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East Anglia children's charity calls for extra volunteers to help at fundraising events

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices are reliant on members of the public helping out and are encouraging more people to sign up as a volunteer.

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Colchester resident celebrates her 101st birthday in style with music, singing, and lots of laughter

Barbara Purves, a resident at New Copford Place, celebrated her landmark birthday saying the secret to a long and happy life is ‘men’

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Praise for social enterprise which helps at-risk young people in Suffolk through music technology

Noise Solution was shortlisted at this year’s Music and Drama Education Awards in London, for its work with at-risk young people facing complex issues.

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In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week

There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week.

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Five last-minute ideas for Mother's Day in Essex

If you've left it too late to book up something special, we've got you covered

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Stansted care home residents enjoy kidding around with four-legged friends

Residents at Mountfitchet House were thrilled when five pygmy goats trotted into the care home

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In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week

There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week.

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Standing ovation for Aveley academy's production of Annie

All of the students at Ormiston Park Academy who were involved worked incredibly hard to perform the best show possible.

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In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week

There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week.

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Essex County Council launches Facebook page to support Ukraine

Essex residents can access and share information on how to help Ukrainians during the conflict.

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NHS urges Essex residents to consider living kidney donation

The pandemic has seen a drop in the number of suitable donors coming forward in Essex

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Inspirational 'Essex girls' for International Women's Day

On March, 8, we celebrate some of the county's most famous former female residents