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Big Ed Editor's Blog Straight talk from YA group editor Mick Ferris. Stop by to read and respond to our opinions on the latest in your area.

What do club owners know about football?

THE announcement that Sir Alex Ferguson is to retire as manager of Manchester United rounded off a season in which the battle for third and fourth place and who would escape the financially catastrophic drop into the Championship was far more interesting than the reds cruising to another league title.
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Liz Wade Family Days Out Blog Follow Liz Wade and her two boys as they check out the best family attractions in the South East

Second chance for horses

IF the kids like visiting places with animals then why not do your bit for a worthy cause at the same time?
Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society, which has helped rescue, rehabilitate, rehome and assist thousands of horses, ponies and donkeys since it was founded in 1983, throws open its doors every Sunday so visitors can find out more about their work.
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In partnership with Cycles UK Gearing Up... Green Getaways Blog Inspired by a trip to the glorious Lee Valley Country Park, Yellow Advertiser reporter Paul Giles gets in the saddle to explore the Essex and East London backwaters. Over the next two years, the YA will visit more than 100 country parks and nature reserves using only public transport and a fold-up bike.

Eastbrookend Country Park, Romford

I WAS supposed to be visiting a ‘countryside’ park, but travelling towards the City by train, I have to admit that my expectations were low.
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Travel Blog Read all about the YA team's adventures around the world...

Enjoy the sights of Britain’s heritage

By Paul Giles
THIS year why not try to and get away and see some of the beautiful countryside the UK offers with a coach holiday instead of being stuck behind the wheel of a car .
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