BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent slid to defeat in their first home match of the new BetVictor Isthmian League season. Tom Rothery’s men lost 4-2 to premier division new-boys Bowers and Pitsea. Jordan Barnett and Romario Dunne scored their goals while Billy
VETERANS in Tendring are being given the opportunity to retrain as a barista as part of a groundbreaking initiative. Founded by veteran Nigel Seaman, the Coffee2Combat programme offers training and support to former soldiers using a mobile coffee
LIFEGUARDS who were visiting Clacton to run a sea safety course rushed to help the town’s beach patrol after a woman fell and broke her leg and dislocated her knee. The lifeguards, from Bridlington and Scarborough, joined Clacton Beach Patrol to
Me and My Girl, Greensward Tent, Frinton Summer Theatre, until Sunday, August 18. 01255 676656. The tent was certainly shaking at the end of the opening night of this year’s Frinton Summer Theatre musical - and it wasn’t just the high wind. Unfortunately
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent boss Tom Rothery has hailed the quality and electric pace of new recruit Ace Howell. The 22-year-old has joined from Coggeshall Town and his arrival was confirmed by the R's on Tuesday lunchtime. Rothery had previously tried
COLCHESTER Hospital is still missing the target for cancer treatment waiting times - and it is getting worse. The Department of Health says at least 85 per cent of people should receive treatment for cancer within 62 days of being referred by their
A ban on drivers using mobile phones in hands-free mode should be considered, MPs have said. Current laws which only proscribe the use of devices being held by drivers gives the "misleading impression" that hands-free use is safe despite it creating
THIEVES broke into the home of an elderly woman and stole a purse, jewellery and financial documents. The incident happened in First Avenue, Frinton, between Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10. Police were called after a woman in her 80s
BRIGHTLINGSEA Regent manager Tom Rothery has challenged his attacking players to "sprinkle some gold dust" as they look to build on the positives of Saturday's encouraging draw against Margate. The R's began their BetVictor Isthmian League premier
THE family of a teenage brother and sister who died after getting into trouble in the sea off Clacton claim there should have been more warning signs about the dangers of going in the water. Haider Shamas, 18, of Luton, died in hospital on Saturday
NATURE enthusiasts are being invited to help Essex Wildlife Trust celebrate its annual Marine Month. Every year the public are encouraged to flock to the seas to explore what that lives there and learn more about the wildlife that uses our coast
FOOTBALL club bosses have been left incredulous after callous thieves smashed their way into the ground before stealing a defibrillator. Crooks broke into the hospitality area at FC Clacton’s Austin Arena, in Rush Green Road, Clacton, overnight
POLICE are warning residents in Tendring to be on their guard against employing cold callers to work on their home. Officers in the district have received a number of reports after unsuspecting residents employed suspected scammers to carry out
FIRST responders have been presented with their five-year badges for their service in Brightlingsea. Steve Wicks and Gary Morton were given the awards in recognition for volunteering as community first responders. Steve said: “I am very proud
