A WINTER Wonderland in Colchester’s Castle Park has been granted planning permission.

A Christmas market, ice skating rink and funfair rides will take over the park between November 27 and January 3.

Last night Colchester Council’s planning committee discussed the application, and granted it with a few minor conditions.

The event will be free, but people will have to pay to go on the rides and for ice skating.

Read the full story in Monday’s Gazette.