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Colchester boxer Lewis Richardson claims bronze medal at Paris Olympics
COLCHESTER boxer Lewis Richardson admits he was left 'devastated' after his semi-final defeat at the Paris Olympics tonight. But the 27-year-old says he is hopes to look back on his achievements with pride, once the dust settles on his achievements
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Essex community forum hosts vital water safety event for residents
A special event has been staged to make residents aware of dangers in and around the sea. Walton Community Forum, on the High Street, opened its doors to share advice from the emergency services and life-saving charities about water safety.
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Police fear plans for more than 20 flats in Clacton could become 'crime generator'
Plans to build a five-storey block of flats in Clacton’s town centre have been called “a potential crime generator” as council bosses ruled them "unsupportable". Blueprints outlined demolishing a building in Jackson Road to make way for more than
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Here's how you can get tickets for a Motown special celebrating 20 years
One of the UK’s most-loved touring Motown shows is celebrating its 20th anniversary, with a show confirmed in Clacton. The Magic of Motown has been seen by millions of people since it started out in 2003 and continues to sell out in theatres across
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Thorpe man sentenced after climate change and animal rights protest causes damage
A MAN from Thorpe-le-Soken has admitted his role after about £100,000 of damage was caused in a climate change and animal rights protest. Stephen Bone, 42, of Edward Road, was given a 21-month suspended sentence, 100 hours of unpaid work and must
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Essex seaside garden centre celebrates owners birthday with six awards
A family-run garden centre celebrated the birthday of its owner with six awards presented to the team in Frinton. Parker’s Garden Centre, in Frinton Road, Kirby Cross, was founded just after the war in 1946 when the late Geoffrey Parker bought