Wivenhoe News

Selected - Laura Stephens has been named in the Team GB squad for this summer's Olympic Games, in Paris

Colchester and Wix swimmer Laura Stephens named in Team GB squad for Olympic Games

Site - Broomgrove Junior School in Wivenhoe

Site - Broomgrove Junior School in Wivenhoe

Planning and development

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Plans to remove disused swimming pool in Wivenhoe approved

Location - an image of boats next to the River Colne in Wivenhoe

Location - an image of boats next to the River Colne in Wivenhoe

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Take a walk round the region's 'best place to live' with these 12 photos of Wivenhoe

Leading the way - Simon Fernandes is Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club's new first XI captain for the 2024 season

Leading the way - Simon Fernandes is Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club's new first XI captain for the 2024 season

Colchester and East Essex cricketers have high hopes for new season

Fish and chip shop - Henley's of Wivenhoe

Fish and chip shop - Henley's of Wivenhoe

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We tried award winning Wivenhoe fish and chip shop and can see why so many love it

Pub environment - the bar area at The Rose and Crown and an inset image of a pint of cider

Pub environment - the bar area at The Rose and Crown and an inset image of a pint of cider

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Listed: Here are four pubs to visit when you're next in Wivenhoe

How the site will look

How the site will look

Planning and development

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Builders 'looking forward' to starting work on new 115-home site near Colchester

Wivenhoe - Villagers speak to the Colchester Gazette about The Sunday Times Guide

Wivenhoe - Villagers speak to the Colchester Gazette about The Sunday Times Guide

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Is Wivenhoe really the best place to live? Residents and businesses have their say

Smiles - pupils and staff at Broomgrove Infant School celebrate its new Ofsted report

Smiles - pupils and staff at Broomgrove Infant School celebrate its new Ofsted report

'Very happy' school where 'pupils can thrive' lauded in new report from Ofsted

Offer - The former Tollgate Fisheries premises are up for let

Offer - The former Tollgate Fisheries premises are up for let

Chance for new firm to move into refurbished building once home to Wivenhoe chippy

Winner - Wivenhoe has been crowned as the best place to live in the East of England by the Sunday Times

Winner - Wivenhoe has been crowned as the best place to live in the East of England by the Sunday Times

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The north Essex riverside town named the best place to live in the East of England

Plans - Colchester Council's planning department received an application for 25 bungalows and a 60-bed care home in Croquet Garden, Wivenhoe

Plans - Colchester Council's planning department received an application for 25 bungalows and a 60-bed care home in Croquet Garden, Wivenhoe

Local government

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New 25 home development and a 60-bed care home could be built in Wivenhoe

Sad - Little Avenues Preschool in Wivenhoe is closing later this year

Sad - Little Avenues Preschool in Wivenhoe is closing later this year

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Preschool bosses speak of 'financially challenging' few years after deciding to close

Sad - Little Avenues Preschool in Wivenhoe has announced its closure

Sad - Little Avenues Preschool in Wivenhoe has announced its closure

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Town preschool announces 'sad' closure as bosses reveal it is 'no longer viable'

Site - Broomgrove Infant and Junior School in Wivenhoe

Site - Broomgrove Infant and Junior School in Wivenhoe

Planning and development

School submits plans to replace disused swimming pool with new classroom building

Venue - Wivenhoe House Hotel

Venue - Wivenhoe House Hotel

Popular hotel near Colchester crowned Large Hotel of the Year at annual awards

Nick Barrance has been left frustrated over the state of roads after shedding out nearly £1,000 on car repairs

Nick Barrance has been left frustrated over the state of roads after shedding out nearly £1,000 on car repairs

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Wivenhoe driver's anger after forking out £1k to repair car after pothole damage

Wivenhoe Train Station

Wivenhoe Train Station

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Person dies after being hit by train near Wivenhoe, transport police confirm

Exciting- owner Carolyn Donnelly and the restorer, Richard Barnard

Exciting- owner Carolyn Donnelly and the restorer, Richard Barnard

Historic model boat dating back nearly 100 years restored for artist's family

The new homes and care home will be built behind the town's fire station

The new homes and care home will be built behind the town's fire station

Planning and development

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Huge plans for 80 homes and 'first-of-its-kind' 60-bed care home in Wivenhoe approved

Closure - The owners of the Italian restaurant Valentinos in Wivenhoe High Street announced the closure of the establishment

Closure - The owners of the Italian restaurant Valentinos in Wivenhoe High Street announced the closure of the establishment

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'End of an era' - Upset as beloved Italian restaurant in Colchester closes down

Works - Gas works by Cadent have startled residents in The Cross, Wivenhoe

Works - Gas works by Cadent have startled residents in The Cross, Wivenhoe

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Uproar after claims Colchester homeowners were not pre-warned about gas works project

Approved - what the estate could look like

Approved - what the estate could look like

Planning and development

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Controversial plans to build huge housing estate in Wivenhoe approved

Memorial screens - The new Wivenhoe screens were unveiled last Friday (Image: Canva)

Memorial screens - The new Wivenhoe screens were unveiled last Friday (Image: Canva)

In pictures: The Wivenhoe memorial which remembers the town's fallen soldiers

Winner - Wivenhoe Park is amongst the top ten parks in the UK

Winner - Wivenhoe Park is amongst the top ten parks in the UK

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The beloved Colchester park named one of the country's best for a sixth time in a row

Frustration - some Wivenhoe residents are unhappy after Essex University's fireworks display was delayed

Frustration - some Wivenhoe residents are unhappy after Essex University's fireworks display was delayed

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Animal owners' anger after 'not being told about' unexpected fireworks display

Good job - Wivenhoe resident Phil Long has led a project that will commemorate the town's fallen soldiers

Good job - Wivenhoe resident Phil Long has led a project that will commemorate the town's fallen soldiers

Patriotic resident unveils memorial screens in honour of Wivenhoe's fallen soldiers

Listed - Colchester, Frinton, and Wivenhoe have been named as some of the best places to live in England in 2024 by Muddy Stilettos

Listed - Colchester, Frinton, and Wivenhoe have been named as some of the best places to live in England in 2024 by Muddy Stilettos

Muddy Stilettos

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The 3 north Essex areas shortlisted to be named best place to live in England

'Good' - Ofsted visited Little Avenues Pre-school in Wivenhoe

'Good' - Ofsted visited Little Avenues Pre-school in Wivenhoe

The 'good' Colchester pre-school which 'sparks the imaginations' of children

Police probe suspected chop shop in Colchester

Police probe suspected chop shop in Colchester

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Suspected stolen cars worth £436k found in Colchester ‘chop shop’

On target - Gareth Heath scored in Harwich and Parkeston's 3-3 draw with Wivenhoe Town

On target - Gareth Heath scored in Harwich and Parkeston's 3-3 draw with Wivenhoe Town

Non-League Football

Harwich play out a six-goal thriller with Wivenhoe

United - ProspHER aims to empower women in business

United - ProspHER aims to empower women in business

Clubs and societies

Female community which empowers women in business to host social event in Wivenhoe

Booze - Kando Convenience Store will be able to sell alcohol for six extra hours a day

Booze - Kando Convenience Store will be able to sell alcohol for six extra hours a day

Colchester Council

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High Street shop wins alcohol licence bid as link to antisocial behaviour ruled out

Graffiti - political slogan 'Torys out' was spray painted in The Cross, Wivenhoe

Graffiti - political slogan 'Torys out' was spray painted in The Cross, Wivenhoe

Conservative Party

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Anti-Conservative slogan causes a stir after vandal sprays road overnight in Wivenhoe

Emergency - police and paramedics were called to Valley Road in Wivenhoe

Emergency - police and paramedics were called to Valley Road in Wivenhoe

Coroner's Court

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Wivenhoe pensioner died after being pinned against her house by reversing camper van

Worry - fears have been raised anti-social behaviour will worsen if a shop is allowed to sell alcohol later into the night. Inset, youngsters who caused trouble in April

Worry - fears have been raised anti-social behaviour will worsen if a shop is allowed to sell alcohol later into the night. Inset, youngsters who caused trouble in April

Anti-social behaviour

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Fears anti-social behaviour in Wivenhoe could worsen if shop extends alcohol licence

Incident - the pedestrian was struck by the car in Leys Road, Wivenhoe

Incident - the pedestrian was struck by the car in Leys Road, Wivenhoe

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Careless pensioner, 80, fined after reversing into pedestrian in Wivenhoe

Blown away – Andrew Foster and Catherine Alport said they were stunned by the quality of care they received from staff at Colchester and Great Ormond Street Hospital

Blown away – Andrew Foster and Catherine Alport said they were stunned by the quality of care they received from staff at Colchester and Great Ormond Street Hospital

Wivenhoe couple to give £11,000 to Colchester Hospital after son's death at 16 months

Proud - Dr Sarah Perry is the new chancellor of Essex University

Proud - Dr Sarah Perry is the new chancellor of Essex University

Acclaimed author 'proud and excited' to become University of Essex's new chancellor

Target - Owain Taylor will be aiming to claim the title at the Lexden RFC Open next month

Target - Owain Taylor will be aiming to claim the title at the Lexden RFC Open next month

Squash stars set to descend on Lexden for prestigious Open

Special visit - Sir Bernard Jenkin was invited to visit Broomgrove Junior School in Wivenhoe by headteacher Karen Wright

Special visit - Sir Bernard Jenkin was invited to visit Broomgrove Junior School in Wivenhoe by headteacher Karen Wright

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Wivenhoe headteacher raises serious concerns over schools 'crisis'

End of the line – BT still maintains 20,000 phone boxes around the UK, but the Wivenhoe High Street payphone may not last for much longer

End of the line – BT still maintains 20,000 phone boxes around the UK, but the Wivenhoe High Street payphone may not last for much longer

Planning and development

Long-serving phone box in Colchester could be removed unless community steps in

A jet ski rider Essex Police want to speak to in connection with their investigation

A jet ski rider Essex Police want to speak to in connection with their investigation

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Police want to speak to men after report of ‘dangerous’ jet skiing near Wivenhoe

Opening- record shop is now opened for business

Opening- record shop is now opened for business

Meet the record store owner who hopes her new Wivenhoe shop can become a 'music hub'

Performer - Wivenhoe talent set to return to stage

Performer - Wivenhoe talent set to return to stage

Stars In Their Eyes finalist from Wivenhoe returns to the stage for special show

Sanctuary - Wivenhoe Congregational Church will open its doors on Saturday

Sanctuary - Wivenhoe Congregational Church will open its doors on Saturday

Quiet space for 'reflection and remembrance' to open its doors in Wivenhoe

The exhibition, which will be held in Wivenhoe, will capture Colchester's past and present

The exhibition, which will be held in Wivenhoe, will capture Colchester's past and present

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Art exhibition depicting the city of Colchester to run from next week

Special invite - Norwegian Bakers has invited Erling Haaland to try its goods during celebrations next month

Special invite - Norwegian Bakers has invited Erling Haaland to try its goods during celebrations next month

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Star striker Erling Haaland invited to try pastries at Wivenhoe's Norwegian Bakers

Owners Jo Wheatley and Jay Pettitt are closing the bike kitchen to be a part of the Extinction Rebellion protets

Owners Jo Wheatley and Jay Pettitt are closing the bike kitchen to be a part of the Extinction Rebellion protets

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Here's the 'unusual' reason why Wivenhoe bike shop will close down for two days

Overhaul – the menu has been revised. with new chef Michael Dinsdale heading up the kitchen when it opens on Sunday

Overhaul – the menu has been revised. with new chef Michael Dinsdale heading up the kitchen when it opens on Sunday

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The Black Buoy pub to reopen kitchen with fresh new menu – here's how it'll look

Colchester flameworker secures grant and shares work at Wivenhoe exhibition

Colchester flameworker secures grant and shares work at Wivenhoe exhibition

Colchester flameworker secures grant and shares work at Wivenhoe exhibition

University of Essex Vice Chancellor remembers late ex-Chancellor Lord Phillips

University of Essex Vice Chancellor remembers late ex-Chancellor Lord Phillips

Tributes paid to former Essex University chancellor Lord Phillips after death at 84

Arrest - police deal with protestors in Wivenhoe in 1984

Arrest - police deal with protestors in Wivenhoe in 1984

Nostalgia: Strikes and protests nothing new as we look back at demos in Colchester

Disappointed - Residents were left 'disappointed' after the WiFi works they were promised were cancelled, despite the infrastructure being laid.

Disappointed - Residents were left 'disappointed' after the WiFi works they were promised were cancelled, despite the infrastructure being laid.

Planning and development

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Wivenhoe residents without WiFi after bizarre email tells them project is cancelled

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