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Live updates as Dartford Tunnel drivers face miles of standstill traffic and severe delays
The tunnel was closed after an infrastructure defect was found during overnight roadworks
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The street in one of the Essex's most affluent towns where you can buy a flat for under £100k
Brentwood
One of these flats is perfect for anyone wanting to live in a town centre without spending too much!
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Cigarette responsible for fire which destroyed pub outbuilding
Colchester
Firefighter managed to stop the fire from spreading to the main building
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The 'friendly' Essex pub with 'out of this world' roast potatoes loved by Ross Kemp
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It has a great beer garden and the entertainment is amazing, too!
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Tributes paid to former Basildon Mayor, Councillor David Harrison
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Tributes were shared online to the man dubbed "a community champion to his core"
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Dartford Tunnel closed after 'infrastructure defect' discovered
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The left-hand tunnel was closed for planned maintenance overnight
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Heroic neighbour rescues mother and baby from flat blaze
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The man rushed into the flat to save the mother and baby
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Armed police swarm Hadleigh house after men allegedly spotted on the roof with firearm
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Armed police and a police helicopter attended the scene
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Face of manager who stole over £200,000 from nursery
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She made up businesses, faked invoices, and used the company credit card incorrectly
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E-scooter rider seriously injured after crash outside The Range
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Where 1,037 new homes approved last month will be built in Essex
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The proposed developments were given the green light in March
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Deichmann's money-saving promise that guarantees great value on shoes
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Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch's 'cute' DIY decoration to make your home 'pretty'
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A clip of the DIY decoration has been shared on social media by the BBC and has left viewers feeling inspired to give it a go themselves - and people can't get enough of it
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The tiny Essex village barely anyone has heard of but thousands will have seen
Braintree
It's a picturesque village with beautiful Essex countryside
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Criminal gang who stole over £100,000 worth of shopping jailed
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Each member turned themselves in after being sent a letter from police
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The surprising Essex hobby of The Inbetweeners and White Gold star James Buckley
Chelmsford
You can often find the TV star enjoying an evening there
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Man dies after being hit by car on an Essex road
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The man died this morning (April 5) after sustaining serious injuries
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Man arrested after suspected arson at Epping hotel
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The man remains in custody
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Christmas'Essex park's incredible show changed my mind on Christmas lights'If you think you have seen it all, you might be wrong
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'I lost 43lbs in eight months using weight loss technique from an app'
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The cosy Essex cafes crowned among county's best in prestigious Muddy Stilettos awards
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They could be worth considering if after a light bite to eat
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Man in hospital after being struck over the head in Essex village
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Police say there were lots of people in the area at the time
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Woman speak out on 'detrinatal impact' of deep fake nudes created without her knowledge
Essex Police
A 26-year-old man from Braintree was jailed on April 4
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'I took a £2 bus to the underrated Essex airport overshadowed by Stansted'

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I tried Queenies' new bustling high street restaurant in Chelmsford and the food was as wonderful as ever

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I tried the American corner shop celebs rave about and found sweets I'd never seen before

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The tiny Essex village barely anyone has heard of but thousands will have seen
Braintree
It's a picturesque village with beautiful Essex countryside
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Essex nan a local celebrity as her home is covered in Easter decoration
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People always stop to take photos of the decorations and enjoy them
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Exact location placed under dispersal order this weekend
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Essex Police have extra legal powers over two areas placed on a dispersal order
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'I shaved virtually every day since the age of 17 - this IPL device has changed my life'
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I tried easyJet's snail-flavoured ice cream and some things should just never be tasted
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The airline handed out a limited edition range of flavours at the launch of its new Essex base and some should have never been invented
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Customers warned they could be prosecuted or fined for using illegal disposal company
Brentwood Borough Council
Essex Police stopped 122 vehicles in one day across Essex
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Live A13 updates as 'serious incident' causes long delays and closes road
A13
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Motorcyclist sustains 'potentially serious injury' in crash that closed A13
A13
Essex Police are appealing for witnesses
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Results from the latest huge Boots health survey are in
Healthy Lifestyle
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Police uncover £100,000 worth of stolen construction equipment bound for Europe
Essex Police
The stolen goods were found at Harwich International Port
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Holidaymaker in Tenerife saved by off-duty policeman after collapsing
Essex Police
The Essex officer rushed over to give CPR for 45 minutes after Trevor collapsed and stopped breathing
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Police searching for man in connection with petrol station robbery
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The robbery happened last summer
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The Essex area most at risk of Biblical disease that could soon be 'untreatable'
Essex
Many people will show no symptoms but without treatment it can cause permanent blindness
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Chelmsford'I went ghosthunting at 'haunted' Essex pub that's England's oldest inn where some people experienced otherworldly energy'Strange noises were heard along with some people experiencing 'otherworldly energy'
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The 11 stunning pubs with the best beer gardens in Essex
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Police share face of man they want to speak to in connection with racially aggravated assault
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Hylands Estate to lose its iconic heavy horses as owners say 'time to stop'
Chelmsford City Council
After 17 years the heavy horses at Hylands, which took part in weddings and took thousands on carriage rides are to go for good
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The 'lovely' Essex village where 'everyone helps each other'
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Despite only having a population of just over 1,000 people, the village has much to offer
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Dartford CrossingLive updates as Dartford Tunnel drivers face miles of standstill traffic and severe delays
The tunnel was closed after an infrastructure defect was found during overnight roadworks
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Dartford Tunnel closed after 'infrastructure defect' discovered
Dartford Crossing
The left-hand tunnel was closed for planned maintenance overnight
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Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'potentially serious injury' after crash
A13
The air ambulance also attended the scene
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Car and motorcycle crash leave road closed for hours
A13
The incident was first reported at around 9.20am
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Bustling Essex high street to close to motorists for five days this month
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Delays are likely
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Essex PolicePolice 'worried' about Colchester teenager missing for five days
The girl is said to have connections across the county
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The surprising Essex hobby of The Inbetweeners and White Gold star James Buckley
Chelmsford
You can often find the TV star enjoying an evening there
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The cosy Essex cafes crowned among county's best in prestigious Muddy Stilettos awards
Things to do in Essex
They could be worth considering if after a light bite to eat
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Customers warned they could be prosecuted or fined for using illegal disposal company
Brentwood Borough Council
Essex Police stopped 122 vehicles in one day across Essex
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Major murder investigation update after man dies in hit and run in Harlow
Harlow
Police continue to investigate a reported robbery of a car that took place nearby shortly before the crash
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Essex PoliceWoman speak out on 'detrinatal impact' of deep fake nudes created without her knowledgeA 26-year-old man from Braintree was jailed on April 4
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Watch as brothel owner arrested after inflicting 'untold misery' on trafficked women
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One of those arrested is from Dagenham
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Woman killed by drink-driving motorcyclist who was double the speed limit in Loughton
Loughton
The motorcyclist will spend more than a decade behind bars
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Family give heartbreaking tribute to Harlow 'murder' crash victim
Harlow
The 26-year-old victim of a fatal crash has been named by police, who are currently investigating the death as a possible murder
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Maldon care home and manager fined £50,000 after elderly man suffered fatal fall while suffering dementia
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The 87-year-old had been suffering with dementia for some time
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Food and drinkThe 'friendly' Essex pub with 'out of this world' roast potatoes loved by Ross Kemp
It has a great beer garden and the entertainment is amazing, too!
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The cosy Essex cafes crowned among county's best in prestigious Muddy Stilettos awards
Things to do in Essex
They could be worth considering if after a light bite to eat
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I tried easyJet's snail-flavoured ice cream and some things should just never be tasted
easyJet
The airline handed out a limited edition range of flavours at the launch of its new Essex base and some should have never been invented
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The 11 stunning pubs with the best beer gardens in Essex
Food and drink
They are perfect for enjoying a drink in the sunshine
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Children can eat for free at Cote Brasserie this Easter
Food & Drink
There is a two-course option with child-friendly dishes and desserts
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BrentwoodThe street in one of the Essex's most affluent towns where you can buy a flat for under £100kOne of these flats is perfect for anyone wanting to live in a town centre without spending too much!
Live updates as Dartford Tunnel drivers face miles of standstill traffic and severe delays
Dartford Crossing
The tunnel was closed after an infrastructure defect was found during overnight roadworks
Tributes paid to former Basildon Mayor, Councillor David Harrison
Basildon Council
Tributes were shared online to the man dubbed "a community champion to his core"
Cigarette responsible for fire which destroyed pub outbuilding
Colchester
Firefighters managed to stop the fire from spreading to the main building
The 'friendly' Essex pub with 'out of this world' roast potatoes loved by Ross Kemp
Food and drink
It has a great beer garden and the entertainment is amazing, too!
PlanningWhere 1,037 new homes approved last month will be built in EssexThe proposed developments were given the green light in March
E-scooter rider seriously injured after crash outside The Range
Essex Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Dartford Tunnel closed after 'infrastructure defect' discovered
Dartford Crossing
The left-hand tunnel was closed for planned maintenance overnight
Face of manager who stole over £200,000 from nursery
Essex Police
She made up businesses, faked invoices, and used the company credit card incorrectly
Two dogs destroyed after fight in street that terrified residents
Basildon
The fight was so severe that police said it was too dangerous to intervene, with some children having to take shelter in a police car
BrentwoodThe street in one of the Essex's most affluent towns where you can buy a flat for under £100kOne of these flats is perfect for anyone wanting to live in a town centre without spending too much!
Live updates as Dartford Tunnel drivers face miles of standstill traffic and severe delays
Dartford Crossing
The tunnel was closed after an infrastructure defect was found during overnight roadworks
Tributes paid to former Basildon Mayor, Councillor David Harrison
Basildon Council
Tributes were shared online to the man dubbed "a community champion to his core"
Cigarette responsible for fire which destroyed pub outbuilding
Colchester
Firefighters managed to stop the fire from spreading to the main building
The 'friendly' Essex pub with 'out of this world' roast potatoes loved by Ross Kemp
Food and drink
It has a great beer garden and the entertainment is amazing, too!