IN this week's Harwich and Manningtree Standard...

  • Murder probe as man, 44, is beaten with 'metal object' in Harwich.
  • Travellers playing 'cat and mouse' with council.
  • Find out whether £1.3m JD Wetherspoon pub and hotel in Dovercourt gets the go-ahead.
  • Charity food bank opens longer to meet demand.
  • Lifeguards save man's life at Dovercourt swimming pool.
  • Pokemon players cause havoc in Mistley.
  • Council facing calls to fund vital railway bridge roadworks in Manningtree.
  • Anger as war memorial in Harwich is covered in faeces.
  • Harwich man in court for knife and robbery offences.
  • PICTURE SPECIAL: Most successful 'sea festival' ever.
  • PICTURE SPECIAL: Harwich and Manningtree's beer festivals.