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City of Colchester
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Latest up-to-date news, sport, and business from the city of #Colchester in #Essex, UK - For the proud Colcestrians on Twitter since 2012 and now Bluesky from 2024
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 34m
The ghoulish Essex bridge that leads to nowhere and no-one knows much about

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🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/wh...
Ghoulish Essex bridge that leads to nowhere and no-one knows much about
The bridge was dubbed "eerie" and thousands of people drive under it each day
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 12h
'Desperate' Essex foodbank planning to move to new home to continue 'life-changing' service

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'Desperate' Essex foodbank planning to move to new home
Vital service is supplying food and other support to more than 20,000 people each year
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 13h
Quaint Essex town home to a 'haunted' hotel where locals won't stay in one room

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Essex town home to a 'haunted' hotel where locals won't stay in one room
Someone who stayed in it said she felt someone touch her in the night
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 2d
Daunting decision 'saved Essex man's life' after finding lump

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Daunting decision 'saved man's life' after finding lump
It was a decision that ultimately saved his life
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 2d
The Essex McDonald's branches trialing new change for faster service

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🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/wh...
The Essex McDonald's branches trialing new change for faster service
The change was made this week in selected branches
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 3d
Plans to spend £6m to overhaul Colchester community centre and improve children's nursery

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🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
Plans to spend £6m to overhaul Essex community centre and improve nursery
Plans include improving a library, cafe and nursery in the city
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 5d
Council won't challenge government after A12 widening plan scrapped

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Council won't challenge government after A12 widening plan scrapped
The council leader had said she would be challenging the government's decision to scrap the project to improve the A12
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 5d
'Global icon' Billy Ocean headlining summer festival at Essex castle

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'Global icon' Billy Ocean headlining summer festival at Essex castle
The legendary Billy Ocean is the first headliner to be announced
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 5d
Essex's prettiest Christmas market that rivals Bavaria

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Essex's prettiest Christmas market that rivals Bavaria
It's a popular event for locals and visitors to the county, too
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 6d
The breathtaking stream train from Essex to award-winning Christmas market

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The breathtaking stream train from Essex to award-winning Christmas market
It's truly a unique thing to do as we head into the festive season
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 6d
Spooky 'Trail of Terror' to take over Essex zoo for Halloween

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Spooky 'Trail of Terror' to take over Essex zoo for Halloween
Tickets are being sold online
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 6d
Former Colchester police officer charged after alleged misconduct

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Former Colchester police officer charged after alleged misconduct
The officer will appear in court next week
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 6d
Live updates crash closes major Essex road in both directions

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Live updates crash closes major Essex road in both directions
The incident was first reported at around 5am
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 7d
The really cheap Essex street next to a train station where you can buy a property for under £75k

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Really cheap Essex street where you can buy a property for under £75k
The street sits very closely to a train station, making it a very attractive place for commuters
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 7d
Man pretending to be taxi driver sexually assaulted woman in his car

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Man pretending to be taxi driver sexually assaulted woman in his car
The man deceived his victim, who believed he was a taxi driver
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 8d
Everything you need to know about Greater Anglia being nationalised this weekend

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All you need to know about Greater Anglia being nationalised this weekend
It will come under government control from Sunday, October 12
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 8d
Call police immediately if you see missing Essex teenager not seen in weeks

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Call police immediately if you see missing Essex teenager not seen in weeks
Police want to make sure he's safe "as soon as possible"
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 9d
A12 fire: Pictures show lorry carrying chickens on fire near Kelvedon as road remains shut

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🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
Pictures show chicken lorry fire on A12 as road remains closed
There are extremely long delays as the road is shut in both directions
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 9d
The Essex Sainsbury's the largest in the UK where you can spend a whole day shopping

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The Essex Sainsbury's the UK's biggest where you can spend a whole day shopping
It has everything from a cafe to a Specsavers and an Argos
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 10d
EssexEats Awards 2025: The cosy village pub that 'wants everyone to feel at home'

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The cosy Essex village pub that 'wants everyone to feel at home'
It's in with a chance of being crowned Essex's best pub
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 10d
The exact date Essex Co-op Food store will close for big revamp

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The exact date Essex Co-op Food store will close for big revamp
The store will be closed for over a month
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 11d
'Urgent' safety concerns at Essex hospital raised by health regulator

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'Urgent' safety concerns raised at Essex hospital
One person in a mental health crisis waited more than 100 hours for a mental health bed
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 11d
Police hunting for Essex man in connection to multiple 'offences'

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Police hunting for Essex man in connection to multiple 'offences'
He is wanted in connection with multiple offences
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 11d
Men banned from keeping dogs after setting them on animals

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🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
Men banned from keeping dogs after setting them on animals
The pair hid from police before being arrested
www.essexlive.news
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City of Colchester @colchesteressex.bsky.social · 12d
Bad A12 crash leaves driver seriously injured

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🔗: https://www.essexlive.news/ne...
Bad A12 crash leaves driver seriously injured
Police have appealed for witnesses
www.essexlive.news
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