Blind woman refused taxi rides in Colchester 'because of guide dog'
A young woman who depends on a guide dog in her daily life has been refused several times from using a taxi.
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Natalie Hensel is a reporter covering breaking and national topics with focus on Colchester and Tendring. Natalie works with the newsrooms of several newspapers in north-east Essex to report on the latest events and developments on a local level. She works closely with print and online publications such as The Daily Gazette, Clacton and Frinton Gazette, Essex County Standard and more. Natalie received her bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Essex in June 2023 and is NTCJ Gold Standard qualified.
Natalie Hensel is a reporter covering breaking and national topics with focus on Colchester and Tendring. Natalie works with the newsrooms of several newspapers in north-east Essex to report on the latest events and developments on a local level. She works closely with print and online publications such as The Daily Gazette, Clacton and Frinton Gazette, Essex County Standard and more. Natalie received her bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Essex in June 2023 and is NTCJ Gold Standard qualified.
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