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Continue reading →: “Juliasaurus” Set for World-First Display in ColchesterA dinosaur skeleton never before seen in public is set to go on display at Hollytrees Museum this Easter. Nicknamed “Juliasaurus”, the fossil will form the centrepiece of a new exhibition and is believed to be the first real dinosaur skeleton ever displayed in Colchester. A world-first for the city…
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Continue reading →: What the UK Is Listening To Right Now🥇 1. “Rein Me In” – Sam Fender & Olivia Dean The one that just will not budge. Holding strong at Number 1, this track has clearly struck a chord. It’s been around for a while now, but it’s still going strong, which says everything about how much people are…
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Continue reading →: Essex Local Round-Up (Tiptree & Surrounding Areas)Residents across north-east Essex have seen a mix of police activity and ongoing community updates over the past 48 hours. Police Activity Across Essex Essex Police have confirmed several developments across the county: Police say proactive enforcement and road safety remain a priority. Separate operations across Essex have also led…
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Continue reading →: Essex Fire Service “Silent Engine” Plan Raises Eyebrows – But There’s a CatchResidents across Essex may have done a double take this week after Essex County Fire and Rescue Service announced plans to trial the UK’s “first fully silent fire engine”. According to the post, crews would swap traditional sirens for a combination of bicycle bells, whistles, and a polite shout of…
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Continue reading →: Man Found Hiding in Bed After String of Essex Shop TheftsA Colchester man has admitted to carrying out 33 shop thefts across Essex, stealing nearly £3,000 worth of goods before being caught by police. Where was he found? Inside a bed. More specifically, inside the base of a divan bed. What happened? According to police, the man carried out thefts…
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Continue reading →: Free Easter Holiday Clubs Across EssexFamilies across Essex can access free holiday activity clubs this Easter through the Essex ActivAte programme, run by Active Essex. There are two types of sessions available depending on your child’s needs. Here is a simple breakdown so you can find the right one quickly. 🧒 General Holiday Clubs 👉…
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Continue reading →: BREAKING: Plans Approved for “Greater Tiptree Metro System”Proposed Greater Tiptree Metro System map (illustrative)
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Continue reading →: Modern dating sounds exhausting, and honestly, a bit brutalI am going to start this by saying I am aware I got lucky. I met my person before dating apps fully took over. Before ghosting became normal. Before “talking stages” turned into full blown emotional rollercoasters with absolutely no payoff. And watching it now from the outside, I do…
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Continue reading →: Tiptree youth hub discussions continue as sub-committee reviews sites and fundingDiscussions around a potential youth hub in Tiptree are ongoing, following a recent meeting of the Parish Council’s Community Youth Hub Sub-Committee. The sub-committee met on Wednesday 5 March 2026 at Tiptree Community Centre, with councillors, the Parish Clerk, and three members of the public in attendance. Wider representation added…
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Continue reading →: Hearing Help in Tiptree: Free Support You Might Not Know AboutThere is a genuinely helpful service running in Tiptree that many people do not realise exists. Free drop in hearing support sessions are available locally, run with help from RNID volunteers. No appointments, no fuss. Just turn up. If you use hearing aids, or know someone who does, this is…
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