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Essex crime roundup: Predators, drug networks and dangerous drivers jailed
Criminals have been sentenced across Essex in recent cases involving exploitation, coercive control, drug networks and dangerous driving offences.
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Fourth Essex bank branch to shut this year announced amid nationwide closures
Lloyds in Braintree is set to close down later this year as part of nationwide closures from the banking giant.
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'Secret' cocktail bar opens at Colchester hotel
A new cocktail bar, Sip in Secret has opened at The George Hotel in Colchester after months of work.
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Care homes welcome dementia-friendly barbering service in new partnership
Residents in Essex are set to benefit as Gold Care Homes introduces specialist dementia-friendly barber visits.
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Huge crowds flock to new Essex festival — and it’s already set to return
State Fayre Festival has confirmed it will be returning to Hylands Park in Chelmsford for 2027.
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Inquest told Brightlingsea man died from alcohol and drug poisoning
Ayhan Bulbul, 49, was found unresponsive at his address in Church Road, Brightlingsea, in January after he hadn’t been seen for two days.
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Plane crash sparks huge emergency service call out as large cordon in place
A small plane has crashed in a field in Essex with emergency services on the scene, according to reports.
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Delays building on M25 after crash shuts one lane
Delays are building on the M25 near Junction 29 for the A127, after a crash forced the closure of one lane.
National News
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Housebuilders face potential multi billion pound class action legal caseIt's over allegations that consumers had to pay higher prices for new-build properties
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Germany crash out on penalties as Paraguay edge dramatic shootoutGermany crashed out of the World Cup after they were beaten on penalties by Paraguay following a 1-1 draw in Boston in the round of 32.
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Shop price inflation remains unchanged in JuneThat's according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ
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Maternity review New national commissioner will tackle NHS failuresThe Government has said it will appoint a national maternity commissioner to drive change after a report concluded families have suffered from repeated failures in NHS care.
Sport
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Owura Edwards leaves Colchester United for League One side Peterborough
Owura Edwards has left Colchester United for Peterborough United
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Four former Colchester United players involved in PFA pre-season camp
Former Colchester United quartet take part in PFA training camp
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Jack Baldwin 'really excited to join' National League club after Colchester exit
Former Colchester United defender Jack Baldwin has signed for National League side
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League Two latest: ex-Ipswich defender lands Millers role, club legend returns
League Two latest news as new 2026/27 season approaches
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Age Well East - Seated Chair Movement Class and Friendship group
Come and join us at our newest Colchester City Centre Friendship Group, which includes a Seated Chair Movement Class, great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
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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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Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game
Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financ...
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.
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