A WOMAN was taken to hospital after losing control of her car. The woman, thought to be in her 50s, was driving her silver Mercedes CLK along Ingestre Street in Harwich when she lost control of the car and smashed into a bollard. Paramedics rushed
A MAN has been arrested for wasting police time after swimming in the River Colne at night. Officers and coastguards rushed to the man's aid at about 8.30pm on Friday following reports that someone was in the River Colne near Rowhedge.
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a town centre flat fire in Clacton. The blaze broke out in a first-floor flat over shop Access and Bathing Solutions on Station Road. Two fire engines from Clacton and several police cars rushed to the scene, blocking
TWO friends are celebrating after scooping a £200,000 prize on a TV gameshow. Tony Grant from Colchester and pal Steve Woodward from Clacton appeared on Channel 4's Million Pound Drop Live last night. They answered their final question
HOPES a recycling centre earmarked for closure could be saved by becoming part time have been dashed. Martin’s Farm in St Osyth is set for closure by Essex County Council as part of wider cost-cutting plans. Last week those fighting
THE brains behind the best new buildings in Tendring have picked up prestigious gongs. The winners of this year's Tendring Design Awards were presented with their prizes by council planning boss Carlo Guglielmi. An affordable housing
