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Lorry driver, 71, jailed for killing mum pushing pram in crash after Leigh job
A lorry driver has been jailed for causing the death by careless driving of a mother pushing a pram after leaving a job in Leigh, in Essex.
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In pictures: Families recover stolen golden eggs at Essex fantasy park
Wyvernwood, in Arlseford, held an exciting event over the Easter Holidays, inviting children to help recover Zephyr and Zeta's golden dragon eggs.
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Pub on picturesque Essex island named among UK's 'cosiest'
An Essex pub nestled on the picturesque Essex island of Mersea has been named among the 'cosiest' in the UK.
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Iconic 90s star announced as final headline act for Castle Park festival
ALB Festival has announced the final act for their 2026, which is due to take place in Colchester Castle Park.
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Could Essex see hosepipe ban as reservoirs below normal?
Reservoir levels in Essex are below seasonal averages, prompting calls for continued water-saving efforts by Essex Water.
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Warning to south Essex commuters as Tube drivers' strikes to start next week
COMMUTERS have been warned to plan ahead as Tube drivers' strikes are planned to start next week
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Police speak out after claims of Essex car break-in being linked to asylum seeker
Claims of a car break-in being linked to an asylum seeker in the wake of protests in Essex have been dismissed.
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Live updates as A12 traffic held due to crash between car and lorry
A crash on the A12 between a car and a lorry is causing severe delays with traffic being held
National News
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Learner drivers to get booking fees refunded over crackdown on drip pricingTwo AA-owned driving schools have been ordered by the UK competition watchdog to refund more than 80,000 customers and have been fined £4.2 million over drip-pricing.
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Chancellor to hold talks with US counterpart after strong criticism of Iran warRachel Reeves is set to meet her US counterpart after he said “a small bit of economic pain” caused by the Iran war was worth it to prevent Tehran getting a nuclear weapon.
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King and Queen will not meet Epstein survivors during historic US state visitThe King and Queen will not meet survivors of convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein during their US state visit, a source has reiterated, after claims that a private gathering was being discussed.
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Kanye West postpones French show weeks after UK visa cancellationKanye West has postponed a concert in France amid mounting political opposition.
Sport
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John Terry in town: U’s shine on and off the pitch as takeover talk hots up
John Terry watched Colchester United’s win over Accrington Stanley
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Colchester United 2 Accrington Stanley 1 - reaction from Danny Cowley after win
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on win over Accrington Stanley
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Colchester United 2 Accrington Stanley 1 - match report as U's claim victory
Colchester United beat Accrington Stanley in League Two
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John Terry attends Colchester United match as takeover edges closer
John Terry attended Colchester game against Accrington
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