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  • Family creates a safe haven for abandoned ponies

    A MOTHER and daughter have turned their back garden into a safe haven for abandoned horses. Rachel Woods and mum Sandra, from Walton, have always been lovers of horses and Sandra has owned them since she was in her teens. About six years ago

  • Quizzers raise £450 for Clacton Carnival

    BRAINBOXES helped to raise more than £450 for Clacton Carnival's chosen charities. The carnival association called for the help of Clacton Lions to run the fundraiser due to a lack of helpers this year. Nicky Freeman, from Clacton Carnival Association

  • Cheers! Shop hops on vegan beer

    A VEGAN wine and vinyl shop has expanded its drinks menu. Winyl, which specialises in vegan and organic wine as well as vinyl records, has now launched a range of vegan beers for its customers. The shop, based in South Street, Manningtree,

  • Parish councils to receive grants

    PARISH and town councils will be given a share of £51,000 to cut grass and repair footpaths under a new pilot scheme. In total 14 different authorities across Essex have signed up for the scheme. Under the plans Essex County Council will hand