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DUCK RESCUE: Shirly the aquatic bird was saved after getting into difficulty in a Harwich pond

Shirley the duck rescued from pond

A POORLY duck is now on the road to recovery after being rescued from a pond by a charity worker and a lifeboat crew member.

Harwich lifeboat

Lifeboat crew on the hunt for new volunteer

A LIFE-SAVING organisation is appealing for an “amazing” volunteer to join its ranks and play a critical role in keeping the coastline’s residents safe.

Here's how hundreds of Harwich residents could save on their water bills

Here's how hundreds of Harwich residents could save on their water bills

HUNDREDS of residents living in Harwich could be missing out on potential savings on their water bills, according to research conducted by a water supplier.

PUB REVAMP: The New Bell Inn's toilets were renovated thanks to the scheme

Independent businesses looking to improve premises encouraged to apply for funding

BUSINESSES looking to renovate or refurbish elements of their premises are being encouraged to make use of an ongoing financial initiative.
Police car lands on its side after overturning in village

Police car lands on its side after overturning in village

ONLOOKERS were left gobsmacked when a police car reportedly misjudged a grass verge before overturning and ending up on its side.

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Police issue warning to 'nuisance youths' for misbehaving on pier

Police issue warning to 'nuisance youths' for misbehaving on pier

A GROUP of "nuisance youths" have been issued with warnings by police following reports of troubling behaviour on a seaside attraction.

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Fuming councillor calls for 'dangerous' road to get proper repairs

Fuming councillor calls for 'dangerous' road to get proper repairs

A FUMING councillor has branded the lack of desire to properly repair a road as “disgusting and dangerous” for drivers and residents.

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CAMPAIGN VICTORY: Ivan and Jo Henderson and Maria Fowler (centre) in Parkeston Road

Campaigners' delight after zebra crossing is given the green light

THE installation of a zebra crossing near a primary school has finally been given the green light, much to the delight of a dedicated councillor.

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PROJECT BLUEPRINTS: Harding Estates’ Harwich Valley complex which is due to be built on land in Dovercourt

Campaigner: ‘This is stealth development’

A CONCERNED resident and furious campaigner fears a fresh planning application could “open the flood gates” for hundreds of homes but not much else if it is approved.

Under-threat pub saved for villagers

Plan to turn village's last pub into homes in thrown out

A VILLAGE’S last remaining pub could now be run by members of the community after an application put forward to convert it into homes was refused.

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