'I moved from London to the UK's oldest city and 1 thing now really annoys me'

is full of charming and including - but after the , many began rethinking what they wanted from life. I was one of them. Like many, I loved . I still do. It's one of the greatest cities in the world - packed with energy, diversity, and opportunity.

But post-pandemic wasn't the same. The buzz faded, prices kept climbing, and the dream of ever owning a home slipped further away. My wife and I realised we had to make a change. We looked at several - places like Stevenage, Cambridge and Maidenhead - but eventually decided to head east. That's when we found . And we fell in love with it instantly.

Colchester has everything we were looking for. It's greener, quieter, more spacious, and full of history.

In fact, according to , it was the first place in Britain to be given the status of a Roman Colonia in 49AD and was even the first capital of Roman Britain before London took over.

The city is now considered the UK's oldest and has plenty of jaw-dropping Roman remains.

But it's not just about the past. Colchester is well connected to London, has excellent schools, and sits just a short drive from the coast.

There are woodlands, wildlife reserves, and plenty of space to breathe - all things we craved after lockdown life in the capital.

Three years on, we've never looked back, but that doesn't mean it's perfect.

What really 'annoys' me now is the sheer amount of development.

I know that sounds hypocritical. After all, I'm part of the wave of people who moved here from London.

But Colchester seems to be growing faster than it can cope. Roads are being dug up, buildings are going up, and traffic is often at a standstill.

There's a huge rapid transit corridor currently being built to improve transport across the city - and while it's a welcome investment for the future, right now it seems to be making things worse. At times, the city feels like one giant roadwork.

According to some, Colchester is one of the fastest developing places in the country - and I can believe it.

But with all that progress comes pressure.

More people means more homes. More homes mean more cars. And the city's infrastructure is struggling to keep up.

Many locals are frustrated - and while I share that frustration, I also know that change takes time.

Despite the growing pains, I wouldn't swap Colchester for anywhere else.

It's rich in history, close to the sea, and offers a lifestyle that's hard to find just an hour from London.

Yes, the roadworks and disruption are annoying. But once it's all done, Colchester will be even better.

And for anyone thinking of making the same move - I'd still say go for it.