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Enterprise • 04.06.2026

Students unveil bold new vision for Colchester’s iconic ‘Jumbo’ Water Tower

Students from the University of Essex’s Edge Hotel School have come up with ideas for the future of Colchester’s iconic...

Creative • 16.04.2026

Colchester arts venues awarded £1.5m from Arts Council England

Colchester venues have received a £1.5m government boost for the arts from the government as part of a £127.8m package...

Award • 14.04.2026

Colchester Institute designated a Clean Energy Technical Excellence College (CETEC)

Colchester Institute has been given a share of £175m by the Government to transform it into a centre of technical...

Award • 14.04.2026

Mercury Theatre wins Sustainable Workplace of the Year Award

Colchester’s Mercury Theatre has been recognised by a regional awards scheme recently when it was named winner of the Sustainable...

Inward Investment • 18.02.2026

New entertainment and jobs for Colchester as Vue and Clip ‘n Climb…

Fit-out work is now officially underway for both Vue and Clip ‘n Climb at Colchester Leisure Park at Northern Gateway....

Latest News • 18.02.2026

Colchester wins National Pubwatch of the Year 2025

Colchester Pubwatch has been awarded the top accolade of the National Pubwatch of the Year at a prestigious ceremony, sponsored...