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  • New volunteers to help catch speeding drivers

    A BATCH of new volunteers have been recruited to help catch speeding drivers in the act. Police say speeding motorists have become a persistent problem around Frinton, Walton, the Kirbys and Great Holland. A recent speed trap caught eight dangerous

  • Frinton residents to discuss big issues at AGM

    FRINTON Residents Association is set to meet for its AGM on Saturday. A host of speakers will take to the stage to discuss local issues, including chief superintendent Carl O’Malley from Essex Police. The top cop will discuss changes already

  • Top trophies up for grabs again

    MORE than 60 players will be battling for a dozen trophies at the Clacton and District Table Tennis League’s Closed Championships. The event is the climax of the season and the most prestigious cup competition on the league’s calander. It takes

  • Powerlifting pensioner competes on ITV show Amazing Greys

    A POWERLIFTING pensioner from Clacton made a mighty television debut as she flexed her muscles on a new prime-time show. Retired nurse Pat Tombs, 68, showed off her stunning strength on new ITV show Amazing Greys on Saturday. She will also

  • Rescue team forced to abandon search for dog

    A COASTGUARD rescue team was launched following reports of a dog in the water near Walton Pier. A member of public called 999 after spotting the dog in the sea at about 8pm on Thursday. Walton’s RNLI rescue team was sent to the area but could

  • Triangle packed with fun day visitors

    VISITORS packed into a Frinton shopping centre to enjoy an Easter showcase even organised by the Rotary Club. The English Country Fayre – organised by Frinton and Walton Rotarians – was launched at the Triangle centre on Saturday. It included

  • Seasiders begin new era with an opening-day win

    CLACTON Cricket Club put their turbulent winter behind them to make a winning start to the new season. The club’s first team had to pull out of the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League, for financial reasons, and long-serving manager Gary Kirk