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'Orchestrating' Essex drug dealer found with weapons and Class A drugs is jailed
A DRUG dealer from north Essex who collected “wholesale quantities of Class A drugs” has been jailed. Anthony Watson, 31, of High Street, Walton, was arrested in Clacton in December 2022 in connection with a long-running drug supply investigation
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Essex seaside attraction gets preparation for annual Halloween scare underway
A popular seaside attraction is preparing for a spooktacular event this half-term. Clacton Pier is hosting its popular Halloween Festival, which is set to return next month with new features and the chance to face your fears with plenty of thrills
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Legendary music arranger behind major 1960s hits dies in north Essex home
A LEGENDARY music arranger behind major 1960s hits for artists including Tom Jones has died, leaving behind family and friends in Clacton who say they are proud of their “loved and adored” hero. Charles Blackwell, who died aged 84, on August 14
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Driver 'swerved across A120' and hit oncoming car in serious crash
A DRIVER who left a motorist with serious injuries after she swerved across the A120 and hit a car could not explain how the crash happened, a court heard. Emergency services rushed to the scene in December last year after Precious Nwokei, 37,
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Town council defends spending on festive lights despite concerns
A TOWN council has come under fire from residents for the amount it is spending on this year's Christmas lights and other projects. So far this year, Frinton and Walton Town Council has spent almost £10,400 on festive lighting and this is projected
