THE A120 is closed between Ramsey and Parkeston after a crash involving an overturned car which has partially blocked the road. A red Fiat Punto crashed into a ditch, partially blocking one of the lanes. The police recovery vehicle is on the
A VITAL advice service could be forced to leave Harwich if money is not found to carry out urgent repairs to its building, it is feared. Citizens Advice Bureau needs about £2,300 to repair the roof of its base in the car park of Morrisons, in Dovercourt
YOUNGSTERS were put on the right track towards railway safety after a visit from a driver at Abellio Greater Anglia. Pupils from Year One at Chase Lane Primary School, in Dovercourt, were shown a film about the impact of their actions near the
VILLAGERS have launched a community group to push forward plans to save their village pub. More than 40 residents in Great Oakley turned up to a public meeting on Monday night about the Maybush Inn, in Farm Road, which closed last month. The
POLICE are warning business and home owners to be vigilant after a spate of burglaries in Dovercourt in April. A green mini motorbike was taken from a shed in Clarke’s Road in Dovercourt between Saturday April 4 and Monday April 6, and a boat shed
CHARITY walkers will be stepping out between Harwich and Manningtree again this year. The Mayflower Walk, along 14 miles of the Essex Way footpath, is organised every year by the Rotary Club of Manningtree Stour Valley and has raised more than
VANDALS have “deliberately” targeted a horse charity by cutting a fence. The damage could have led to dozens of horses escaping. Holes were discovered in fences at Harwich Horse Rangers on Saturday morning. It is the second time the charity
RESIDENTS filled the pews at Harwich's official hustings event where spats broke out between parliamentary candidates over hot topics including immigration and healthcare. The 2015 General Election candidates for Harwich and North Essex were given
HARWICH Boxing Club had a busy time with four contests at two venues. First up was the Mayland Amateur Boxing Club show, near Maldon. Welterweight John Wheatley looked to go over old ground in his contest against former victim Jack Martin.
HARWICH and Dovercourt Golf Club held their well-attended AGM. Outgoing captain Rod Osborne gave his report, after a minute’s silence for members and past members who had passed away in the last year. He said he had had a very happy and successful
