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22 hours ago · A woman has died in a serious house fire in Essex as emergency services confirm the launch of an investigation. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that a woman has died following a fire in Elmdon, near Saffron Walden on Sunday night, February 9. According to the emergency service ...

21 hours ago · A CRASH on a busy road connecting Colchester and Clacton is causing heavy traffic in the area. There is a crash on The Main Road roundabout on the A133 Colchester Road which is partially blocking the road both ways. It is causing heavy traffic in the area, with cars backed up to Weeley. Pictures ...

20 hours ago · Tendring Council’s planning committee approved outline proposals to transform the old Colchester Institute building, in Church Road, into 60 flats. Clacton College, as the institution was known, shut its doors in March 2020, and the building has been empty ever since. In early 2024, plans to ...

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3 days ago · During the 1950s and 60s, holidaymakers flocked to Clacton and its bustling Butlins holiday park. It opened in 1938 and was the bright star of Clacton’s tourism for more than 40 years before shutting down in 1983.

Feb 4, 2025 · The remains were discovered by the council on January 28 and have since been removed. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and an investigation is taking place. A Frinton resident, who asked not to be named, said: “It was sad to see another bin that had been set alight. "Frinton is a ...

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Nov 30, 2024 · (Image: Public) For art lovers, a Nature in Watercolours Workshop on December 14 at the Naze Nature Discovery Centre is the perfect escape into creativity, inspired by the local landscape. Shoppers will adore the Walton Christmas Toy Fair on December 15, featuring vintage toys and collectibles at Frinton Community Association. Celebrate the season with the Clacton Community Choir Christmas ...