In today's Standard: Plans to replace the Cliff Hotel are given the go-ahead, police reveal a new drop-in base at Manningtree Fire Station, and a gymnast sets his sights on the Tokyo olympics.

Raider Mark Dove is sentenced and have-a-go heroes are praised for tackling him to the ground after shop robbery.

Two historic sites are 'at risk' and classed as deteriorating on new Natural England heritage list.

In pictures: Harwich Guy Carnival and the History Fair.

Plus all the latest news, sport and entertainment.

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