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1 week ago | 
essexlive.news | Luke Chapman
Nestled in the heart of the county are two popular destinations that have estate agents buzzing with praise. Both Rayleigh and the nearby village of Hullbridge offer something unique to families on the move, striking what estate agents have called the “perfect balance” between convenience and community. Rayleigh, celebrated for its vibrant high street and handy transport links, has long been a hotspot for people of all ages.
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1 month ago | 
essexlive.news | Luke Chapman |Ellis Whitehouse
A driver veered into the wrong lane and crashed headlong into a motorcyclist when his dog jumped into his lap. Norman McAndrew, 82, killed John Murkin when he became distracted by the dog and crashed into his motorbike, forcing the 66-year-old into a hedge. The crash took place on October 7, 2023 in Ardleigh near Colchester, with Mr Murkin tragically dying at the scene from multiple injuries.
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2 months ago | 
essexlive.news | Mel King |Veronique Hawksworth |Luke Chapman
A TikTok clip featuring a 1970s Tesco shopping receipt with prices such as half a pence has sparked a generational debate, leaving youngsters puzzled over the old currency. The account @allthingshistoricalclips, which has a substantial following on TikTok, posted the video filmed in Ilford, Essex in 1977, showing a reporter tallying up the cost of a basket of groceries at a "very large Tesco" for just £4.68, including 10 items.
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2 months ago | 
mylondon.news | Veronique Hawksworth |Luke Chapman
A TikTok clip featuring a 1970s Tesco shopping receipt with prices such as half a pence has sparked a generational debate, leaving youngsters puzzled over the old currency. The account @allthingshistoricalclips, which has a substantial following on TikTok, posted the video filmed in Ilford, East London in 1977, showing a reporter tallying up the cost of a basket of groceries at a "very large Tesco" for just £4.68, including 10 items.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
onecity.london | Luke Chapman
Whether fitness is a new goal or you’re just looking to fill in your lunch breaks and get more from your routine, the Square Mile covers every fitness need you’ll encounter. From classes to personal trainers and luxury gyms to mindfulness moments, you can fulfil all of your fitness needs in the City. The Workout NetworkThe Workout Network is everything and anything you need it to be. They offer private personal training sessions near Monument in a private gym space.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
theboar.org | Luke Chapman
In a heartening response to one of the most devastating floods in recent history, Warwick Spanish Society has raised over £4000 in just four days to aid those struggling in Valencia. The funds are being donated to ‘olVIDAdos,’ a Spanish charity that provides essentials such as drinking water, clothes, and shelter to those in need. More than 200 people were killed last week, mostly in the Valencia area, in what the BBC described as ‘one of the worst floods in Europe this century’.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
theboar.org | Luke Chapman
Suicide at the University of Warwick is no joke. Indeed, following a series of Freedom of Information Requests, The Boar can reveal that in the last six years, over 80 ambulances have been called to central campus for ‘suicide-related emergencies’. And that’s only what we know about. This article explicitly mentions themes of suicide and depressionResponses to our requests, issued by the University, suggest the number of ambulances being called to campus is declining.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
theboar.org | Luke Chapman
The year is 1984, and the world is gripped by fear over the emerging AIDS epidemic. Countless UK institutions seek to educate people about what would later be recognised as one of the most misconceived viruses in human history. That, in a nutshell, is pretty much what we’ve always been told about the AIDS outbreak. But strip the epidemic down to the university level, and what do you get? Narrow it down further to the University of Warwick, and what can you expect to see?
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
theboar.org | Luke Chapman
Students from the University of Warwick have signed an urgent letter to the Archbishop of Birmingham requesting that the University’s Catholic Chaplain vacancy be filled. The position has been vacant since 31 July, following the retirement of Reverend David Palmer. Reverend Peter Conley, Assistant Catholic Chaplain, has transferred to the Parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel and St Gregory the Great, in Smethwick, leaving both positions unfilled.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
theboar.org | Luke Chapman
Warwick Students’ Union (SU) has announced it will no longer be implementing a fully plant-based catering service by 2027. This is despite the passing of a motion in autumn last year that propels SU outlets to provide 100% plant-based food and drink options by the start of the 2027/2028 academic year. In a statement published on 5 August, the SU explained its decision was made after “careful consideration of the practical and financial challenges” associated with such a “significant” transition.
