Today our reporters are going to be mainly based in two coastal resorts 100 miles apart in the East of England: Cromer in Norfolk and Clacton-on-Sea in Essex.

Both towns are known for their Victorian piers, with Clacton's (360m or 1,180ft) stretching more than twice the length of Cromer's (151m or 495ft).

And both are blessed with extensive sandy beaches that attract thousands of visitors every year.

Clacton has a population of almost 57,000 - and Cromer has almost 7,700 residents.

As lockdown restrictions ease, we look at the issues affecting the coast and those who work there.

T20 Blast Finals Day will take place at Edgbaston on Saturday 3 October in the hope games might be played in front of a crowd.

Seven tankers are transporting 200,000 litres of water a day to help meet the increased demand.

Simon Harmer takes 8-64 as Essex bowl out Surrey for 167 to win their Bob Willis Trophy game by 169 runs.

Stevenage sign free agent Luke Prosser after they agree terms with the former Colchester United defender.

Surrey need 310 more to win on the final day at Chelmsford after Amar Virdi and Adam Finch bowl out Essex for 261.

Relive the day four of the Bob Willis Trophy as Essex, Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and Hampshire all record victories.

Police say the death of the man in his 60s is being treated as "unexplained but not suspicious".

The spaniels were found dumped by the side of the road on one of the hottest days of the year.

Relive day three of the Bob Willis Trophy as Kent, Derbyshire and Lancashire all record victories.

Simon Harmer's five-wicket haul helps give Essex a handy lead over Surrey in the Bob Willis Trophy.

One of the three puppies had already died when a cyclist discovered them on Saturday.

The tag was found 40 years ago, but social media has now helped track down a late pilot's relative.

Sun-lovers flock to the seaside as temperatures top 34C in south-east England.

Relive day two of the Bob Willis Trophy as Somerset wrap up victory against Northants inside two days.

Feroze Khushi makes 66 in his second first-class game as Essex progress to 253-7 on day one against a weakened Surrey.

Plans for a salary cap in League One and League Two are "unlawful and unenforceable" says the Professional Footballers Association.

Relive the opening day of the Bob Willis Trophy as 21 wickets fall between Northants and Somerset.

Disembarking passengers "could have been sucked into the engine", a report finds.