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Creativity at your convenience - Colchester's main town centre toilets have re-opened following a unique £300,000 revamp.

Bag an environmentally-friendly accessory - You can pick up a free reusable shopping bag from Colchester market.

Recycler the robot raps his way around Colchester's schools - Colchester children should have recycling all wrapped up after meeting Recycler, the rapping robot.

Clearly recycling - Recycling has become easier thanks to new clear bags and extended plastic collections.

Passion for prosperity - For a modest man, new Mayor Peter Crowe has a rather grand year ahead.

Claim now before it is too late - Pension Credit is a Government benefit aimed at boosting the income of people over 60.

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - In a bid to help more people back to work, two incapacity benefits are being replaced.

An exclusive look at your Community Stadium - As the final touches are made to the facility, excitement is reaching fever pitch as the stadium prepares to open its gates this summer.

Life Chances - transforming aspirations for young adults

Experience a taste of China - introduction

Experience a taste of China in Colchester

The Essex Jiangsu Festival

Are you up for the challenge?  Colchester2020 laid down a carbon gauntlet to the people of the borough at its recent assembly meeting that was attended by more than 100 people.

Architecture awards - The 2008 Colchester 2020 and RIBA Architectural Awards have just been launched.

Sweeping your way to success - Enthusiastic borough communities completed a tidy amount of work when they joined Colchester's Operation Spring Clean.

Champion Colchester - Olympic teams could be on their way to train in Colchester for the London 2012 games.

Fun for free in Colchester - dreading the cost of the summer holidays this year?  If you're looking to entertain the children, or save money when friends and relatives come to stay, Colchester's  tourism team might just be able to help you.

Digital age aids fight against crime - Colchester's CCTV system has gone digital and the crooks won't be happy.

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