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  • House clean up prompts fire fears

    FEARS an eyesore building could be a major fire risk have been raised after volunteers discovered a mountain of flammable rubbish inside. A clean-up operation was held at Parkeston House last week after it was labelled as a dangerous blight on

  • Beach cleaners need more numbers

    VOLUNTEERS are needed for an annual beach clean in Harwich and Dovercourt. The Great British Beach Clean event is organised by the Marine Conservation Society and helps experts tackle and understand marine litter at 254 beaches across the country

  • Teenagers plan to be in hood voice for festival

    YOUNGSTERS are hoping to prove not all people who wear a hoody are trouble at their fourth annual festival. Teen Talk’s youth forum Harwich Inspired Youth Action (HIYA) will be hosting the event which includes a Battle of the Bands competition

  • Weeds on pathways need to be cut, says councillor

    VITAL footpaths are now unusable for mothers with pushchairs because of cuts to cuts, it has been claimed. Harwich town councillor Ivan Henderson has been contacted by numerous residents regarding the state of the lanes which run from Manor Lane

  • Heritage weekend success

    RECORD numbers descended on Harwich's historical buildings for a special open weekend which included a First World War themed cinema day and actors in period costumes. Museums and iconic buildings in Harwich and Dovercourt, including the Redoubt

  • Manning is buoyed by great start

    HARWICH and Dovercourt Rugby Club’s Shane Manning believes his side can give any team a run for their money this season. The club’s head coach was more than happy after kicking-off the new Eastern Counties League division two season with a 36-7

  • In today's Standard

    A Harvard professor is to tell Harwich how to brand the town, a hotel is up for grabs for just £1,000, an inquest reveals live wires were left "dangerous and precarious", and fears are raised rubbish dumped at an eyesore building could be a fire risk

  • Harwich secure the title in real style

    HARWICH and Dovercourt Cricket Club have landed their first piece of silverware for a decade. The jubilant Low Road side have been crowned division four champions in the PiriPiri North Essex League. After losing their first match, they managed

  • Double delight for Dovercourt bowlers

    DOVERCOURT’S bowlers are celebrating two eye-catching wins. They won two finals on the same day, starting with a dramatic 68-67 success against Mersea Island, in the Frank Greenaway Trophy. Results: Singles: Phil Armstrong lost by seven shots