Harwich and Manningtree News

A flood alert has been issued for Clacton by the Environment Agency with the rain set to arrive today (PA)

Flood alert in Essex today as thunderstorms set to hit
A flood alert has been issued for Clacton by the Environment Agency with the rain set to arrive today

Classique first winner - Stage one winner Lorena Wiebes of Team DSM from The Netherlands in Maldon. Photo: Bob Martin for London Marathon Events

Huge cycle event with thousands of riders set to return to Essex - here's when

R&D Schofields is based at the Foxash Estate in Harwich Road, Lawford

Removals firm unveils plans to replace building 'no longer fit for purpose'

Outline proposals for the homes off of Colchester Road, in Wix, has been submitted to Tendring Council

Plans for eight semi-detached homes in village are unveiled

Special bond - Carolyne and Michael Goodall

Have-a-go midwife steps in... to help deliver her own grandson at home

The animal, believed to be a grass snake, disappeared later in the night (PA)

Rylan Clark left terrified as snake invades his home

Weather warning as thunderstorms set to bring 'torrential' rain to Essex - here's when

Weather warning as thunderstorms set to bring 'torrential' rain to Essex - here's when

Road works are taking place across Essex

Roads closed for a period of up to 18 months in Essex

Readers have their say on whether barbeques should be banned

'I’ll never forget the screaming' - Your views on banning barbecues on beaches

Community bitterly 'divided' as ex-licensee applies for social club next to old pub

Community bitterly 'divided' as ex-licensee applies for social club next to old pub

Fire - Firefighters battles this blaze at an industrial unit in Thurrock (ECFRS)

'Help us to help you' - The biggest Essex fires this month amid firefighter warning

Gang leave young man with head injuries in serious high street assault

Gang leave young man with head injuries in serious high street assault

Photos show aftermath of multi-vehicle crash which closed major Essex road

Photos show aftermath of multi-vehicle crash which closed major Essex road

'Incredible' support thanked after one of largest field fires ever seen in Essex. Photos: Essex Fire and Rescue Service

Farmers on quad bikes help crews in 'one of largest field fires ever seen in Essex'

Some of the fires crews dealt with on one of its busiest days this summer. Top photos - Essex Fire and Rescue

Fire service's plea this weekend after one of its 'busiest 24 hours' this summer

Multiple food and drink businesses have opened so far this year.

Listed: The new Essex restaurants and bars that opened their doors this year

Essex households are being urged to be vigilant due to a rise in rogue traders

Essex households urged to be vigilant amid rise in rogue traders

Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from August 12-14 (PA)

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Homes evacuated as sixteen crews from across Essex tackled huge field fire. Photo: Essex Fire and Rescue

Homes evacuated as sixteen crews from across Essex tackled huge field fire

More than 150 visas issued for refugees to stay in Tendring – as new survey finds more support needed for hosts

More than 150 visas issued for refugees to stay in Tendring – as new survey finds more support needed for hosts

Has a drought been declared in Essex? What to know as the Environment Agency moves areas into drought (PA)

Has a drought been declared in Essex? What you need to know amid possible bans

Beauty spot - Abberton Reservoir, captured by Gazette Camera Club member David Waterman

This north Essex reservoir is among just FOUR recording normal water levels

Children become enslaved in county line crime after tip offs from gang masters, Essex Police say

Children enslaved in county line crime after tip offs from gang masters

A dried up Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex as drought is declared in East of England (PA)

Essex included in list of areas in England where a drought has been declared

Bright - Stephen Johnson took this picture of the moon in Point Clear

Stunning pictures of last supermoon of 2022 over north Essex

A Time For Essex event in 2021. Picture: John Guiver.

Vintage aircraft flights and more expected at history of Essex celebration

A number of areas in Essex are at risk of wildfires over the weekend of August 12-14 (PA/Met Office)

Met Office map shows the areas of Essex at 'exceptional' wildfire risk in heatwave

Archie Battersee died after suffering 'catastrophic brain injury' - inquest hears

Archie Battersbee died after suffering 'catastrophic brain injury' - inquest hears

Finn is looking forward to opening his pumpkin patch to the public in October

Farmer with 300-year heritage opening new pumpkin patch in Essex

Jessica Bennette and Natalie Wood from The Pink Shed with a representative from sponsors Dermalogica at the Professional Beauty Awards ceremony

Brantham salon wins national employer award

More than 30 of Brookland's once pot-holed and neglected roads were given a £5million overhaul in 2017

First community supermarket to help feed disadvantaged families in Jaywick

Tragic loss: Sujal Saha drowned in the sea near Clacton Pier on July 19

Fundraising campaign launched to help family of student who drowned off Clacton

easyJet - Strikes in Spain begin

Holidaymakers warned to expect disruption as confirmed strikes begin today

'I used to hit my mum after drinking': Young woman urges others to get help

'I used to hit my mum after drinking': Young woman urges others to get help

Special event: Standard bearers, sea cadets, Peter Harris, Chris Amos and guests of honour at the event. Picture: Will Lodge/TDC

Veterans honoured at special event in Tendring

Woman in her 80s dies after being pulled from sea in Walton

Woman in her 80s dies after being pulled from sea in Walton

The police are looking to speak to this man

CCTV appeal for a man wanted in connection with High Street theft

Radio history: The LV18 at Harwich Quay

Pirate radio returns to airwaves from Harwich this weekend

Thousands attended the carnival in Maldon. Picture: Russell Newman

Crowds 'appalled and confused' by 'outwardly open display of racism' at carnival

Top streets for parking fines in Essex revealed - with 3,000 handed out in one

Top streets for parking fines in Essex revealed - with 3,000 handed out in one

UK waiting for 100,000 vaccines to treat monkeypox with ‘doses running out’ (PA)

UK waiting for 100,000 vaccines to treat monkeypox with ‘doses running out’

Shocking photos show dried up Hanningfield Reservoir in Essex as new heatwave looms (PA)

Shocking photos show dried up Essex reservoir as new heatwave looms

ROCKING OUT: My Fat Pony onstage at the Red Lion

'It's the place to be' - Musician turned promoter stages second successful show

Tendring residents urged to check electoral register details

Tendring residents urged to check electoral register details

EPC Chemicals Ltd's Bramble Island facility off Harwich Road

Residents advised to keep windows shut after fuel tanker fire at chemicals plant

Fertility rate rises in Tendring

Fertility rate rises in Tendring

With a heatwave set to hit Essex this week, will a hosepipe ban be enforced in the county? (Canva)

Will there be a hosepipe ban in Essex as high temperatures are set to continue?

Great art: Eric Ravilious's HMS Glorious in the Arctic. Picture: Foxtrotfilms.com

Harwich’s Electric Palace to screen documentary about undervalued British artist

Travelodge say there are 10 roles available across the hotels they have in Essex (PA)

Travelodge looking to recruit for 10 new roles in Essex

The teenager is receiving hospital treatment after the attack. (Stock picture)

'I still hear her scream' - teenage girl suffers serious injuries in dog attack

Missed - Gareth 'Gaz' Burney playing a gig with Dingus Khan Picture: Jonathan Dadds

'He was a beast onstage' - Tributes paid to late drummer Gaz who died of cancer

Family - Archie and his mum Hollie

School’s tribute: Pupils invited to bring written tributes to remember Archie Battersbee

ITAE Productions said they did not believe the ad was offensive, adding that West was “notorious for murder, but that he was also a father, and that this was relevant to his crimes” (PA)

Fred West Father's Day promotion advert banned

The amber extreme heat warning covers large swathes of England including Essex (Canva/Met Office)

Met Office issues amber weather warning for extreme heat in Essex this week