Clacton and Frinton News

Colchester's BID manager Sam Good and the city's MP Will Quince were delighted with the news

'We should all be proud' - reaction as Colchester gets city status
COLCHESTER’S long-awaited shift to city-status has been hailed as a historic moment in which “we all share pride”.

Race - cyclists fly past the Moon and Starfish during the event

Cyclists rush through Clacton during a memorable night of sporting action

Sam Ryder after returning home from the Eurovision Song Contest. Picture: PA

Essex star Sam Ryder to perform at special concert to celebrate Queen’s jubilee

Dead puppies were found in the freezer at two properties. Credit: RSPCA

Four people admit their parts in £850k fraud after puppies 'found dead'

New train: A new Greater Anglia train pictured at Walton-on-the-Naze. Credit: Greater Anglia

Get onboard with brand-new Greater Anglia train in Clacton

Celebration- the winners of the Tendring Blue Ribbon Awards in 2019

Business awards return to Tendring for first time in 3 years

Trial - the jubilee trial will take place across Tendring. Inset: A special commemorative Jubilee coins, commissioned by Tendring Council, is available to buy

Augmented reality trail celebrates Queen's platinum jubilee across Tendring

Village museum to close this weekend owing to staff shortages

Village museum to close this weekend due to staff shortages

Competitive - a previous Women's Tour race in Clacton

Cycling tour series heads to Clacton

Millie received more than 800 cards on her special 107th birthday including one from the Queen.

Special lady receives more than 800 cards from across the world on 107th birthday

There are a few pets from RSPCA Essex locations who are looking for new homes (RSPCA/Danaher Animal Home)

These 5 animals from RSPCA Essex are looking for their forever homes

Keen - Martyn Phillips educating a young wannabe speed watcher

Long-serving speed watchers urge others to join fight against dangerous drivers

Man cut free from car by firefighters after crash leaves him trapped

Man cut free from car by firefighters after crash leaves him trapped

Man due in court after mobile phone items are stolen from supermarket

Man due in court after mobile phone items are stolen from supermarket

Figures reveal Essex Police recorded more dog thefts last year, with French bulldogs (inset) the most stolen breed in 2021

Revealed: More dogs reported stolen in Essex than before the pandemic

No changes to waste collection during jubilee bank holiday

No changes to waste collection during jubilee bank holiday

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms will affect most of Essex from Tuesday evening (May 18) to the early morning (May 19) (Credit: Canva/Met Office)

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Essex for tonight

Tom Abell, chief executive, says behaviour is

Ambulance Trust suspend staff for alleged 'unacceptable behaviour on social media'

Care home launches guide to help families whose loved one have dementia

Care home launches guide to help families to understand dementia

Orchestra’s jubilee concert gets £1k boost

Orchestra's jubilee concert gets £1k cash boost

Library - the Memory Cafe has opened in Harwich Library. Picture: Steve Brading

First Memory Café opens in Dovercourt to support dementia patients

YouTuber Joey Carbstrong in his video. Credit: Joey Carbstrong YouTube

Distressing content Youtuber confronts owners of Essex slaughterhouse as petition launched to shut it down

The Essex Murders. Credit: Sky

New Sky documentary to examine the Essex Boys murders - What we know

ON PATROL: Police officers discuss the importance of knife sweeps with Tendring Technology College students

School students conduct knife sweep with police officers

Flying the flag - a parachute jump at a previous Clacton Airshow

Have a VIP experience at this year’s Clacton Airshow

Thunderstorms heading to Essex amid hot weather - here's when they will hit

Thunderstorms heading to Essex amid hot weather - here's when they will hit

Have you seen Ellie? Concern grows for welfare of missing woman

Have you seen Ellie? Concern grows for welfare of missing woman

Scrutiny - Clacton Town Hall

Have your say over which issues should be scrutinised by Tendring Council

Open day - a previous event at Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club

Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club to host open day this weekend

Competitive - a previous Women's Tour race in Clacton

Excitement builds as cycling tour series heads to Clacton

Finance boss - Carlo Guglielmi

£150 council tax rebate payments to start in Tendring

Man died after suffering stab wound to the chest - inquest hears

Man died after suffering stab wound to the chest - inquest hears

Recovered - the stolen vehicle Picture: Essex Police

Stolen car recovered by eagle-eyed police officers after hunt

Jailed - Benjamin Skelton, Karlin Cavill and Adam Stephenson

Drug dealers who sold to undercover police officers jailed for 16 years

GOOD CAUSE: Runners during a previous run and walk in memory of Maisie Comer

Fundraising fun run in memory of late four-year-old

Having fun - guests enjoyed cocktails at the Patio

Popular shop in Frinton celebrates 20th anniversary in style

Shed goes up in flames and bungalow roof catches fire after fridge freezer explodes

Shed goes up in flames and bungalow roof catches fire after fridge freezer explodes

House blaze: The fire happened in Clacton in May, 2020. Picture: Alexandra Louise

Brave off-duty police officer saved his neighbours from burning house

Crowds - more than 20,000 people are set to return to this year's Tendring Show in Lawford

Everything you need to know as Tendring Show returns after two years

5G - Hollywood star Kevin Bacon appears in EE's advertising campaigns

5G mobile network boost in Clacton ahead of summer season

Major changes announced for M25 junction in Essex after Government go-ahead

Major changes announced for M25 junction in Essex after Government go-ahead

Road closures: two for Tendring drivers this week

Road closures: two for Tendring drivers this week

Tendring organisations have been encouraged to apply for a council grant

Support groups in Tendring urged to apply to £356k funding pot

Gearing up - Alex Porter on Dovercourt seafront

Cycling allowed on prom as part of pilot project

Big prize - a Mini Cooper will prove to be a big prize at Clacton Pier

£20k Mini Cooper up for grabs in draw at Clacton landmark

'If there’s chance he could live a happy life I want to give it to him'

Archie's mum: 'If there’s chance he could live a happy life, I want him to'

Hero - PC Cornelius Bowen

Hero police officer saved motorist's life by giving mouth to mouth

Support - Campaign driver Martin Leatherdale (third from left) with Sir Bernard Jenkin, Will Quince, Anne Jenkin, Giles Watling, Suki Dulai and Neil Stock

Ukraine appeal hits huge milestone amid support from north Essex's political figures

Movie buff - Writer Anthony Longhurst is continuing his work after winning a National Film Award

Production company inspired by national award win set to begin new project

Sam Ryder arrives at London Heathrow Airport after the UK's best Eurovision result in 20 years. Credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Essex singer Sam feels 'fantastic' as he arrives home after Eurovision success

Man launched booze-fuelled attacks on ex-wife, her father and police officer

Man launched booze-fuelled attacks on ex-wife, her father and police officer

Generous - Matt Ladkin, head of community events at CGN Restaurants, Peter Baker, food warehouse supervisor, Tracy Dobbs, foodbank manager and Craig Newnes, franchisee

McDonald's staff donate much needed food and drinks to foodbank

HEAD TO HEAD: A charity football match will see police officers and firefighters, such as Jamie Welsh and Jonathan Turner (pictured) battle it out

Football match in aid of boy will see police and firefighters go head-to-head