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Lucky Gazette winner Rachel Nevard takes to the skies and enjoys a spot of wing-walking at this year’s Clacton Air Show Play video

Harwich: Guildhall set to open its doors
4:26am today
History buffs are in for a treat when one of the county’s most historic buildings opens its doors for National Heritage weekend.

Manningtree: It’s time to get muddy
2:29am today
Get ready to get muddy – it’s time for the annual Manningtree Regatta.

Lawford: Those who shall not grow old are set to receive a facelift
1:47am today
A war memorial honouring men and women who served in the First World War could be restored if planning permission is given.

North Essex: A12 shut after accident
12:45pm Thursday 30th August
An air ambulance had to land on the A12 – closing it in both directions – after a car came off a flyover in Chelmsford.

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Latest sport

Medy will benefit from World Cup experience 9:02am Thursday 30th August Medy Elito will return to Layer Road enriched by his international experience, according to Colchester United’s head of youth development Steve Downey.

Hockey duo wait for a repeat chance
9:06am Thursday 30th August
Colchester Hockey Club duo Anna Foley and Lucy Struth are waiting to see if they will have a chance to reprise their run-outs in international colours.

Stanway suffer a home defeat
9:04am Thursday 30th August
Stanway Rovers have slipped to just two places above the foot of the Ridgeons League premier division table after going down 1-0 to Newmarket Town at The Hawthorns last night.

Home-grown talent comes to the fore 9:03am Thursday 30th August Brightlingsea sailors rose to the occasion when their club hosted a prestigious national competition.

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