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Situated Between Chelmsford And Ipswich Is England's Oldest City Rich With History And Scenic Trails
T he oldest town in England is only about an hour northeast of London by train, but it's often overshadowed by England's ...
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What we know about today's police closure of Castle Park so far
Upper Castle Park was closed to the public from 8am this morning and Essex Police had set up a cordon in the area.
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Man was pronounced dead at scene following closure of Colchester Castle Park
Colchester Castle Park was closed to the public from about 8am yesterday. Essex Police have now said a man in his thirties ...
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Councillor reacts after man found dead in Castle Park
A COUNCILLOR has shared his condolences after a man was found dead in Castle Park. Upper Castle Park was closed to the public from about 8am last Thursday as Essex Police launched an investigation ...
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Colchester Castle named a top attraction by TripAdvisor
The Norman-era castle-turned-museum has been named as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025.
English city that was once the country’s ‘oldest town’ is home to unique Barbie house and Harry Potter style train ride
DID you know that Colchester was once known for being England’s oldest town? Despite this, it was actually given city status ...
Colchester Gazette on MSN9d
Can you spot yourself in pictures at Colchester Race for Life?
HUNDREDS of runners and spectators flocked to Lower Castle Park to take part in the Colchester Race for Life this morning.
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Man pronounced dead at scene following Colchester park closure
Police have now confirmed a man in his 30s was died at the scene. A spokesman said: "We were called to concerns for a man in Castle Park, Colchester, at about 8am on Thursday. "Sadly, the man, aged in ...