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Leap - auditionees jump into action

Leap - auditionees jump into action

In pictures: Clacton actors audition for a spot in an upcoming Legally Blonde show

All smiles - A quiz team appear quietly confident during the Breast Friends Charity Quiz night

All smiles - A quiz team appear quietly confident during the Breast Friends Charity Quiz night

Hundreds raised for breast cancer charity as quizzers put their knowledge to the test

Festival - Walton will see the revival of a beloved festival

Festival - Walton will see the revival of a beloved festival

Organisers announce for popular end of summer festival in Walton - what we know

Band - Peter Andre with The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Band - Peter Andre with The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Popstar Peter Andre to performance in tribute show at Clacton theatre - get tickets

Tall - the Naze Tower

Tall - the Naze Tower

Naze Tower's spring exhibition is now available to view - all we know

The cast of Gavin and Stacey in 2019

The cast of Gavin and Stacey in 2019

Gavin and Stacey

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'It's definitely occurring' - Gavin and Stacey cast react to 'last ever episode'

Gavin and Stacey is returning to our screens this Christmas

Gavin and Stacey is returning to our screens this Christmas

Gavin and Stacey

Gavin and Stacey returning for last-ever episode this year, creator confirms

The Waeve will perform at Heritage Live this summer

The Waeve will perform at Heritage Live this summer

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The Waeve and Dana Gavanski to support Elbow at Heritage Live

Author - Justin Johnson

Author - Justin Johnson

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Author whose face had to be 'rebuilt' after attack publishes first fiction novel

Writer - Tom Powell won the UK’s biggest playwrighting award called The Papatango Prize in 2021

Writer - Tom Powell won the UK’s biggest playwrighting award called The Papatango Prize in 2021

New play with 'multi-sensory delights' to symbolise neurodiversity coming to theatre

Landmark - Michael Portillo on Walton Pier

Landmark - Michael Portillo on Walton Pier

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In pictures: Michael Portillo visits Essex seaside towns on tour of Britain's coast

Shoegaze - the members who make up Lost Atlas

Shoegaze - the members who make up Lost Atlas

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Clacton shoegaze band 'excited' to release self-produced debut EP - how to listen

Band - Jon, Dan and Sam

Band - Jon, Dan and Sam

Unconventional cover band which 'never has a set list' to perform at Clacton club

Smiles - Richard Prior and wife Colleen with their Four in a Bed book

Smiles - Richard Prior and wife Colleen with their Four in a Bed book

Pub and B&B set to appear on popular Channel 4 show Four in a Bed

Bar - Three Wise Monkeys

Bar - Three Wise Monkeys

Tendring musicians to perform in popular Colchester venue

Lessons - Bradley Higgins teaching students at The Dance Spot classes

Lessons - Bradley Higgins teaching students at The Dance Spot classes

Clacton dance group to perform at fair, one month after opening

Purchase - a customer buying a record from Malcolm

Purchase - a customer buying a record from Malcolm

Vinyl enthusiasts queue at Clacton music shop from 4am to celebrate Record Store Day

Nominate your favourite local pub to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local pub to enter our competition.

Calling time at the bar: Nominate your favourite local pub

Proud - General Manager Harry Peek at Clacton Pier is looking back on a successful first year

Proud - General Manager Harry Peek at Clacton Pier is looking back on a successful first year

Clacton Pier manager reflects on successful first year at helm of landmark attraction

Show - the band members performing on the big stage

Show - the band members performing on the big stage

Clacton theatre to host night of music celebrating the golden age of swing

Acting - Amy Trigg on stage as Henry Fraser's physiotherapist in The Little Big Things

Acting - Amy Trigg on stage as Henry Fraser's physiotherapist in The Little Big Things

'I hope it opens doors' - Essex actress on Olivier Award and musical theatre journey

Cast your minds back to 2023 when the Britain's Got Talent winner was Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn

Cast your minds back to 2023 when the Britain's Got Talent winner was Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn

Britain's Got Talent

Who won Britain's Got Talent in 2023? New talent to take to stage in 2024 series

What score can you get? Try this pub quiz to find out

What score can you get? Try this pub quiz to find out

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

Talent - Paul Potts

Talent - Paul Potts

All we know about Britain's Got Talent star Paul Potts' Clacton show this weekend

Toby Jones will be visiting Frinton Summer Theatre in 2024

Toby Jones will be visiting Frinton Summer Theatre in 2024

Star of ITV Post Office drama Toby Jones set to perform at Frinton Summer Theatre

PHOTOS: Spider-Man superstar spotted filming at Southend station today

PHOTOS: Spider-Man superstar spotted filming at Southend station today

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In pictures: Spider-Man superstar Andrew Garfield and film crews spotted in Essex

Memory - Roy Hudd

Memory - Roy Hudd

Memorial show celebrating variety performer Roy Hudd coming to the West Cliff

Action - Lucas and Albert being filmed in 2018 in Historic Harwich

Action - Lucas and Albert being filmed in 2018 in Historic Harwich

Sequel to award-winning indie film to be shot across Tendring this month

Stacey Solomon said she hopes to empower homeowners with her new show

Stacey Solomon said she hopes to empower homeowners with her new show

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Stacey Solomon admits how 'nervous' she was to do this DIY task on her new show

Together - Elijah Hamilton as 'Marius' and Sophie Edwards as 'Eponine'

Together - Elijah Hamilton as 'Marius' and Sophie Edwards as 'Eponine'

Clacton amateur theatre group's Les Misérables show judged 'high standard' by expert

Show - The case of the performance on stage

Show - The case of the performance on stage

Classic horror fans in for a treat as Addams Family show comes to Princes Theatre

Ride - Clacton's annual scooter ride out

Ride - Clacton's annual scooter ride out

Cultural attractions

In pictures: Hundreds of vintage scooter riders zoom through north Essex

Are you a fan of Sort Your Life Out? Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue could be your new favourite series

Are you a fan of Sort Your Life Out? Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue could be your new favourite series

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All you need to know about Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue - how to watch

Ride - Clacton's annual scooter ride out

Ride - Clacton's annual scooter ride out

Cultural attractions

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In pictures: Dozens turn out for Clacton scooter ride out 2024

Classy - The Rat Pack on stage

Classy - The Rat Pack on stage

The Kings of Cool tribute show coming to the West Cliff Theatre

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households could be eligible for TV Licence refund worth up to £170

Crowd - Antony performing on stage

Crowd - Antony performing on stage

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Spiritual medium Antony Doveton to perform in Frinton - here's what you need to know

Thankful - Walton Foodbank used the generous donation from author Steven Walker to buy ten soup makers for families in need

Thankful - Walton Foodbank used the generous donation from author Steven Walker to buy ten soup makers for families in need

Book about history of ten-pin bowling pier raises 'souper' donation for food bank

Musical - The Mad About Theatre Company is showing The Great Covent Garden Chocolate Caper in April

Musical - The Mad About Theatre Company is showing The Great Covent Garden Chocolate Caper in April

Musical comedy tells story of adventure to save chocolate - here's when

Cleaning - the team working to clean the log flume

Cleaning - the team working to clean the log flume

Cultural attractions

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Watch: Popular TikTok star cleans Clacton Pier log flume ready for summer months

Cast - The cast of the previous Snow White panto at the Princes Theatre, in 2019

Cast - The cast of the previous Snow White panto at the Princes Theatre, in 2019

Brand-new production company to perform next three years of pantos at Princes Theatre

Workshop - Former student and renowned artist Annie Ashwell visited the Year 12 art course at Clacton County High School for an exclusive workshop

Workshop - Former student and renowned artist Annie Ashwell visited the Year 12 art course at Clacton County High School for an exclusive workshop

Renowned artist and former Clacton student returns to school for exclusive workshop

Colourful - Beatlemania on the stage

Colourful - Beatlemania on the stage

Beatlemania is returning to Clacton with world-famous Beatles tribute band

Snaps - Gazette Camera Club members captured daring athletes and soring's arrival

Snaps - Gazette Camera Club members captured daring athletes and soring's arrival

Here are 12 of your wonderful photos showing the arrival of spring in Colchester

Event - Formatmusic, in High Street, Walton, is hosting a free record event

Event - Formatmusic, in High Street, Walton, is hosting a free record event

Here's how you can get your hands on free records, cassettes and CDs TODAY

Theatre - Frinton Summer Theatre revealed its latest programme for this year's season

Theatre - Frinton Summer Theatre revealed its latest programme for this year's season

Television star to perform at Frinton Summer Theatre as venue reveals new programme

Legends - Suede will be playing at a concert in Audley End this summer

Legends - Suede will be playing at a concert in Audley End this summer

Iconic indie rock band Suede coming to Essex for huge show this summer - here's where

Talent - DJ Scott Dewing on the set

Talent - DJ Scott Dewing on the set

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St Osyth DJ to play homecoming show with talented musical friends

Show - Performers playing guitar on stage

Show - Performers playing guitar on stage

Performance at West Cliff Theatre to tell story of influential guitarists

Changes - Century Cinema has increased its prices

Changes - Century Cinema has increased its prices

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Beloved Clacton cinema hikes ticket prices by up to 55% to keep up with soaring costs

Spotted - TV chef Tom Kerridge was spotted filming for his new TV show in Brightlingsea

Spotted - TV chef Tom Kerridge was spotted filming for his new TV show in Brightlingsea

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In pictures: Famous TV chef spotted filming new show in north Essex town

Event - DJ Scott Dewing is turning the St Osyth Priory into a dancefloor for an exclusive event

Event - DJ Scott Dewing is turning the St Osyth Priory into a dancefloor for an exclusive event

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Historic building to be transformed into a dancefloor for a night of live shows

Enter our competition for a chance to win tickets to see Jane Austen's Persuasion this Spring.

Enter our competition for a chance to win tickets to see Jane Austen's Persuasion this Spring.

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