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Brightlingsea Museum to open new exhibition honouring their fire service
Plans announced for Co-op store in north Essex to become Sainsbury's
MacBook thief who stole laptop from Curry's in Clacton fled scene in Ford Transit
Flood alert issued for coastal areas due to spring tides
Experience a fusion of dance as new studio opens in Alresford
Brave mum-of-four lifts lid on what it is like to battle cancer 'no one talks about'
Driver refused to give sample because he had been 'assaulted by two stepsons'
Charity helped more than 500 families in need from Colchester and Clacton in 2023
Fire in Kirby Cross starts after resident leaves pan on stove in their flat
Here are the additional train services in place for the Clacton Airshow
Woman taken to hospital in 'serious condition' after suffering 'medical emergency'
Home care service awarded positive rating in first CQC inspection
Walking football club's new shirt sponsor is a family affair after reveal at tourney
Bank holiday damage and graffiti to targeted area sees police launch further appeal
Youth charity to hold special presentation nights for Tendring and Colchester project
Mortgage broker and estate agent team set for tough three peaks charity fundraiser
Women 'targeted repeatedly' as yobs run amok throwing bricks and kicking doors
Woman reportedly 'assaulted' while defending home from gang of yobs running amok
Historic church tower saved by urgent repair works following cash injection
Seal washed up on beach as volunteers return to check on its safety
Electrical fault leaves more than 45 households in north Essex without power
Woman spent £68k of benefits meant for care 'on horse and day-to-day living costs'
Angry beach hut owners launch petition over commercial leases
Estate agent teams up with distillery to produce gin for new home owners
Three north Essex charities handed £70k to help families in need
Estate agent raises more than £6,000 for charity following year-long initiative
Bus drivers aid 82-year-old diabetic man who almost died after hypo episode
In pictures: Special awards ceremony celebrating SEND children takes place
Family grateful as fundraising football match held for son who battled cancer
Bank director to raise £5,000 for three causes with Santa fun run
Teenage artist's incredible drawing of Stormzy features in Louis Theroux documentary
Road in new housing development to be named after Second World War veteran
Speech and language therapy drop in sessions for pre-schoolers to be launched
Several bus routes affected due to upcoming road closures
Charity chosen to provide bereavement support groups in Colchester and Tendring
Creative businesses and individuals urged to apply for grants up to £5,000
Pensioner who was set to have his life support turned off thanks hospitals
School unsuccessful in obtaining grant as £30k required for swimming pool refurb
Wellbeing fund from music and arts festival aids community initatives
Children to enjoy great adventure through charity funded event
Multiple train services disrupted due to line-side fire
Meet the north Essex actor who landed a key role in popular new BBC drama
Seasiders events bring fun in the sun through special bus trips
Fundraiser for three-year-old with leukaemia raises more than £6,000 in three weeks
Special train service offers bargain day out to Essex seaside
Bus company to host fun pop up events in Clacton and Colchester
Group of brave first responders celebrate 25th anniversary with special event
Charity painting fundraiser to take place for community centre
Sam Ryder signs portrait by talented artist to fundraise for rare condition
Organisations collaborate to aid young carers who support family members
Celebration of art set to take place at upcoming summer exhibition
Station car parks get makeovers as hourly rate introduced
Coronation Street star set for dark thriller play by award winning writer
Cancer survivor and disabled mum of two needs special equipment