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YOUNG REPORTER Cambridge's (unique) car problem Winter Glennon - CambridgeAST
It was only in 1951 that Cambridge was granted its city status, prior to then it was a town, albeit one with a very long history (artifacts dating from 1800BCE have been found within the city). Despite its history, it was only in the mid-20th century
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Young Reporter The Future of Bowls Beth Wretham CCHS
Bowls is a beloved sport but unlike others is suffering from a lack of interest from younger generations. Bowls is a sport in which you roll weight biassed bowls or woods at the jack or the kitty and hit it , although it's more common to just
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Lyra Keith CVC - Road Closure Splits Village!
In the quaint village of Hardwick, Cambridgeshire, a road closure caused by watermain repairs has split the village in two. Literally! This is because the village has only one road running through it and the closure, halfway through the village, has
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YoungReporter: Black Hole Breaking the Law?-Ellie Edgoose at Comberton VC
Black Hole Breaking the Law?: Our cosmic speed limit is about to be crossed The same as on our roads, when flying planes or steering boats, this universe has a speed limit. It applies to everything, at least in theory, and makes sure nothing is
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Young Reporter: On Cloud 9 with a new canine: Sarah Cavanagh: Comberton Sixth Form
Thousands of dogs suffer from neglect, abuse and abandonment; they can be discarded or born into a life of suffering and uncertainty. They are left to fend for themselves and die alone. This has to stop. Dogs are incredible. They are extremely
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Young Reporter. The prequel of The Hunger Games .MiaBirchTheAppletonSchool
The breathtaking prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes. The Hunger Games. One of the most watched and well-known movie and book franchise in the world which gained large popularity in 2013( when its first movie release came
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How to spend a memorable Saturday evening in Loughton? Stasa Vuksanovic, CS
If you live in Loughton, or the surrounding area and you are bored at home, you would like to get out of the house and out your comfort zone. Also, if you don't know where to go on a date with a girlfriend/boyfriend Wheelie Roller Disco is always an
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SCoPE: Fun and Learning in Biology Education-Young reporter-Yashaswini-CAST
In the realm of biology education, the Gurdon Institute is pioneering an innovative approach to captivate students in the intricate world of molecular biology and gene editing. SCoPE is a project that consists of toolkits co-created by teachers and
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Essex Police traffic hearing sees motorists fined by magistrates
RECKLESS drivers have been sentenced following a special hearing at Colchester Magistrates' Court. On November 15, seven drivers were sentenced for careless driving. Overall, 35 endorsement points were put on their licences and all drivers
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Man's body pulled from marina as 'unexpected' death sparks investigation
POLICE are treating a man's death as "unexpected and under investigation” after a body was pulled from a marina. Essex Police officers were called to concerns for a man in Tollesbury shortly after 2pm on Tuesday afternoon. Half an hour later
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Tattooist says council is 'no friend of businesses' after logo plan is thrown out
THE owner of a Colchester tattoo parlour has slammed a "ridiculous" decision to reject her appeal to allow her to project her business’ logo onto the pavement. Sonya Trusty was told the projection was an “alien” addition to the street scene in
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Explained: Did Colchester Council really spend £1m on ice creams in the past year?
SENIOR politicians have been urged to apologise after a document was published which falsely said millions of pounds tax payer money in Colchester had been spent on ice creams and stationary. A motion prepared ahead of a council meeting next Thursday
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Former U's boss among bookies' favourites to replace Mark Bonner at Cambridge
FORMER Colchester United boss Paul Lambert is among the early favourites to take over at League One side Cambridge United, according to the bookies. The ex-Colchester boss, who managed the club between 2008 and 2009 and has also had spells in charge
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Iron make progress in Essex Senior Cup after winning at Stanway
BRAINTREE Town made progress in the Essex Senior Cup with a 1-0 win at Essex Senior League side Stanway Rovers, writes DAVID WARD. A penalty midway through the second half ensured the current county cup champions progressed to the next round in
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Young Reporter Cambridge busway protective fence Alex Holt Long Road College
The council is proposing to add a protective fence along the section of the guided busway that runs between Cambridge station and Addenbrooke’s hospital. Since February 2022, the guided busway has been partially closed in one direction, following
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Sammie Szmodics: 'I’m playing the best football I’ve ever played'
FORMER Colchester United favourite Sammie Szmodics believes he is playing the best football of his career after committing his future to Blackburn Rovers. The 28-year-old former U’s academy player, who made 165 appearances for his home town club
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Young Reporters Olivia Harmer Sigma Sixth Visits Hampton Court CCHS
On the Thursday of last week, a group of eleven year twelve students departed bright and early from Sigma Sixth college, Clacton, on the first history trip of their college journey. The trip begun early- a seven o'clock meet outside Clacton leisure
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'Incredibly proud' - Colchester Council shortlisted for two sought-after awards
COLCHESTER Council is shortlisted for two sought-after social media awards. The council has announced its shortlisting for the Comms2Point0 UnAwards and is in the running to win the Best Social Media Account, and Best Comms Professional awards.
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Snow and ice expected in north Essex as forecasters issue 18-hour weather warning
WEATHER forecasters have issued an 18-hour weather warning for north Essex as snow and ice is expected to hit parts of the county. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning including Colchester and nearby coastal areas including Clacton
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Pictured: Police looking for woman in connection with thefts from Asda in Colchester
POLICE officers investigating a string of thefts from a supermarket in Colchester have released an image of a woman they would like to speak to in connection with their inquiries. Essex Police says detectives want to speak to Vicky Millard, 36,
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Doncaster Rovers 3 Colchester United 1 - player ratings after U's defeat
COLCHESTER United were beaten 3-1 at Doncaster Rovers, on Tuesday night. Joe Taylor’s strike proved only a consolation for the U’s, as goals from Mo Faal, Joe Ironside and Tom Smith’s own goal condemned Matty Etherington’s side to another league
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Fresh fears historic war horse infirmary will be 'flattened' by 200 home estate
CAMPAIGNERS are continuing their fight to save a historic 19th century war horse hospital in Colchester. The former horse infirmary is part of the disused Army Base Repair Organisation (ABRO) site near Abbey Field in Colchester which is earmarked
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'Disrespectful' - Upset after fencing is propped up against city centre gravestones
A SHOPPING centre have been accused of being “very disrespectful” after metal fence panels were propped up against gravestones. A Santa’s grotto opened at Lion Walk Shopping Centre, in Colchester city centre, earlier this month to the delight of
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'It was just instinct' - Mum saves young woman's life after seeing her on bridge
A MOTHER says it was “instinct” when she stepped in to save the life of a woman who was on a bridge over a busy road. Maggie Harrison was walking her dogs with her daughter Savanna on March 23, 2021, when they saw a woman in a precarious position
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Man slapped with fine for hundreds of pounds for speeding... on a river
A MAN has been fined hundreds of pounds for speeding... on a river. Essex Police and Colchester Council have slapped a jet-skier with a £400 penalty after exceeding the eight-knot limit on the River Colne. The speedster was caught breaking
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'Controversial' Colchester band to play homecoming show at city centre venue
A SELF-DUBBED "controversial" Colchester band is set to play a homecoming show at a popular city music venue this month. Fresh from touring the country as members of Dingus Khan, Reverend Matt Simpkins and Ben Brown are preparing to return to
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Mum fears dodgy flat door could crush son, 2, after council bosses 'fail to fix it'
A MUM fears her young son could be crushed by a heavy glass door which she claims the council has failed to fix, despite it coming off its hinges on several occasions. Jade Craven, 20, who lives in a council flat in Greenstead, has grown seriously
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Doncaster 3 Colchester United 1 - reaction from Matty Etherington after U's defeat
MATTY Etherington was left to rue Colchester United’s second-half performance after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Doncaster Rovers. The U’s had gone in at half-time in the ascendency at the Eco-Power Stadium, after Joe Taylor had cancelled out
