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The Canadian students who found a second home in Essex

The Canadian students who found a second home in Essex
BBC England Monday 17 August 2026, 04:58 UTC 1 min read
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Canadian-based Memorial University plans to close its campus in Old Harlow, Essex.

Canadian-based Memorial University plans to close its campus in Old Harlow, Essex.
Canadian (ORG) Essex Canadian (LOCATION) Memorial University (ORG) Old Harlow (LOCATION) Essex (LOCATION)
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