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• Emergency services close junction after two-vehicle crash

  20-11-2025 23:40
  
  The incident took place shortly before 10pm and involved a Mercedes Sprinter and Toyota Prius at a T-junction.
  
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• Delays on road near Colchester due to reports of a crash

  20-11-2025 18:48
  
  The A134 Horkesley Hill is partially blocked both ways at Park Road.
  
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• Have you seen this man? Steven Baker, 50, is missing from Halstead

  20-11-2025 18:34
  
  Essex Police are appealing to the public for help in finding his whereabouts and making sure he is safe.
  
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• New route from Essex airport to one of Europe's most popular cities launched

  20-11-2025 18:17
  
  easyJet has announced a new route from London Stansted to Paris Charles de Gaulle, with seats starting from £35.99.
  
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• New £2.5 million lab at University of Essex to help train healthcare workers

  20-11-2025 18:00
  
  The University of Essex is opening a new £2.5 million laboratory to train scientists for careers in healthcare and life sciences.
  
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• Police officer dies in crash on dual carriageway

  20-11-2025 16:37 via bbc.com
  Chief constable pays tribute to "a dedicated professional who died serving the people of Essex".
  
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• Expert shares 4 steps and 'often forgotten' trick to tackle dangerous headlights

  20-11-2025 15:40
  
  An expert has shared four steps drivers need to take to combat 'dangerously bright' headlights, including one 'often forgotten-about' trick
  
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• Essex Police officer dies in A12 crash while responding to an emergency

  20-11-2025 15:11
  
  Emergency services confirmed a police officer died following a crash on the A12.
  
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• Three Claire's Accessories stores in Essex set to close down for good

  20-11-2025 14:52
  
  THREE Claire's Accessories stores in Essex are closing down as part of a rescue deal for the popular fashion accessories chain.
  
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• Death of Colchester man linked to Canadian accused of selling 'suicide kits'

  20-11-2025 13:34
  
  Andrew Lloyd, 23, was found at his mother's address in Stanley Wooster Way, Greenstead, on June 20 of 2023.
  
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• Death of Colchester man linked to Canadian accused of selling poisonous chemicals

  20-11-2025 13:34
  
  Thomas Lloyd, 29, was found at his mother's address in Stanley Wooster Way, Greenstead, on June 20 of 2023.
  
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• Villagers object 150 home development which will be decided next week

  20-11-2025 13:00
  
  Plans for 150 homes which sparked concerns in a village in north Essex will be decided by a council next week.
  
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• Former army medic, 88, raised over £4,400 for Poppy Appeal from front drive

  20-11-2025 13:00
  
  Alan Mabbutt, a former army medic who wants to play his part, collected more than £4,400 for the Poppy Appeal from his front driveway.
  
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• Warning issued as snow and ice expected in parts of Essex this week

  20-11-2025 12:54
  
  Residents in north east Essex are urged to prepare for wintry showers bringing icy patches and possible disruption.
  
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• British man drowned while travelling in Costa Rica

  20-11-2025 12:30 via bbc.com
  A coroner rules the death of 22-year-old Christian Woodroffe, from Essex, was an accident.
  
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• 'It's so sad to see' - Colchester pub remains boarded up 12 months after closure

  20-11-2025 12:20
  
  The Cherry Tree pub in Colchester is still boarded up after closing 12 months ago, with no sign of progress.
  
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• Colchester taxi licence revoked for being 'not fit for the road'

  20-11-2025 11:45
  
  Essex Police's neighbourhood policing team have been working with Colchester Council's licencing team to ensure taxis across the city are safe.
  
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• Colchester Crematorium donates £10,000 to youth cancer charity

  20-11-2025 11:00
  
  Colchester Crematorium donated £10,000 to The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation as part of a metal recycling scheme.
  
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• Popular Essex radio presenter reveals his cancer has returned

  20-11-2025 10:12
  
  Dave Monk, one of the original BBC Essex broadcasters, shared the news in an emotional interview. 
  
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• Need, need, got: EFL launches Panini sticker album

  20-11-2025 10:07 via bbc.com
  The English Football League and Panini team up to launch a sticker collection featuring all 72 EFL clubs for the first time.
  
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• Couple pay from just £40-a-month to heat home - using tiny computers in shed

  20-11-2025 08:32
  
  Terrence and Lesley Bridges have become the first people in the UK to trial a scheme which sees their gas boiler swapped for tiny computers.
  
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• Wivenhoe Primary School potentially adding nursery as demand increases

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  Wivenhow Town Council said the demand for places in Wivenhoe exceeds supply.
  
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• Trees in Wivenhoe car park WILL be cut down next year amid ongoing insurance battle

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  The council announced its decision to axe an oak tree and a horse chestnut tree at the car park in High Street.
  
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• Seafood restaurant owner says 0 rating was 'big blow' and 'not true representation'

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  The owner of The Company Shed in Mersea has responded to their recent 0 food hygiene rating saying it is anomaly in their perfect record.
  
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• Road Safety Week highlights needs for upgrades on 'high risk' A120

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  Road safety experts joined the Safer Essex Roads Partnership for a memorial to launch Road Safety Week.
  
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• Father Christmas and festive market coming to village near Colchester

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  Alresford Craft and Farmers' Market will be held in Alresford Village Hall in Ford Lane on Saturday December 6.
  
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• Family raising money for Colchester Hospital in memory of son born sleeping

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  On November 5, Charlotte and Matt Goddard’s son Raff was born sleeping at Colchester Hospital.
  
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• Essex man behind one of largest art festival on 'putting hometown on global map'

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  By October 2021, Colchester Fringe properly launched, and it hasn't looked back. It's the only one in Essex, growing exponentially each year.
  
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• Carers reminded of their rights as part of annual awareness day for 'unspoken heroes'

  20-11-2025 06:00
  
  Carers in Essex are being reminded of their rights as part of an annual awareness day, with 124,000 unpaid across the county.
  
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