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A formerly homeless University of Essex student has attended a Buckingham Palace garden party off the back of a royal invite.

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.

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.

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.

Scottish singer KT Tunstall is to receive the Ivor Novello award for outstanding song collection, it has been announced.

The Education Secretary has rejected the suggestion that new sex education guidance for schools will create a “big silence” around the conversation on gender.

He's suffered a fractured eye socket

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.

Former Colchester United attacker Sammie Szmodics has enjoyed fine season

Ron Fosker's review of Braintree Town's memorable 2023-24 season

Colchester athlete Charlie Dobson went sixth on the British all-time list

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