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Chase Lane and Mayflower Primary school teams

Primary school pupils showcase talent at Fisherman's Cup
TALENTED children have showcased their sport skills in a special football tournament.

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

When is Cheltenham Festival 2022? Full list of races for Cheltenham. (PA)

Full list of races for Cheltenham Festival 2022

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

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

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

When is Cheltenham Festival 2022? Full list of races for Cheltenham. (PA)

Full list of races for Cheltenham Festival 2022

Lewis Hamilton reveals he is changing his name ahead of the new F1 season. (PA)

Lewis Hamilton is changing his name to honour his mother ahead of new F1 season

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

Goal king - Little Oakley's renowned goalscorer Melvyn Pickess has died at the age of 80

Little Oakley mourn death of their record goalscorer

Hands up: Harwich and Parkeston assistant manager Gary Kioussis took the reigns in the absence of Sean Tynan for the game against AFC Sudbury Reserves.

Eades hits a hat-trick as Shrimpers claim convincing win

Arms up - Harwich and Parkeston assistant manager Gary Kioussis (left) with manager Sean Tynan

Harwich and Parkeston bounce back with a fine home victory

Huddle - Little Oakley celebrate after scoring against Hoddesdon Town. Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Acorns make it six in a row with comprehensive win

Damian Cole, from the Get Connected rally team, at the last Corbeau Seats rally section in Clacton

Drivers and motor fans gear up for rally return

Woodwork - Gareth Heath hit the woodwork in Harwich and Parkeston's 1-0 defeat at Brimsdown

Shrimpers are beaten by lowly Brimsdown

Essex Flyball Team's venue which was wrecked in Storm Eunice on Friday

Sports team's venue destroyed in storm three months before World Cup event

Winds - Brightlingsea Regent’s Taydal Stadium suffered damage and, inset, chairman Terry Doherty

'Thousands of pounds' of damage done to football ground by storm winds

Cyclists from Active Essex, representatives from London Marathon Charitable Trust and Essex County Council and Farleigh Hospice riders

London's biggest cycling event is set to come to Essex for the first time

Moving on - Nicky Palmer has announced his departure from Harwich and Parkeston

Club stalwart Nicky Palmer announces exit from 'beloved' Harwich and Parkeston

Winning feeling: Little Oakley's players chalked up another victory. Picture: ANDY BLOOM

In-form Acorns make it five wins in a row with Southend Manor victory

Safe hands: Harwich and Parkeston goalkeeper Brad Cook made a fine save against Haverhill Borough. Picture: CHRIS SMITH

Heath's late strike is only a consolation as Shrimpers lose at Haverhill

Making strides: Harwich and Parkeston's Rob Pratt in action against Benfleet. Picture: CHRIS SMITH

Smith strikes consolation as Harwich beaten at home by Benfleet

Team spirit: Little Oakley's players celebrate after scoring their second goal against Walthamstow. Picture: ANDY BLOOM

Acorns claim impressive victory over leaders Walthamstow

Essex Police making 'urgent enquiries' over video of West Ham's Kurt Zouma 'kicking cat'

Essex Police making 'urgent enquiries' over video of West Ham's Kurt Zouma 'kicking cat'