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When census takers were well and truly tested in Essex

5+ hour, 59+ min ago   (602+ words) President Trump is proposing major changes to how America counts its population. The Trump administration wants the 2030 Census to exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional population counts, add a citizenship question and drop questions on race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. Critics…...

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Former chancellor George Osborne says Britain should rejoin customs union

8+ hour, 42+ min ago   (274+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...

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Ronto backing Canvey to kick on after FA Cup victory

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (384+ words) ELLIOT Ronto says Canvey Island are keen to kick on after their midweek success in the FA Cup. A late goal from Ross Wall secured the Gulls a 1-0 win at Newmarket Town on Tuesday night to hand new manager Kevin…...

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Fibre or protein – which is more important?

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (874+ words) With the current trends for both protein and fibremaxxing taking over, it can be difficult to understand which one is more important. Should we focus on eating enough protein each day and hitting our targets, or should fibre be the…...

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Michael Sheen: I was snubbed by First Minister over chemical contamination claim

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (531+ words) Michael Sheen has said he was snubbed by the Welsh First Minister after asking for a meeting to discuss claims of chemical contamination in Wales. The actor appeared before the Welsh Affairs Committee on Thursday to talk to MPs about…...

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Prescott banking on Consent to put best foot forward in Park Hill

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (595+ words) Fresh from big-race success in America, Sir Mark Prescott is now eyeing a prestigious prize closer to home when Consent bids to go one better than 12 months ago in the Betfred Park Hill Fillies’ Stakes. The daughter of Lope De…...

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From Essex to Egypt- the doomed vicar who took the gospel to the skies

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (572+ words) He was nicknamed “the Flying Bishop” for chartering small planes to reach remote communities and preach. The Right Reverend Herbert Guy Bullen died in a fiery plane crash at 41, cutting short an extraordinary life. Bullen, known as Guy to friends,…...

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Paul Warne admits MK Dons ‘have a few issues that need addressing’ after draw

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (461+ words) Paul Warne admitted MK Dons’ clash with Wycombe “had everything except the three points we came for” after they were pegged back to 3-3 after a dramatic second-half comeback. The Dons looked dead and buried at 2-0 down at half-time after the…...

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Culture of ‘fear’ at speaking out found within legacy body

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (985+ words) An apparent culture of fear within a body set up to deal with Northern Ireland’s past was found by reviewers – and concerns were mainly raised by women, it can be revealed. A review of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and…...

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Dyer pleased Blues have chance to put things right quickly

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (333+ words) SOUTHEND United boss Kieron Dyer is pleased the Shrimpers have the chance to put things right against Woking this afternoon. Blues suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday night, losing 3-1 to Kidderminster Harriers at Roots Hall. And Dyer…...