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  • Metal detectorist makes two ‘explosive’ beach finds

    A METAL detectorist has told how he made an explosive discovery as he scoured a picturesque beach. Adam Reeve, of Ardleigh, often scours the beaches of Harwich and Dovercourt on the lookout for interesting finds. But he made a more dramatic

  • Police appeal for help to find missing girls

    POLICE are appealing for help to find two missing girls from Harwich. Amy Lowis-Strachan, 16, and Isabella Gul, 12, were reported missing shortly before 5.40pm on Wednesday, February 20. Amy is white, 5ft 6ins tall, with shoulder-length black

  • Appeal for witnesses after lorry hits cyclist

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a lorry driver struck a cyclist before leaving the scene. The crash, between a blue lorry and a cyclist, happened on the A120 St Nicholas roundabout, in Dovercourt, at around 2.45pm yesterday

  • In this week's Harwich and Manningtree Standard...

    Here are the top stories in this week's Standard:  Vandals strike 10 caravans, 15 beach huts and 14 cars. Holly’s names help make up 30k-strong library protest. DWP says Merchant Navy vet overpaid £18k. Roundabout sculpture unveiled

  • Matt feels Oakley have ability to be title challengers

    LITTLE Oakley manager Matt Carmichael believes his young players ooze class - and can become the very best in their league. The Acorns boss has high hopes for the remainder of this season but already has an eye on the 2019/20 Thurlow Nunn League