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Essex: News - December 2025
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New Year’s Eve Shopping Made Easy at The Baytree Shopping Centre
22nd December 2025
Shoppers heading into the final days of 2025 are invited to make the most of New Year’s Eve shopping at The Baytree Shopping Centre in Brentwood. Perfectly positioned between the High Street and surrounding amenities, the centre offers a convenient and welcoming destination for ticking off last-minute...
An early Christmas present for Liwei the red panda!
18th December 2025
On 16th December 2025, Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) had an exciting gift for Liwei the red panda! A small bundle with a red fur coat, furry feet and a fluffy tail – a companion - this is a gift not just for Christmas! The Animal Care Team were delighted to welcome a male red panda named...
Say Hello to Mikolas the Pygmy Hippo!
16th December 2025
On 3rd December 2025, Colchester Zoological Society (CZS) welcomed young male pygmy hippo, Mikolas, from Zoo Dvur Kralove in Czech Republic. Mikolas arrived at CZS just two days after celebrating his 2nd birthday, as part of an EEP (EAZA Ex situ Programme) breeding recommendation. Mikolas has now...
Essex Police joins forces with BT and EE to tackle misuse of artificial intelligence (AI)
5th December 2025
Essex Police today announces a new partnership with BT and EE to give simple, practical advice to young people, parents, guardians and teachers to help them avoid harmful AI-generated content online. EE’s LearnSmart platform will host helpful advice for families giving them the confidence to...
Winter Wonderland Norwich Returns for Its Fourth Year of Festive Magic
3rd December 2025
Experience the ultimate Christmas celebration as Winter Wonderland Norwich returns to the Norfolk Showground for its fourth spectacular year of festive fun. Opening Friday 14th November, the event runs through to Sunday 4th January (see website for opening days). Brought to life once again by the...