- Shocked shopkeepers fear eviction as they are left in the dark over supermarket expansion plans

- Leaflet blunder branded “ridiculous” as council consultation adverts are delivered – AFTER consultation events have taken place

- Town in UK top three for house price rises as Walton experiences housing boom Famous hearing dog who has rubbed paws with celebs, nabbed intruders and won medals retires with final fundraiser

- Young tennis players slug it out in gruelling marathon match as they aim to set world record

- Tourist saved by beach patrol after being knocked off breakwater by wave

- Millionaire traveller hit with huge tax evasion bill by court

- Travellers thwarted by villagers who formed a human chain to block access in Little Clacton

- Family pays tribute to “role model” Chris, 21, after tragic kayak death

- Fundraising festival raises incredible total with spectacular event for worthy causes

- War veterans get a shock as naked bike ride flashes through town

- Disabled day centre users devastated as Clacton facility is axed

- Wartime heroes honoured with special event at Clacton theatre

- Councillor and former Tendring Council chairman is disciplined over conduct allegations

- Field fire started by youngsters is extinguished just in time after spreading quickly

- Tots get dressed up for glittering pre-school prom

- Safety first as final preparations are completed for Clacton Airshow

- Police called to school after tempers flare in parking row

- Inspirational youngsters are celebrated at Tendring Youth Awards

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