Essex news

• A120 Colchester-bound reportedly being held by police causing heavy traffic

  30-10-2025 18:37
  
  AA is reporting there is very heavy congestion in the area.
  
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• Fitness advisor wanted to help improve Essex firefighters' fitness

  30-10-2025 18:01
  
  Stage one of the application process will start on November 3 and stage 2, the interview process, will start on November 17.
  
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• Fitness adivsor wanted to help improve Essex firefighters' fitness

  30-10-2025 18:01
  
  Stage one of the application process will start on November 3 and stage 2, the interview process, will start on November 17.
  
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• Violent thug who tailgated driver and then tried to run over victim jailed

  30-10-2025 18:00
  
  John Britton, 44, was driving on an A12 diversion route through Elmstead Market when he started flashing his lights at another driver on the A133.
  
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• Essex Green Party announces Greater Essex Mayoral election candidate

  30-10-2025 18:00
  
  Essex’s Green Party has announced their candidate for the Greater Essex Mayor election next year.
  
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• Car salesman sentenced to unpaid work after breaching sexual harm prevention order

  30-10-2025 18:00
  
  James Cornell, 26, was previously sentenced as a teenager in 2018 for luring two young girls into a wooded area so he could massage their feet.
  
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• Bus passengers face weeks without much-used service due to road closure

  30-10-2025 18:00
  
  Bus passengers using the 87 service are in line to face problems with travel due to the service being cancelled while works take place.
  
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• Armed police called to seafront after member of public thought tripod was shotgun

  30-10-2025 18:00
  
  Hamada Elwan and his son Joseph had taken a tripod to Clacton Pier when they were stopped by armed police who thought they had a shotgun.
  
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• Colchester's Station Way near Essex Hall Roundabout is blocked due to lorry

  30-10-2025 15:40
  
  A Firmin lorry is blocking Station Way near the Essex Hall Roundabout with the incident first happening at about 2.25pm.
  
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• Grant scheme launched to promote healthier living in Essex

  30-10-2025 13:56
  
  Essex County Council has launched the Healthier Habits Fund to promote healthy lifestyles.
  
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• Elf spotted in Colchester city centre earlier this week - here's why

  30-10-2025 13:00
  
  AN elf was spotted walking around Colchester city centre earlier this week.
  
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• Nostalgia luxury steam-train trip from Colchseter to Bath announced

  30-10-2025 12:57
  
  On a full-day journey, guests are welcomed on board with a chilled Champagne Bellini, followed by a multi-course breakfast.
  
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• Police confirm driver of car which flipped onto its side was unscathed

  30-10-2025 12:22
  
  Officers closed Highwoods Approach, Colchester, at 6pm yesterday after they were called to the scene of the collision.
  
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• Officer used police computers to find out information about member of the public

  30-10-2025 11:54
  
  Former PC Kathy Gymer, who is based in Colchester according to her LinkedIn profile, gained access to bodyworn footage without policing purpose.
  
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• Newsquest joins forces with local titles against 'secret' alcohol licensing plans

  30-10-2025 11:39
  
  Newsquest has joined forces with other local titles in England and Wales against the government's 'secret' alcohol licensing plans
  
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• Travel disruption on London-bound trains due to problem with overhead wires

  30-10-2025 09:35
  
  The issue was first reported between Chelmsford and Ingatestone at about 7.30am today.
  
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• Home in Wivenhoe left 'uninhabitable' after mobility scooter battery fire

  30-10-2025 09:02
  
  The incident took place in Broome Grove, Wivenhoe, on Wednesday afternoon before a resident raised the alarm.
  
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• Inquiry deeply worried about elderly mental health

  30-10-2025 06:25 via bbc.com
  The Lampard Inquiry hears of "deep-rooted systemic issues and endemic prejudice" in older adult care.
  
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• Salon which creates safe space for beauty treatments through to national awards

  30-10-2025 06:00
  
  Lua Beauty beauty salon in Feering Hill, Feering was crowned the regional Best Beauty Salon in the east of England and is through to the national awards.
  
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• Popular farm shop 'honoured' to take over new site as pop-up shop announced

  30-10-2025 06:00
  
  Tim and Sophie Gurton have been running their little shop at Tim and Sophie's Farm in Wormingford.
  
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• Multimillion-pound average speed cameras on A120 finally turned on

  30-10-2025 06:00
  
  In March and June, works took place to set up eleven speed cameras at two accident hotspot areas along the A120
  
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• Hospital bosses clarify car parking process for blue badge holders

  30-10-2025 06:00
  
  Hospital bosses have clarified parking regulations for blue badge holders in Colchester.
  
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• Gone but not forgotten: Remembering A120 road deaths over the last 11 years

  30-10-2025 06:00
  
  We’re remembering some of the people who sadly lost their lives due to incidents on the A120 over the last 11 years.
  
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• Colchester care home hosts heartwarming event to support those in need

  30-10-2025 06:00
  
  Colchester care home celebrated Harvest this year with a heart-warming community initiative, creating gift bags filled with comfort items.
  
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• 5 cute black and black-and-white cats at Cats Protection Essex looking for homes

  30-10-2025 06:00
  
  Cats Protection's annual Black Cat Day, celebrated towards the end of October, is now in its 15th year.
  
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