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Haven Lodge in Clacton hosting festive carol event
A CARE provider has launched a new initiative designed to support older people during the festive season. On Tuesday, December 12, Care UK’s Haven Lodge in Reckitts Close, Clacton, is helping older members of the community to get into the festive
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Clacton man lights up largest Christmas light tree in the town for cancer charities
A MAN is hoping to raise money for a cancer charity after putting the finishing touches to what is believed to be the largest Christmas lights tree in Clacton. After a difficult Christmas in 2022, Matt Pearson decided he wanted to spread some festive
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Police seize more than 100 cannabis plants after drugs farm causes village power cuts
OFFICERS have seized more than 100 cannabis plants after busting a drugs den in a Tendring village which was discovered after reports it was causing power cuts in the area. Essex Police were contacted by UK Power Networks shortly after 7pm on Monday
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Teen follows 3 generations into construction industry
A 19-YEAR-OLD from Clacton is following three generations of his family along a well-trodden path into the construction industry. With his great uncle, uncle and cousins all plying their trade in the industry, Joshua Purcell learned from their
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In pictures: Festive shoppers enjoy magical atmosphere at market
FESTIVE shoppers turned out in force for Clacton’s biggest festive shopping event. The two-day event took place at Clacton Leisure Centre, in Vista Road, on Saturday and Sunday. The popular event was returning to the Vista Road site for the
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In pictures: Walton celebrates best-ever late-night Christmas shopping event
Walton’s late-night Christmas shopping event has been hailed as the best ever. Hundreds packed the High Street for an evening of fun and entertainment with a host of attractions to suit all ages. There was a variety of live music with Sammy
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Developer joins Frinton Frombles for clean-up
A DEVELOPER has joins forces with volunteers to clean up a coastal town. Taylor Wimpey joined the band of committed volunteers to take part in a litter pick in Frinton. A group of 12 Taylor Wimpey employees, including managing director James
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In Pictures: Clacton town centre lights up for Christmas
CLACTON Arts Centre hosted a special festive light switch-on event in Clacton to get the Christmas season underway. The organisation ran the event for the first time in a bid to bring festive cheer to Clacton's town centre. The three-hour event
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Clacton's Evolution Angels prepare for new season and look for members and sponsors
A TWIRLING troupe from Clacton is looking for new members and sponsors as they aim to take part in national competitions. The Evolution Angels are a mixed group of young people who showcase their talents of baton, mace and flag twirling as well
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
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Young Clacton business celebrates runner up position in John Russell Awards
A YOUNG business from Clacton celebrated being named runner-up in a prestigious award supporting new businesses in Essex. HR Prime, a human resources and management training consultancy business from Clacton, has been nominated for runner-up at
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Popular soulful show to take to stage at Clacton's Princes Theatre
A FUN show full of soulful songs and Motown magic is set to take to the stage at Clacton's Princes Theatre. The American Four Tops show is coming to the Clacton venue all the way from the United States on January 20 next year. The top talents