Clacton and Essex news, sport and information from the Clacton & Frinton Gazette

Jaywick yob bans paying off

4:40pm Friday 19th March 2010

POLICE say get-tough powers which let them move on potential trouble-makers is driving down crime in Jaywick.

Pupils tribute to tragic teacher

4:24pm Friday 19th March 2010

They release balloons on Frinton seafront to remember teacher at Walton primary school

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Man held over shed fire

4:19pm Friday 19th March 2010

Arrest after Jaywick blaze

School choir's Albert Hall thrill

3:24pm Friday 19th March 2010

YOUNGSTERS from Little Clacton were on song as they joined 1,500 children for a huge charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Clampdown on dirty dog owners

2:12pm Friday 19th March 2010

COUNCIL bosses are urging people to blow the whistle on dirty dog owners after admitting they have caught just a handful of culprits in the last year.

Priory battle gathers pace

8:00am Friday 19th March 2010

PROTESTORS battling proposals for a huge house-building programme to help fund the restoration of St Osyth Priory claims support for their campaign is mounting.

School in shock as teacher dies

8:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

YOUNGSTERS at a primary school are in shock after the sudden death of a popular teacher.

Badminton tragedy sparks tributes

7:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

TRIBUTES have been paid to a keen sportsman who collapsed and died while playing badminton.

Clamper victims' £500 release fee fury

6:00am Thursday 18th March 2010

MOTORISTS claim they are being hit by massive fines by wheelclampers after parking their cars illegally.

IN THIS THURSDAY'S CLACTON GAZETTE

9:00pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

Tributes to tragic teacher ... Clampers spark £500 release row ... Badminton player dies on court ... Donkeys turn backs on Clacton ... Sacrificing shoreline to the sea ... Soccer club's cash crisis ... Model's miracle mobile phone escape ... And all the latest news, views and sport.