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  • Are YOU in this week's Standard?

    In this week's Standard we have: Harwich and Dovercourt High School hair show Horse Rangers Acorn Village valuation day event Chase Lane Primary School Yasmine Thorpe from The Mayflower Project The Project at the Ark Centre

  • Shrimpers’ cup dream is dashed

    CORECALONA 4 SUNDAY SHRIMPERS 0 John Fowler Memorial Cup final A GOAL just before half-time and a second soon after the break ended the Shrimpers’ hopes of a cup final upset. The Harwich side played well in the first half and had the

  • Memories: Perfect Palace is still an icon

    THE Electric Palace in Harwich has survived two world wars, devastating floods and the threat of demolition. But, in 1975, a group was set up that would turn around the fortunes of the cinema. In April 1975, the Electric Palace Trust held its

  • Choir calls out for new recruits

    A LUNCHTIME choir has resumed rehearsals. Lyrebird Lunchtime Choir sing a variety of a cappella music from around the world, along with folk songs and spiritual tracks on Wednesdays between 1pm and 2pm at Foundry Court, in Manningtree. The

  • Pre-school family fun afternoon

    A NURSERY is holding a family fun afternoon next Saturday. Oakey Dokeys Pre-School on Beaumont Road, Great Oakley will be opening its doors between 1pm and 4pm. Pony rides, guinea pig handling and a teddy tombola will be on offer and the Easter

  • Seafront team preparing for busy summer

    SEAFRONT teams across Tendring are preparing for a busy summer. Beach patrol, seafront wardens and parking and seafront officers will be on duty throughout the season. Tendring Council has recruited 28 staff for the period. Patrols have

  • Milestone for Peter at Maldon Prom Parkrun

    BLUSTERY winds did nothing to deter eight Harwich Runners taking part in Parkruns. The pick of the performances came at the Maldon Prom event. Peter Clarke continued his steady upward trajectory with his first sub 21-minute clocking. His