10 Highlights

• Fire in Clacton caused evacuation of Regency Lodge.
• Fire started by discarded cigarette on a Sunday morning.
• • Eight firefighters extinguished the blaze in one hour.
  • Watch manager warns against smoking in bed.
  • Residents urged to ensure smoke alarms are working.
  • Cyclist hit on Anchor Road suffers serious injury.
  • Hit-and-run involved a black car on a Thursday afternoon.
  • Essex Police seek witnesses to the collision.
  • Driver failed to stop; cyclist faces further surgery.
  • Safety warnings issued to prevent future incidents.