A Clacton resident has reached the grand old age of 106. John Ockleton lives at Gairloch on Russell Road and celebrated his birthday with a family party, after receiving a telegram from the Queen. The great-grandfather of one only moved to the area
Three post offices will definitely close under plans announced today. Branches at Clacton, Kirby Cross and Walton have all been axed after the six week consultation period. And with the Lawford office saved by PO bosses, Little Bentley now faces the
STAFF at a Clacton shop and taxi firm have been praised for helping a man who fell off his mobility scooter. The chair on Albert Hulance's scooter broke at QD in Rosemary Road. Staff rushed to the 76-year-old's aid when he fell, and ordered him a taxi
Jaywick has been branded as a "national disgrace" after being listed as the third most deprived area in England. The Brooklands and Grasslands area of the ailing resort was listed as the 102nd worst area in the country in 2004, but in a recently-updated
Plans for ten community projects across Tendring have been rejected. Tendring Council leader David Lines presented the schemes, totalling £294,000, at a meeting at Clacton town hall. The wish list was drawn up by Labour councillors to guarantee
The family of a motorcyclist who died following a collision today paid tribute to a "great son who was great fun to be with". Lawrence Jupp, of Church Lane, Brantham, died on Monday after an accident in Heath Road, Tendring. The 28-year-old was
The old jokes are the best. For example, how many Essex County Council personnel does it take to change a lightbulb? Answer: 90 - one to hold it, three to turn the ladder around, one to carry out a health and safety risk assesment, one to carry out
