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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Colin Drury

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Nothing more than a bauble does being made a city really bring any benefits - You Need To See This

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When Colchester councillor Darius Laws was told on Thursday the town was to become one of eight new cities for the Queen’s platinum jubilee, he couldn’t hide his joy.

“I was in my office fist pumping the air,” he says. “I was ecstatic. This is effectively a knighthood for every man, woman and child living here. What an honour that is.”

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