In today's Standard:
Calls for action after man falls 20ft down pumping station pit, kind-hearted donators smash target for port worker fund, and councillors slam foodbank snub as "disgraceful".
Mystery surrounds the buyer of Manningtree land axed by Tesco for store build, tributes are paid to dog walker who dies tragically after walk, and the A120 misses out on road investment.
New starters from some of our primary schools pose for first school pictures.
Plus all the all the latest news, sport and entertainment.
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