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Wine and cheeses tasting evening

16:57 - 03 July 2009

A WINE and cheese tasting evening is being held by the Dunmow Chamber of Trade and Commerce in an effort to attract more members and strengthen the town s business community. Business and shop owners and workers are all invited to join in the social eveni...

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Dunmow students discover essential business tips

15:36 - 03 July 2009

STUDENTS at Helena Romanes School have proved that they have the business nous to rival some of Sir Alan s apprentices on the BBC show after taking part in a one-week business challenge. Throughout last week sixth-form pupils teamed up with local business...

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UDC offices in London Road, Saffron Walden

Uttlesford District Council pressurised by rise in benefits

08:24 - 03 July 2009

A DRAMATIC rise in the amount of benefits being paid out to recession-hit families is putting added pressure on Uttlesford District Council (UDC). Claims for housing benefit, rent rebates and council tax assistance have risen by more than £1.2 million in...

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Sarah Beeny answers your questions

Whether you're struggling to get onto the housing ladder, can't decide if now is a good time to sell, or are wondering what improvements will add most value to your home, join our live webchat with property expert Sarah Beeny at 1pm on July 9, 2009 or submit a question in advance here »

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Gallery: New Library opens its doors

BOOKLOVERS flooded into Dunmow s new library on Monday morning as the new £1million facility finally opened its doors to the public. Located in the White Street car park, the new building occupies the ground floor of a block of flats built on the site of...

Gallery: Primary School fun day raises over £3500

A PRIMARY school fun day has raised in excess of £3500 towards an ongoing library extension project. St Mary s Primary School in Dunmow opened its doors to the public and was swamped with guests on the day. PTA chairman Kath Gibson said: There were lots...

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Cricket

Essex captain Pettini to return for Walden

SAFFRON Walden Cricket Club s ailing batsman will be given a boost on Saturday when Essex captain Mark Pettini joins their batting line up. The talented batsman came up through the ranks at Saffron Walden Cricket Club opening the batting for the side when...

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Football

Nathan dreams of the Arsenal

Dunmow footballer Nathan Ralph has been offered a scholarship into Peterborough United Football Club s youth team. Aged 16 and a graduate of Helena Romanes School, Nathan is delighted to have been awarded this opportunity. This is great as it s going to...

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