In this week's Harwich and Manningtree Standard...

  • Popular Dovercourt department store saved from closure
  • Claims that Manningtree, Mistley and Lawford are facing a "tsunami" of planning applications - as plans for another 135 homes are approved
  • Comedian Griff Rhys Jones supports Mannintree's world record attempt to mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death
  • Dovercourt pupils take part in project with the International Space Station
  • Harwich boxer to raise cash for friend trapped in Indian jail
  • Anger mounts over plans to close children's centre in Ramsey
  • Town Hall bosses raise fears over fire service cuts in Dovercourt and Manningtree
  • £40,000 boost for proposed Harwich Quay business centre