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Transgender student's journey from 'sofa-surfing' to Buckingham Palace
A formerly homeless University of Essex student has attended a Buckingham Palace garden party off the back of a royal invite.
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Ofsted boss criticises Essex's special educational needs record
A SENIOR Ofsted official has said “too many young people are being let down” as an Essex County councillor sends letters to parents who felt let down by a council meeting.
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Hundreds of Colchester headstones covered in safety warnings
A spokesperson for Colchester City Council said: “We understand concerns raised about recent markings on headstones at Mersea Road Cemetery. We want to assure residents that this is a necessary safety precaution.
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Councils excited for Colchester and Tendring garden community
Council leaders are confident for plans for a sustainable community on the Colchester and Tendring border as a public review has come to an end.
National News
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KT Tunstall to receive Ivor Novello award
Scottish singer KT Tunstall is to receive the Ivor Novello award for outstanding song collection, it has been announced.
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Education Secretary says schools sex guidance will not mean silence on gender
The Education Secretary has rejected the suggestion that new sex education guidance for schools will create a “big silence” around the conversation on gender.
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Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to miss end of season
He's suffered a fractured eye socket
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Starmer insists Labour are not scaling back government ambitions
Sir Keir Starmer has denied he is scaling back Labour’s ambitions as he launched the party’s doorstep offer to voters ahead of the general election.
Sport
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Sammie Szmodics landed the Championship Golden Boot
Former Colchester United attacker Sammie Szmodics has enjoyed fine season
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Braintree Town won promotion to the National League
Ron Fosker's review of Braintree Town's memorable 2023-24 season
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Great Britain's Charlie Dobson records 400m personal best
Colchester athlete Charlie Dobson went sixth on the British all-time list
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Become a football star: Win access to Football Manager 2024
Join the leagues of footballing legends by entering our competition to win access to Football Manager 2024 and play the game your way.
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Concrete Dreams: Just Can’t Get Enough
Immerse yourself in the experiences of those who moved to post-WWII 'New Towns' and the communities affected by these developments.
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Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
In this presentation, seven light sculptures by Noble & Webster illuminate areas of the Firstsite building with pops of glimmering colour.
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Alexander O’Neal - Time To Say Goodbye - Charter Hall
After nearly five decades in the business, legendary singer Alexander O’Neal on his Time To Say Goodbye: Farewell World Tour.
at Charter Hall, Leisure World