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Essex school devastated after thieves chop down and steal beloved tree
The tree once towered over the entrance to the grounds - but thieves cut it down and made off with the wood
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Police charge 20-year-old after three drug deaths in Essex
Essex Police
Police have charged a further person in connection to three drug-related deaths in Colchester
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Chelmsford doctor struck off after trying to meet teenagers for sex in hotel
Crime
He was sending sexually explicit messages to children claiming to be aged between 11 and 16 - when actually they were undercover police and paedophile hunters
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Unlucky fox cub gets its head stuck in sink plug hole
Basildon
A curious fox found itself in an unusual predicament
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'I tried the new Turkish restaurant that used to be a car dealership - it made you feel like a celebrity'
Essex Eats
It didn't just have a red carpet feel - it also had an actual red carpet
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Public toilets destroyed by vandals for fifth time in one month
Tendring
"Taxpayers in Tendring have once again been left counting the cost of repairs and the clear-up operation"
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Southend Airport to get six new flight destinations in 2025
Southend
The airline made the announcement this morning (May 16) that it would be bringing back its base to the airport
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Police called over plans to build new sports pitch because 'criminal act likely to take place'
Essex County Council
Tendring Council has deferred making a decision until more information is gathered
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Keir Starmer launching Labour's 'steps to change Britain' in Essex
Conservative Party
The Labour leader has given the party's doorstep offer to voters ahead of the general election this year
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The striking Essex home with an even more surprising garden
Maldon
The property was once an Ale House and has a history dating back to the 17th century
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130 new jobs announced at Southend Airport as easyJet expands
easyJet
EasyJet have created 130 new jobs after announcing six new holiday destinations, with more locations to follow
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The most connected part of Essex with a whopping 10 train stations
Traffic and Travel
You could say there are even 12 stations in the area - and one of them is over a mile out to sea
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Exact date set for hundreds to run through Central Park for this year's Chelmsford Marathon
Chelmsford
By participating, runners helped to raise vital funds for a charity that provides palliative nursing and supportive care to children and young people living with complex or incurable conditions
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Scientists issue amber northern lights alert as they could be visible across UK on Thursday, May 16
UK & World News
Aurorawatch UK has issued an amber alert for today due to intense geomagnetic activity from the Sun
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Off-duty Essex Police officers battled moving traffic on A130 to try and save motorcyclist’s life
Essex Police
The off-duty police officers ran towards the horrific scene in a desperate attempt to try and save the man's life
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DWP to check bank accounts for two things with new powers to tackle benefit fraud
Politics
The Department for Work and Pensions will be looking for two main things when it is given new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud
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Henry VIII's 'secret' son was sent away to be born in quiet Essex village
Brentwood
King Henry VIII had several illegitimate children, but only one was ever acknowledged - his son Henry Fitzroy, who was born in secret in a quiet village in Essex
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Fearful residents in block of flats in Barking claim building is 'falling apart'
Barking
They say they feel ignored after raising concerns about alleged subletting, parcels going missing and the state of the building
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M25 drivers warned of delays during closures as UK could see hottest day of year this weekend
M25
There will be several different closures which will have an impact on motorway traffic in Essex
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'Dangerous' Waltham Forest man found with guns and explosives inside his home
Crime
He claimed he had been trying to dismantle one explosive device
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Police name controlling thug who sexually abused woman and shot her hamster with a BB gun
Chelmsford
Smith tried to control and manipulate his victim into not getting support
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Essex zoo is one of UK's best for a family day out this summer
Colchester
There are more than 150 species of animal for visitors to Colchester Zoo to enjoy, including plenty of family favourites
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Enjoy a Pirate Family Festival and club night with JLS's Marvin Humes at Osea Leisure Park
Things to do in Essex
The family festival and adults only club event this May marks the opening of its Pirate Cove Splash Park
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'I went to one of Essex's best pub gardens with beautiful surrounding countryside'
Things to do in Essex
This joyful pub has a cosy interior with calming colours and enjoyable pictures hung on the walls. On the exterior is a comfortable pub garden set with idyllic views over the countryside
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Pothole on Essex road reappears three weeks after being 'fixed'
Dunmow
The pothole was used as a specific example during a scrutiny session with Essex highways
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The Essex areas given Harry Potter and other magical themed nicknames for a life-saving reason
Essex
Other amusing nicknames include Stinky Bay and Teletubby Hill
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Exact date Aldi's sold-out air fryer £95 cheaper than Ninja will be back in store
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One of Aldi's most popular Specialbuys is coming back for a strictly limited time and it looks set to be tougher to get hold of than ever
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Experts warn of ‘very high probability’ bluetongue animal disease will spread from Europe to Essex and the South East
Essex
The disease affects livestock including cattle and sheep - but it does not affect humans or food safety
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The abandoned Essex railway station once destroyed by fire that's now a community centre
Essex
It was thought the station had to close because it was too expensive to keep running
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Man and woman arrested in connection to 'dine and dash' incidents at Essex restaurants
Crime
They have since been released on bail with conditions not to attend premises that serves food which can't be paid for before consumption
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Locals say they can't enjoy 'village green' because it's been fenced off by owners
Essex County Council
The fence has stopped villagers from crabbing, fishing or mooring boats beside it
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Plan to build North Sea wind turbines in Essex to create 150 jobs
Tendring
Jobs are set to be created in Harwich building wind turbines for the North Sea
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Inside popular Hatfield Peverel Greene King pub after six-figure refurbishment
Essex
The pub has undergone a complete refurb on the inside and outside
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Leigh town council chairman allegedly reports residents to police over sticky tape
Essex Police
Residents allegedly stuck an agenda on a noticeboard using sticky tape
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The Essex areas named among the most depressing to live in the UK
Eleven Essex locations have made it onto the shortlist
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Marks and Spencer's summer beauty bag is worth £170 but costs only £30
Marks & Spencer
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Elderly man seriously injured after crash on Essex roundabout
Traffic and Travel
Two cars collided before one of them also crashed into a van on the opposite carriageway
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Essex library charge rejected thanks to woman who takes out 20 books a week
Essex County Council
The council says too many reservations are left uncollected
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Baby dies as man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder in Colchester
Colchester
The two people were initially arrested on suspicion of murder. They have been released on bail until June
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Ellis Whitehouse
Essex's newest Turkish inspired cafe that's a complete gamechanger
Matt Lee
I tried the Essex barbers named Britain's best and it was an incredible experience with a brilliant trim
Ellis Whitehouse
The 'unpretentious' family-run Leigh Bistro restaurant where you're treated like royalty
Matt Lee
I tried making Jamie Oliver's 'amazing' Yorkshire Puddings and it was incredibly easy to follow
Win the ultimate CBeebies experience at Alton Towers Resort, including an overnight themed sleepover!
UK & World News
The UK’s only CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort has been wowing families for a decade - and to celebrate we're giving readers the chance to win theme park tickets, an overnight stay and MORE for a family of four!
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The happiest place to live in Essex where rent is also the most affordable in the county
Tendring
Tendring is best known for its miles of shoreline and family-friendly attractions
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Drug dealing Essex teacher banned from the classroom for at least three years
Colchester
Stephanie Szymanska, 36, was caught and convicted for selling cocaine but can reapply to become a teacher in three years time
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Amazon's best-selling anti chafing shorts that save your thighs from chub rub
Amazon
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Medics miss out on meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace party - after being called on to treat guest
Royal Family
They were invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace - but missed out on meeting the monarch to treat an injured guest
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Essex village road has been destroyed by water pouring down it for 10 months
Traffic and Travel
According to the parish council cars are being cars are being damaged due to potholes caused by the constant stream
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Essex pre-school looking for new home after their rent from church doubled
Essex News
The church, who they rent the premises from, says they made "extraordinary efforts" to enable the pre-school to continue to use the hall
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Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival to hit Hainault at the end of May Bank Holiday
bank holiday
Adult Tickets start from £14.95 and Children's tickets from £5.95 - use code LIVE at checkout for an extra 10% off
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Four new cost of living payments to be paid in June and July to struggling households
The Budget
The government has announced that four new cost of living payments will be made available to help people with their shopping after the scheme was renewed
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Jet setters snap up £20 dentist-approved teeth whitening product to bring in your luggage
Shopping
"This product is extremely easy to use. It has made a significant difference in the whiteness of my teeth."
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Chelmsford College's Ofsted rating continues to be ‘Good’
Education
The college remains steadfast in its mission to nurture the leaders and innovators of tomorrow
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Gavin and Stacey to return for final Christmas Day episode this year, James Corden confirms
BBC
James Corden and Ruth Jones confirmed the news today
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The historic landmark a short drive from Essex that inspired a Netflix film
Museums
Sutton Hoo is an Anglo-Saxon burial ground and the site of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time - and it's just a short drive from Essex
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Take a look inside the dazzling new Spirits Bar and Games in Chelmsford that's 'one of the biggest adult playgrounds in Essex'
Things to do in Essex
The games bar boasts a huge amount of attractions including axe throwing, escape rooms, an airsoft shooting range, foot-pool and interactive darts
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The stunning Tudor gatehouse near Colchester the tallest in UK first built by a friend of King Henry VIII
Things to do in Essex
The gatehouse is the tallest of its kind in the UK - and people can stay there either in historic rooms or glamping outside
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Woman pretended to be nurse to steal from wheelchair-bound residents and smiled at CCTV cameras
Crime
She refused to watch the footage of her walking around the facility and smiling at the cameras
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The story behind 'exceptionally rare' female assassin's dagger disguised as a hairbrush that's displayed in Essex
Museums
It was used by a 'femme fatale' who's job it was to lure German officers and high ranking targets into her room before killing them.
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Teenage motorcyclist, 19, dies days after serious collision with van on busy A121 near Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey
The motorcyclist, a man aged 19, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but has since sadly died
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Essex County Council admits SEND assessment backlog is 'unacceptable'
Conservative Party
The council heard that rejection of questions from the public without good cause can erode trust between this council and the residents it serves
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The face of disgraced former Essex police officer who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman
Crime
The Judge said the former cop's actions "made life harder for decent working officers who are trying to do their job"
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The Essex city whose residents are among the smartest in the UK
Education
A new study analysed data from the likes of GCSE and A-Levels among others
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Beaulieu Park Train Station construction will see train cancellations and replacement buses on bank holiday weekend
Transport
Work is continuing on the new Beaulieu Park railway station
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Terrifying moment thugs robbed Essex service station at gunpoint
Crime
The thugs used a fake gun to make the robbery, getting away with hundreds of pounds worth of cigarettes
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White House Farm
The quiet Essex village that was plunged into the limelight after a grisly murder
The tiny village suddenly became famous for being the setting of one of the most shocking murder cases in UK history
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Unemployed thug brutally murdered his sister over row about money and the family bathroom
Crime
Their mother heard her daughter shout 'mum' before he came back into the house and admitted killing her
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Teenager was 'minding his own business' before he stabbed Essex dad, court hears
Harlow
Mr Richardson, 35, died from a single stab wound after an incident in Harlow. He was treated by emergency services at the scene but later died on his way to hospital.
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Museum's missing medals returned 'anonymously' as police investigation continues
Chelmsford
The medals had disappeared and their anonymous return means the theory that they were taken from the museum has been confirmed
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I went on a dramatic police chase - and it showed me what it's really like for officers
Essex Police
We were shown the ins and outs of community policing in a snapshot of their working lives
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Traffic and Travel
Traffic and Travel
The most connected part of Essex with a whopping 10 train stations
You could say there are even 12 stations in the area - and one of them is over a mile out to sea
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A130 traffic: Elderly man seriously injured after crash on Essex roundabout
Traffic and Travel
Two cars collided before one of them also crashed into a van on the opposite carriageway
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Essex village road has been destroyed by water pouring down it for 10 months
Traffic and Travel
According to the parish council cars are being cars are being damaged due to potholes caused by the constant stream
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Beaulieu Park Train Station construction will see train cancellations and replacement buses on bank holiday weekend
Transport
Work is continuing on the new Beaulieu Park railway station
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Savvy travellers can save up to £135 on Antler luggage, but they'll need to be quick
Traffic and Travel
Save money on mix and match sets, with this limited time deal that ends on Sunday
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Chelmsford
Essex Police
Police charge 20-year-old after three drug deaths in Colchester
Police have charged a further person in connection to three drug-related deaths in Colchester
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Essex school devastated after thieves chop down and steal beloved tree
Crime
The tree once towered over the entrance to the grounds - but thieves cut it down and made off with the wood
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The most connected part of Essex with a whopping 10 train stations
Traffic and Travel
You could say there are even 12 stations in the area - and one of them is over a mile out to sea
Bookmark
Chelmsford doctor struck off after trying to meet teenagers for sex in hotel
Crime
He was sending sexually explicit messages to children claiming to be aged between 11 and 16 - when actually they were undercover police and paedophile hunters
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Police name controlling thug who sexually abused woman and shot her hamster with a BB gun
Chelmsford
Smith tried to control and manipulate his victim into not getting support
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Courts
Chelmsford
Police name controlling thug who sexually abused woman and shot her hamster with a BB gun
Smith tried to control and manipulate his victim into not getting support
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Family of Grace O'Malley-Kumar calls for Nottingham killer to never be released
Courts
The Court of Appeal has deemed Valdo Calocane's sentence not to be unduly lenient
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Unemployed Leigh-on-Sea thug brutally murdered his sister over row about money and the family bathroom
Crime
Their mother heard her daughter shout 'mum' before he came back into the house and admitted killing her
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Man charged with murdering pensioner following death in Enfield
Enfield
Another 16-year-old boy was also injured during the incident
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Romford worker blew £18k on calls to overseas church using taxpayer-funded phone
Romford
Alessandra Akiwowo made over 1,100 calls worth over £18,000 on a phone given to her by the Cabinet Office
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Food and Drink
Essex Eats
'I tried the new Turkish restaurant that used to be a car dealership - it made you feel like a celebrity'
It didn't just have a red carpet feel - it also had an actual red carpet
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Scavenger hunt could see you win a year's supply of Brewdog
Food & Drink
Each uncovered figure is redeemable against a free pint
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Triple burger coming to McDonald's with new sharebox, desserts, and sides
Food & Drink
The new launches include a Skittles McFlurry, a new Galaxy Pie and the return of some fan favourites
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Ross Kemp Behind Bars sees the star hunting for the perfect pint
Food & Drink
Ross said: “I’ve been on many missions but this one is very close to my heart and home"
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George and Larry Lamb tour country to launch 'regenerative' bread
Food & Drink
Wildfarmed is made from wheat grown by more than 100 regenerative farmers, including Jeremy Clarkson
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Essex school devastated after thieves chop down and steal beloved tree
Crime
The tree once towered over the entrance to the grounds - but thieves cut it down and made off with the wood
Police called over plans to build new sports pitch because 'criminal act likely to take place'
Essex County Council
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Police charge 20-year-old after three drug deaths in Colchester
Essex Police
Police have charged a further person in connection to three drug-related deaths in Colchester
Scientists issue amber northern lights alert as they could be visible across UK on Thursday, May 16
UK & World News
Aurorawatch UK has issued an amber alert for today due to intense geomagnetic activity from the Sun
Essex school devastated after thieves chop down and steal beloved tree
Crime
The tree once towered over the entrance to the grounds - but thieves cut it down and made off with the wood
The most connected part of Essex with a whopping 10 train stations
Traffic and Travel
You could say there are even 12 stations in the area - and one of them is over a mile out to sea
Essex Police
Police charge 20-year-old after three drug deaths in Colchester
Police have charged a further person in connection to three drug-related deaths in Colchester
Unlucky fox cub gets its head stuck in sink plug hole
Basildon
A curious fox found itself in an unusual predicament
Essex school devastated after thieves chop down and steal beloved tree
Crime
The tree once towered over the entrance to the grounds - but thieves cut it down and made off with the wood
Police called over plans to build new sports pitch because 'criminal act likely to take place'
Essex County Council
Tendring Council has deferred making a decision until more information is gathered
Man left seriously injured after being glassed on dancefloor of Essex nightclub
Crime
Police have appealed for witnesses as the club was busy at the time of the attack