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  • Pub gets new landladies

    A PUB in Dovercourt High Street has come under new management. The Kings Arms has been taken over by Jo Sims and Jo Stokes. The pair, who previously ran a takeaway in the town’s Wick Lane, are hoping to attract new customers and will continue

  • 8 events taking place in Harwich and Manningtree this weekend

    We've put together a list of some activities coming up in Harwich and Manningtree this weekend. 1. An all-star line up for Martin’s blues revue LIVE music returns to a popular Manningtree pub tomorrow with an all-star blues revue. The Red Lion

  • Shock as taxi driver is attacked and robbed

    A TAXI driver was repeatedly punched and had his takings stolen after an early-morning robbery in Harwich. Police were called to George Street at 1.30am on Saturday after the driver was attacked by two men while he was in the car. More than

  • Sea Scouts seek space for minibus

    A SEA Scout group has asked a council for more land to house its new minibus. The 4th Dovercourt Scout group has asked Tendring Council for a new lease for a small piece of land next to their Barrack Lane base in Harwich. The group wants to

  • In today's Standard

    In today's Standard the family of a terminally ill little boy launch a £20,000 fundraising bid, Harwich's Arts Festival organisers call for more support after funding blow, and fears are raised the Citizens Advice Bureau could be forced to leave Harwich

  • Shrimpers set to complete season

    HARWICH and Parkeston are set to complete their season with a home match against Alresford Colne Rangers Reserves tomorrow. The sides are set to meet in an Essex and Suffolk Border League division one contest at the Royal Oak. The Shrimpers