Chris Wilkin

United Kingdom

News Editor at Braintree and Witham Times

News Editor at Halstead Gazette

News Editor at Maldon & Burnham Standard

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Green light to transform eyesore Dovercourt site into new council homes

2 weeks ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

An artist's impression of the new Victoria Street housing (Image: Tendring Council) New council homes will be built on a former eyesore site in Dovercourt town centre after "exciting" plans were given the go-ahead. The Tendring Council initiative will see eight new council homes built in Victoria Street, on the site of the former Victoria Hotel pub.
When Rod Stewart and The Faces, Status Quo, T Rex headlined Weeley Festival

Dec 6, 2024 | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

WHEN you look back at the sheer scale of the legendary Weeley Music Festival of 1971 it seems astonishing that no one has made a film about it before. To say the village was unprepared for what was about to hit it would be an understatement in the extreme. Bizarrely, the whole thing was the brainchild of Clacton Round Table, who fancied a change from their more traditional donkey derbies. And what a change! The line-up was staggering.
Number of people smoking cigarettes in Tendring RISES - bucking the trend

Oct 15, 2024 | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

The number of smokers in Tendring has risen, a survey says (Image: PA) More adults in Tendring were smokers last year – bucking the trend across the UK. The Office for National Statistic's population survey in Tendring revealed an estimated 20 per cent of adults in the area were smokers in 2023 – up from 14 per cent the year before. The survey asked people if they "smoke cigarettes nowadays".
More of Tendring's car parks make the grade to receive awards

Oct 8, 2024 | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

Mill Lane car park in Walton (Image: Tendring Council) MORE car parks in Tendring have received top safety awards. The Tendring Council-run facilities got the awards from the British Parking Association. They highlight the quality of lighting, cleanliness, security measures and management.
New ambulances for East of England in run-up to Christmas

Oct 8, 2024 | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

Region to get more new ambulances (Image: East of England Ambulance Service) Dozens of new ambulances will take to the roads to transport patients in the east of England in the run-up to Christmas. A total of 40 new Renault Master ambulances will be rolling out at the East of England Ambulance Service Trust by December. Twelve new Renault ambulances were bought last year. The trust has now bought another 40 vehicles to replace older vehicles.
Harwich International Shanty Festival on the horizon

Oct 7, 2024 | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

FINISHING touches are being made in preparation for next week's Harwich International Shanty Festival. Organisers are promising an exciting line-up of singers from Germany, Holland, Belgium, Canada and across the UK as the historic old town celebrates its maritime heritage. UK artists at the three-day event, which starts on October 11, include Figurehead, Kimber’s Men and Tyburn Road. As well as traditional music, there will be an array of events, with most being free.
New designs for Clacton Civic Quarter project revealed as consultation continues

Oct 1, 2024 | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

An artist's impression of the new designs (Image: Tendring Council) Updated designs for the new Clacton Civic Quarter project have been released as part of a public consultation. The ambitious development aims to transform key sites in Clacton town centre. Tendring Council has launched a second consultation which includes latest plans for the Carnarvon Terrace part of the scheme.
How new coastal defences will protect homes and important wildlife habitat

Sep 25, 2024 | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

Work being carried out on the gabion wall at the Naze (Image: Tendring Council) WORK on a new £200,000 coastal defence scheme to protect Walton's Naze from rising sea levels has started. The Tamarisk clay sea wall, which is the result of previous defence works, is being extended to protect Hamford Water - a site of special scientific interest. This scheme has been designed by the Environment Agency and Natural England.
IN PICTURES: Real ale fans knock back 13,000 pints at Chappel Beer Festival

Sep 9, 2024 | gazette-news.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

Jane Wharnsby, Sophie Baines and mum Nicola, from Ipswich (Image: Chris Wilkin/Newsquest) REVELLERS knocked back 13,000 pints of beer and cider as the Chappel Beer festival steamed into the East Anglian Railway Museum. The five-day event featured more than 200 ales and ciders from across the country. Organisers sold more than 2,700 tickets, with some sessions selling out. This year's souvenir glasses featured the Class 309 Clacton Express train, which is being restored by the museum.
How more people are getting on their bikes than two years ago

Sep 9, 2024 | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Chris Wilkin

More people in Tendring are cycling than two years ago (Image: Radar) More people are cycling in the Tendring district than two years ago. The area has seen a big leap in the number of people cycling at least once a week - up from seven per cent in 2022 to just over 11 per cent last November. The figures come from a Sport England survey, compiled by the Department for Transport. In 2019, before the pandemic, 10.5 per cent said they were cycling at least once a week in the district.