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Young Reporter: Celebrating Women This March by Scarlett Crowe (CSF)
This month is all about celebrating the special women in your life - from your mother to your sister, to your aunt to your best friend. With International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, and Mothers’ Day the 10th of March, this month allows us to
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Young Reporter Local activists take a stand for ceasefire Aileen Kaur CSF
Local Activists – Frances Newman and Solma Ahmed initiated Sunday Rallies in Colchester town, placed in front of the Colchester War Memorial. The first protest started in October, following this many local activists have continued for 20 consecutive
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Colchester homes plunged into darkness after late night 'substation fault'
HOMES in Colchester have been plunged into darkness after an unexpected power cut. UK Power Networks says a fault with equipment at a substation in the Harwich Road area has left some homes in the CO4 0 and CO4 3 postcode areas without electricity
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Young Reporter - "Made in Dagenham" in Chigwell School! Lily Zhang, Chigwell School
February sees Chigwell School’s Drama Department collaborating with Music Department. Introducing a brand-new whole school musical – “Made in Dagenham”. The musical is scheduled to be performed on 27th – 29th of June, in the Chigwell School Drama Centre
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Young Reporter STEM leaders Frederick Hill Comberton VC
“To promote and further an interest in STEM subjects” – Antony Collier, Head of STEM and Interventions in Science. This is, according to him, the main aim of the STEM Leaders program but what does it actually do? Firstly STEM stands for
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Young Reporter Mark Skipper's Uneasy Climate Odyssey Emma SinclairCAST
For years, climate change has dominated global discussions, presenting humanity with unprecedented environmental challenges. Mark Skipper's story unfolds with his first encounter of climate activism in 2008. That first experience of direct action would
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Young Reporter, A Tense Match, Isabel Sayers, Burnt Mill Academy
Tensions were high on Sunday 25th February at Welwyn Garden City during the junior football match between the Risden Wood Warriors and the Panshanger Lions. The suspenseful match ended 5-0 to the Lions, though the Warriors put up a strong and steady
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16th Serbian Month and 'A Coffee with...' Lazar Džamić - Staša Vuksanović, CS
As part of the 16th Serbian month, on February 8, the Serbian City Club had the opportunity to host University Lecturer and author Lazar Džamić, who explained the topic of ethics in digital media and marketing. Founded to further the interests
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Young Reporter- Camera Obscura in Edinburgh- Isobel Major CSF
Edinburgh Camera Obscura- a great tourist destination Just before you get to the entrance to Edinburgh castle you can find the attraction of the famous Camera Obscura. This attraction is a five story building containing the famous Camera Obscura
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Young Reporter Macbeth play unmasked to students Mateusz DrozdzielCAST
Cambridge academy of science and technology (CAST) hires a small group of actors to perform CAST’s first ever live performance within the school’s doors. The group of four actors (Quantum theatre company London) received many thanks from teachers and
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Young Reporter: The Rise of "Growing Your Own" Food - Eliza W, SWCHS
Brought on by the uncertainty and isolation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend of "growing your own" food is having a resurgence in the UK. The pandemic-induced lockdowns forced people to reevaluate their lifestyles, including how
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Police take break from 'swanning around' to save bird crossing Colchester road
A CHEEKY swan proved it wasn’t afraid of a little fowl play as it tried to cross a busy road. Police community support officer Lee Compton was swanning around Stanway when Essex Police’s Colchester community policing team was called to reports
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Former Colchester United midfielder signs deal with MLS side
FORMER Colchester United loanee Matty Longstaff has signed for Toronto FC. The 23-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with an option of a third at the Major Soccer League club, where he has linked up with English head coach, John Herdman. Longstaff
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Fitness instructors in Colchester pause strike action after receiving new pay offer
FITNESS instructors have put a pause on their decision to strike after council bosses offered them an improved pay off. The industrial action, which had been due to begin on Wednesday, was pulled at the last minute after talks between Colchester
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Man accused of killing Mersea woman told police he 'was probably her closest friend'
A MAN who is accused of murdering a woman in Mersea told police he was “probably the closest friend” she had, a court has heard. Luke D’Wit, of Churchfields, West Mersea, denies murdering Stephen and Carol Baxter, who had lethal levels of fentanyl
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Colchester's last remaining HSBC to reopen after renovation - here's when
COLCHESTER’S last remaining HSBC bank is reopening today after temporarily closing for three weeks. The bank, in the city’s High Street, closed on February 8 so essential maintenance works could be carried out. While the bank was closed it
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'Nice to finally welcome customers' - Colchester bakery business opens new eatery
A DELIGHTED bakery owner has said it is "nice to finally welcome" customers to his new eatery, which has opened to huge success. Blackberry Bakery, in Stanway, has been in existence for more than 48 years. It is hugely popular with residents
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Fate of The Body Shop's Colchester and Braintree branches revealed by bosses
THE fate of a cosmetic high street brand's Essex branches has finally been revealed after administrators were parachuted in at the end of last year. The Body Shop, which has stores in Colchester, Braintree, Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, went
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Young Reporter World Book Day 2024 Beth Wretham CCHS
Everybody loves a good book and the time has finally come to celebrate it once again. This year World Book Day is on March 7th and for those of you who don’t know, World Book Day is the annual celebration of authors, illustrators and books. This
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Sainsbury's to axe 1500 jobs in the UK in effort to cut costs
Sainsbury’s has announced it will cut around 1500 jobs across stores in the UK in an effort to cut costs by around £1 billion a year. The supermarket giant said it would look to cut roles in its contact centre in Widnes, in Cheshire, at its in-store
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Danny Cowley gives fresh Conor Wilkinson injury update ahead of Stockport clash
COLCHESTER United are hoping to welcome Conor Wilkinson back to their squad for their home clash with Stockport County this weekend after a scan on his knee gave him the green light to resume training. Wilkinson has missed the U's last two games
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Young Reporter - Sex education in schools - Carla Seiler- LRSF
Sex education in schools is a critical component of adolescent development, providing young people the correct information and resources to navigate the complexities of relationships and sexual health. Sex education goes beyond the basics of anatomy
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Young Reporter - Frantic Assembly Metamorphosis Review CVC - Matthew Peploe
Metamorphosis Review On the 7th February as part of a school Drama trip we travelled to the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, which started running on the 1st February and is ending on the 2nd March. The production is an adaptation of Franz Kafka’
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Young Reporter Battle Of The Bands Emma Durrant Colchester Sixth Form
The Three Wise Monkey’s kicked off Independent Venue Week 2024 with the Battle of the Bands event where Rockstar's of the future battled it out and rocked the stage with their talent which gave them an opportunity to interact with a live, enthusiastic
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Blondie's Clem Burke says Colchester Arts Centre is 'up there' with the best venues
A ROCK icon who has toured the globe has said a Colchester city venue is "up there" with some of the best places he has ever played. Clem Burke, 69, is an American drummer most famous for being the beating heart of the legendary rock group, Blondie
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Raids across north Essex see police seize 'firearms, drugs and high-value clothing'
POLICE seized a suspected six-figure sum of firearms, drugs and high-value clothing after carrying out a series of raids across Essex and London. Specialist drugs officers, working in partnership with the Metropolitan Police, have been probing
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'I just think it's about us - there's no point me worrying about other teams'
DANNY Cowley insists he is paying no attention to what rival clubs are doing as he strives to keep Colchester United in League Two. The U's are five points above the relegation zone with 12 games remaining, after Forest Green drew and bottom club
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Henley’s of Wivenhoe react to ‘amazing’ top 3 Fish and Chip Award finish
The owner of a Colchester fish and chip shop has said it was “absolutely amazing” to make it into the top three of a category at a national awards. Henley’s of Wivenhoe was nominated in the Quality Accreditation category at the National Fish and
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Who is Liliana Orzac as husband Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
Star of Hairy Bikers Dave Myers has died at the age of 66. The sad news was confirmed by his co star and best friend Si King on X, formally known as Twitter. The chef shared: "Most of you will know Dave has been fighting cancer for the past
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Mersea murder trial day 10 - prosecution calls expert witnesses to give evidence
3:38pm • Man accused of killing Mersea woman told police he 'was probably her closest friend'
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Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, co star announces
TV chef and one half of the Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced. A statement on the Hairy Bikers’ social media from Dave Myers’ TV partner Si King said: “Hi everyone, I’m afraid I bear some sad
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Do you have to work on 29th February and will you get paid more for the month?
The last leap year was 2020 which makes 2024 our next 366-day-long year, with an extra day added to our calendar (February 29). This is now only a few weeks away, but some of you might be wondering about what that means in terms of work. A
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Aldi teases middle aisle treasures coming to UK stores in March
Aldi adds new and returning items to its middle aisle twice a week and as we prepare for March, here are a few things customers can find at the supermarket. From Easter decorations to beauty and skincare products, there’s plenty to look forward
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I tried Aldi’s YSL skincare dupe and it gave my skin the perfect nights sleep
For fans of all things beauty and skincare, wanting to splash out cash on big-name brands like Lancome or Estee Lauder (YSL) is a constant thought. Although in today’s cost of living crisis, spending upwards of £50 on a pot of moisturiser is a
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This is what happens if you are born on leap day and the exact age you would be
Leap years take place every four years with the last in 2020, and see's one extra day on February 29, Leap Day. However, as the occasion only comes around once every four years, it means that those born on February 29 miss out on birthdays.
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Is 'Big Mo' coming back to EastEnders? BBC soap star set for dramatic return
Iconic EastEnders character “Big Mo” Harris (Laila Morse) is set for a “permanent” return on the BBC soap. The 78-year-old actress arrived in Walford back in 2000 but left in 2021 – she has since made occasional appearances over the last few years
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Late goals condemn Colchester youngsters to defeat against Charlton
COLCHESTER United's under-18s lost 4-2 at home to Charlton Athletic at Florence Park in their second Professional Development League match in three days, writes BRIAN WALLER. When the sides last met, the U's drew 3-3 in the game at Sparrows Lane
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Brad Ihionvien learning how to manage emotions in quest for U's starting spot
BRADLEY Ihionvien has revealed he has been working hard on managing his emotions as he bids to nail down a Colchester United starting spot. The talented 20-year-old striker came off the bench to score in League Two for the fourth time this season
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Meet the two leap year babies from Colchester turning just 'five' and '14' today!
THESE two people may be from different backgrounds, but they have one rare thing in common... they both celebrate their real birthdays just once every four years. Lisa Patterson and Luca Bays are both leap year babies, born on February 29 in 1968
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Council says 'sorry' after wrong information about potential housing sites published
COUNCIL bosses have apologised after incorrect information about potential housing developments was published online. Colchester Council’s website had said Donyland Woods had been put forward as a potential housing site as part of the authority
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New community supermarket hopes to give residents 'essential extra funds'
RESIDENTS will be able to buy food and household essentials at discounted prices as a new supermarket on a Colchester estate is set to open. All residents with a Colchester postcode will be permitted to shop in the new Community Supermarket coming
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Charity's £200k loan to CEO used to convert existing polytunnel into storage facility
A LARGE loan paid by a charity to its own CEO was used to convert an existing polytunnel into a storage facility, and not to build a new one from scratch. Community360 loaned its boss Tracy Rudling more than £200,000 in the financial year ending