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New Year's Eve (31/12/2025)
Dean Jackson takes you into 2026 with the soundtrack to your New Year's Eve.
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01/01/2026
Local BBC Radio joins BBC Radio 5 Live through the night on a weekday.
Heidi eases you into New Year's Day with great music and your stories.
Soul Food Special (01/01/2026)
Soul man John Leech starts 2026 with a soul food special.
U's start the new year against MK Dons
Build-up and interviews ahead of Colchester, Southend United and Braintree Town's matches.
Colchester United v Milton Keynes Dons (01/01/2026)
Colchester United v Milton Keynes Dons in League Two. Kick-off at 3pm. Not online.
Post-match reports, results and reaction following today's games.
Original comedy, podcasts, poetry, fiction and more on BBC Upload with Rob Jelly.
Ones to Watch 2026
Matt Plumb shares the best up-and-coming local artists, to keep an eye on in 2026.
Nature and Louis Smith (01/01/2026)
Dean speaks to a woman who founded a charity to help people access nature.
