its doors in Colchester High Street

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food

Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers

Known for its unusual stock which can include everything from power tools to inflatables, the middle of Lidl is a popular hit with shoppers

Lidl middle aisle has 'big male following' supermarket boss says

Application – bosses at Live Tour Promotions are hoping Colchester Council will grant an alcohol licence at a crucial meeting on Monday

Application – bosses at Live Tour Promotions are hoping Colchester Council will grant an alcohol licence at a crucial meeting on Monday

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Over 100 objections for Colchester pop up pub ahead of decision meeting

Primark at Lion Walk Shopping Centre

Primark at Lion Walk Shopping Centre

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Popular retailer adds new service to Colchester store ahead of Christmas

Scaffolding - the front of the Brewhouse

Scaffolding - the front of the Brewhouse

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Colchester pub hopes to have a bit of 'café culture' as repair works close road

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning anyone who has purchased the product not to eat it.

Tesco issues warning to shoppers as FSA says 'do not eat' due to salmonella

The photo has now received over 15,000 reactions and 3,000 comments from users dubbing it

The photo has now received over 15,000 reactions and 3,000 comments from users dubbing it

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Classic Mars bar 'isn't going away' as 'unsettling' rare bar found on shelves

Eligible Amazon orders can be picked up in most Asda stores across the UK

Eligible Amazon orders can be picked up in most Asda stores across the UK

Amazon and Asda offering customer pickup and returns at more than 700 stores

The Colchester Vase, a ceramic cremation vessel decorated with a gladiator fight between a secutor and retiarius, Colchester, 2nd century AD

The Colchester Vase, a ceramic cremation vessel decorated with a gladiator fight between a secutor and retiarius, Colchester, 2nd century AD

Colchester's famous 'vase' to go on UK-wide tour

Return - the flumes at Leisure World have reopened

Return - the flumes at Leisure World have reopened

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Flumes at Colchester Leisure World reopen... but rapids to remain shut for months

Proud - The Colchester Honey&Harvey team Aaron Skerritt, Lee Bennett, Jade Vellam, Shannon Hammond, Callum Olive

Proud - The Colchester Honey&Harvey team Aaron Skerritt, Lee Bennett, Jade Vellam, Shannon Hammond, Callum Olive

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Café welcomes first guests at newly-opened Colchester location in city centre

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

Bosses of Aldi, Amazon UK, Boots, Lidl, JD Sports, Primark, Morrisons and Greggs also issued the warning

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Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job losses

Could this be the cheapest you have paid for a 1L bottle of Baileys?

Could this be the cheapest you have paid for a 1L bottle of Baileys?

Tesco selling Baileys at 'cheapest price it’s been all year' - but be quick

Brewery - Other Monkey Brewing

Brewery - Other Monkey Brewing

Colchester brewery picks up two awards at independent beer awards

Olly Murs and Justin Timberlake have already been announced for the new event

Olly Murs and Justin Timberlake have already been announced for the new event

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Huge new music festival launching in Essex with Olly Murs, Justin Timberlake and more

Alton Garden Centre hopes this year will be the biggest yet for it's Christmas grotto

Alton Garden Centre hopes this year will be the biggest yet for it's Christmas grotto

Essex garden centre unveils 'bigger and better' Santa's grotto including VR ride

Moving forward - an image of North Hill with the former Post office unit on the left and an inset image of a Moxy Hotel design

Moving forward - an image of North Hill with the former Post office unit on the left and an inset image of a Moxy Hotel design

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'Preparatory works' begin for new upmarket hotel coming to Colchester city centre

Team - Tekkerslovakia will be taking on Beer Lanyard FC

Team - Tekkerslovakia will be taking on Beer Lanyard FC

Colchester United FC

Ex-Prem stars announced ahead of charity game for young girl with rare condition

Nick Drake died in 1974

Nick Drake died in 1974

Colchester musicians to remember cult icon musician at free tribute gig

Creative - The Christmas wreath making workshop will take place at Alpaca Acres next month

Creative - The Christmas wreath making workshop will take place at Alpaca Acres next month

Colchester Alpaca farm announce festive wreath making event this December

Event - Sam Ryder performing at a Sofar Sounds Colchester concert

Event - Sam Ryder performing at a Sofar Sounds Colchester concert

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Colchester group which put on secret gig with Sam Ryder set to return this month

The 12 best Christmas markets in the UK have been revealed by The Independent - see which ones made the list.

The 12 best Christmas markets in the UK have been revealed by The Independent - see which ones made the list.

Top-rated hotels within walking distance of the UK's best Christmas markets

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

Homes and interiors

Why mould is forming in your home this winter and how to stop it

Event - band CALAN play Colchester Arts Centre on Tuesday

Event - band CALAN play Colchester Arts Centre on Tuesday

Five great music events coming to Colchester in the week ahead

Artists - Wivenhoe Art Trail is a great weekend of art and colour

Artists - Wivenhoe Art Trail is a great weekend of art and colour

Wivenhoe Art Trail will see hundreds come to the charming town this weekend

Started - Signs at the new Wendy's in High Street have gone up

Started - Signs at the new Wendy's in High Street have gone up

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Signs go up for Wendy's ahead of move into Colchester High Street

Are beauty advent calendars worth the money? We tried and tested six from the high street - this is what we thought

Are beauty advent calendars worth the money? We tried and tested six from the high street - this is what we thought

From Lush to L'Occitane, our favourite beauty advent calendars for 2024

Revealed - Caroline King has revealed the answers to the exclusive puzzle she wrote for the Gazette

Revealed - Caroline King has revealed the answers to the exclusive puzzle she wrote for the Gazette

Revealed: The answers for a special Christmas mystery tour set in Colchester

It's happening - an image of Foundation House in Long Wyre Street which will be home to The Dragonfly Lounge and a graphic of a drag queen

It's happening - an image of Foundation House in Long Wyre Street which will be home to The Dragonfly Lounge and a graphic of a drag queen

It’s official: Work to begin for Colchester LGBTQ+ venue as plans approved

Busted - (left to right) Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne

Busted - (left to right) Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne

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Pop-punk band Busted to play huge gig at Colchester Castle Park next year

Spectacle - Colchester High Street during the Christmas festivities

Spectacle - Colchester High Street during the Christmas festivities

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Colchester residents and market traders full of praise for city Christmas event

Application – Molly O'Reilly's Irish Fun Pub has applied for an alcohol premises licence on the disused astroturf next to Leisure World

Application – Molly O'Reilly's Irish Fun Pub has applied for an alcohol premises licence on the disused astroturf next to Leisure World

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Pensioner submits petition against pop-up pub at Leisure World due to noise fears