FIREFIGHTERS had to free a trapped casualty from a vehicle following a nasty crash on a village road before two people were taken to hospital. Two crews from Clacton and Frinton were called to Clacton Road, in Great Holland, at about 11.45am on
A CAFÉ owner who has called on residents to support local businesses following the pandemic is looking forward to a buzz returning to high streets. Bird & Bean, in Connaught Avenue, Frinton, has weathered the Covid-19 storm after months of uncertainty
WORK has been completed on a big wheel to mark Clacton’s 150th anniversary. Clacton Pavilion’s 30-metre-high observation wheel will be officially opened on Saturday. Billy Peak, owner of Clacton Pavilion, said the ride marks the resort’s historic
A TRAMPOLINE was blown over a tall fence and near a road as powerful winds viciously swept through the county. North east Essex has been battling strong winds of up to 25-mph since Monday morning which has resulted in some disruption. In Frinton
AN experienced law professional who is said to be known throughout Tendring for her “helpful and pleasant” nature has been promoted. Claire Martin is a chartered legal executive who works as part of the conveyancing team for Fisher Jones Greenwood
A HORSE is now on the mend and “making good progress” following a worrying health scare. Azrah is a 26-year-old brown horse which is cared for and lives at the Greenland Grove Animal Sanctuary, in St Osyth. The animal safe haven has provided
POLICE officers conducted a rigorous knife sweep in a seaside town over the weekend in a bid to prevent “serious violence”. Essex Police’s Clacton Community Policing Team spent Saturday hunting for dangerous weapons stashed in the town centre.
A PUZZLING escape room will look to baffle even the sharpest of minds when it is opened to the public later this month. Tricky Escape Walton, located in the seaside town’s popular High Street, will fling open its doors for the first time on May
POLICE are continuing to appeal for information after a woman died after sustaining a head injury in Jaywick. Michelle Cooper, 40, from Clacton, was reported to have been assaulted in Beach Way on April 23. She was admitted to hospital with a
NOMINATIONS have opened for the fifth Tendring Youth Awards. The awards aim to celebrate achievements by inspiring young people who live, study or work in Tendring, across a wide range of categories, as well as adults who support them. Last year
A FURIOUS driver says he feels “let down” by council bosses as he was refused compensation after his car was damaged by a pothole. Adam Bell said he was refused compensation by Essex County Council even though he was left with an £80 bill to his
A COFFEE shop owner has been “knocked back” after a burglar smashed their way into his shop before making off with cash from the till. A crook broke into Jaco’s Cup of Coffee in Rosemary Road, Clacton, on Friday at 4.15am. The suspect caused
