21,000 new homes planned, but critics argue Colchester is already overcrowded, citing hospital capacity and parking revenue. Colchester Housing Plan Faces Criticism Amid Overcrowding Concerns Colchester faces some big challenges. A lot of new houses are planned, and a councillor says the city feels crowded right now. The hospital likely needs a good amount of…
£19m investment will transform Colchester. Revamps include the Jumbo water tower, digital upgrades, and community hubs. Colchester Secures £19m to Transform City and Revamp Iconic Landmarks Colchester plans to spend £19 million. This money will go to different areas of the city. Jumbo water tower will get a revamp, a doctor’s surgery will get bigger,…
Witham Library may equip staff with body cameras due to teen antisocial behaviour impacting library and local shops. Essex Library Considers Body Cameras Amid Antisocial Behaviour The Witham Library has a problem. Some teenagers are misbehaving. This is causing trouble. The library has already hired a security guard. Now, librarians might wear body cameras. This…
Four Essex University students died in a car crash in Colchester, sparking an outpouring of tributes. Colchester Crash: Tributes Left for Four Essex University Students Hey, listen to this sad news. Four students died in a car crash in Colchester. It happened on Magdalen Street, on February 1st. People left flowers and messages at the…
A 15-year-old boy accused of rape is among several arrested in Essex during a police operation to enhance community safety. Essex Police Operation: Teen Arrested for Rape, Multiple Suspects Held Police made several arrests during an operation in Essex. A 15-year-old boy got arrested on suspicion of rape. This operation aimed to keep Essex towns…
Colchester could see over 20000 new homes by 2041 amid worries about supporting infrastructure. Essex Area Faces 20000 Homes Despite Infrastructure Concerns The government wants more homes built in Colchester and has increased the building targets. Over 20,000 new homes could be built in 16 years, with the government aiming for 1,300 homes each year.…
The North Station roundabout continues to perplex drivers, with near misses and wrong-way incidents persisting. Essex Roundabout Near Colchester Still Confuses Drivers Essex has roundabouts with many near misses, and crashes also happen often. Drivers struggle at one roundabout, and they frequently drive the wrong way, which causes drivers a lot of stress. This roundabout…