Nature

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Mum feared her son would die after being stung 40 times by a swarm of bees

Exciting - a rendered image of the new habitat lion enclosure from a ramp view

Exciting - a rendered image of the new habitat lion enclosure from a ramp view

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Colchester Zoo master plan vision closer as new lion habitat plans formally submitted

Cute - the newly born squirrel monkey

Cute - the newly born squirrel monkey

Keepers announce birth of adorable new squirrel monkey at Colchester Zoo

New - Walk N Talk was launched in Colchester in September

New - Walk N Talk was launched in Colchester in September

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Founder of new woman-only walking group in city 'proud' it its growth in just weeks

Opinions - council representatives have their say on the current situation concerning Middlewick

Opinions - council representatives have their say on the current situation concerning Middlewick

Colchester City Council

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We asked each Colchester party what they think should be done with the Wick site

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky

How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

The Beaver Moon supermoon will be visible above the UK today, these are the best times to spot it

Final supermoon of 2024 to appear in UK skies today - how and when to see it

Sad - Albert's release back into the wild in October

Sad - Albert's release back into the wild in October

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Endangered seagull 'deliberately' killed at north Essex McDonald's

Group - dozens of people use the track

Group - dozens of people use the track

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‘Unsafe’ BMX track in Colchester saved in council u-turn following community outcry

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

When the temperature outside plummets, rodents seek shelter from the cold and it’s common them to take refuge in vehicles

Brits warned of the telltale signs of rat 'infestations'

Fluffy - In the first two weeks after hatching, king vulture chicks looks like fluffy cotton balls

Fluffy - In the first two weeks after hatching, king vulture chicks looks like fluffy cotton balls

Colchester Zoo reveals new vulture chick in 'great news' for species

A photo of the steppe grey shrike hunting and killing a giant vole that 60-year-old Mark Begg captured on his Nikon d500.

A photo of the steppe grey shrike hunting and killing a giant vole that 60-year-old Mark Begg captured on his Nikon d500.

'World's smallest bird of prey' spotted killing 'giant rodent' on UK golf course

The advert follows a young boy named Cole

The advert follows a young boy named Cole

Colchester Zoo gives sneak peek at its second ever Christmas advert

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Stargazers across the country have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, several times already in 2024.

Met Office reveals when and where Northern Lights 'may be visible' this weekend

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

The spider was on the verge of extinction in the UK in 2010

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Zoo releases 'thousands of giant spiders' the 'size of your hand' into UK wild

Cute - Rocky the seal arriving in Southend

Cute - Rocky the seal arriving in Southend

Southend Airport

Rescued seal is flown into Essex airport for lifesaving treatment

Rescued - a seal which was saved from Frinton beach this year

Rescued - a seal which was saved from Frinton beach this year

Here's what you should do if you find a washed-up seal on the beach in Essex

Captured - PC Bowers and PC Walker safely retrieve a young swan who was in danger on a 60 miles per hour road

Captured - PC Bowers and PC Walker safely retrieve a young swan who was in danger on a 60 miles per hour road

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Police officers save swan which was roaming a 60mph road in Colchester

Positive - the two gibbons together, male Lae (left) and female Qiwen on the right

Positive - the two gibbons together, male Lae (left) and female Qiwen on the right

Colchester Zoo hopeful of gibbon infant arrival with pair showing positive signs

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

A giraffe on the UmPhafa reserve

A giraffe on the UmPhafa reserve

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Colchester Zoo delighted as conservation project is declared a nature reserve

Grant funding successful - Colchester's Natural History Museum in High Street

Grant funding successful - Colchester's Natural History Museum in High Street

Cultural attractions

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Colchester museum receives more than £200k grant as it prepares for serious revamp

Glitch - BBC Weather experienced an issue with their weather services this morning with readings of 16,000mph wind speeds in Colchester

Glitch - BBC Weather experienced an issue with their weather services this morning with readings of 16,000mph wind speeds in Colchester

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BBC Weather apologise for predicting 'hurricane force winds' across UK

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Man who 'no one believed' films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town

Muddy - Lower Castle Park

Muddy - Lower Castle Park

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Pictures show state of grass in Colchester's Castle Park after Oktoberfest

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

Arrivals - Colchester Zoo ha announced the arrival of two new ostrich hens

Arrivals - Colchester Zoo ha announced the arrival of two new ostrich hens

Excitement at Colchester Zoo as keepers welcome two new ostrich hens

New - Colchester Zoo have announced that they will be creating a new website due to the change of name

New - Colchester Zoo have announced that they will be creating a new website due to the change of name

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Colchester Zoo announce new website plans ahead of charitable trust takeover

Land - the land off Colne Bank Avenue has been sold after months of speculation

Land - the land off Colne Bank Avenue has been sold after months of speculation

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Long-debated land in Colchester bought for £1million by unknown buyer

Walks - we have put together five of the best walks in and around Colchester to do during autumn

Walks - we have put together five of the best walks in and around Colchester to do during autumn

Five of the best autumnal walks to enjoy in and around Colchester this year

Conservation - Essex Wildlife Trust are working to conserve Abbotts Hall

Conservation - Essex Wildlife Trust are working to conserve Abbotts Hall

Animal Conservation

Plans for conservation work at site near Colchester to protect against climate change

Have you seen the Northern Lights yet this week? Don't worry if not, they are set to be visible again.

Have you seen the Northern Lights yet this week? Don't worry if not, they are set to be visible again.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies again tonight - see when and where

Upgrade - work is underway to revamp the zoo's capuchin habitat

Upgrade - work is underway to revamp the zoo's capuchin habitat

Pictures show progress as Colchester Zoo gives update on monkey habitat refurb

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Saturn to be visible in the UK night sky this week - find out when and how

Appalling - A dead dog was dumped in a suitcase in the River Colne in Colchester

Appalling - A dead dog was dumped in a suitcase in the River Colne in Colchester

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Dead fox found dumped in 'wrapped suitcase' next to river in the Hythe

Adorable - newly named baby baboon Kairo with mum Kamena

Adorable - newly named baby baboon Kairo with mum Kamena

Colchester Zoo reveals name and sex of baby gelada baboon born to first-time mum

While there aren't any jellyfish in UK waters that are as dangerous as the box jellyfish, which is found in Australia, there are some that can give you a nasty sting.

While there aren't any jellyfish in UK waters that are as dangerous as the box jellyfish, which is found in Australia, there are some that can give you a nasty sting.

Which jellyfish are common in UK waters and are any of them dangerous?

Incredible - some of the amazing sights seen last night

Incredible - some of the amazing sights seen last night

In Pictures: Colchester residents spot 'dazzling' Perseid Meteors and Northern Lights

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

Acquired - a section of Iron Latch Woodland

Acquired - a section of Iron Latch Woodland

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Colchester Council acquires huge woodland site the size of 21 football pitches

Rescue - This owl from May was attended to before going to the Colchester Owl Rescue

Rescue - This owl from May was attended to before going to the Colchester Owl Rescue

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Founder of bird rescue near Colchester forced to close to focus on health

Picturesque - Abberton Reservoir is just one of a wide variety of beauty we have access to

Picturesque - Abberton Reservoir is just one of a wide variety of beauty we have access to

Listed: Here are five of the best walks in and around Colchester

River Colne - the river near North Bridge and an inset image of Sir Bob Russell

River Colne - the river near North Bridge and an inset image of Sir Bob Russell

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Former Colchester MP concerned the city could lose picturesque river views

Cute - Two Rock Hyrax pups have been born at Colchester Zoo

Cute - Two Rock Hyrax pups have been born at Colchester Zoo

Watch: Two Rock Hyrax pups are born at Colchester Zoo

Flying ants have been reported all over the UK

Flying ants have been reported all over the UK

Do flying ants bite people in the UK? Here is everything you need to know

Cute - The two newest members of Colchester Zoo's Humboldt penguin family have been named

Cute - The two newest members of Colchester Zoo's Humboldt penguin family have been named

Colchester Zoo names its two Humboldt penguin chicks

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall has issued a warning

Steve Backshall

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Steve Backshall: Dangerous animals migrating to UK is 'definite possibility'

Action - Sir Bob Russell has told Colchester City Council that they should put a

Action - Sir Bob Russell has told Colchester City Council that they should put a

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Council bosses urged to stop water meadows being built on in Colchester

Animals- Colchester Zoo is offering the chance to Zoo Pass holders to encounter many animals in the morning.

Animals- Colchester Zoo is offering the chance to Zoo Pass holders to encounter many animals in the morning.

Colchester Zoo to open its doors early for Zoo Pass holders - here's when

Cute - the adorable new baby coppery titi monkey with dad Lewis

Cute - the adorable new baby coppery titi monkey with dad Lewis

Colchester Zoo welcomes new adorable baby monkey to first-time parents

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer

Campaign - Friends of Middlewick and Save the Wick are fighting to save the county's largest

Campaign - Friends of Middlewick and Save the Wick are fighting to save the county's largest

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Calls for rare nightingales habitat at Middlewick Ranges' site to be saved

Adorable - one of the dik-diks

Adorable - one of the dik-diks

Here is what you named the new baby dik-dik at Colchester Zoo

Adorable - Colchester Zoo's newest baby Kirk’s dik-dik

Adorable - Colchester Zoo's newest baby Kirk’s dik-dik

Cultural attractions

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Colchester Zoo welcomes adorable new calf... and are looking for help to name it