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Young Reporter: Saffron Walden School opens doors for Variety Show - Eliza W, SWCHS
For its third year in a row, Saffron Walden High School is hosting its unforgettable Variety Show and invites the public to come along and enjoy. Set to dazzle audiences once again, this fun-filled evening will showcase the range of talents
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'Much-loved' Essex headteacher dies during trip to France, school announces
A “MUCH-LOVED” and “brilliant” headteacher from Essex has died during a trip abroad, a school has announced. Simon Gibbs, the principal of New Rickstones Academy in Witham, died over the weekend in France. In a letter sent home to parents and
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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers diagnosed with anorexia during cancer treatment
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has revealed he was diagnosed with anorexia after losing so much weight during his cancer treatment. The motorcycle-riding cooking duo are back for the BBC Two series The Hairy Bikers Go West, which King said brought
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Do you need to microchip your dog and what happens if you don't?
Have you got a pet dog who isn’t microchipped? You might be wondering what the rules are and whether your dog needs to be microchipped. Dogs can be microchipped at the vets and it helps identify them if they get lost or stolen as the owner’s details
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Mixed day for Chay Cooper as Colchester under-21s draw at Millwall
CHAY Cooper experienced an eventful afternoon as Colchester United's under-21s drew 2-2 at Millwall, writes BRIAN WALLER. Cooper scored one goal and made another for Liam Bailey's side, before being sent off after the final whistle for something
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Teen left shaken as £3k bike is 'yanked off her' by gang of six thugs in Colchester
A TEENAGER was left distraught after she was surrounded by a gang of thugs who “yanked” her £3,000 bike from her in the city centre. Saskia Stickings, 18, was locking her bike with a ‘D’ lock in Queen Street on Sunday evening before she was surrounded
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Parents devastated after 'outstanding' Colchester nature nursery announces closure
AN ‘outstanding’ outdoors nursery in Colchester has announced its closure, leaving parents who would "love to keep it open" devastated. The Essex Wildlife Nature Nursery, in Abbotts Hall Farm, Maldon Road, will shut its doors on March 8.
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Upset as council is forced to return £277k in unused energy grants to government
THE government has been slammed for "failing to help" Colchester families living in cold homes after it snatched back nearly £300,000 worth of unclaimed energy grants from the city. Colchester Council was given a total of £689,823 from phase three
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Colchester tattooist 'very proud' to see art of late DJ Avicii on display in museum
A SUPERFAN of Avicii was “very proud” to see his artwork go on display at a museum in the late DJ’s home country. Wilf Elliott flew to Sweden last week to hand over a charcoal drawing of the music star, real name Tim Bergling, to his dad at an
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Huge £1.6m regeneration of St Nicholas Square in Colchester finally gets underway
WORKS on Colchester’s newest regeneration project in the heart of the city centre are underway. St Nicholas Square is set to be transformed as part of a £1.6million overhaul. It promises to provide a vibrant space for outdoor events and leisure
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Three teenage boys chased through Greenstead by armed police after mopeds are stolen
THREE teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of stealing three mopeds following an armed police pursuit through a Colchester estate. Essex Police received a number of reports of mopeds being ridden dangerously in Greenstead shortly after
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Search for missing teenager halted after body is found in Essex
The search for a missing teenager has ended after the body of a man was found in Essex yesterday. Officers had been searching for Ronnie Benjamin, 18, who was reported missing on Thursday, Essex Police says. The search has now been "halted"
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Essex police station closed and evacuated over 'unexploded device'
A police station in Essex has been closed and evacuated with a specialist bomb disposal unit called in due to an unexploded device. Members of the public have been urged not to worry as the police station, in Victoria Avenue, Southend, close to
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Fears shops in Essex could close after The Body Shop stores goes into administration
CONCERNS have been raised over the future of The Body Shop stores in Essex after administrators were parachuted in by bosses. The cosmetic high street chain, which has branches in Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is facing
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Son of former U’s boss part of first-team coaching team for Harrogate clash
EDDIE Keen linked up with Colchester United’s first-team coaching team for their game at Harrogate Town at the weekend. Keen, who is the son of Kevin Keen who managed the U’s in the 2015-16 season, linked up with Danny and Nicky Cowley and Lorenzo
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Cars abandoned in West Bergholt after road floods during torrential downpours
Cars had to be adandoned after a road became flooded during heavy rainfall. A Mercedes and Ford Fiesta were left in Argents Lane in West Bergholt over the weekend. Clare Heyes, who spotted the cars, said the road was still flooded on Monday
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'Disgraceful' - Anger as loads of bin bags DUMPED by side of road
Residents have been left angered after loads of bin bags were dumped by the side of the road. The black bin bags have been on a grass verge just off Sudbury Road, between Halstead and Sudbury. One person described the fly-tipping as "disgraceful
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Construction apprentices achieve new heights with Colchester consultancy firm
A Colchester firm's apprentices are celebrating attaining their qualifications during National Apprenticeship Week. Ingleton Wood, a property and construction consultancy, has praised the efforts of its expanding team of apprentices for achieving
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Why Alistair Smith was left fuming after Colchester's defeat at Harrogate
ALISTAIR Smith admits he was left fuming after Colchester United's late defeat at Harrogate Town. And the U's midfielder admits they must quickly learn the lessons of their painful defeat ahead of their important clash with Grimsby Town tomorrow
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Revealed: The full cast of actors set to take on Oscar Wilde play at the Mercury
THE full cast of a Colchester theatre's revival of an Oscar Wilde classic has been revealed. The Mercury Theatre is preparing to stage a performance of beloved comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. According to the venue's creative director
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Mental health supporters host football match to kick off conversations
A mental health group is hosting a football match to kick off conversations about men’s mental well-being. According to NHS figures, men take up three-quarters of people taking their own lives each year, making it the leading cause of death for
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Rare pennies buried in 1066 near Essex expected to fetch up to £180k at auction
A HOARD of 122 rare Anglo-Saxon pennies buried in 1066 when William the Conqueror invaded are expected to fetch up to £180,000 at auction. The exceptionally rare collection was buried in a field near Braintree with one possible theory the owner
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Tesco's Kids Eat Free offer to return to cafes this half term - How it works
Tesco has announced its Kids Eat Free scheme will return this February half term in all its cafes. The cafes will offer one free Kids Hot Meal Deal, Kids Breakfast or Kids Pick ‘n’ Mix deal with every item bought by an adult from as little as 60p
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20,000 new homes to be built as part of £3 billion Government backed boost
A boost of £3 billion is expected to deliver 20,000 new homes as part of the Government-backed loan fund, the affordable homes scheme. The fund aims to give providers, including local authorities, access to lower-cost fixed-rate debt to increase
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Inside the quaint Essex café with an extra special purpose as it reopens
TUCKED away in Hadleigh Country Park is a quaint little cafe which serves an extra special purpose. The Salvation Army Tearoom, part of the Hadleigh Farm Estate, is run by a team of trainees - adults with learning difficulties - that are being
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Rare butterfly previously on brink of extinction spotted in Essex woodland
A rare and protected species of butterfly has been spotted in south Essex and work is taking place to preserve their habitat. The Heath Fritillary butterfly, previously on the brink of extinction, is being welcomed and preserved through the efforts
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Call the Midwife's Helen George unsure of the future of BBC show
Star of BBC's Call the Midwife Helen George has discussed the future of the popular show. George has played nurse Trixie Aylward since the series began back in 2012 when it was originally based on the books by Jennifer Worth and her time as a midwife
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I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who
If you are looking for a cheap alternative to a night out this Valentine's Day, look no further than your local supermarket. From Aldi to M&S and everywhere in between, most of the major supermarkets have their own Valentines meal deal.
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I tried the Greggs Valentine’s Day Bake Tray and it was love at first sight
Many brands, shops and supermarkets often release special products tying in with Valentine's Day when it arrives every year, and Greggs is no different with that. The Bake Tray will be available on Valentine's Day exclusively through Uber Eats
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BBC confirms exact date hit show Antiques Roadshow will be coming to Colchester
FIRSTSITE will play host to the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow as the series celebrates its 45th anniversary. The BBC has confirmed the gallery in Colchester city centre will be one of the venues throughout the UK where the show’s team, including presenter
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Charity says £200k loan to its own boss 'did not require approval' from regulators
A CHARITY boss who received a £200,000 loan from Community 360 has defended the decision by saying the payment was done by the book. Tracy Rudling, the Community 360 chief executive who has been involved in the charity since the 1990s, has said
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Colchester defender makes loan switch to National League South side
COLCHESTER United youngster Frankie Terry has joined National League South side Aveley on a month's loan. The 20-year-old centre-back, who has made three first-team appearances for the U's so far this season, made his debut for the Millers in their
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Inspiring boy, 7 to conquer mini triathlon for sisters with complex heart conditions
AN inspiring little boy is preparing to tackle a mini triathlon in honour of his two little sisters who both battled complex heart conditions. Oscar Maclennan, 7, from Stanway, will be taking on a 2km run followed by a 10km bike ride and 200m swim
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'Excellent' Colchester school remains 'outstanding' in first inspection for 16 years
A SCHOOL where “excellence is standard” and pupils receive a “top-class education” has been lauded by watchdogs in its first inspection for more than a decade. St Thomas More’s Catholic Primary School in Colchester has maintained its outstanding
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Brightlingsea Regent youngster snapped up by Premier League side
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent youngster Babu Ombok has signed for Premier League side Brentford's academy. The teenage midfielder has joined the Bees under-18s side for the remainder of the season, following a successful trial at the West London club.