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We sat down with Essex Police's new chief constable about her priorities as new boss
Rachel Nolan, 49, is the new chief constable of Essex Police. But what are her aims for the force? And what does she want to change?
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The tiny Essex town with a reputation that reaches around the world
Burnham-on-Crouch is more than just an Essex town, it has developed a worldwide reach over the years.
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Road closed as crews fight dramatic house fire
Essex firefighters battle major thatched-roof fire overnight in Woodham Mortimer as Maldon Road remains closed while crews remove thatch and investigate cause.
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Busy road CLOSED due to ongoing 'police incident'
Duke Street in Chelmsford is closed both ways between Fairfield Road and A1099 Victoria Road after a police incident.
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Woman accused of stalking ITV sports broadcaster Ed Chamberlain to stand trial
Katherine Martin, 47, of Mitchell Avenue, Halstead, is accused of pursuing sports broadcaster Edward Chamberlain.
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Employment minister insists jobs scheme funding secured for next six years
A JOBS scheme will remain sustainable despite government changes, employment minister Andrew Western has insisted
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Essex hospital trust records highest dog-bite admissions in the country
Essex NHS trust recorded England’s highest dog bite admissions in 2025, with 657 cases, while national NHS admissions reached a record 10,808.
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Colchester vigil to remember Nepal flood victims as fundraising passes £12,000
Colchester Nepalese Society will hold a candlelit vigil on September 26 for Nepal flood victims after a likely glacier collapse killed 1,300 and left 5,000 missing.
National News
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Protests planned outside Ed Sheerans concert after ticket prices dropPro-Palestine protests are planned outside the US stadium where Ed Sheeran is due to play today
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Earl Spencer doubles down on King allegations as fresh claims publishedFresh claims made by Earl Spencer have been published as he doubled down on his allegation the King said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana, Princess of Wales died.
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Trump says deal made with Denmark to bolster US military presence in GreenlandPresident Donald Trump said he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the Nato ally.
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Burnham vows to deepen relationship with EU as he hosts Irelands MartinAndy Burnham has used a meeting with Irish counterpart Micheál Martin to push for deeper ties between the UK and the European Union.
Sport
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Colchester United v Cheltenham Town: U’s seek victory over in-form Robins
ONLY a few months have elapsed since Colchester United last took on Cheltenham Town.
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Clinton Morrison tips Colchester for play-off push in “wide-open” League Two
Former Colchester United striker Clinton Morrison on League Two chances
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Steve Cotterill jokes about “decent banter” with Colchester fans ahead of ban
Cheltenham Town boss Steve Cotterill on Colchester United game
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FORMER U'S: Ex-Colchester United striker joins National League North outfit
Former Colchester United striker Rhys Healey has joined a new club
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The EMO Festival - Charter Hall
The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase…
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Arpita Shah: Nalini
Explore a thoughtful and personal journey through motherhood, heritage, belonging, and the connections that exist across generations and continents.
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Simon Carter: From the Landscape
Step inside a giant painting and get lost in a landscape inspired by the Essex coast.
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Heritage Open Days will be running from 11–20 September 2026!
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