DIY SOS! The £9 home-made boat that landed red-faced anglers in hot water

Teen arson suspects quizzed after firecrews battle blaze at derelict restaurant

Death-trap building bulldozed at last - but nature-lovers see red over nesting birds

Air ambulance paramedics unable to save heart attack victim

Anger as Connaught Avenue pavement cafe bid decision made behind closed doors

Villages get ringside seat for major highlights of international bike race

'Distressed' man wandering barefoot in just dressing gown and shorts sparks search

Can YOU identify Frinton supermarket shoplift suspects?

Tendring patients could have to go to Southend for specialist cancer surgery

Naze visitor centre start date revealed

Church’s memorial campaign for 70 fallen WW1 heroes

Health bosses accused of ignoring public consultation in maternity unit row

General Election special: We ask candidates why YOU should vote for THEM

Little Clacton homes protesters hit back at developer

Firefighters free driver, 78, from car after Frinton road crash

Don't miss your chance to star with Frinton's Merry Wives of Windsor

Preview: Repetition, hesitation and a little deviation with Just a Minute's Nicholas Parsons

Preview: A look ahead to X Factor Joe McElderry at the Princes Theatre

Making their mind up: Bucks Fizz stars at the West Cliff

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