Essex news

• Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

  12-11-2025 20:20 via bbc.com
  The motorcyclist is taken to hospital following the incident in Chigwell on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Listed: The Essex fine-dining restaurants named as the best in the country

  12-11-2025 20:00
  
  The county made headlines in 2025 when it earned its first-ever Michelin star, marking a watershed moment for the region's gastronomic reputation.
  
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• Signs set up to combat city centre street plagued by human faeces, urine and vomit

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  Three signs have been spotted in Church Walk as residents and workers have complained of people urinating, defecating, and vomiting along the road.
  
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• Mixed feelings after meeting on thousands of homes in Colchester

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  Campaigners trying to save parts of Colchester and its surrounding villages from development have been left with mixed feelings following a council meeting.
  
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• Mersea seafood restaurant loved by celebs gets 0 food hygiene rating

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  The Company Shed in Colchester have said their 0-star food hygiene rating is absolutely nothing to worry about.
  
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• Man who kept indecent images to 'research perfect female form' in court again

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  Jonathon Turkentine, 68, was jailed for a year in 2022 but always denied having a sexual interest in children.
  
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• Essex apprentices recruited from more than 2,000 applicants to UK Power Networks

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  Two Essex apprentices are among 55 people recruited by UK Power Networks to play a key part in Britain's clean energy future.
  
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• Colchester canoe club 'positive' after weir meeting despite previous exclusion

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  A trustee of Colchester Canoe Club has been left feeling positive over plans for the future of the weir after a scrutiny panel meeting.
  
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• Channel 4 documentary featuring Colchester school nominated for award

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  A documentary featuring a Colchester school has been nominated for a prestigious award.
  
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• Cancer diagnosis delays sentencing of man who tried to rob stores at knifepoint

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  Gordon Bees, 72, was arrested in September after stealing from shops and threatening staff at Co-Op stores and a Premier shop in Harwich.
  
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• Aquathon fundraised for Marie Curie in memory of woman who battled cancer

  12-11-2025 18:00
  
  An annual Aquathon representing England and in memory Karen Stokoe, who battled cancer for 12 years, raised more than £1,400 for Marie Curie.
  
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• A12 Colchester bound: Broken down vehicle causing severe traffic delays in Essex

  12-11-2025 17:59
  
  The stalled vehicle has left the northbound carriageway partially blocked between the A1124 Essex Yeomanry Way junction at the Tollgate interchange.
  
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• Family so proud of Essex woman,59 for skydiving three years after 'losing leg'

  12-11-2025 17:24
  
  Louise Smith, 59, from Harwich, took the plunge from 13,000 feet in Norwich last week to raise money for St Helena Hospice.
  
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• Family so proud of Essex woman for skydiving three years after 'losing leg'

  12-11-2025 17:24
  
  Louise Smith, 59, from Harwich, took the plunge from 13,000 feet in Norwich last week to raise money for St Helena Hospice.
  
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• Colchester girls' school named top non-selective school in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk

  12-11-2025 17:19
  
  St Mary's Senior School in Colchester has been named the top non-selective school in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk due to its GCSE Attainment 8 score.
  
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• Police appeal in connection to Colchester bar incident that put two in hospital

  12-11-2025 17:01
  
  It’s reported that the incident, which involved two men, took place inside Fashion Café Bar, in St Botolph’s Street, on Friday November 7.
  
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• Police appeal in connection to Colchester bar fight that put two men in hospital

  12-11-2025 17:01
  
  It’s reported that the incident, which involved two men, took place inside Fashion Café Bar, in St Botolph’s Street, on Friday November 7.
  
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• Essex fire services ‘at risk’ of cuts

  12-11-2025 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  A number of vital Essex fire safety schemes are at risk if funding is reduced.
  
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• Track work to cause disruption for weekend trains

  12-11-2025 16:22 via bbc.com
  Maintenance and upgrade work is scheduled for the rail network across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
  
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• Epping divided by asylum hotel row, says community group founder

  12-11-2025 15:21 via bbc.com
  People living in the Essex town are reacting to a High Court ruling on The Bell Hotel.
  
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• Detective guilty of sexualised behaviour

  12-11-2025 15:09 via bbc.com
  He is not able to join any other police force in the future.
  
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• Clacton spitfire factory worker celebrates 101st birthday with community love

  12-11-2025 15:08
  
  Doris Dyer, who lives at Edensor Care Home, marked incredible milestone on November 9, exactly 101 years after she was born.
  
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• Canoe club's concern for future over river issues

  12-11-2025 15:02 via bbc.com
  Colchester City Council considering its options after the collapse of the structure two years ago.
  
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• LIVE: Major Colchester roundabout partially blocked with traffic following crash

  12-11-2025 15:01
  
  Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here will be updating you on Greenstead roundabout in Colchester, where a collision has left the roundabout partially blocked with heavy congestion building.
  
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• Major Colchester roundabout partially blocked following crash

  12-11-2025 14:58
  
  A MAJOR roundabout in Colchester is partially blocked due to a collision.
  
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• John Constable's drawing of Essex country house sold for whopping £55000

  12-11-2025 14:52
  
  The piece capturing a house and a haystack at Flatford was created by John Constable in 1827.The picture sold for double the guide price.
  
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• John Constable's drawing of Essex country house sells for whopping £71k

  12-11-2025 14:52
  
  The piece capturing a house and a haystack at Flatford was created by John Constable in 1827.The picture sold for double the guide price.
  
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• Police appeal after burglary of jewellery, cards and £400 cash in Essex town

  12-11-2025 14:43
  
  The incident occurred on November 5 when the victim returned home to discover the break-in had taken place.
  
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• Met Office issues yellow warning for heavy rain

  12-11-2025 14:40 via bbc.com
  The Met Office warns there will be "heavy and prolonged" rain for 24 hours from 06:00 GMT on Friday.
  
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• In Images: Colchester Fringe Festival which saw 10,000 people in attendance

  12-11-2025 14:30
  
  This year's festival welcomed acts from India, Japan, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Australia, and the UK, making it biggest edition to date.
  
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• Annual Christmas light show Enlightened set to return to Colchester castle park

  12-11-2025 14:00
  
  Following last year's hugely successful event, Enlightened, in association with Colchester Events, will again present an enchanting 1.5km light trail.
  
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• Essex businesses invited to host conflict management workshops

  12-11-2025 13:16
  
  Essex businesses are being invited to host conflict management workshops as part of an Essex Police scheme.
  
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• Young Colchester footballers learn about dangers of gangs and knife crime

  12-11-2025 13:00
  
  Young footballers heard a hard-hitting message from The Salvation Army about the dangers of gangs and knife crime at a workshop in Colchester.
  
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• Celebrated publisher marks 90th anniversary with Little Book Stops trail

  12-11-2025 13:00
  
  A celebrated publisher is marking its 90th anniversary with a trail of ‘Book Stops’ around the country – including one in Essex.
  
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• Braintree man secures cyber-security partnership with Colchester insurance firm

  12-11-2025 13:00
  
  Each vault is identity-locked, physically disconnected when idle, and likened to a digital safety deposit box for critical data.
  
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• South and mid Essex resident doctors set to strike for five days from Friday

  12-11-2025 12:55
  
  Essex NHS is asking residents not to making 'unnecessary trips' to hospital ahead of resident doctors strikes this week.
  
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• Man in 50s arrested on 'suspicion of arson' after fire broke out in Colchester

  12-11-2025 12:10
  
  Essex Police were called to the scene at approximately 2.50am on Tuesday, 28 October, where they launched an investigation.
  
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• 'Better Shed Than Dead': Colchester men release rap video to tackle male loneliness

  12-11-2025 11:46
  
  Members of North Colchester Men's Shed filmed a rap video to raise awareness of loneliness among older men.
  
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• Greater Anglia train diversions from Colchester to Clacton due to end tonight

  12-11-2025 11:30
  
  DIVERSIONS for late night trains from Colchester to Clacton are expected to end tonight.
  
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• NHS teams up with Brightlingsea's Motley Crew on flu jab sea shanty

  12-11-2025 11:19
  
  THE NHS has teamed up with sea shanty group the Motley Crew to produce a song aimed at reminding eligible people to get their flu jabs this winter.
  
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• Multi-faith committee to unite religious communities across Colchester

  12-11-2025 11:00
  
  A new multi-faith committee has been launched in Colchester to bring together leaders from across faith communities.
  
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• Colchester Institute gym receives major upgrade thanks to funding boost

  12-11-2025 11:00
  
  Colchester Institute has upgraded its gym facilities after securing nearly £10,000 in funding from Active Essex.
  
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• The items in your kitchen cupboard that could help treat your headaches

  12-11-2025 10:55
  
  These three products found in your kitchen cupboard could help treat your headaches naturally this flu season.
  
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• ITV bosses make major change to I'm A Celebrity rules

  12-11-2025 10:55
  
  ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has had a major rule change affecting the show's trials.
  
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• Pokémon card fetches jaw-dropping £125,000 on eBay

  12-11-2025 10:54
  
  Pokémon card fetches jaw-dropping £125,000 - enough to buy a two-bed terraced house
  
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• P&O Cruises apologises to couple after pair left 'horrified' on cruise

  12-11-2025 10:54
  
  A couple on a £3,000 P&O cruise claim they were served the 'worst cruise food ever'
  
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• P&O apologises to couple after have pair left 'horrified' on cruise

  12-11-2025 10:54
  
  A horrified couple 'went hungry' on a £3,000 P&O cruise after being the 'worst cruise food ever'
  
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• BBC TV Licence fee set to rise above £180 next year

  12-11-2025 10:53
  
  Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.
  
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• Fire service may axe safety schemes to save money

  12-11-2025 10:48 via bbc.com
  Proposals seen by the Essex fire service suggest it may lose £5.1m in funding next year.
  
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• Burst main affects Anglian Water customers across two Essex villages

  12-11-2025 10:34
  
  A BURST water main in Colne Engaine is affecting residents' water pressure.
  
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