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Colchester based Care UK wins contract for urgent care service across Suffolk and north east Essex

Jun 26, 2018 | Contract

Colchester based Care UK has been awarded a five-year contract to run the NHS 111 helpline and out of hours services in Suffolk and north east Essex.

Essex Business Boost as Low-cost airline Ryanair launches 13 new European routes from London Southend Airport

Jun 18, 2018 | Transportation

Ryanair has announced it will open a new base at Southend Airport with three aircraft at an investment of $300million. 55 new flights a week to eight new countries including Ireland (Dublin), Spain(Bilbao) and Italy (Milan).

Colchester Borough Council welcomes A120 upgrade announcement

Jun 13, 2018 | Transport

Colchester Borough Council has today welcomed the announcement of the next step towards a major upgrade to the A120 along a new route between Braintree and Colchester.

Architect Appointed for Amphora Homes to Design New Housing Developments

Jun 12, 2018 | Housing

An important milestone has already been reached for Colchester Borough Council’s (CBC) new private housing development company, Colchester Amphora Homes Ltd (CAHL), with the appointment of an architect to deliver the designs for the first phase of two new housing...

ECC Announces Option D as Preferred Route Option for New Dual Carriageway A120 between Braintree and A12

Jun 11, 2018 | Transport

Once the favoured route option decision clears the statutory call-in period, it will be recommended to Highways England and the Department for Transport for inclusion in the Road Investment Strategy 2, which is the next funding period for the strategic road network....

High Court Rejects Colchester Northern Gateway Challenge

Jun 8, 2018 | Development

A major leisure-led development north of Colchester has received the backing of a senior judge, after an application by the Tollgate Partnership for a Judicial Review of the scheme was rejected at the High Court last week (31 May 2018)....