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  • Man arrested after cannabis factory raid

    A MAN from Clacton has been arrested by Suffolk Police as part of an operation to close down cannabis factories. The Gazette reported last week how 250 cannabis plants and growing equipment had been seized from a warehouse in Telford Road, Clacton,

  • Is this jewellery yours?

    A PHOTOGRAPH showing items believed to have been stolen has been released by Essex Police. A hoard of watches, jewellery and other items was found under a bush in Cloes Lane, Clacton. Officers have been unable to link the property to

  • Air show charity transformed to help community

    AN organisation set up to save Clacton Air Show has been transformed into a voluntary group to help the community. Formerly 'Save Clacton Airshow', the group is now called 'Clacton Voluntary Events'. It has broadened its focus from the air show

  • Deadline approaching for would-be Pop Up traders

    TRADERS wanting to use a council shop over Christmas have until Friday to apply to use the store. Tendring Council has a shop in Jackson Road, Clacton, to offer under the Pop Up Shop scheme. The successful applicant will be able to trade for three

  • Police to cut down on car crime

    POLICE have warned residents to keep their vehicles secure after a spike in car crimes. On average there are 35 crimes involving cars every month in Tendring, but last month saw an increase taking the number to more than 40. Officers say they are

  • Double search for Walton Coastguard

    THE Walton Coastguard unit was involved in two searches late yesterday evening. Along with the Clacton team they searched the seafront between Holland-on-Sea and Frinton at 9.08pm after Essex Police reported a vulnerable young woman as missing. The

  • Are you an energy apprentice?

    HUNDREDS of people keen to work in the energy sector will be given apprenticeships within the next three years. Essex County Council has announced it will be working with Essex Apprenticeships to provide 250 jobs in the county. The new apprenticeships