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Power cuts hit homes in Brantham and Cattawade
Volunteers from Rotary Club renovate 90-year-old shelter by riverside in Mistley
Artists to fundraise for community projects with trail across 16 venues
Author publishes new book covering town's key features and surrounding villages
Beloved and quirky pram race set for village return with fun family festivities
Bowls star targets national glory in upcoming champions tournament
£100k National Lottery funded project sees councillor and charity plant fruit trees
Villagers calling for improved road safety measures after swans killed
Residents alerted to 'very nasty' strain of bird flu killing flocks of swans
Beloved pram race to be revived for King's Coronation
Robbers trash train station ticket machine in Mistley
Residents outraged after swan is killed in suspected hit-and-run incident
Village hall set to open as a warm space with refreshments
Library coffee morning goers treated to festive food and choir carols
Environmental campaigner has say on move to ban single-use plastics
Filmmaker and Hi-de-Hi! actor reveals all about creative process for new film
In pictures: Wildlife rescue centre cares for swans during winter
Real estate developer provides sports team with fresh tracksuits
Manningtree group announces Christmas services and new year rebranding
Choral society hosts Christmas Concert with classic carols
Death of swans on village's waterfront sparks investigation by Government body
Village car park to close for up to two weeks to facilitate resurfacing
Village cafe gets into the Christmas spirit with mini market
Sports club hosts first aid course to learn about correct protocols for head injuries
Places still available for table top sale open to residents and businesses
TV star releases film on history of locations where iconic Hi-de-Hi! episodes filmed
Rugby club raises more than £3,000 with half-marathon for new clubhouse
Rugby club reaches second phase of new £200k clubhouse development
Real estate developer announces success at new flagship scheme
Essex mariner's medals returned to family shortly after auction sale
Parish council to host litter pick and everyone is welcome
Rotary club to host fun family race night and fundraise for two charities
In pictures: Runners, joggers and walkers alike take part in annual trail challenge
Choir set to launch dementia friendly sing-a-long sessions
Attendees can participate in their own way in rotary-run trail challenge
Men's mental health support group hosts inaugural event in Mistley
Firm reveals the cheapest way to commute between Harwich and Manningtree
Stour Choral Society to host concert and open rehearsal
Final homes on new Mistley housing development go up for sale
Choir continues 50th anniversary celebrations with special concert
Items stolen worth thousands after multiple burglaries and thefts in one day
Volunteers spread holiday cheer and raise thousands for charity
Urgent warning homes and businesses could be flooded due to high tides
Famous cook set to host workshop in the new year
Choir celebrates 50th anniversary and rounds off the year with concert