Old town is a new city

THE oldest recorded town has become the country’s newest city.

Colchester in Essex is the former capital of Roman Britain which has more than 2,000 years of history.

The town’s mayor was presented with the letters patent, an official document written on parchment which grants city status, during a special full council meeting yesterday.

Mayor Tim Young said: “City Day is a long time coming – a proud moment for us to celebrate all that makes Colchester what it is, what it was, and what it will continue to be – a fantastic place to live.”