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The SCV Adventure Play Foundation is set to host its virtual Spring Thing Fling fundraiser on the first day of spring, Saturday, March 20. The foundation is working with artists, musicians, nature and animal specialists and playworkers, both local and across the nation, to build a Zoom full of fun breakout rooms as an all-ages, low-cost/free event from the safety and comfort of your home. Each breakout room will contain its own activity, demo, performance or other happening. Rooms so far include; digital drawing activities sponsored by the Calibraska Arts Initiative, spring-themed musical nu...

3. Debenhams Colchester's Debenham's store will close permanently in what has been described as a big blow for the town. The store, in Culver Street West, is one of the largest in the town centre and the brand is one of the biggest on the high street. Online fashion retailer Boohoo has bought the Debenhams brand for £55 million, however, it it not set to take on its stores or workforce. This means the historic brand's remaining 118 stores will close for good as part of a structured winding down of the business. 4. Topshop Another big name brand is set to disappear from Colchester t...

CORONAVIRUS has been devastating for so many reasons. Of course it has taken a huge toll on our health and taken many lives, but our economy is also on its knees due to the virus. A number of non-essential businesses suffered financial losses when lockdowns meant they could not open. The crisis has been hard on so many businesses, in hospitality and retail, from small independents to big name brands, and there could be further long-lasting effects. Here we look at some of the businesses in north Essex which have been casualties of the pandemic: 1. Paxman Colchester's historic Paxman f...

Here is a list of some of the north Essex businesses which have closed for good during the coronavirus pandemic.

A "major" refurbishment of the premises is underway, but is some way off being completed. So in the meantime the group has taken over the closed homeware store and will be displaying art in the windows. Revived - We Are the Minories is opening an art space in the old Laura Ashley building The former home of Laura Ashley in Colchester A spokesman for We are the Minories said: "We are missing The Minories. We are very much looking forward to returning to our beautiful building as soon as what has turned into quite major refurbishment is complete. "However, in the meantime, We are th...