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Sir Ian McKellen brings his show to seaside resort

FILM and theatre legend Sir Ian McKellen has helped to raise £8,000…

MP’s praise for enterprise centre

CLACTON MP Giles Watling has praised a project aimed at nurturing…

Runners raise cash for causes during fun run

HUNDREDS of runners, young and old gathered to take part in this…

Calls for Tesco to take action after trolleys dumped in waterway near supermarket

RESIDENTS are urging supermarket bosses to introduce a coin-operated…

Rescue cats using smell to select botanicals for self-healing

STAFF and volunteers at an animal charity in Little Clacton have…

Town set for Easter Bank Holiday extravaganza

FREE fireworks and family fun are on the programme of events…

Town’s historic tennis club serves up £1million plans for smashing future as it marks 120 years

TENNIS lovers turned out in force to hear about a historic…

Review: Clacton Choral concert hits right note

CLACTON Choral’s musical director Gilli Dulieu led musicians…

Relay for Life raises more than £700 in memory of cancer victim

MORE than £700 was collected for Clacton’s Relay for Life in…

First fundraising event held in memory of brave baby Oakley

HEARTBROKEN parents who set up a charity after their baby son…

Sir Ian McKellen helps Frinton Summer Theatre to raise £8k with 80th birthday show

FILM and theatre legend Sir Ian McKellen has helped to raise £8,000…

Landmark wins votes among its peers

CLACTON’S Pier has narrowly missed out on wining the title of…

Residents are urged to get help to buy

A MUM from Walton is enjoying her new home thanks to the Help to…

Reinventing the seaside

REGENERATION bosses in Tendring claim they are already taking…

32 homes plan is set for approval

PLANNING officials have recommended detailed blueprints for 32…

Village stalwart Harold dies aged 100

A VILLAGE stalwart, soldier and former upholsterer has died, aged…

Two caught fishing illegally

TWO people caught fishing illegally in Weeley are among 15 from…

Clacton Pier staff put final touches to bank holiday preparations

STAFF at Clacton Pier are putting final preparations in place for…

Late fundraiser’s final quiz for much-loved cause

A SPECIAL quiz night is being held in tribute to one of Walton…

Ukip’s ‘problem’ finding election candidates

JUST nine Ukip candidates will fight for Tendring Council seats…

Ukip’s ‘problem’ finding election candidates

JUST nine Ukip candidates will fight for Tendring Council seats…

Swimathon raises cash for Cancer Research

A SWIMATHON held at Clacton Leisure Centre, Walton and Dovercourt…

Swimathon raises cash for Cancer Research

A SWIMATHON held at Clacton Leisure Centre, Walton and Dovercourt…

This week's Clacton Gazette reader pic

Morning sun: Gazette reader Mark Hemp captured this image of…

Outdoor gym proving popular

A NEW outdoor gym has been opened in Thorrington thanks to a…

This week's cartoon by David Banks

This week's cartoon by David Banks

Student’s film project will explore post-traumatic stress

A STUDENT film-maker from Clacton is urging residents to back his…

World champ has fond memories of bowls club

FOND memories came flooding back for World Bowls Champion Tony…

Cracking down on students using mobile phones

STUDENTS are being warned their devices will be confiscated as…

Council election for St Osyth ward delayed following death of candidate

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “dedicated” parish councillor…

Teenage cyclist left with serious spinal and internal injuries after hit-and-run crash

A TEENAGE cyclist has been left with serious injuries following a…

Early test for crew’s updated pager system

LIFEBOAT crews in Walton were being shown the latest enhancements to…

Closed toilet block to get new lease of life as cafe

A FORMER public toilet block is to get a new lease of life as a cafe…

‘Reinvent the seaside town’

SEASIDE towns like those in Tendring must be inspired to reinvent…

Choral concert will be perfect for Easter

CLACTON Choral is crossing the Channel for Easter, with a…

New production company takes on Christmas panto

A NEW production company has been chosen to stage the Christmas…

Bid for town council for Clacton is rejected

A COUNCILLOR’S bid to ask residents if they want a town council…

Disappointment as council says it won’t fight against plans for 280 homes at appeal

PLANNERS have decided not to contest an appeal over controversial…

'Us councillors would make a better job of Brexit than MPs’

A COUNCIL leader claims councillors could make a better job of…

‘Town centre should be no-go zone for drunks’

A NEW anti-social patrol officer will be asked to use all…

Anger as sentimental items removed from graves at churchyard

GRIEVING families have been left upset after sentimental ornaments…

Residents’ association is saved from closure

A POPULAR residents’ association has been saved from closure.

Runners join in the race to save the planet

MARATHON and fun run organisers have declared war on waste by…

£10m retail park plan for former gas works

CLACTON’S former town centre gas works site and a disused car park…

Pet cat reunited with grateful owners after hiding out on Clacton Pier for almost a year

A PET reunited with her grateful owners after going missing for…

Missing 15-year-old girl from Colchester is found

A MISSING 15-year-old girl from Colchester has been found.

Warning issued over text and email tax scam

RESIDENTS are being warned of scam texts and emails claiming to…

Spring clean at popular beach

RESIDENTS descended upon Holland-on-Sea’s beaches to give it a…

Donor kebab revealed as Clacton's favourite takeaway

A FOOD delivery firm has revealed Clacton’s favourite…

Holiday home in St Osyth sold at auction for £58,000

A HOLIDAY home in Point Clear, St Osyth, sold at auction for…