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TODAY’S Nostalgia is taking us on a trip back to wartime Colchester.

THE past year has been an extremely difficult time for our hospitality industry. Lockdowns have forced bars, cafes and restaurants to close for months at a time, and they remain only able to offer takeaway at the moment. But with a reopening date set out in the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, it appears brighter days are on the horizon. Cafes, bars and restaurants will be able to reopen from May 17 for up to six people in a group, and even as early as April 12 if customers are seated outside. Despite the difficult circumstances, some businesses have opened new ventures in Co...

THE past year has been an extremely difficult time for our hospitality industry. Lockdowns have forced bars, cafes and restaurants to close for months at a time, and they remain only able to offer takeaway at the moment. But with a reopening date set out in the Government's roadmap out of lockdown, it appears brighter days are on the horizon. Cafes, bars and restaurants will be able to reopen from May 17 for up to six people in a group, and even as early as April 12 if customers are seated outside. Despite the difficult circumstances, some businesses have opened new ventures in Co...

Colchester Castle - Credit: Archant Ernie, the county’s most famous Westie, takes a step back in time to explore the charms of Britain’s oldest town - and the capital before London - Colchester Ernie explores Lower Castle Park - Credit: Archant WHAT TO SEE Start with Colchester Castle Park. The castle is the largest Norman keep in Europe and you can go inside to check it out (£10 per adult), but not with your dog. Oddly, pets are not allowed in the Upper Park surrounding the castle but they can run free in the Lower Park. The two areas are clearly divided by a Roman wall. The lower part ...