Gladys grew up in an orphanage at Clacton-on-Sea. She was 12 years old when she and the 100 other girls were evacuated to Gloucestershire. The girls were split up and Gladys went to stay with a ...

On 23 June, it will be seven years since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Two years before the Brexit referendum, Clacton-on-Sea saw its MP defect to Brexit-supporting UKIP.

Four weeks and three days since Farage decided, as he put it, “to come out of retirement and throw my hat in the ring”, he defeated the Conservative candidate by more than 8,000 votes.

Clacton used to be famous for something other than Nigel Farage. As well as its golden age as a seaside resort, back in the 1960s, it was a place t Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT ...

A scheme that supports people overcoming mental health episodes has been hailed for helping them find "self-worth". The Mental Health Recovery Programme in Clacton, Essex, has helped more than 250 ...

Five people pulled from sea and one missing after getting into 'difficulty' at Clacton pier. ... Clacton Pier has closed and members of the public enjoying the hot weather have been asked to leave.

The 47-year-old, of Clacton-on-Sea, said: “I saw four or five people get taken in (by emergency services) then we got asked to clear the beach. I would say they were holidaymakers.” ...

Clacton used to be famous for something other than Nigel Farage. As well as its golden age as a seaside resort, back in the 1960s, it was a place to experience vibrant youth culture.

Five swimmers have been rescued but one person remains missing after getting into 'difficulty' at Clacton pier. Essex Police have confirmed they are dealing with an "incident" with "significant ...

Clacton used to be famous for something other than Nigel Farage. As well as its golden age as a seaside resort, back in the 1960s, it was a place to experience vibrant youth culture. Radio Caroline, ...