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6 days ago · WITH the news Tesco is coming to Halstead, residents are split on the new store. The news was confirmed earlier this month when the East of England Co-op announced the new retailer via signage in-store. The branch will permanently close on March 29, with Tesco taking over the lease and keeping on ...

Halstead News, Sport and Information. Essex University pays tribute to four students who died in Magdalen Street crash

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Jan 15, 2025 · CONCERNS have been raised as a Post Office branch in Halstead is set to shut in what has been described as a "kick in the teeth" for residents. Located inside WH Smith in the town centre, the Post Office has been heavily relied on by the community in recent years, due to the large decline of banks ...

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Dec 8, 2024 · 21 households remain without power after an outage that saw more than 100 homes lose power overnight. Halstead, Great Maplestead, Little Maplestead, Pebmarsh and Wickham St Paul are all currently affected by the power cut.

Jan 14, 2025 · A BUS driver says roadworks in Halstead are causing her “major disruptions” and making her late for Colchester school runs. Earlier this month, temporary traffic lights and single-file traffic measures were put in place along Colchester Road. Jackie said: "I've been queuing at them for ten to ...

Jan 11, 2025 · "We look forward to an exciting new year to continue our crafting journey." Chew It Over. The sweets and ice cream shop is located at Coach House (Image: Halle Groves) Launched by, local couple, Billie and Tyla Hart in August 2024, Chew It Over offers a traditional sweets and ice cream shop, with vegan and dairy free options.. Located at Coach House, the business has seen much success since it ...

Nov 21, 2024 · The theatre, which was broken into and vandalised during the early hours of October 26, is a vital part of the community. More than £2,500 was raised after the incident thanks to a public GoFundMe.