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A local historian from Colchester fascinated by the town's baking heritage is holding a very tasty competition in June.

A local historian from Colchester fascinated by the town's baking heritage is holding a very tasty competition in June.

Don Quinn, director of Colchester's famous Food and Drink Festival, is asking budding bakers to bring six of their very best Colchester Priory Biscuits to the Rose Show Marquee at the festival by 12pm on Sunday, June 24.

Mr Quinn claims that the Colchester Priory Biscuit, created in the 19th century, has a direct link to the iconic McVities Hobnob.

He said: "It is believed that this original recipe was taken by...