This Is Total Essex

It was once called "the most hideous town within the British Isles" but locals have defended it, saying it's "not as rundown as people think"

Two men remain in custody after being arrested by police

Customers were welcomed through the doors on Friday morning

It's one of 15 towns in the UK competing to be named the Town of Culture

He has denied breaching the court order

TOWIE star Bobby Norris has admitted to being gobsmacked after fans pointed out he had been using a lip balm in the completely wrong way for a year, and he didn't know what to do

It is a lengthy diversion

The Clacton contest is being boycotted by the main Westminster parties

The driver was found guilty in court but didn't show up. There's a warrant issued for his arrest so he can be sentenced

Two people were taken to hospital with injuries

A UPS worked dubbed 'king' hid in a Essex depot before it was shipped to another country with Class A drugs

It's loved for its independent shops and peaceful beach

A number of industrial units, vehicles and mobile homes have caught fire

The candidates include Nigel Farage, a Married at First Sight UK groom and a person wearing a bin over his head

It follows months of prolonged dry weather, warm temperatures and three heatwaves

The charges were introduced in November 2021 to bridge a budget gap in the council's finances

Campaigners have put up various signs across the village in protest against the 'ridiculous' proposals

It opened on the morning of July 9

Objections to previous applications said the town 'doesn't need anymore restaurants'

They appear to be opening soon