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You may experience heavy traffic around the surrounding area on your journey home due to planned roadworks along the A12 southbound carriageway between J26 Stanway and J25 Marks Tey.

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New Species at Colchester Zoo! We are excited to...

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Exciting Spider Monkey Birth! On 16th April 2024, female...

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April 16, 2024

New Species at Colchester Zoo On 16th April, four...

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