Harwich and Essex news, sport and information from the Harwich & Manningtree Standard

Breaking news Braintree: Man arrested on suspicion of possessing offensive weapon and attempted arson

10:27pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Braintree following reports of a man in possession of a knife in Silks Way, Braintree, at 7.15pm tonight.

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Cops warn school leavers against illegal celebrations

6:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

COPS have warned they will clamp down hard on an unofficial school leavers’ party.

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Maldon: Nanny stunned after litter fine

5:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A Maldon nanny has been left fuming after she was slapped with a fine for dropping litter.

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Witham: Young lifesavers share their skills

5:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Children have been teaching other youngsters life saving skills.

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Goldhanger/Heybridge: Drug death driver jailed for four years

4:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A lorry driver was jailed for four years today after killing a Heybridge man in Goldhanger.

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Witham: Church withdraws interest in moving to housing estate

4:00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Security concerns have led to a church withdrawing its interest in moving to a site on a new housing estate.

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Views wanted on care home plans

3:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

PLANS for a dementia care home are set to go on public display for a second time.

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