Essex news

• More A12 traffic chaos as broken down vehicles block road

  06-11-2025 20:40
  
  TRAFFIC on the A12 has worsened due to broken down vehicles in queues leading up to the police incident near Hatfield Peverel.
  
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• Reports of 50-minute delays on A12 after police incident near Hatfield Peverel

  06-11-2025 19:36
  
  Officers closed one lane of the Colchester-bound carriageway between Chelmsford and Hatfield Peverel shortly before 6pm.
  
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• Two Essex men spared jail over attack that disfigured victim

  06-11-2025 18:00
  
  Two young men from Essex have been spared jail after an attack on a man in Braintree.
  
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• New falcon nesting boxes installed in city after previous nest destroyed

  06-11-2025 18:00
  
  COLCHESTER Council has installed two new nesting boxes in the city for falcons after their previous nest was destroyed.
  
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• Long waits at Colchester Hospital's trust increase amid concerns about corridor care

  06-11-2025 18:00
  
  “However, at times of peak pressure, some patients may experience being cared for, temporarily, in a corridor.
  
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• Limited tickets for Colchester city centre 'ghost hunt' experience

  06-11-2025 18:00
  
  LIMITED tickets remain as residents will have the chance to search for ghouls and paranormal activity in an 18th century Colchester building.
  
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• Here's where you can view the Norwich to Tilbury pylon plans ahead of land order

  06-11-2025 18:00
  
  Some of the underground cabling would be located through the Dedham Vale - an area of outstanding natural beauty.
  
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• Colchester school named top in region as it celebrates incredible GCSE results

  06-11-2025 18:00
  
  St Mary’s ranked the top non-selective school in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk based on the GCSE attainment 8 score released by the government.
  
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• Van seized on A12 after officers find garden chair being used for passenger seat

  06-11-2025 17:37
  
  The van, which had cloned number plates, was being driven a man who did not have a valid licence.
  
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• Mayor and MP launch Poppy Appeal ahead of Remembrance Sunday

  06-11-2025 16:52
  
  The branch of the Royal British Legion has opened a pop-up shop in Red Lion Walk ahead of where people can buy poppies and make donations.
  
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• Family shaken after car smashed by group of youths in balaclavas in Essex town

  06-11-2025 16:22
  
  A family has been left shaken after a group of youths wearing balaclavas smashed their car window on their front drive in the middle of the night.
  
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• Wimpole Road crash: cyclist in hospital and car written off in serious collision

  06-11-2025 15:57
  
  The incident happened at 10.20pm on Wednesday when an E-bike, which was being ridden by two males on Wimpole Road, crashed into a Hyundai turning right into Harsnett Road.
  
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• 'Late-Roman' skeletons discovered underneath car park site being turned into housing

  06-11-2025 15:05
  
  SKELETONS dating back to the late Roman period have been uncovered underneath an Essex car park.
  
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• Primary school donates supplies to Colchester Foodbank for harvest festival

  06-11-2025 14:27
  
  Lakelands Primary School donated more than 200kg of supplies to Colchester Foodbank as part of their harvest festival celebrations.
  
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• Man admits to drug driving in Danbury village

  06-11-2025 13:00
  
  A man has been disqualified from driving for a year after admitting to having taken drugs behind the wheel in Danbury.
  
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• Emmaus Colchester calls for donations to Christmas gift-giving campaign

  06-11-2025 13:00
  
  Emmaus Colchester is calling for toys and games to be donated for its annual gift-giving campaign, Operation Christmas.
  
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• Clacton dad had restraining order after sending up to 300 messages a day to his ex

  06-11-2025 13:00
  
  A Clacton father had a restraining order put against him after sending up to 300 messages a day to his ex.
  
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• 'What an evening' - Colchester fireworks display left huge crowd in awe

  06-11-2025 12:53
  
  A huge crowd of more than 9,000 people celebrated Bonfire Night in Colchester Castle Park with a spectacular display.
  
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• Skeletons discovered under Essex car park

  06-11-2025 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Archaeologists say the remains could date back to the late Roman period.
  
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• Annual Christmas reading by candlelight offering mulled wine and nibbles

  06-11-2025 12:03
  
  An annual candlelight Christmas reading accompanied by piano is raising funds for a children’s hospice.
  
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• Prison experts say mistaken releases are 'regular occurrence' amid prison crisis

  06-11-2025 11:30
  
  The Deputy Prime Minister refused to answer questions in Parliament about the mistaken release of prisoners in the past few weeks.
  
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• Residents and visitors say fireworks in Essex city is one of the best in England

  06-11-2025 11:00
  
  Gazette spoke to residents and visitors about what keeps them coming back year after year. This is one of the finest fireworks displays in the country.
  
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• Residents and visitors say Essex city has some of the best fireworks in England

  06-11-2025 11:00
  
  Gazette spoke to residents and visitors about what keeps them coming back year after year. This is one of the finest fireworks displays in the country.
  
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• Anglian Water warns customers of rise in bogus callers this autumn

  06-11-2025 11:00
  
  Anglian Water is warning residents in the East of England to be vigilant against bogus callers this autumn and winter.
  
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• Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme

  06-11-2025 10:36
  
  Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.
  
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• Man found stabbed in Essex village was targeted by individuals, police say

  06-11-2025 09:58
  
  A man who was found stabbed after two men attempted to steal his watch was targeted by specific individuals, police say.
  
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• Man found in Essex village after stabbing in town was targeted, police say

  06-11-2025 09:58
  
  A man who was found stabbed after two men attempted to steal his watch was targeted by specific individuals, police say.
  
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• Man arrested for drugs, driving and immigration offences in Essex town

  06-11-2025 09:14
  
  A man was arrested after officers found a “significant quantity” of suspected cocaine after stopping a vehicle in a town.
  
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• Major supermarket pensioners support scheme through winter available in Colchester

  06-11-2025 08:00
  
  Asda is helping pensioners this winter who may be financially struggling by giving them a £1 meal deal at all their cafes.
  
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• Plans approved for homes on site of fire-hit pub

  06-11-2025 07:03 via bbc.com
  One resident says the seven new properties will make the area look tidier.
  
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• Three Roman skeletons found buried under car park

  06-11-2025 07:01 via bbc.com
  Passerby James Gardner says he was "surprised" to have seen a skull underneath a car park he uses.
  
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• Ambulance service unveils Remembrance Day tribute

  06-11-2025 06:45 via bbc.com
  An ambulance service says six of its vehicles are decorated with tributes to the armed forces.
  
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• Retired Harwich businessman told court he will appeal conviction of headbutting

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  A retired businessman from Harwich has received a heavy fine for headbutting a man last year.
  
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• Nearly 1,000 Colchester military homes to benefit from £9bn investment

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  Nearly 1,000 military homes across Colchester will see a major boost as the city’s MP welcomes a “landmark investment”.
  
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• Kelvedon plumber wins national trade award for online influence and raising awareness

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  A Kelvedon plumber has won content creator of the year award at the On The Tools Awards for 2025.
  
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• I saw the much talked about fireworks display at England's oldest town in Essex

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  My experience of Guy Fawkes Night for the first time, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I arrived at Colchester Castle Park on Wednesday evening.
  
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• I saw the much talked about fireworks display at England's oldest city in Essex

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  My experience of Guy Fawkes Night for the first time, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I arrived at Colchester Castle Park on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Colchester woman, 23, with rare mobility syndrome raising money for wheelchair

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  “It’s quite sad as you have to be very vulnerable with them and explain why you are struggling, which is very difficult.”
  
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• Colchester dad banned from pubs and bars after attacking father and daughter

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  A Colchester father has been banned from pubs and bars after he assaulted a father and daughter in a Greenstead pub.
  
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• Adorable kittens with 'charming personalities' among 6 RSPCA pets looking for homes

  06-11-2025 06:00
  
  Here are six of the pets at RSPCA sites in Essex who would love to find new homes.
  
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• Cyclist and passenger flung from electric bike in Wimpole Road collision

  06-11-2025 00:12
  
  Witnesses described hearing a loud bang when a cyclist, who was travelling towards on Old Heath Road, crashed at speed into a silver Hyundai.
  
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