Clacton

British

/ ˈklæktən /

noun

a town and resort in SE England, in E Essex. Pop: 51 284 (2001)

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"I know that our candidates will be held to a higher standard than any of the other parties," said the Clacton MP.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Warren was told about the attack at 15:37 on 3 February, and when he arrived at Clacton railway station, he was arrested.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Warren, 41, was arrested upon his return to Clacton railway station and became the first person in the UK to be charged with XL bully-related offences.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

He alleged the party failed to declare spending on some leaflets, banners, utility bills and the refurbishment of a bar in the Clacton constituency office.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

There was a young lady of Clacton Whose knowledge was wide and exact on Jazz, jumpers and plays And the cinema craze; But she never had heard of Lord Acton.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 16, 1920 by Various

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