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Police make three arrests for burglaries and criminal behaviour order breach

1 week ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

Following the arrests, the force confirmed one man had been charged with three burglaries and two public order offences, and remanded in custody. A second man was charged with one burglary and was given a criminal behaviour order. He was also remanded in custody. An Essex Police spokesman said: “Over a challenging weekend, our teams demonstrated exceptional dedication and teamwork under pressure.
World renowned pianist among 'terrific talents' on show at Harwich Festival

1 week ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

The Harwich Festival, which runs from June 19 to June 29, promises an array of attractions for visitors. The organisers of the festival are now revealing more details behind the comedy, theatre, and musical acts with many of the events being free. Many events will also hold a retiring collection which means you will have the choice to donate on the way out.
Harwich's Inner Wheel Club chooses new President

1 week ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

The Harwich and Dovercourt Inner Wheel Club is part of a network of groups which promotes friendship, personal service and international understanding as a counterpart to the Rotary Club. Inner Wheel was first formed in 1924 in Manchester, with the Harwich and Dovercourt branch being launched in September 1959. Last year the Harwich and Dovercourt branch celebrated the 100th anniversary by carrying out tasks regularly for the ‘100 for 100 campaigns’.
Watch: North Essex site hopes to be first in South to offer water cremation

1 week ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

Oakfield Wood Wrabness is a natural woodland burial ground site on the banks of the River Stour by the village of Wrabness near Harwich. The site was founded in 1997 by John Action, 77, with a native planted tree being offered for both full burials and ashes. The site is managed by Oakfield Wood with advice from the Essex Wildlife Trust who will take over the management when the burial site is full meaning there is “permanent” protection for the graves.
Council gives green light for Mistley hotel to transform empty post office

1 week ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Natalie Hensel

The business had shut in 2021 after the dedicated volunteer who ran the office retired. Previously, plans to alter the building and use it as a residential home were approved but not carried out. The Grade II listed property is next to the Mistley Thorn Hotel in the High Street, and used to belong to the hotel. It was developed as a separate business in 1844.
Inquest into death of ‘well-respected teacher’ suspended for criminal investigation

2 weeks ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Jude Holden

Dawn Cox, 47, from Hintlesham, died following a three-vehicle crash in Brantham on March 30. At an inquest hearing on Friday, Coroner Darren Stewart OBE suspended the opening of the inquest at Suffolk Coroners' Court as he said “charges may be brought at a later date”. Ms Cox died on April 8 this year at Addenbrooke's Hospital. Mr Stewart said Ms Cox, who was a teacher at Manningtree High School, was involved in a collision in Brantham involving two other cars on March 30.
Harwich band and singer-songwriter to perform at Colchester venue

2 weeks ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

On Friday August 29 there will be a musical event at the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys which is located on Colchester High Street. The Harwich-born six-piece band Voyage will be brining their high-energy mixture of funk will bring the groove with their high-energy mix of funk, pop, soul, rock, ska, and disco. The band got their start through the Harwich charity We Are Music, which helps young people make friends with shared interests, develop skills, as well as perform.
Colchester woman who shares name with Beyoncé surprised by invite to her concert

2 weeks ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Cameron Poole

Addy Carter, an army medic, shares a surname with iconic pop artist Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, commonly known as Beyoncé. Blue Light Card, a firm which offers discounts on goods for emergency and NHS workers, has launched its Blue Light Card Tickets service which allows its members access to sold-out and in-demand events.
Essex mum thanks 'hero' headteacher who helped chronically ill daughter

2 weeks ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Claudia Bradley

From February 2024, mum Jenna, 45, from Mersea Island, was having countless visits to A&E at Colchester Hospital with her 16-year-old daughter Sophie. That month, Sophie had lost consciousness while on a school trip to New York. After she returned home, things “went downhill from there” where her fainting became more frequent and with less warning, so she would often end up with worrying head injuries.
Harwich golfers raise more than £1.1k for cancer charity with 72-hole challenge

2 weeks ago | harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk | Séamus O'Hanlon

Jack Oliver, Tom Stacey, Jude Stapleton and Bobby Chapman are all members of Harwich and Dovercourt Golf Club, based on Station Road. Bobby is still in the junior section, playing seriously for just over a year, and is also Jack's cousin. Bobby had an “immediate” reason to support MacMillan Cancer Charity, which provides numerous fundraising opportunities including the ‘longest day golf challenge’ where teams play either 72 or 100 holes to support people with cancer.