Arts, talks and events

Dance - A snap of the Christmas show at the theatre

Clacton theatre set to host spectacular Christmas show this festive season

Escape - A man venturing into the world of VR

Escape room, axe throwing and VR venue to open in Clacton - here's what we know

Eccentric - Art by Michael Sparrow

Frinton artist to return for exhibition at church

Carols - Residents and team members will be taking part in the service

Haven Lodge in Clacton hosting festive carol event

Twirling - The twirling troupe Evolution Angels from Clacton has been a vital part of community events in and around the town

Clacton's Evolution Angels prepare for new season and look for members and sponsors

Talent - The American Four Tops performing live

Popular soulful show to take to stage at Clacton's Princes Theatre

Band - The Essex Police band was founded in 1966 and is open to the public

Essex Police's choir and band are preparing for a festive concert

Group - Walton Feel Good Choir will perform their Christmas concert at All Saints Church

Walton choir holding Christmas concert at All Saints Church

Fun - Gellyball Blast at Clacton Pier

Gellyball Blast attraction to remain at Clacton Pier this winter after trial

Team - Santa Claus will be visiting Colchester

Festive events to take place at EACH shops this month

Look - Inside of The Princes Theatre

Auditions to take place for Wizard of Oz performance

Icon - Sarah Jayne as Dolly Parton

Fun festive American country show set for Clacton theatre

Go - The Tour de Tendring pictured in 2019 is set to return in May, 2024

Tour de Tendring to return with new starting point in Clacton

Talent - Genesis Live performing on stage

Genesis tribute band to perform at West Cliff Theatre

Bands - Madness, Lightning Seeds and Old Time Sailors

World famous band Madness announce gig at Essex heritage venue

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Everything you need to know, including whether you could be eligible for a £159 refund or a free TV licence

You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?

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Glamorous - positioned at the top and in the centre of Wivenhoe, or Colchester, University of Essex campus Top Bar deserves it name in both of its meanings

'Secret bar' at Essex University's Colchester campus is a glamorous hidden gem

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Amazing - Left to right: YouTuber Joe Weller with artist Wilf Elliott

Meet the colour-blind artist, 20, whose work is loved by stars Joe Weller and Stormzy

Support - Day centre

Art scheme distributes 25,000 mandala colouring books to help 'reduce stress'

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Cast: the cast of the Nativity show

Exciting Christmas show of hit film series set to bring 'sparkle and shine' to town

Iconic - Bands performing at the Sensational 60s Experience

Popular Clacton venue set to host sensational night of 60s music and nostalgia

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Fear - Two of the actors performing the show

In Pictures :Clacton theatre's production of Frankenstein wows audiences

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Festive - One of the piece's from Manningtree's Christmas Art Trail last year

All we know about exciting Christmas art trail set to take over Clacton town centre

Filming - Rowan Atkinson at Colchester barracks in 1989

In pictures: A look back at the times TV and movie crews filmed on location in Essex

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Icons - The cast of the pantomime at Princes Theatre

Popular Clacton theatre set to host preview performance on festive pantomime

Event - Clacton Arts Centre organised a packed live-music event at the Martello Lounge, Clacton

A new collective is working to find a new home for Clacton's art scene

Book launch - Georgia Harrison's new book details her experiences with her ex-partner Stephen Bear

Towie's Georgia Harrison 'inspires hope' after sharing Stephen Bear struggles in book

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Odds on - Bobby Brazier is one of the bookies' favourites to win Strictly Come Dancing, behind Ellie Leach and Nigel Harman

Essex's Bobby Brazier among the favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing

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Reality star - Olivia Attwood

Essex TV star Olivia Attwood addresses rumours of I'm a Celeb return

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Competition. Win a smart TV

Movement - Some of Duffy's artwork

Voluntary curator of Frinton art gallery set to host own exhibition

Talent - The cast of the Princes Theatre's annual panto, Aladdin

Extra special panto performances at Clacton's Princes Theatre

Show - A classic pantomime is coming to Clacton in December

The classic pantomime coming to a Clacton theatre next month

Festive - One of the wreaths made at last year's workshops

Here's how you can get involved in wreath making workshops this festive season

Festive - There are many great things to do across Essex this festive period

Listed: The best Christmas events happening in Essex to get you in the festive spirit

Band - Jersey Beats pays tribute to Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons with a special tribute show

Special tribute show honours one of the biggest bands of the 60s in unique show

Venue - The McGrigor Hall in Frinton

Musical play of remembrance set to be held in Frinton this month

Explosive - Clacton Pier’s Guy Fawkes night fireworks. Image: Kevin Jay

IN PICTURES: Hundreds of families gather for fireworks extravaganza

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Christmas spirit - youngsters at last year’s Christmas experience at Clacton Pier

Magical Christmas experience to return to Clacton Pier

Performance - The students of JA Performing Arts School at their rehearsal at the Princes Theatre

Family-run dance school in Clacton prepares for one of the biggest shows of the year

Stacey Solomon is back filming hit BBC show Sort Your Life Out.

Stacey Solomon's future on Loose Women confirmed after months off air

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Swing - Rat Pack Swingin' at the Sands will visit Clacton's Princes Theatre

Three West End singers perform greatest swing hits at Clacton Princes Theatre

Borley Rectory became known as the

How 'unsettling incidents' at house in Essex 'haunted by nun' inspired horror film

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Frinton - World-renowned actress Miriam Margoyles visited Frinton Literary Festival and Caxton Books

World-renowned actress Miriam Margolyes pays visit to seaside town

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John Cleese will be hosting his debut show live on GB News from Hedingham Castle this Sunday

Sitcom star set to make GB News debut presenting live show from Essex venue

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Fireworks - There are many firework displays happening across North Essex

Here are some of the big firework displays happening in north and mid Essex next week

Appearing - Dean Ashton

Former Premier League footballer to appear at Frinton Golf Club

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Theatre - The Princes Theatre will show a pre-Christmas show

A Christmas nostalgia show is setting the holiday spirit

Kerry has not impressed the Big Brother viewers

Big Brother fans 'can't stand' Essex housemate Kerry due to Dylan shower dispute

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Stars - The Rat Pack actors up on stage

Tribute show celebrating the Rat Pack is coming to Clacton next month

Winners: Giovanni and Enzo at the Limes in Maldon

Essex business owners speechless after winning Channel 4 show competition

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Jessica Bright , 10, and Frankie Gladding, 11, hollowing their pumpkins. Pictures: Steve Brading

Families flock to start of Halloween Festival at Clacton Pier

Did you feel for Arg on Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins?

Towie star James Argent reveals painful Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins injuries

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Spooky - Scarlet Ell, 7, as Wednesday Adams. Picture: Steve Brading

IN PICTURES: Youngsters get into Halloween spirit at adventure park near Colchester