IN this week’s Standard police say crime rise could be down to offenders moving to Harwich and Tesco is given another 12 months to build Manningtree superstore.

Three cats are dumped in a lay-by on the A120, councillors call for footpaths to be fixed and new A120 signs baffle drivers.

An urgent appeal is launched to save “at risk” church and a children’s centre volunteer is awarded for hard work.

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