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Clacton Town Hall flies flag at half mast to pay respects to Pope Francis

2 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Grace Capel

CLACTON Town Hall is flying its flag at half mast to pay respects to Pope Francis, who died yesterday. Pope Francis died at the age of 88 following a stroke at 7.35am on Monday. Tendring Council is now paying respect to the first Latin American pontiff by flying the town hall's flag at half mast. A council spokesman said: "The flag at Clacton Town Hall is being flown at half mast today to honour the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday.
'Very rewarding' - Clacton coastguard encourages people to join the force

2 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Grace Capel

Coastguard - Daniel Thatcher (Image: Daniel Thatcher) ONE moment Daniel Thatcher is working as a civil servant from his home office, then his pager goes off. Daniel, 43, springs to life and races to wherever his help is needed. This can be wading through water to save someone's life, rescuing a dog from a cliff face or helping search for a missing person.
Special service to be held in Clacton to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day

2 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Sophie England

VE Day service at Clacton War Memorial in May 2024 (Image: Tendring Council) A special service is to be held in Clacton to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Residents are invited to join veterans at Clacton's war memorial for the milestone service marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. The service, hosted by Clacton Royal British Legion and Tendring Council, will take place at 11am on Thursday, May 8.
Traditional ale, dancing and pubs to be celebrated in this Tendring event

3 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Grace Capel

Fun - Morris Dancers at the Maybrush Inn (Image: CAMRA) AN event celebrating traditional English pubs and beer will be taking place throughout Tendring on St George's Day. Tendring CAMRA - the Campaign For Real Ale - will be celebrating the patron saint's day by travelling around the district with Morris dancers on April 26.
Former Barclays bank in Manningtree could be turned into Dominos pizza takeaway

3 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Grace Capel

Store - Dominos (Image: Newsquest) A former bank in Manningtree could be turned into a pizza takeaway. DPSK wants to change the ground floor of the former Barclays bank, in the High Street, into a Dominos pizza store. The bank branch stopped operating in June 2023 and the building has remained empty ever since. The new pizza store is expected to create about 25 new jobs.
Tendring company recognised as one of the best tech innovators in Essex

3 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Sophie England

Neil Fright, CEO of Carbon Numbers (Image: Supplied) A COMPANY has been recognised as one of the best tech innovators in the county. Carbon Numbers, based in Tendring, has been included in the Ambitious Essex Tech50 list for 2025. The company, which provides energy management solutions, was recognised for its innovative approach and significant contributions to sustainable solutions. The Ambitious Essex Tech50 list showcases the most forward-thinking businesses in the county.
Dog dies and owner, 82, injured after attack in village cemetery

3 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Grace Capel

Tragedy - pictures of Daphne, Keith and Dotty (Image: Maria Martin) A VICIOUS dog attack left a puppy dead and its owner injured in a village near Clacton. Keith Wallis, 82, had moved in with daughter Maria Martin after losing his wife in 2021. To help overcome his loneliness, Maria got Keith a dachshund called Daphne four weeks ago, and the pair became "inseparable".
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Clacton and Frinton Gazette

4 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Sophie England

The Clacton and Frinton Gazette published eight death notices last week (Image: Newsquest) The Clacton and Frinton Gazette published eight death notices over the last week. Every week, the Clacton and Frinton Gazette publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.
Plans for three new homes to be built in Elmstead Market submitted

4 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Grace Capel

Documents - plans have been submitted (Image: Pixabay) THREE homes could be built on land in Elmstead Market after plans were submitted. South East Developments wants to build three homes on land south of Clacton Road, in Elmstead Market, new plans show. The small development, which covers 0.35 acres, will consist of two three-bed and one two-bed homes. If approved these will be installed next to a housing development which is currently being built.
Clacton theatre group to perform popular comedy musical at Princes Theatre

5 days ago | clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk | Grace Capel

Show - the cast of Rock of Ages (Image: Clacton Musical Theatre Society) A MADCAP musical comedy is set to lift the roof at Clacton's Princes Theatre. Rock of Ages will be performed by Clacton Musical Theatre Society's talented amateur cast. A spokesman said: "We are immensely excited to bring this high-energy, crowd-pleasing musical to life for our local community.