In today's Standard
In this week's Standard: An elderly couple leave a note to would-be thieves saying they have nothing left to steal after break-in, family vow to continue fundraising after death of much-loved Andrew, new speed watch scheme is set up for Harwich and villages but needs volunteers.
Tributes are paid to doting dad who died after stabbing in Lawford, wishing tree is launched for children this Christmas, and new £220,000 skate park opens.
In pictures: St Nicholas arriving in Harwich and Dovercourt Christmas light switch-on Plus all the latest news, sport and entertainment.
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