Harwich and Manningtree News

Two wedding venues in Essex have been named amongst the best in the whole country

These two Essex businesses have been named among best wedding venues in the UK

Petition - Jasmine Harris from Holland on Sea has launched a petition to help those who are

Readers divided over mum's call to turn empty buildings into houses for the homeless

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Here are nine European ski resorts you can fly to from Stansted that aren't on everyone's radar

The European ski resorts you can fly to from Essex which might not be on your radar

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Incident - In Chelmsford

Man charged with attempted arson after ‘major incident’ in Essex

There were nine postcodes in Halstead which were named winners in November

Revealed: The Essex winners of the People's Postcode Lottery's November draw

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Overheated - Firefighters at the scene

Firefighters rush to reports of 'smoking car' in north Essex retail park

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Poet - Collin Rossini

Harwich poet publishes 34th book in aid of live-saving organisation

Missed appointments - new figures reveal the cost of no-shows as a result of GPs in Colchester and Tendring

Revealed: Missed GP appointments in north Essex cost NHS almost £4m in past year

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Approved - Plans for nine houses in Robinson Close, Great Bromley, have been approved despite residents' objections

Plans for new housing development approved despite huge backlash from residents

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One lane of the A12 will be closing tonight from the A120 Colchester West (Junction 25, Marks Tey) and the A130 Chelmsford North (Junction 17, Howe Green)

Long stretch of A12 closed tonight for 'emergency roadworks' - here's where

Stars - Adrian Pitham-Cole

In pictures: Harwich art project returns with Christmas sparkle

Arrests - police officers are clamping down on shoplifting in Essex

How many arrests were made for shoplifting in Colchester and Tendring last week

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Managing: New creeks and lagoons as part of managed realignment on Northey Island

Increase in rare species seen as Essex island project has major milestone

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Kebab shop - Maldon King Kebab, in High Street, Maldon

Essex kebab shop which 'paid illegal worker in cigarettes' fined £15k by government

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Found: Fay, 87, was found in Spital Road

Exclusive Frail pensioner, 87, found 'covered in blood' after 'escaping' from care home

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Transformation - Keith Thomas during his fishing days

Former Harwich fisherman now stateside pastor with online following

Recipient - John Brien

Former Harwich Haven Authority engineer receives recognition

HMRC has published details of people and businesses given financial penalties

Named: The north Essex man fined thousands over £140k unpaid tax bill

Chris Harden, Store Manager at Felixstowe East of England Co-op and Sarah Denny, Volunteer at The Basic Life Charity Foodbank

East of England Co-op donates £50k to north and mid Essex foodbanks

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Stolen - a car recovered by Essex Police

Three arrested after stolen cars found by specialist officers across Essex

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Incident - A picture showing the ambulance and fire engine at the site of the incident Picture: Counter Crime Partnership

Man found dead in his home as police, firefighters and paramedics rush to scene

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Support - players from the Colchester Kings at The Outhouse

Generous rugby players swap muddy kits for cosy jumpers to donate Christmas gifts

Leigh-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea were Essex's only representatives in Rightmove's top 20 happiest places to live for 2023

2 Essex towns feature among Great Britain's happiest places to live for 2023

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Venue - The Lighthouse Sports and Social Club

Family-run venue hosting free festive skating event in Dovercourt

Celebrating - Group at Manningtree Christmas Market

In Pictures: Manningtree ushers in Christmas with festive market

Court - Due to the seriousness of the offences, the Colchester teenager's case was heard at Chelmsford Crown Court

Colchester teen, 16, sliced boy's scalp with 12-inch blade in Harwich attack

Welcome - Harwich councillor Ivan Henderson in Dovercourt High Street

Dovercourt to get £240k boost in national 'high street' pilot programme

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Transport - Greater Anglia train

Train passengers can give their feedback in Greater Anglia online event

The asylum centre at the RAF Wethersfield site

Braintree Council loses High Court challenge over Wethersfield asylum centre

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Pleased – Sir Bernard Jenkin has said he has welcomed the funding which would explore more offshore options

Hopes raised pylon project could be ditched after offshore project is granted £1.7m

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People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt

Essex residents win huge £30k prize with postcode lottery - here's where

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Band - The Essex Police band was founded in 1966 and is open to the public

Essex Police's choir and band are preparing for a festive concert

Performers - Dovercourt Christmas Lights Switch On

In pictures: Dovercourt gets into festive spirit with Christmas Light Switch On

Application - Plans submitted for new eco friendly self build dwelling

Long-standing farm could become eco-friendly development after plans are submitted

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Discovery - Cannabis farm in Jaywick

Police seize more than 100 cannabis plants after drugs farm causes village power cuts

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Local newspaper editors are calling on the BBC to abandon its plans to roll out local news websites in areas already served by independent publishers

Opinion BBC now a threat to all local newspapers

Scene - A police car and an ambulance can be seen stationed on the A120 near Wix following the crash

Person rushed to hospital with 'serious injuries' following two-vehicle crash on A120

Dangerous – Judge Richard Wilkin said there could have been a 'catastrophic' incident when Beeson drove down the A12 in the wrong direction

Named: Toy thief who fled police by driving wrong way on A12 before hiding in bushes

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A learner driver taking the hazard perception part of the driving theory test

Learner driver from Essex failed theory test 48 times before passing

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The A120 has been closed in both directions following a crash

Emergency services on scene as A120 closed in both directions following crash

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Team - Santa Claus will be visiting Colchester

Festive events to take place at EACH shops this month

Campaign - The new campaign by Essex County Council is aimed to highlight carer's rights

Council launches campaign to highlight work of hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers

Response: emergency services near the Naze Tower

Man dies following 'medical emergency' near historic coastal landmark

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Opposed – campaigners at West Bergholt Village hall don placards to show their opposition to the pylon plans

MP Sir Bernard Jenkin pledges to get Prime Minister involved in Essex pylons saga

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Prolific – Heath Vosper, 31, stole gifts from a Harwich address just days before Christmas Day 2021

Judge jails 31-year-old who tried to burgle ten Harwich homes before Christmas

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Flavours - nan bread, mushroom rice and a curry dish served up at Clacton’s Golden Curry

The north Essex curry house offering diners rich and aromatic Indian flavours

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Revealed: Here's how likely it is your Essex home will be burgled this Christmas

Revealed: Here's how likely it is your Essex home will be burgled this Christmas

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Delays: cold weather affects Stansted Airport

Cold weather impacting Essex airport as further delays and cancellations expected

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Jailed: Simon Baisden has been jailed

Man who robbed his own Greggs colleagues at knifepoint jailed

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Monitoring: Essex Police during the speed-watching

289 speeding tickets and four vehicles seized as police target road safety

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Officers: Ben Herbert and Nigel McDermott with their commendations

Brave police officers threw themselves into the sea to save drowning woman

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Generous - Freya had her hair cut on November 29

Little girl has her long locks chopped off to donate to Little Princess Trust

The number of cases of domestic abuse reported to Essex Police has fallen

Domestic abuse reports to Essex Police fall but figures still 'incredibly concerning'

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Transport - A Greater Anglia train

North Essex train passengers face yet more travel disruption - here's when and where