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  • Drivers puzzled as new A120 signs go grey

    DRIVERS have been left bemused after new speed signs at an accident blackspot were installed without numbers. The Highways Agency is set to enforce a 50mph limit with average speed cameras between Hare Green, Pellens Corner and Horsley Cross, but

  • Chase Lane are the champions

    CHASE Lane Primary School’s girls’ football team have been crowned regional champions. They won every game, without conceding a goal, during the tournament in Clacton. The Dovercourt team won their group, winning all their games by beating

  • Guy Carnival looking back

    A SCRAPBOOK looking back at the Guy Carnival through the ages is being sold to raise money for charity. Chris Root, an avid participant in the Harwich event, has put together stories and photographs of the 160-year-old carnival. He is hoping

  • Pool makeover to be rounded off with new name

    A POPULAR leisure centre will be getting a new name to go with its new look, following a £900,000 makeover. Dovercourt Swimming Pool will be renamed Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles when the facelift is complete in December. The Tendring Council-run

  • In pictures: Our day learning about the Great Fire of London

    YOUNGSTERS were transported back to the year 1666 to help them learn about the Great Fire of London. Year One and Two pupils at Harwich Primary School, in Barrack Lane, were joined by visiting teachers from specialist teaching company, History

  • Manning praises troops after latest crushing win

    HARWICH and Dovercourt Rugby Club powered to another big victory. Shane Manning’s side won 53-5 at Stowmarket, in their latest Eastern Counties League division two south clash on Saturday afternoon. For the full story, see this week's Standard

  • Runners preparing for a testing start

    HARWICH Runners are preparing for a challenging start to the new cross-country season. The club begin their campaign at Great Notley Country Park, near Braintree. It is the first of six races in the 53-12 Cross-County League. And with its

  • Crucial win for Acorns

    LITTLE Oakley bounced back to winning ways thanks to a 2-0 success at Coggeshall. Sam Eldridge and Lewis Wood were on target in the Essex and Suffolk Border League premier division contest, which came seven days after the Acorns lost to the University

  • Churches join for charity fair

    CHURCHES Together is holding a charities fair today as part of One World Week. The scheme is an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to learn about global justice, and charities represented will include Christian Aid, Lepra and Traidcraft

  • In this week's Standard

    IN this week’s Standard police say crime rise could be down to offenders moving to Harwich and Tesco is given another 12 months to build Manningtree superstore. Three cats are dumped in a lay-by on the A120, councillors call for footpaths to be