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        <title>Student fulfils Wembley dream after landing place on famous pitch</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tendring student DJ Messenger played at Wembley with Glenn Hoddle as manager through a workplace ballot.]]></description>
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        <title>Gifted Essex athlete links up with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Colchester Harriers athlete Bronson Hearn-Smith joins Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency]]></description>
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        <title>Essex driver scores points again at Azerbaijan Grand Prix</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Oliver Bearman finished inside of the points during an action-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix, to score his first points since May.]]></description>
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        <author>ben.mccarthy@newsquest.co.uk | Ben McCarthy</author>
        

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        <title>NFL team spotted in Essex ahead of huge game</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Indianapolis Colts arrive at London Stansted Airport ahead of their NFL clash with the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekend.]]></description>
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        <title>Essex football club stakeholder sends message to KSI ahead of FA Cup clash</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn warns KSI football is ‘the worst business in the world’ before Brentwood Town host Dagenham &amp; Redbridge in the FA Cup third qualifying round.]]></description>
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        <title>Steve Foley: The Colchester United legend whose football story spans six decades</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Steve Foley reflects on a remarkable life in football]]></description>
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        <title>Clacton Under-15s thrash Sudbury 75-17 after dominant display</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Clacton Rugby Club’s Under-15s overwhelmed Sudbury 75-17 in their latest match.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tom Westley has stepped down as Essex County Cricket Club captain]]></description>
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        <title>Essex club announce fundraiser for player after match is abandoned</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Little Oakley's match with Concord Rangers was abandoned]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Gunfleet Sailing Club’s Super September Sailing Series continued with the Sid Dowding Trophy race.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Former Colchester United favourite Karl Duguid has new coaching role]]></description>
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        <title>£500,000 PlayZones to bring new sports facilities to Clacton and Walton</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Work is underway on two new PlayZones in Clacton and Walton thanks to a £500,000 investment.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Essex opening batter Dean Elgar has announced his retirement from cricket]]></description>
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        <title>Evergreen former Colchester striker Jamie Cureton signs for Essex club</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Former Colchester United striker Jamie Cureton joins Essex club]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Essex Cricket's women's team inspired young readers by taking part in Essex County Council's 'Tell me a Story' initiative.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Frinton Links hosts week of competition for Golf Week 2026</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Golf enthusiasts gathered at Frinton Links to compete in Golf Week 2026.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:37:32 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Tennis club celebrates croquet revival with new lawn</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A tennis club has expanded its sporting offering with the opening of a new croquet lawn]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>iman.choksy@newsquest.co.uk | Iman Choksy</author>
        

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        <title>Tendring teenager takes third place at national wakeboarding championships</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tendring teenager Sophia Bettinson has finished third in the national wakeboarding championships.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:46:18 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak</author>
        

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        <title>Clacton candidate Count Binface emerges as fan favourite for FIFA president</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Fans are calling on Count Binface, who is running in the Clacton by-election, to launch a bid for the FIFA president role amid backlash to Gianni Infantino.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>mason.lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey</author>
        

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        <title>Racing set to return 'as soon as possible' to popular Essex course</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/26407406.chelmsford-city-racecourse-set-racing-return/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Racing could soon return to Chelmsford City Racecourse, after an agreement was struck long after it was refused a licence.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:16:23 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey</author>
        

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        <title>Tribute paid to former rugby player and long-serving Essex club president</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/26405809.chelmsford-rugby-club-announces-passing-president/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[The long-serving 'stalwart' president of Chelmsford Rugby Club has sadly passed away.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:53:16 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Boxing-based classes for people with Parkinson's to launch in Tendring</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[People living with Parkinson's disease are being encouraged to take part in an internationally recognised boxing programme designed to help improve mobility, confidence and quality of life.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>iman.choksy@newsquest.co.uk | Iman Choksy</author>
        

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        <title>Prime Minister hints at extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/26265016.keir-starmer-hints-bank-holiday-england-win-world-cup/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hinted at an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>Mason.Lewsey@newsquest.co.uk | Mason Lewsey</author>
        

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        <title>Long-standing Essex football leagues announce surprise merger</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Two of Essex's long-standing grassroots football leagues have merged]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:46:35 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>jonathan.waldron@newsquest.co.uk | Jonathan Waldron</author>
        

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        <title>Essex Rebels announce new ticket system after record-breaking season</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26246991.essex-rebels-season-tickets-go-sale-new-season/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Essex Rebels have launched a simplified ticket system following their most successful season in history.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:43:53 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak</author>
        

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        <title>Queens Park Rangers to take a look at Brightlingsea Regent youngster - reports</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26222189.qpr-hand-trial-brightlingsea-regents-idreess-namisi/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Championship club Queens Park Rangers take a look at Brightlingsea youngster]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:43:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Community football club to hold Father's Day family event</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/26205703.football-club-host-fathers-day-family-event-clacton/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[A community football club, which has raised thousands of pounds for charity, is holding a Father's Day event on Sunday in Clacton.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Ex-Spurs defender Ledley King hails Essex grassroots football at awards night</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26195899.former-spurs-defender-ledley-king-praises-essex-football/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Former Spurs and England defender Ledley King salutes Essex’s grassroots heroes]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Frinton Links Golf Club celebrates busy week of competitions and events</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26197908.frinton-links-golf-club-enjoys-busy-week-competitions/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Frinton Links Golf Club showcased its competitive spirit this week across a number of different events.]]></description>
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        <author>Anne.Suslak@newsquest.co.uk | Anne Suslak</author>
        

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        <title>Clacton to play Harwich in Kevin Beattie Foundation charity match</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/26187086.harwich-parkeston-fc-host-kevin-beattie-charity-match/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Football fans across Essex and Suffolk are invited to come together in Harwich for the annual Kevin Beattie Foundation Charity Match.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:02:37 +0100</pubDate>
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        <title>Clacton Knights showcase skills at walking football tournament</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Clacton Knights showcased their talent at a walking football tournament at Colchester Sports Park]]></description>
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        <title>Ex-Brightlingsea youngster 'excited' to sign for National League North side</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26168084.former-colchester-youngster-teddy-collis-joins-morecambe/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Former Colchester United academy player joins National League North new boys]]></description>
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        <title>Essex football club celebrate the most successful season in their 131-year history</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26164741.great-bentley-football-club-celebrate-incredible-season/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Essex football club celebrate best season in their history]]></description>
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        <title>Clacton Knights walking footballers showcase skills in tournament</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Clacton Knights Walking Football 50s showcased their skills in a tournament in Tonbridge.]]></description>
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        <title>Charity football club set to take on new challenge</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26147968.colchester-charity-football-club-taking-big-next-step/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[Colchester-based charity football team Tekkerslovakia are taking on a new challenge by moving into league football.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <author>brandon.penny@newsquest.co.uk | Brandon Penny</author>
        

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        <title>Rising rugby star tackles mental health and academic setbacks</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/sport/26115595.clacton-teen-breaks-barriers-represent-essex-rugby/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[A determined student from Clacton is breaking down barriers to pursue her passion for rugby while overcoming mental health challenges.]]></description>
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        <title>Armed Forces recruiting specific demographic by showcasing role models and sport</title>
        <link>https://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/26066775.armed-forces-showcasing-role-models-sport-competitions/?ref=rss</link>

        <description><![CDATA[The Armed Forces is connecting with a key recruitment demographic by showcasing role models and high-calibre sporting competitions.]]></description>
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        <title>Man runs London Marathon with ‘20 kg log on back’ to honour late grandma</title>
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