LIVE music enthusiasts with a taste for blues, funk and soul music will enjoy a special fundraising concert this weekend in aid of a historic cinema’s renovation. The Stevie Watts Organ Trio, featuring Alice Armstrong, will be performing at the
A CAFÉ owner says she is “really happy” after her family-run business won an annual award for a second year in a row. The Clacton Gazette’s Café of the Year competition is designed to find our readers’ favourite local café – the winner of which
A MAN'S body was discovered in a pond at a caravan park in Little Clacton this morning. Essex Police were called to Meadow View Caravan Park, in St Osyth Road, just after 8am today, December 13. Officers had been informed a man's body had
SERGEANT Stuart Giles joined the Army on his 18th birthday. He went on to serve for 22 years including going on tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq and being decorated for his bravery and commitment to duty. But injuries to his back, leg and
A SHOPPING event will get residents in the Christmas spirit this week with a festive grotto, hot seasonal treats and lots free gift-wrapped presents. Frinton’s annual late-night shopping evening is taking place this Friday between 6pm-8.30pm and
A MAN attempted to rescue an injured woman from a car wreckage after a horrific crash. Three people were taken to hospital after the accident at the junction of the A133 and School Road in Elmstead Market. A van, Mercedes and another vehicle
A CHARITY has submitted plans to turn a well-known arcade in Jaywick into a vibrant youth centre. Clacton-based youth charity Inclusion Ventures wants to overhaul the Wonderland Amusement, in Broadway, into a community café and training kitchen
CONSERVATIVE Giles Watling has retained the Clacton seat, increasing his majority to a massive 24,702 votes. The former Frinton actor was re-elected as the constituency's MP after gaining 31,438 votes at Thursday’s General Election – 24,702 more
