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On target: Harry Mann scored Little Oakley's equaliser against Halstead Town.

Acorns fall to defeat against Halstead in Essex Senior League

Away win: Sean Tynan led his Harwich and Parkeston side to victory over Leiston under-23s.

Shrimpers move up to third with fine away victory

Go - The Tour de Tendring pictured in 2019 is set to return in May, 2024

Tour de Tendring to return with new starting point in Clacton

On target: Jamie Beecham scored in Harwich and Parkeston's 5-1 win at Haverhill Borough.

Five-star display helps Shrimpers move back into play-off places

Main Mann: Harry Mann played his part in Little Oakley's second goal against FC Clacton.

Little Oakley see off FC Clacton in Essex Senior Cup derby

Matty Etherington and Fiacre Kelleher after the game against Sutton

Kelleher: Matty has made everybody feel comfortable

Sports - The former Harwich Bumble Bees want to make their sports club more accessible across north east Essex

Sports club re-brands to offer inclusive activities for people with special needs

Fiacre Kelleher celebrates scoring for Colchester at Gillingham in August. Image: Richard Blaxall

Kelleher: I'm ready to play any part needed for U's

The Standard reports on the new stand at Harwich in 1948.

Shrimpers celebrate grandstand's 75th anniversary

Will Greenidge competes for the ball. Image: Richard Blaxall/Photerior

Fan View: One of those games against basement boys

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Shrewsbury Town's Chey Dunkley is suspended for the FA Cup tie with Colchester.

Shrews will miss suspended skipper says boss

Colchester's Mandela Egbo celebrates victory at Accrington Stanley. Image: Richard Blaxall/Photerior

FA Cup: U's full of confidence for Shrewsbury says Egbo

Matty Etherington. Image: Richard Blaxall/Photerior

Etherington: It's not been an easy week

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Colchester United U18s boss Elliot Ward

U's youngsters beaten in 10-goal thriller

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Success - DKBK students with chief instructor Lee Dingwall and instructor Carolyn Rowland

Long standing Dovercourt martial arts club renovated

In form: Luke Mayhew scored twice for Harwich and Parkeston in their 2-2 draw with Stanway Pegasus.

Shrimpers claim a point in top-of-the-table clash after late penalty

Share of the spoils: James Good saw his Little Oakley side draw 1-1 with White Ensign.

Acorns have to settle for a home draw after late equaliser

On target: Jamie Beecham scored Harwich and Parkeston's winner against Whittlesey Athletic.

Shrimpers move into the play-off places with narrow win

Farewell - Alastair Cook has announced his retirement from professional cricket, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career

'A true legend' - Essex legend Sir Alastair Cook retires from professional cricket

Welcome: new Harwich and Parkeston midfielder Max Gray with manager Sean Tynan (left) and assistant boss, Gary Kioussis.

Shrimpers claim impressive win over high-flying Jaffas

On the scoresheet: Harry Mann was on target for Little Oakley in their 3-1 defeat to Romford.

Acorns slide to defeat at Romford

Team - Lawford Ladies FC are celebrating after making it through to the third qualifying round of the Women's FA Cup

Lawford Ladies 'really excited' after making it to next round of FA Cup qualifiers

Close attention: Harwich and Parkeston's Alfie Canning in action against Great Yarmouth Town.

Shrimpers maintain their fine form with home victory

On the ball: Little Oakley's Liam Riley in action against West Essex.

Acorns slide to defeat after conceding late goal

Active - 13 Harwich Haven Authority employees will take up the challenge

Harwich Haven Authority employees tackling fundraiser this month

Save: Harwich and Parkeston goalkeeper Brad Cook made a good stop early on against White Ensign.

Shrimpers bow out of Essex Senior Cup

Spot on: Harry Mann netted a penalty in Little Oakley's draw with league leaders Woodford Town.

Battling Acorns hold league leaders to a draw

Milestone: Ewan Livingston enjoyed a fairytale debut for Harwich and Parkeston against Dunmow. Picture: ROB SOUTHGATE

Shrimpers debut to remember for youngster Ewan

On the scoresheet: Harry Mann scored for Little Oakley in their defeat at Sporting Bengal United.

Acorns fall to defeat in a game of strange sending offs and a sin bin

Spoils shared: Harwich and Parkeston drew with Norwich CBS.

Shrimpers earn a share of the spoils after tough away test

Ton up: Shaun Kioussis made his 100th appearance for Harwich and Parkeston against Haverhill Borough.

Prolific Shrimpers cannot stop scoring after another big win

Big day: a crowd of more than 300 watched Harwich and Parkeston thrash Haverhill Rovers on the 125th anniversary of the club's stay at the Royal Oak.

Free-scoring Shrimpers celebrate a special milestone in style

Battle: Little Oakley's Dan Rowe holds off a Barking defender during his side's 2-1 win.

Wood scores late winner as Acorns see off Barking

Completed - swimmer Dave Jones took on the 6-mile challenge

Harwich swimmer completes 6-mile fundraising challenge

Milestone: Harwich and Parkeston Football Club will the anniversary of its move to the Royal Oak ground this weekend

Football club to celebrate an impressive 125 years of history this weekend

Convincing: Sean Tynan (right) led his Harwich and Parkeston side to a big win at Peterborough FC.

Shrimpers get back on track with emphatic win

Poised: Harwich Town Bay Area Blues Baseball Club take pat in the play-offs.

Harwich Town Bay Area Blues Baseball Club battle it out in play-offs

Exit: Little Oakley celebrate a goal but they were on the wrong end of a 2-1 defeat to Cockfosters in the FA Vase.

Acorns bow out of the FA Vase after narrow home defeat

Star man: Gareth Heath was in fine form for Harwich and Parkeston in their defeat to Holland FC.

Shrimpers beaten in derby despite second-half improvement

Exit: Brad Cook could do little to prevent Harwich and Parkeston's exit from the FA Vase.

Shrimpers bow out of the FA Vase after away defeat

Samson Tovide in action against Leyton Orient last season

Tovide: I can't wait to get going again

Colchester boss Ben Garner

Garner: We know what we need to recruit

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Colchester United manager Ben Garner gestures on the touchline. Image: PA

Gillingham trip is great game for us says Garner

Noah Thain in batting action for Essex. Image: TGS Photo

Essex youngsters provide positives for McGrath

Colchester United's Samson Tovide clashes with Cardiff City's Jamilu Collins and is shown the red card during the Carabao Cup. Image: PA

Tovide 'champing at bit' for U's return

Scott Malone. Image: PA

U's dangerous warns Gills defender

Colchester's Joe Taylor with his man of the match award. Image: Neil Kelly

Taylor: Devastated U's need to bounce back

Charlie Allison in batting action for Essex. Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo

Praise for Allison as Essex prepare for One Day Cup finale

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University of Essex players at a training session

University of Essex in pledge to improve female football

Colchester United boss Ben Garner

Garner: Colchester United were so young and it showed

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Colchester players were left dejected after their late loss to MK Dons

Colchester United downed by late MK Dons double

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Scoresheet: Harry Mann was on target for Little Oakley against Stanway Rovers.

Late equaliser rescues a draw for Stanway against Little Oakley

On target - Gareth Heath scored in Harwich and Parkeston's 3-3 draw with Wivenhoe Town

Harwich play out a six-goal thriller with Wivenhoe

Safe hands: Harwich and Parkeston goalkeeper Brad Cook made some good saves against Diss.

Harwich and Parkeston are narrowly beaten by Diss at home