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Warning for Southend and Stansted travellers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Holidaymakers flying from London Stansted and London Southend airports over the August Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to check their luggage.
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Essex nurse says his family were 'swept away' in Nepal flash floods
An Essex nurse said his relatives were “swept away” by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, as he launched a fundraiser.
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Equestrian estate with licensed riding school and four bed home hits the market
A substantial equestrian country estate near Brentwood, complete with a four-bedroom home, 23 stables and a licensed riding school, has been listed for sale.
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SEVERE delays on major road due to incident
Essex commuters are facing delays on a major road due to a broken down lorry.
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Traffic CHAOS around Colchester following earlier incident
Motorists are facing major delays across Colchester city centre this evening following an earlier lorry crash on Mersea Road.
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Prosecution warning issued at popular Essex beauty spot
Social media influencers, foragers and visitors are being urged to leave wild mushrooms untouched in Epping Forest.
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In pictures: Red Arrows take to the sky for Clacton Airshow performance
The Red Arrows wowed audiences as they returned to Clacton for a highly anticipated display.
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Plans for more than 20,000 new homes in Colchester move forward to consultation
The latest Local Plan Committee took place in Moot Hall inside Town Hall on Wednesday night.
National News
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More than 200 extra police officers sent to Cleveland after string of incidentsMore than 200 extra police officers have been drafted in to help Cleveland Police keep “innocent residents” safe following a string of violent incidents across Middlesbrough which have left nine people dead.
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UEFA considers legal action against FIFAs Gianni Infantino over World Cup planUEFA is considering bringing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Switzerland over his plan to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.
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Chemistry teacher guilty of indecent assault with two male pupilsA chemistry teacher has been convicted of having sexual relationships with two pupils at an all-boys school in the late 1980s.
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87 million customers data accessed in cyber attack against three UK airportsThree major UK airports have been hit by a “cyber security incident” in which the data of about 8.7 million customers was accessed, Manchester Airport Group (MAG) has said.
Sport
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Samson Tovide attracting "a lot of interest" with forward expected to seal move
Samson Tovide expected to secure move 'in near future'
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Colchester United provide fresh injury update - with good news and bad news
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley gives injury update
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Where do Colchester United still need to strengthen as deadline approaches?
Where Colchester United need to strengthen ahead of transfer deadline
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Kelvedon racer overcomes 'dramatic issue' to claim Brands Hatch podium spots
Kelvedon racer Kelton Martin claimed two class podium finishes at Brands Hatch
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School of Rock - Princes Theatre
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