A CLACTON animal refuge’s dog show and fun day has managed to raise thousands of pounds for the vulnerable cats and dogs in its care. The National Animal Welfare Trust’s latest fundraiser, held at Plough Corner last Saturday, generated a whopping
IS this the right way for the North Sea? A young seal pup is pictured on the beach in Frinton after basking in the early morning sun. The touching act of nature was captured on camera by Floyd Davis, of Kirby Cross, after he spotted a binman
FRINTON Bowls Club's ladies prevailed in the Connie Oxley Trophy, defeating neighbours Kirby. This match has been held for years and created plenty of friendly rivalry between the clubs. The cup has changed hands on numerous occasion but this
A MAN from Clacton will appear in court next week for drugs offences. Daniel Hannant, 25, of Marine Parade East, is due in Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday September 19 for possession with intent to supply cannabis and being concerned
A PHARMACIST from Little Clacton who pretended to be the mother of a baby boy and had him circumcised without his parents’ consent has been sparred jail. Martina Obi-Uzom, 70, was given the responsibility of looking after an 11-month-old boy in
FRINTON scooped a top award as Essex walked away with a host of titles at the Anglia in Bloom awards. The seaside resort won the top prize for the small town category, while north Essex rival Coggeshall won silver. Frinton also won gold in the
A DISGRACED care worker who “abused her position of trust” stole nearly £1,000 from vulnerable victims. Samantha Witcombe, 32, of Alpha Road, St Osyth, took a total of £915 from seven victims between March 1 and May 17 while working for Access Dignity
A FUNDRAISING fun-day is being held in aid of a brave young cancer fighter this weekend at Clacton Pavilion’s new water park. Carter’s Splash Day will aim to raise vital funds for young Carter Nightingale, 2, who is currently battling a life-changing
WAR veterans took to the Princes Theatre dancefloor last weekend for a patriotic and nostalgic gathering of hip-shaking and reminiscent storytelling. Clacton’s Royal British Legion partnered up with Tendring Council for the return of a popular
