Meet the Colchester PT who turned back on life of crime to now helping others
George Sampson, 27, from Prettygate, Colchester, runs Sampo Transformation Limited to help men get into the best shape of their lives.
These two Colchester schools could merge as council 'working through next steps'
Montgomery Infant School and Nursery, and Montgomery Junior School, both in Baronswood Way, Colchester, could merge in the future.
Historic building in Colchester city centre may close if funds aren't raised
Emma Howe, of Colchester, is the director of The Minories, in the High Street, which is urgently looking to raise funds for a new boiler
Adult learning provider celebrates milestone since launching Colchester digital hub
Adult Community Learning Essex (ACL Essex) and Colchester Council has marked one year since it opened it’s Digital Hub in the Wilson Marriage Centre, in Barrack Street. After opening in October 2023, the Digital Hub has provided a space for residents and businesses to access technological equipment and ACL Essex has been able to offer more computing-related courses. Students have been able to learn more about technology and boost their IT skills because of the hub.
Fire that ripped through derelict building in Copford recorded as 'deliberate'
Four crews from Colchester, Coggeshall and Tiptree were called to Copford Place, in London Road, Copford, at 8.45pm yesterday evening.
Colchester Zoo master plan vision closer as new lion habitat plans formally submitted
The attraction, in Maldon Road, has put in a planning application to Colchester Council to build a new lion habitat.
Keepers announce birth of adorable new squirrel monkey at Colchester Zoo
Keepers have announced the venue's squirrel monkey Milu has given birth to a female baby squirrel monkey with male Malcolm.
Colchester brewery picks up two awards at independent beer awards
A Colchester brewery firm has won two industry awards for two of its beverages.
Emergency services rush to Stanway after man receives CPR in 'medical emergency'
EMERGENCY services rushed to Stanway after a man collapsed on the floor and was given CPR.
'Preparatory works' begin for new upmarket hotel coming to Colchester city centre
The planning application for the hotel was made by the Elysium Group, which owns popular restaurants like Mimosa, Hudson House
