Essex news

• Services disrupted after person hit by train

  01-12-2025 21:20 via bbc.com
  Services between the capital and Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk are affected.
  
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• Disruption across Essex after person hit by train

  01-12-2025 20:52
  
  Greater Anglia informed customers about delays, as emergency services are en route to the location. 
  
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• Essex pub boss angry, says 'bills trippled, budget is betrayal to hospitality'

  01-12-2025 20:00
  
  Matthew Alum, who runs three pubs in Essex described Chancellor Reeves' budget as a "betrayal" that has left him feeling "stabbed in the back."
  
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• Fire services extinguish blaze that destroyed Essex home's top floor and bedroom

  01-12-2025 19:29
  
  Fire crews urge residents to check their smoke alarms after a blaze ripped through an Essex home that had no working detectors this morning.
  
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• Colchester council defends itself amid resident fears of Christmas eviction

  01-12-2025 18:55
  
  The council has agreed to a three-month extension, with new licence arrangements now starting on March 26 instead of January 26
  
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• Paedophile jailed after Essex police sting uncovers sex offences

  01-12-2025 18:39
  
  A Colchester man has been jailed for three years following a collaborative investigation by Essex Police and officers in the East Midlands.
  
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• Court reserves judgement in misconduct doctor case

  01-12-2025 18:07 via bbc.com
  Dr Ali Shokouh-Amiri was given a warning by a tribunal at a hearing in February.
  
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• The Colchester Waits to play Christmas hits at Marks Tey Church

  01-12-2025 18:00
  
  The Colchester Waits said they perform vibrant historical music with a sense of history, enthusiasm and fun, wearing the clothing of a 16th century band.
  
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• Rare leopard cubs celebrate first birthday at Colchester Zoo

  01-12-2025 18:00
  
  Colchester Zoo workers were delighted to announce the birth of two rare Amur leopard cubs.
  
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• Council spends more than £760,000 for maintenance on empty buildings it owns

  01-12-2025 18:00
  
  Tendring Council has spent more than £760,000 on maintenance costs associated with empty buildings in a financial year.
  
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• Community rallies to donate over £15k providing man with lifesaving treatment funds

  01-12-2025 18:00
  
  The community has raised more than £15,000 in support of a Colchester man who needs lifesaving treatment
  
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• Colchester quay side residents fear Christmas eviction amid council fee hike

  01-12-2025 18:00
  
  Residents say the measures are disproportionate and potentially unlawful, noting that licence conditions have largely gone unenforced since 2017.
  
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• Business offering bespoke cheese and charcuterie platters to extend to Essex

  01-12-2025 18:00
  
  A novelty business offering bespoke cheese and charcuterie platters is extending its service to Essex.
  
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• A12 Colchester-bound: Traffic chaos after crash near major roundabout in Essex

  01-12-2025 17:54
  
  The A12 northbound is experiencing major delays between Junction 15 for the A414 and Junction 16 at Galleywood, where an incident has been reported.
  
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• MP's call for station platform lifts turned down

  01-12-2025 17:12 via bbc.com
  The MP says the lack of step-free access is causing difficulties for many of his constituents.
  
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• Listed: 4 New Year's Eve events in Colchester including black-tie and family friendly

  01-12-2025 16:08
  
  With the new year just one month away, residents across the county are beginning to make plans to see 2026 in.
  
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• Crews issue warning after fire in Essex home 'completely destroyed' bedroom

  01-12-2025 15:56
  
  FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents to make sure they have a working smoke alarm on every level of their home after attending a bedroom fire in Harwich this morning.
  
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• Seven beaches rated as excellent for water quality

  01-12-2025 15:31 via bbc.com
  The local authority says the ratings will help boost tourism and local pride.
  
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• Colchester castle park boating lake closed for 18 months finally filled in

  01-12-2025 15:25
  
  After 18 months of closure, the iconic boating lake at Colchester’s Castle Park is set to be refilled and reopen, albeit temporarily.
  
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• Jailed in Essex: 11 individuals put behind bars across the county in November

  01-12-2025 13:34
  
  11 individuals have been jailed across areas of Essex throughout November.
  
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• Colchester toy shop's festive Grinch hunt with hidden gifts across city

  01-12-2025 13:09
  
  the stunt sees two free gifts placed at locations around Colchester the “Grinch” deemed far too cheerful for comfort.
  
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• Colchester toy shop launches festive Grinch hunt with hidden gifts across city

  01-12-2025 13:09
  
  the stunt sees two free gifts placed at locations around Colchester the “Grinch” deemed far too cheerful for comfort.
  
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• Tiptree's early Christmas fayre raises nearly £800 for Mind and Mencap

  01-12-2025 13:00
  
  An ‘early Christmas fayre’ in Tiptree has raised nearly £800 for the charities Mind and Mencap.
  
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• Colchester pupils shop at Co-op and cat rescue charity as part of money exercise

  01-12-2025 13:00
  
  The Year 3 pupils from Home Farm Primary School visited the Co-op and Cat Rescue charity shop.
  
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• Essex shoppers urged to ‘Help Paint a Smile’ for children’s hospice care

  01-12-2025 11:00
  
  Customers will be offered the option to donate an extra 25p at the till, with each store aiming to raise £25 per week.
  
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• Call for 20mph speed limit after pedestrian flies off windscreen in hit and run

  01-12-2025 09:45
  
  Councillor Goacher said Colchester needs a default 20mph speeding limit on residential streets.
  
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• Staff member in hospital after 'incident on the airfield' at Stansted Airport

  01-12-2025 09:18
  
  A member of staff at London Stansted Airport was injured during an incident, which saw a Ryanair flight delayed.
  
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• 'Extremely sad news' as body of missing Essex man is found in Sudbury

  01-12-2025 09:14
  
  Councillors in Sudbury have shared how "extremely sad" it was a body has been found in the search of Steven Baker who went missing on November 18.
  
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• LIVE: A120 exit ramp partially blocked due to crash at A12 near Ardleigh

  01-12-2025 08:58
  
  Good morning and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the A120, where a crash at A12 Ardleigh Crown interchange has left the exit ramp partially blocked. Thank you for joining us.
  
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• A120 exit ramp partially blocked following crash at A12 Ardleigh Crown interchange

  01-12-2025 08:49
  
  THE A120 exit ramp is partially blocked following a crash.
  
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• Woman reaches big milestone after donating blood for last four decades

  01-12-2025 06:00
  
  A COLCHESTER woman is doing her bit to help save lives by donating blood and she’s hit a major milestone after a 45-year journey.
  
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• The Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in November

  01-12-2025 06:00
  
  Several streets in Essex are thanking their lucky stars after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in November.
  
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• Ski resort an hour out of Essex named as one of the best in UK

  01-12-2025 06:00
  
  The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead has earned its place on a nationwide list of the UK’s best ski centres for pre-holiday practice.
  
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• Seafood restaurant given updated food hygiene rating

  01-12-2025 06:00
  
  A Colchester business owner is glad to now have now been given an updated food hygiene inspection just months after a poor result.
  
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• Paedophile who tried to meet up with 14-year-old girl walks free from court

  01-12-2025 06:00
  
  Dad-of-one Ryan Damant, 38, first messaged the Facebook account in September last year and sent a slew of explicit pictures and messages.
  
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• Bus user calls for development of city bus lane to combat congestion

  01-12-2025 06:00
  
  A Colchester bus user is calling for a bus lane to be reinstated near North Station to make traffic more efficient.
  
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