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  • Teens attack man, 66, in Frinton

    A MAN in his 60s was assaulted by two teenagers in the well-to-do Avenues area of Frinton. The attack happened in Third Avenue not far from the victim's home on Saturday night. Police said the 66-year-old was punched in the face just before

  • Legion dance to raise poppy cash

    A DANCE is being held later this month to raise cash for this year’s poppy appeal. The Clacton branch of the Royal British Legion is holding the event as it gears up for its biggest two weeks of the year. The dance is at the Comrades

  • Nursery goes green for charity

    NURSERY children are taking part in a green-themed week to support St Helena Hospice. The youngsters from St Clare's Day Nursery in Clacton have been dressing in green and making green cakes and jelly to raise cash for the hospice. They were also

  • Broadband summit to boost business

    BUSINESS bosses are being urged to sign up for a broadband summit to help them get the most out of the internet. The event is designed to help firms boost thir business using social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Experts will also provide

  • Gastro-pub bid for St Osyth alehouse

    PROPOSALS to turn a village watering hole into a gastro-pub and hotel are to go before council planners. The owners of St Osyth Priory bought the White Hart in the village earlier this year. The Sargeant family hope to turn the 200-year-old alehouse

  • Spooky art at Jaywick tower this Halloween

    GHOULISH art activities are taking place at the Jaywick Martello Tower this Halloween. People of all ages are invited to the free weekend event being run by CoastNet, and encouraged to wear their scariest fancy dress. Activities include making invisible