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  • Halstead paramedic named runner up in ambulance trust awards

    A Halstead paramedic was shortlisted for an award after being described as a "superwoman". Ali Jay, 47, was named runner up in the staff choice award at the East of England Ambulance Service Excellence Awards.  Ms Jay, who lives off Kings Road

  • Halstead school bringing more excitement to lunchtimes

    Lunchtimes are set to be more exciting for pupils following an innovative idea for their breaks. Richard de Clare School, in Parsonage Street, Halstead, has joined the Children’s Scrapstore Playpod Scheme, which means that there are all types of

  • Hockey storms to second spot in Clubman Veteran Class

    Sudbury Motorcycle Club chairman Gavin Hockey had a storming ride to finish second in the Clubman Veteran Class against national opposition at the last round of the Edmondson Racing British Enduro Championship. Conditions were perfect for the season

  • See Fat Old Dad at Halstead's Empire Theatre

    It's an interesting name for a band. But Fat Old Dad have been together 28 years and played at venues as prestigious as the Arsenal Football Stadium and the 1,500 seater Apollo Theatre Oxford. They were also invited to perform at The MerseyBeatle

  • Derby day triumph shows Halstead's promotion credentials

    It may not be the joke that it once was, but Halstead Town manager Mark Benterman feels his team are now being viewed as proper promotion candidates in Thurlow Nunn League division one. Halstead’s 2-0 derby day win against leaders Long Melford