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  • Bowls: David has reason to smile

    Clacton's David Mitchell-Gears had reason to smile after being awarded honorary life membership of the English Bowling Association (EBA). The 67-year-old received his prestigious honour from legend and current bowls association chief executive Tony Allcock

  • Soccer: hands-off our stars, say Town

    Clacton Town are confident they can hold on to their best players - despite regular' approaches from rival clubs. Several of their aces have caught the eye this season and there have been attempts to lure them away from the Rush Green Bowl. However,

  • Rugby: David reveals World Cup dream

    Teenage rugby union ace David Smith is gearing up for the Under-19 World Cup. The winger, from Kirby Cross, is stepping up his quest to be part of the England XV to play Argentina, Samoa and New Zealand in the initial group stages when the competition

  • Jaywick: Seaside toilets going down the pan

    A SEASIDE toilet block is on the verge of going down the pan, according to a campaigning councillor. Roy Smith has called for Tendring Council to spend a penny on the loos in Garden Road, Jaywick. The Golf Green ward councillor says the site, which

  • Frinton: Mobility scooter riders at risk?

    ELDERLY mobility scooter riders could be put at risk if Frinton's landmark gates are replaced. This was the fear of coastal MP Douglas Carswell who spoke about the threatened gates in the House of Commons. Mr Carswell was speaking during an adjournment