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

Burglar raids house as woman cooks dinner

8:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A BRAZEN thief walked in and stole a mobile phone while a woman cooked dinner for her father.

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Volunteers to be recognised for their efforts

10:40pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE selfless work of hundreds of community volunteers across Castle Point is being celebrated next month.

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Echo wins praise from industry bosses

8:20pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

THE Echo has won more praise from newspaper industry bosses at yet another prestigious awards bash.

Find out more about funding for groups

7:20pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

VOLUNTARY and community groups are invited to find out more about the cash available to them at a funding fair.

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1,700 children provided DNA for police

5:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

NEARLY 1,700 children were forced to provide DNA samples for Essex Police in one year alone a charity has revealed.

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Driver jailed after hitting biker

4:30pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A DRIVER has been sent to prison for more than three years after seriously injuring a motorcyclist in south Essex.

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Consultation on Dartford Crossing launched

4:14pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A CONSULTATION into a new crossing over the River Thames has been launched.

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New council tax payers told to pay up

4:00pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

FAMILIES sent council tax bills for the first time have been warned to pay up or face action.

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