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Ambulance service shortlisted for two awards

MP's concerns diverted lorries could hit rail crossing

‘Our calls to fix the A120 are being ignored in new community scheme’

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GCSE results day 2019: Live reaction from across north Essex

IN PICTURES: Students celebrate their GCSE results

Mum who admitted she behaved like a “monster” avoids jail after child neglect

Sailor's six and-a-half week trip round the UK for mental health charity

Harwich Standard reader pic of the week

County Hall spent £63 million repairing roads last year

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Cop gets final written warning after lying about sick leave from work

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Huge crowds expected at Clacton Airshow thanks to prediction of good weather

Football club gets new kit from McDonald's

County Hall spent £7m with one legal company in one year

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Rough sleepers could get ‘homeless pods’

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Campaigners: ‘£99.9m for relief road and rapid transport should be spent on traffic problems now’

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Letter: Do you know the Hart family?

Application lodged for 116-home development

New commander for Tendring

REVEALED: Where groups offered to run libraries in Essex

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The Great British Bake Off 2019: meet the contestants with links to Essex

RNLI crew called to four incidents in four days

It’s gin o’clock for 17 days at pub

Letter: Thank you to our ambulance service

Redoubt Fort opens its gates for visitors

‘Humour is the secret of long marriage’

Letter: We have a fly-tipping problem

Ross’ 300-mile cycle challenge for Cancer Research UK

Six week consultation on 43,000 homes details starts today

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Run aground dinghy is rescued from the mud

Universal credit used by 5,619

This is why one smoke alarm may not be enough to help you escape a fire

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BBC One's Eat Well for Less is looking for Essex families to take part

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Nostalgia

Hazy days of carnival courts, processions and family fun

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Letter: Stop trashing our environment

Troupe to bring a sparkle to the stage

Pig hearts could be transplanted into humans within three years – report

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Richard braves the shave to raise £1,100 in dad’s memory

Tides changing for Rosie at the tower

Family celebrates Amillia's christening which marks end of difficult year

Dovercourt Fire Station is opening its doors to the public this weekend

Why eating outside with the kids is ALWAYS more fun

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Look out for the new Paddington Bear 50p coins in your change

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More than 4,000 fish rescued from river due to low flow of water

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Ed Sheeran's Ipswich gigs: All the extra trains running to get concertgoers home

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Warning to dog owners over toxic blue green algae - how to keep your pet safe

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Letter: Visitors from USA may have awkward questions

Dovercourt Beside the Seaside Festival has something for everyone

Strong winds blow render off home and knock down trees

‘Our life rings need repairing urgently’

Thief grabs hundreds of pounds worth of items from Tesco

Harry Potter fans create their own potions and meet reptiles

Spider season has started early - and they're coming inside

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Urgent calls for sea safety signs in the wake of deaths

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Lifeguard unavailable to take two Swim Safe sessions

A-level results 2019: Live updates, grades and reaction from across north Essex

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Frank Bruno backs under-fire landlord after dragon mural painted on pub

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Essex Police is on the lookout for puppy walkers - and they need your help

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Campaigners: Libraries boss ‘put gun to people’s heads’

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£3m roundabout at crash blackspot is finally completed

Harwich Standard reader pic of the week

Letter: The problems must be resolved

Inquests open into the deaths of siblings who got into trouble in water

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Lifeboat crew called to smoke coming from boat

Campaign aims to protect ancient village lake site

Documentary on 'killer kid' who shot John Pordage airs on national TV

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Off on holiday? New warning from police over social media

Grieving family claims there should have been more warning signs about the dangers of the sea

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Record numbers at Dovercourt Fuchsia Society show

Essex fisherman to play part in study into life after Brexit

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New special constable to be posted in Harwich area

New plan to ban mobile phones in the car... even on hands free

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Data Investigation

Six police officers and staff arrested a week

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Sport

Carmichael: the best is yet to come

Shelley hopes for a positive reaction as FA Cup fever comes to Harwich

Home wins put duo on top in Thurlow Nunn League One South

FA Cup goal was one of the highlights of my career: Heath

Gazette quartet march on in the FA Cup

Super Sam is up for the FA Cup

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Sport

Shrimpers enjoy some R&R before their big FA Cup tie

Shelley hails 'desire and togetherness'

Carmichael delighted to kick-off with a victory

Meaty new deal for the Acorns

NON-LEAGUE: Stanway make it two out two and the rest of tonight's Thurlow Nunn League news

Shaw grabs the winner on a successful opening day for Gazette trio Stanway, Brantham and Clacton

Acorns and Holland kick-off with victories on the opening day of the Thurlow Nunn League season

Proud Jennifer is hoping to follow in her dad and nan's footsteps

Former England centre Burford is heading to Mistley

Acorn Dobkin believes a strong start is vital

Shelley: conveyor-belt of talent gives our club solid foundations

Tough start will provide a revealing yardstick: Brothers

Shelley: we're ready to go and hope to hit the ground running

Super Sue is crowned ladies' singles champion

Swans get back to winning ways

First-Rate success for club champion Nick

Father-and-son duo shine for the Imps in their goal glut against Capel Plough

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National sport

Bury bidder Norman Smurthwaite believes it is too late to save the Shakers

Sheffield United boss Wilder has ‘nothing but respect’ for Owls fan Vardy

Solskjaer: Pogba will score penalties for Manchester United

Football rumours from the media

They hit everything that moves – England boss Jones puts faith in ‘Kamikaze kids’

Rusedski backs Konta for US Open success

US Open – the British are coming

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North Essex news

Letter: Ugly town centre flats could be a sign of things to come

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Local Sport

Carmichael: the best is yet to come

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Education News

School children can vote for the Book of the Year

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National news

New guidance to make it easier for children to play on traffic-free roads

‘Final reminder’ over bank holiday rail closures

Bolsonaro defiant as global fears escalate over Amazon wildfires

Nish Kumar calls for radical cultural change to improve TV diversity

Irish PM threatens to pull plug on EU-Mercosur deal over raging Amazon fires

Minister accused of ‘cosying up’ to Brazil government as Amazon rainforest burns

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Police in silent tribute to officer killed while responding to burglary

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