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

County's foster service rated 'good'

9:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

INSPECTORS have praised the foster care service run by Essex County Council.

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New Thames crossing would cost billions

8:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A NEW crossing over or under the River Thames could cost billions of pounds.

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Pupils in tears as school trip is cancelled

7:20pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

CHILDREN at troubled Holt Farm Junior School were left in tears when their trip abroad was cancelled by the temporary head.

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Fast and Furious car on Canvey

5:50pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

FILM buffs and car enthusiasts alike were thrilled with an extra special film prop outside their cinema.

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Soldier terror death man is from Essex

3:52pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

ONE of the men who carried out the horrific murder of a soldier in London yesterday is from Essex.

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More seats planned on rail network

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

LONGER off-peak trains, improved late night services and more seats for rail users have been revealed by rail company c2c as part of its new timetable.

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Southend beaches lose blue flag status

2:10pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

NONE of Southend’s beaches will be flying Blue Flags as a mark of water quality this summer.

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Man left with broken jaw after street attack

4:36pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

POLICE hunting a gang of three men who left a man with a broken jaw, have released an e-fit of one of the suspects they are hunting.

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