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Pictures: the Brightlingsea branch railway was closed 60 years ago
Incredible pictures from the 1980s show bustling Clacton High Street
Pictures: Do you remember when killer whales and dolphins performed at Clacton Pier?
Remembering the hundreds of people who died of Covid in Colchester four years on
These ten incredible pictures show Clacton in the 70s, 80s and 90s
Take a look inside this former passenger ferry listed as stunning £200k houseboat
In pictures: statistician publishes two books documenting football club's history
Nostalgia: New book looks back at Clacton Pier's 150 years
Tribute concert set to dazzle audiences with classic Motown hits
Armed Forces Day honoured with flag raising in Clacton
Ex-Clacton Pier owner’s family help with book to celebrate 150 years
Have an old-fashioned knees up on cockney sing-a-long train to Walton
Care home wants to make resident's dreams come true with new project
Stylish new vintage shop opens in Walton
Service commemorating the end of the Second World War to take place
Ex-rocker details 1960s feud with mods and other coast escapades in new book
Clown Bertram thrilled millions of families in seaside resort
Remains of Napoleonic-era army barracks uncovered in Weeley
How special lady who turned 102 celebrated her birthday in style
Band set to perform as part of nationwide tour marking 10th anniversary
Legendary singers to perform classic hits at upcoming show
Two session talk to cover great Jaywick flood of 1953 as part of series
Brothers set to bring 40 years of performing experience with tribute event
Society meeting to change venue due to flooding
Legendary sports shooter dies after fall at home
They're still standing - Elton John tribute show set to return to theatres
Remembrance service held for those who died in the great flood of 1953
PICTURES: Walton remembered for HM Coastguard's 200th anniversary
Centenarian revs up for her landmark 100th birthday
VIDEO: Daredevil swimmers take part in chilly Christmas Day swim
Clacton remembers its fight for women’s right to vote
Your chance to get hunting for a mini tower hidden at the Naze
The time a ‘moronic’ council scrubbed Banksy artwork from Clacton wall
Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi shares memories of 'chaotic' Weeley Festival
Fights, fires and a feast of music... 50 years on from the epic Weeley Festival
Crowd-pleaser Filbert returns to his old haunts during a trip to Clacton Pier
MEMORIES: Train enthusiast Geoff recounts his family's long history on the coast's railways
'I remember when Heinkel German bomber crashed in Clacton'
PICTURE SPECIAL: Am-dram group celebrates 50 years of treading the boards
VIPs set for ANZAC anniversary celebrations at Brightlingsea