CLACTON’S new Lidl store will open its doors to shoppers for the first time next week. Lidl has confirmed that its new supermarket, at Brook Park West, will open on Thursday, February 14. It has invited customers to attend the ribbon-cutting
A COLOURFUL and dance-filled production of a true Broadway classic is set to dazzle audiences at Clacton’s West Cliff Theatre. The award-winning West Cliff Youth Theatre is gearing up for its next production, following smash hit performances of
A TEENAGER has been arrested after a bicycle yobs robbed a man of his carrier bag during a vicious robbery in Clacton. The 18-year-old victim was beaten and robbed during the attack, which happened in Herbert Road at about 8pm on Friday, January
A CARE home manager has completed the 1,000 mile Epic Challenge on her bike - despite a fall which left her on crutches. But Becky Dunn said her challenge did not compare to the daily difficulties faced each day by residents with Alzheimer’s and
A THUG who launched a nasty drunken assault on his girlfriend while spitting at her and calling her a snake has been jailed for six months. Ryan Guntrip had been out boozing but returned to his partner of 18 months at the home they shared and asked
BEHIND-CLOSED-DOOR talks were held over plans to provide a public toilet in Walton after town councillors barred the press and public from the debate. Frinton and Walton Town Council had been due to discuss a report detailing issues around taking
A NEW £30,000 grant scheme will be set up in Jaywick to help fund small projects to improve lives in the deprived ward Jaywick Sands Community Forum has been awarded the cash from the Big Lottery Fund to set up the project, Gill Elkins, secretary
FC CLACTON manager Tom Austin expects his players to have the "bit between their teeth" in Saturday's home showdown against Haverhill Rovers. After winning three and drawing one of their opening four Thurlow Nunn League fixtures in 2019, the Seasiders
In this week's Clacton, Frinton & Walton Gazette ... on sale NOW. Gang violence shock as three men are knifed £7k grant scheme to fund small projects Volunteer drivers can be a lifeline for patients Toilets debate held behind
