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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
The date has been set for a mass cycle event for tens of thousands of people to ride through some of Essex’s prettiest countryside from London and back next year.

Hands up: Harwich and Parkeston assistant manager Gary Kioussis (left) with manager Sean Tynan.

Shrimpers are beaten on opening day of the season

High rise: Little Oakley (blue shirts) challenge for a high ball against FC Clacton Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Acorns bow out of FA Cup after derby defeat

Strong display - Chris Taylor led Witham Town to a 5-0 win over London Colney in the FA Cup extra preliminary round Picture: JIM PURTILL

NON-LEAGUE: Witham make progress in FA Cup after five-star display

Take off - Little Oakley in action against White Ensign Picture: ANDREW BLOOM

Acorns start new season with fine away win

Discussions to be had - “Gilbert & Rose West Stand”

Essex football team accidentally creates 'Rose West' stand in renaming blunder

Football award: Bill Davidson with McDonald’s Matt Ladkin

Bill’s award for supporting grassroots football

Great performance - former Colchester swimmer Laura Stephens with her silver medal after the Women s 200m Butterfly Final, at the Commonwealth Games Picture: PA WIRE

Wix swimmer Laura Stephens secures silver at Commonwealth Games

Comment: Lionesses' victory a triumph in more ways than one

Comment: Lionesses' victory a triumph in more ways than one

England are European Champions (Pic. PA)

Recap as England becoming European Champions after beating Germany

Raring to go: Laura Stephens is looking forward to competing at the Commonwealth Games. Picture: JACOB KING/PA WIRE

Wix swimmer Laura Stephens feeling confident ahead of Commonwealth Games

MEDAL WINNERS: Students from Chase Lane Primary School after a successful afternoon in the Harwich Schools District Sports event

Sporty school students become trophy champions at athletics competition

In Memoriam - Steve Dukes raised £88k in memory of his dad Charlie.

Premier League kitman raised £88k for charity in memory of late father

Ball work - Henry Patten is set to make his Wimbledon debut today in the men's doubles Picture: NIGEL FRENCH PA

Manningtree ace Henry Patten aiming to serve up Wimbledon win

Isabel, Ferne, Claire and Iain McLindon pictured together

Ferne, 13, dreams of becoming a Paralympian after losing legs to leukemia

BBC Eastenders to move to different channel as bosses confirm Wimbledon schedule change

Eastenders to move to a new channel as BBC bosses confirm major schedule change

Didi has spoken out on her condition to help others with their self-confidence (pics: SWNS)

Meet the Essex woman with rare condition which means one leg is twice size of the other

We'll be back - a car takes on the Bradfield stage at this year's rally. Picture: Steve Brading

Corbeau Seats Rally to return to Clacton and Tendring in 2023

LIVE BLOG: World's best cyclist race through Colchester streets

LIVE BLOG: World's best cyclists race through Colchester streets

Superstars - The pack of cyclists taking part in the Women's Tour Picture: Steve Brading

Superstar cyclists from around the world go wheel-to-wheel through north Essex

Sports centres - Brightlingsea and Harwich sports centres

Grants for new clubs after council pulls out of sports centres

Chase Lane and Mayflower Primary school teams

Primary school pupils showcase talent at Fisherman's Cup

Competitive - a previous Women's Tour race in Clacton

Fans gear up as leading cycle race heads for Clacton

The two West Ham fans (inset of generic West Ham fans - PA) flew out from Stansted on November 4 last year

West Ham fans appear in court after chants towards Jewish-dressed man on flight

All you have to do is send in a team picture to be included.

Children's sports teams to be included in special Gazette keepsake supplement

Hero: Little Oakley stalwart Jamie Dobkin after his final match for the club. Picture: ANDREW BLOOM

Oakley secure sixth-place finish as stalwart Jamie Dobkin signs off

Family fun day in Mistley

Rugby club celebrates President’s Day

The Corbeau Seats Rally makes its way through Bradfield. Picture: Steve Brading

PICTURES: Corbeau Seats Rally returns to Tendring after two-year break

Race returns: The OVO Energy Tour Series in 2019. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Leading cycle race in Clacton to be broadcast live for first time

Fast and furious: The Corbeau Seats Rally in Bradfield in 2019

Motor fans gear up for return of Corbeau Seats Rally this weekend

Present and future: Harwich and Parkeston's under-nine blues and sevens youngsters walk out with the first team prior to their game against Ipswich Wanderers.

Sean Tynan leads Harwich and Parkeston to creditable finish

Team spirit: Little Oakley ran out 3-1 winners at Stansted, in the Essex Senior League. Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Acorns secure top-six finish in first season of Step Five football

Acorns present and future: Little Oakley's first-team players with the club's under-eight players. Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Acorns concede late to lose to high-flying Saffron Walden

Treble tops: Harwich and Parkeston's Joe Knight celebrates his hat-trick in the 4-1 win against Coggeshall United. Picture: CHRIS SMITH

Knight hits a hat-trick as Shrimpers claim convincing win

Field - Cyclists racing in the Women's Tour passing through Colchester

World's best cyclists to whizz through Colchester as part of annual road race

Free-scoring: Little Oakley in action against Sporting Bengal United Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Prolific Acorns go goal crazy in resounding home win

Good display: Harwich and Parkeston goalkeeper Brad Cook performed well at AFC Sudbury Reserves despite the 4-0 defeat and saved a late penalty for his side. Picture: CHRIS SMITH

Depleted Shrimpers are well beaten on their travels

Run faster and longer with these 8 practical items for runners of all levels (Canva)

Run faster and longer with these 7 practical items for runners of all levels

Focused - Children put through their paces at Lawford Fun Football

Free sports sessions for children hope to inspire the next generation

Good pace - the race gets underway. ALL PICTURES: Steve Brading

PICTURES: Harwich's half-marathon returns for first time in 30 years

On target: Harwich and Parkeston's Jay Eggerichs was on the scoresheet in the win over Halstead Town. Picture: CHRIS SMITH

In-form Shrimpers see off Halstead

Big win: Harwich and Parkeston's Jay Eggerichs was on target in his side's win over Cornard United Picture: CHRIS SMITH

Six of the best for free-scoring Harwich and Parkeston

Delivery: Little Oakley send in a cross during their 2-1 win over Woodford Town. Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Acorns battle to narrow home win in Essex Senior League

Stalemate: Little Oakley played out a 0-0 draw with White Ensign. Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Acorns' winning run comes to an end after goal-less draw

Home defeat: Harwich and Parkeston skipper Gareth Heath was unable to prevent his side from losing 4-0 to Holland FC.

Shrimpers suffer heavy home defeat in derby match

On target: Harwich and Parkeston skipper Gareth Heath celebrates after scoring a 93rd-minute winner against Frenford. Picture CHRIS SMITH

Late Gareth Heath goal secures Harwich and Parkeston third straight win

Cheltenham 2.10 results: Cheltenham Festival results today. (PA)

Every result from day one of the Cheltenham Festival

Where is the Cheltenham racecourse, as 2022 festival gets underway?

Where is Cheltenham racecourse? All you need to know on day one of festival

What channel is Cheltenham races on today? How to watch the festival. (PA)

What channel is Cheltenham races on today? How to watch

Cheltenham 2022 tips: Cheltenham Festival day 1 tips. (PA)

Horse racing experts reveal their 'dead certs' for day one of the Cheltenham Festival

Cheltenham weather this week: Met Office forecast and how it affects horse racing. (PA)

Cheltenham weather this week and how it affects horse racing

Cheltenham 2022: How many horses have died at the Cheltenham Festival? (PA)

How many horses have died at the Cheltenham festival? - full list

Cheltenham offers 2022: Bet 365, Paddy Power, Sky Bet, ITV and more. (PA)

The best bookmaker offers for Cheltenham 2022 - make the most of your money

Tickets are still available for Day One and Day Two for the 2022 festival (PA)

Last-minute tickets available for Cheltenham Festival - but you'll have to be quick