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

Drug dealer appeal bid fails

7:00am Saturday 20th March 2010

A DRUG dealer who was caged for 16 years over a plot to flood the capital's streets with ecstasy has failed in a challenge to his conviction at the Court of Appeal.

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.

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