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Malcolm Tower and wife Carol at home in Mistley.

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Metal detectorist makes two ‘explosive’ beach finds

Councillors agree to put £450k towards 40,000 homes

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Police officer denies skipping work for 'lashings' of Chinese food with lover

Police appeal for help to find missing girls

How to make sure you aren't caught out by car trouble in end of half term road rush

Has Cameron James got a future at the U's

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Jewish Society created at Essex University as union decides to "immediately ratify" society

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Community groups offer to take over our libraries to prevent closures

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Five top things to see and do in the next seven days

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Appeal for witnesses after lorry hits cyclist

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Jewish Society will be created at university no matter what outcome of vote is

Vandals damage cars, beach huts and caravans in wrecking spree

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Businessman flying high after triumph against airline over £2.74 charge

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Learning to sing shanty songs at club

£1m custody suite revamp for town police stations

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'Councils are twerking at Government in desperate bid for garden towns cash'

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Harwich and Manningtree Standard reader picture of the week

Today is your last chance to have a say on future of libraries in Essex

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Thunderbirds' David Graham voices Parker for Mersea special

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Town to get new community policing team

Man denies having machete on train

Tributes paid to former sergeant

£25m set aside to boost school transport

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Disabled crash victim says he was promised a refund

Port to expand creating 8,500 jobs

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Mayflower Ship sculpture to be installed on roundabout

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Conference in Harwich for International Women's Day

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Charity night to support Maisy after her illness

Calls for new library investment in Essex are rejected

Here is how you can get your hands on free tickets to attractions across Essex

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Fryatt Hospital set for new walk-in centre services

Man with connections to Essex wanted after failing to appear in court

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Extra viewing area and big screen planned for rural road rally

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38-page ‘Easy Read’ library survey breaches guidance

Here is when you can catch a glimpse of the super snow moon tonight

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Metal detectorist makes two ‘explosive’ beach finds

30,000 furious residents sign petitions against library closures

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These are the Essex visitor centres and parks where you can fill up your water bottle for free

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Inspired by Grayson Perry? Of corset is, says Wrabness designer

Patient in her 80s had bank card stolen in Colchester Hospital

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Half term activities at sports centres

Toy car donation helps poorly tots on road to recovery

Harwich film selected for Texas film festival

Labour MPs resign to create Independent Group in House of Commons

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False alarm as police and bomb disposal team called to beach

WATCH: Libraries closure plan is like ‘cultural vandalism’ say protestors as they hold march

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45 GP nurses set to retire will create “significant issue” for surgeries

Sardines donated to food bank EIGHT years out of date

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Buyers part with millions as they snap up houses

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Police cordon in place after discovery of 'unexploded ordnance'

Aerial bungee fitness craze is a form of ‘Pilates on steroids’

Creepy ghosts at Redoubt Fort

Ladies have a flutter in popular show

10 tips for the tricky talks with your children

Judge swaps the courtroom for publishing as he pens first novel

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The rules you need to know about parking in a child and baby space

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'Gardening should be on the national curriculum'

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The Naze has always been vulnerable to storm surges

Get your skates on for half term events

Five north Essex beach walks to help you blow away the cobwebs

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Lorry crash leaves THREE lanes blocked on A130

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Students have a go at science experiments on trip

Helpline launches for hate crime victims

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Hoax 999 call made about person being hit by a train

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Greggs' vegan sausage rolls to be 'rolled out' across Essex

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'Anything less than play-offs would be disappointing'

Dog used for hare coursing is rescued and rehomed by police officer

More than 200,000 households are in fuel poverty

'I woke up to the sounds of crackling and smell of smoke' - man's kitchen fire horror

Sport

Matt feels Oakley have ability to be title challengers

Departing Rose bids a fond farewell to Harwich & Parkeston

Mixed fortunes on the road but who were out top travellers in the Thurlow Nunn League?

Shrimpers boost their promotion-chasing squad by swooping for non-league 'David Batty'

A "smash and grab victory" takes top display award in the Thurlow Nunn League

Carmichael: consistency is the key as we strive to join the frontrunners

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Shelley: We're in a "strong position" to challenge for honours

Shrimpers go for the jugular to extinguish Fire's threat

Picture special as the Humbugs boost their title chances with a victory against Oakley

Seven-up for the Shrimpers and Halstead prove too strong for Oakley - but who gets our star performance award in the Thurlow Nunn League?

"It's about sharing the same philosophy and laying foundations for the future" - Carmichael is excited for the Acorns

New signing impressed with spirit and camaraderie in Shrimpers' squad

It's not hard to find the Thurlow Nunn League's star performers

Halstead Town end Harwich & Parkeston's run to go back to the top of the table

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"I didn’t think I’d experience times like this again" - Non-League Natter

Keeper Sam so proud of improved defensive record

"Momentum is a big thing for any team and thankfully we've got it at the moment" - Carmichael proud of Oakley's progress

Sports Chat: Get well soon Steve... we hope to see you back on the training pitch soon

High fives as Oakley secure their third straight win

Committed Kieron has been first class during tough time: Wallace

High fives, hat-tricks and a slice of club history - but who gets our performance award in the Thurlow Nunn League?

“There’s been a real shift in culture but we’re making great strides” - Carmichael tips youngsters to shine and expects a recent signing to become one of the best players in the Thurlow Nunn League

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Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte signs new two-year deal

Sound supervisor Simon Daniels who saved Glenn Hoddle’s life: I am no hero

Bayern inspired by Anfield clean sheet ahead of Bundesliga return

The stats behind the Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea

Mechanics treated after fire in McLaren garage

In pictures: Manchester United against Liverpool

DeGale dismisses influence of Eubank Jr’s new trainer

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School children can vote for the Book of the Year

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Corbyn denies Labour has ‘wide scale’ bullying problem after ninth MP quits

Dramatic footage shows driver going wrong way down motorway

Parents of 13 children admit torture and abuse charges

R Kelly charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse

Two arrested over death of man shot in front of children

Leave voters wanted to ‘reduce number of different coloured faces’ in UK

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Opposition claims Ireland not prepared for no-deal Brexit

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