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TODAY’S Nostalgia spread takes us back just one year to when Storm Ciara battered the north Essex coast. It was on the second weekend in February when the country’s worst storm in years wreaked havoc on our transport and power systems, leaving a trail of destruction after hurricane-force winds of up to 80mph hit the county. Stormy seas, high winds and torrential rain saw countless ferries, trains and flights cancelled and there were various issues here in Colchester and Tendring. A wall blown over by Storm Ciara Picture Stacey Walsh Mersea and Brightlingsea bore the brunt of the sea’s fury. ....
TODAY’S Nostalgia spread takes us back just one year to when Storm Ciara battered the north Essex coast. It was on the second weekend in February when the country’s worst storm in years wreaked havoc on our transport and power systems, leaving a trail of destruction after hurricane-force winds of up to 80mph hit the county. Stormy seas, high winds and torrential rain saw countless ferries, trains and flights cancelled and there were various issues here in Colchester and Tendring. A wall blown over by Storm Ciara Picture Stacey Walsh Mersea and Brightlingsea bore the brunt of the sea’s fury. ....
Countryfile: Presenter Matt Baker. Picture: BBC I was surprised and delighted to see the recent BBC Countryfile programme which featured the newly declared Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the south bank of the River Stour, together with the follow-up article in last week’s Standard. Four years ago I took the opportunity to take an RSPB organised trip on the sailing barge Victor, along the Stour, from the Ha’peeny Pier at Harwich to Mistley Quay and back. It was a bitterly cold and icy Sunday. The barge set off at 10am, and it seemed to be a long time before the bacon rolls and coffee were available. ....