- Night of terror for family as weapon-wielding gang try to smash their way into home

- Armed police called in after gun firing incident at seafront

- Miami-style seafront apartments planned by private developers for Jaywick regeneration

- Blind veteran urges others to seek support

- Tributes paid to “larger than life” sporting hero Barry after death

- Two arson attacks in two days as firefighters are called out to tackle large grass blaze at historic Naze

- Driver faces crown court date over A133 cyclist death crash

- Son jailed for attack on cancer-battling elderly mum in Clacton

- Planned electoral boundary change to shake up MP areas – Clacton and Harwich set to be combined

- TV explorer officially opens £1.2million Naze centre

- Town scoops prestigious gold in blooming marvellous competition result

- Outraged residents plan to fight major development blueprint at spa – but owners say it would secure future of the business and boost the area

- Residents complain over dangerous back road speed….but see the speed limit INCREASED

- Green flags flying high at top beauty spots

- ‘Moment of madness’ for teen driver who led police on road chase

- Family of seven braves the shave together to support Emily after cancer diagnosis

- Wartime extravaganza cancelled after catastrophic tank break-downs

- Former teacher has sex abuse sentence appeal dismissed

- Huge homes plan scaled back after objections

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