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Danaher animal home raises astounding £6K with family open day
Stroke survivor, 72, sees his photography shines at Halstead care home exhibit
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Halstead barber postpones fundraising mountain climb after severe weather
Town football club to host charity match for local boy with disabilities
Town council seeking volunteers as prep beings for Halstead Torchlight Procession
Village activity camp sees most successful summer camp since launch
Take a look behind the scenes at animal shelter ahead of 'exciting' open day
Hedingham Castle sees huge crowds with jam-packed bank holiday jousting event
Halstead ladies raise over £1k for charity to mark friend's cancer remission news
Halstead skate jam postponed due to bad weather
Festival in memory of musician killed in crash back in Essex village this week
Councillors mark grand reopening of new and improved skate park in Halstead
Set Sail and Save with Ambassador Cruises on a Venture to see the Northern Lights
In pictures: Halstead Summer Fair returns to town with big success
Kids daily day camp at Gosfield School through summer
Fears vital organisation in Halstead could be closing down due to 'lack of staffing'
Here's what's on at Hedingham Castle during the school holidays
Young performers make noise with 'We Will Rock You' performance
Halstead residents enjoy successful free concert with rock and roll band
Halstead care home to host sports day for community in honour of 2024 Olympics
Historic castle venue teams up with tea experts for special afternoon tea event
Newly-refurbished skatepark at Ramsey Road in Halstead is finally open
Millionaire investor transforming Essex pub says 'thousands showing support'
Review: Halstead's Fox and Herb is the place to go to for a fulfilling lunchtime meal
Colchester book author to host two free creative writing workshops for youngsters
Art exhibition for Chappel Viaduct anniversary launches this week
Meet the owner of a nightlife hotspot bringing the West End to Halstead
How's it growing: Win a £100 National Garden Voucher
Steam and supercar show is a brilliant way to spend father's day
In pictures: Knights, jousting, and more medieval fun held at Hedingham Castle
Shop owner from Halstead 'buzzing' after business named region's best shop
Halstead Leisure Centre to celebrate its 20th birthday with numerous free activities
Village men's shed project finally open after previous rejection from planning bosses
Elderly Halstead residents can learn from an Aikido instructor on how to fall safely
Amateur Earls Colne drama group to perform The Lady in The Van - here's when
Halstead in Bloom to set up flower stall in the town for one day only - here's when
Halstead Rotary Club welcomes new members to its team
Historic castle partners with renowned London distillery to create new gin
In pictures: Castle venue welcomes back Knights of Middle England for special event
In pictures: Special Doggy Steam Day event rolls into railway museum
Earls Colne care home holds successful Easter event for the community
The thrilling medieval event coming to a 900-year-old castle this weekend
Village pub which is more than 500 years old reopens under new management
Controversial plans to turn defunct village pub into 'small family home' are refused
Everything we know about Halstead 'dog day' event later this month
New free initiative launches to help Halstead residents to get active outdoors
'Dog Day' event taking place in Halstead Public Gardens next month
Castle venue to host Easter extravaganza for families - here's what's in store
Village community pub to host event for its new garden play equipment
I went for a whirlwind trip around Halstead’s best rated attraction on Tripadvisor
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Hedingham Castle to host an Easter egg hunt with a twist during half-term