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A white timber building is charred black with missing windows and doors. The upper storey has a timber balcony which is also charred. The balcony has a white sign on it which has the red Essex coat of arms painted on.

Owners of sailing club 'heartbroken' after fire

Repairs are expected to cost thousands of pounds after the accidental fire.

Firefighters are stood in front of a white timber building damaged by fire. Two are firing hose jets on to it.

Crews try to save artefacts from sailing club fire

The fire service "worked incredibly hard to save artefacts and other important items".

A building on fire. You can see the fire coming out of the building and smoke coming out towards the fire

Sailing club fire put out after spreading to house

Crews are called to a building in Waterside Marina at about 11:33 BST to extinguish the blaze.

A group of 11 runners standing on a pavement. One woman is standing in the foreground smiling straight at the camera, with 10 people standing behind her.

Runners finish race despite 'no sign' of organiser

An event organiser promises refunds after a half marathon continued to be advertised in error.

On the left is an image of Maria Wilby speaking to the BBC in 1995 wearing a black jumper and light green coat. On the right is a photo of her in 2023 wearing glasses and a yellow blouse.

'We protested 30 years ago and have no regrets'

The organiser of protests against live exports says she is proud of what her hometown achieved.

Three police officers wearing hi-vis jackets trying to control crowds of protesters.

How quiet seaside town became export battleground

All eyes were on the Essex coast 30 years ago as protesters fought against live animal exports.

A selfie taken by Linzi Bell, from Brightlingsea, Essex. She is smiling and is wearing headphones and a backpack. The picture has been taken on a fine day. She is standing on a cliff and the coastline can be seen behind her, stretching into the distance.

Woman completes British coastal walk challenge

Adventurer Linzi Bell, from Brightlingsea, completes the 298-day challenge she started in March.

A curlew bird in a field, it shows a brown bird, with a long beak, standing on two long legs.

Curlew numbers delay new holiday park approval

A revised proposal double the size of the original has opposition from the RSPB and wildlife trust.

A graphic of how the pitches could look. They have a green surface with black metal fencing surrounding it. There are both football goals and basketball nets at either end.

Plans for new floodlit all-weather sports pitches

The facilities will have floodlights and be able to accommodate various sports if built.