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  • Image consultant gives Matt the thumbs up

    Matt may be teased for his scruffy look, but the couldn’t-care-less image could work to his advantage. The singer is never without his favourite paint splattered green cap and a pair of worn jeans. But Gosfield-based image consultant

  • Traders back Matt

    Halstead traders are backing X Factor hopeful Matt Cardle. Shops, supermarkets and petrol stations in the town are all proudly displaying Halstead Gazette posters featuring the 27-year-old singing sensation from Little Maplestead. Matt

  • Matt cuts down on smoking

    A close friend of Matt’s said he was “the nicest guy you could ever meet”. Darren Gear, who has gigged with the X Factor hopeful, helped Matt choose his audition song. He said Matt was getting on well with Worcestershire girl Cher Lloyd

  • X Factor star's band was never signed

    Matt Cardle’s former bandmate said it was “weird” seeing his pal on TV. Ali McMillan, 27, who has known the X Factor singer for about 17 years, would love to perform with him again. The pair met through their love of music and set up

  • Hospice can help more people

    A charity will be providing a better service to help those who would prefer to spend their final days at home. St Helena Hospice will be working in partnership with the Mid Essex Primary Care Trust (PCT) to provide a Hospice at Home service throughout

  • Top-four finish for Allen

    Halstead Road Runners’ Gavin Allen took part in the Martlesham Heath ten kilometre road race, finishing fourth with a time of 35 minutes 30 seconds. Juniors Luke and Matthew Allen took part in the 2.5 kilometre race. This also proved to be very popular

  • Win over leaders would be huge boost - Holder

    Halstead Town chairman Jim Holder knows victory over leaders Cambridge University Press tomorrow will kick-start the club’s season. Town head into the match at Rosemary Lane this weekend on the back of seven straight defeats. In contrast, their opponents