The first day of the spring school holiday saw pirates descend on Clacton. But children had nothing to fear, as they were simply library staff dressed up for the day, to promote Essex County Council's mobile library. The bus visited Gerard Road, Croft
A youngster hopes to follow in his photographer grandfather's footsteps after producing some stunning pictures of his own. Jack Aldridge-Long, eight, loves taking photos with a camera borrowed from granddad Bryan Long of Holland-on-Sea, who ran a wedding
A singles' group is going from strength to strength. The Circle of Friends became the Clacton Good Companions after its previous chairman stepped down at Christmas. This led to many members believing that it would have to close. But new organisers
FC Clacton were left kicking their heels this weekend following the postponement of their Ridgeons League division one clash at Hadleigh United. The game was called off because of a water-logged pitch.
A PLAQUE has been hung at Weeley village hall in honour of a former resident who fought in the Forgotten War. Joe Louis Blowers served with the 1st Battalion Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment in the Korean War, 1950-53. A total of 1,109 British
Tearful tributes were paid to a "bright, bubbly and funny" woman who died after being hit by a train at a Colchester level crossing. Although no official identification has taken place, she has been named by a friend as Kelly Mack, of Clacton. Friends
