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6 hours ago · A NEW market took to the streets of a North Essex townon the weekend and saw hundreds of people enjoy the unique stalls. Clacton Market set up in the town centre on Saturday (March 1) with dozens of local businesses taking part. Hundreds of people enjoyed the first market of the year and three ...

2 days ago · The Harwich and Manningtree Standard published three death notices over the last week. Every week, the Harwich and Manningtree Standard publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will ...

4 hours ago · The Local Plan, which serves as the blueprint growth and planning policy in the district, is set to have its timeframe extended to 2041. Residents are now being invited to share their views after Tendring Council decided to go back to the drawing board during its five-year review of the plan.

12 hours ago · It held 28.3% of the market in the 12 weeks to February 23, while its sales growth reached its highest since March last year at 5.8%. Ocado was the fastest-growing retailer for the 10th consecutive month, with spending increasing by 9.6% to hold its share of the market at 1.9%.

Harwich and Manningtree News, Sport and Information. Police appeal to find two men wanted over fuel theft in Pilgrims Hatch

6 days ago · A new annual housebuilding target for Tendring has sparked public debate, with many residents raising concerns about the lack of supporting infrastructure. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government recently announced that the district is expected to build 1,034 homes per year ...

Feb 24, 2025 · “Ideal for first time buyers, downsizers or young families, these apartments are right in the heart of the new development. “With a natural play area, dedicated off-lead dog walking area and even a paddock of rare breed sheep right on the doorstep, homebuyers at Manningtree Park will find themselves surrounded by nature, but with all the facilities of major towns and cities easily ...

Man takes on 24 hours of tennis raising funds for charities close to his heart

Key road near Harwich shut on one side as drivers urged to use alternative routes