PUPILS prepared to take their first steps on the career ladder by getting top tips from businesses. Year 11 pupils at Manningtree High School took part in mock job interviews from various companies, including national firms BT, Asda and Nationwide
VILLAGERS are being invited to meet their MP during a site visit of an eyesore building. Harwich and North Essex MP Bernard Jenkin is set to meet Ramsey and Parkeston parish councillors on Friday at Parkeston House. Residents have branded the
KEEN cyclists are resurrecting two historic clubs to keep fit and enter competitions. Manningtree Wheelers Bicycle Club has been formed by a group of friends who regularly cycle together. The group have been sponsored by the Brantham Bull and
FOOD parcels have been handed over by school pupils as part of an annual harvest festival. Highfields Primary School in Lawford donated goods to Manningtree and District Food Bank in a bid to help local families. The food was handed over to
CHILDREN playing and skipping in the streets were everyday sights for residents of Parkeston. Mary Gooch grew up in the village, the same way her family had for generations. She was christened at the Parkeston Methodist Chapel, in Tyler Street
A SCHOOL has been award for its use of an online learning and revision aid. Manningtree High School has been given a platinum award for SAM learning which allows students to learn independently either at home or at school. Out of a thousand
PAVEMENTS and footpaths are in such a poor and dangerous state that a town council could pay for repairs if highways bosses fail to take immediate action. Manningtree town councillor Mike Dew has called for Essex County Council highways to take
