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Halstead school tops the table for orienteering
A school has map-read its way to be British Champions. St Andrews School, in Matthews Close, Halstead, was crowned champions in orienteering for the second year running last Saturday at Temple Newsam, near Leeds. The school’s Year Five boys
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Halstead couple go Christmas crazy for charity after teen suffered bleed on brain
A Halstead couple are going Christmas crazy to raise money for charity. Mariea and Kevin Johnson’s house in Parker Way will become the neighbourhood’s star attraction as they prepare to deck it and the garden with hundreds of lights this weekend
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Get your thinking caps on for Halstead school's quiz
Ramsey Academy is holding a quiz on Friday from 7pm. Teams are of eight people, with entrance £5 per adult and £2.50 per child. Money raised will go to The Smile of Arran Fund, Essex Air Ambulance and PARC. Book your place on 01787 472481
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Water tower has conversion plans rejected
A landmark water tower which was earmarked for transformation has had its plans rejected. The disused tower at the Three Counties Crematorium in Halstead Road, High Garrett, could have been extended and converted into a four-storey house with a
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Father Christmas comes to Halstead for festive fun day
Hundreds of children and their families turned out to meet Father Christmas and see the lights switched on in Halstead. The day's festivities started at 11am with a street magician, amateur dramatics group Stane Street Players and Melford Silver
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Diabetic mum supporting national awareness campaign
A diabetic mum is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the condition. Michaela Bellingham, 40, of Earls Colne, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was just 13 years old. She had been trying to hide the symptoms from