Paul 'Pen' Farthing speaks of his joy at winning the CNN Hero award, Harwich Sing prepare for a glitzy charity ball, a concerned mum hits out at bus bosses for leaving children stranded in the wake of reports of attempted accostings.
A special two-page report looks at the future hopes for the A120, a Wix lifesaver is thanked, and a man who fell from a ladder holding a chainsaw is fined.
We also look back at the Queen's visit to Harwich, ten years ago.
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