UK Has The Lowest Breast-Feeding Rates In The World With Formula Nutrition Claims Potentially Being False

By April Norris

Scientists from Imperial College London have said that marketing rules need to be stricter to prevent false claims being made. These assertions say formula milk increases brain, eye and nervous system development as well as heightening the immune system.  Continue reading “UK Has The Lowest Breast-Feeding Rates In The World With Formula Nutrition Claims Potentially Being False”

St Nicholas Square in Colchester Will See a Burst of New Life

By April Norris

This Sunday work on St Nicholas Square in Colchester is going to start.  

It will see new paving as well as the planting of a London plane tree and three Turkish Hazel trees to be planted in the old tree’s spots, turning the area into a beautiful new space. Continue reading “St Nicholas Square in Colchester Will See a Burst of New Life”

Costs force sandwich shop to close

By Millie Burns

A Mersea sandwich shop is offering a discount for the rest of February as a thankyou to everyone for the support before closing its doors for the last time. 

The Deli announced through a Facebook post that it will be permanently closing at the end of February due to the increasing rising cost.  

Writing on its Facebook page, the shop  stated that they have made the difficult decision to close due to  high and rising costs:  “It is with great sadness that we have to inform all of our wonderful customers that 28 February will be our last day open at the Deli.” 

‘“The past six and half years have been a blast.” 

“We have met some incredible characters and made some great friends whilst being able to work in a role that we have loved.”                                          

The shop won rave reviews from customers. One, Gordan Fancey, posted a review praising “fantastic quality products served by charming staff” with a five-star recommendation. Another customer, Ella, praised its “delicious pasties and sausage rolls”.