Essex news

• Train lines blocked after person hit by train between Colchester and Witham

  16-12-2025 22:36
  
  Train services across Essex have been cancelled as a person has been hit by a train.
  
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• Five arrested after raids at charity clothes banks

  16-12-2025 19:58 via bbc.com
  Police believe the outfits were being sold abroad to finance crime.
  
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• Met Office issues yellow fog warning for Essex and warns of travel disruption

  16-12-2025 19:49
  
  The Met Office has announced there may be large areas of fog developing across the county from midnight tonight until 10am tomorrow (December 17).
  
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• Thug attacked and bit neighbour who was holding three-month-old baby

  16-12-2025 18:00
  
  Jamie Barry, 35, launched himself at Mason Green who was holding a three-month old baby at the time of the brawl in July last year.
  
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• Supermarket targeted by criminals left damaged in Colchester

  16-12-2025 18:00
  
  A Colchester supermarket has been left with damage after being targeted by criminals.
  
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• Family 'terrified' as £2,000 worth of Christmas presents stolen from their home

  16-12-2025 18:00
  
  A family has been left terrified after £2,000 worth of Christmas presents have been stolen from their Clacton home.
  
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• Essex man's joke about former Prince Andrew wins him £1500 holiday prize

  16-12-2025 18:00
  
  TV channels U and Gold have been running a competition for 13 years, asking viewers to send in their best jokes.
  
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• More than 240 homes in Colchester affected by power cut - here's the latest from UK Power

  16-12-2025 17:48
  
  Residents in Colchester are dealing with an unplanned power cut as emergency repairs are underway.
  
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• More than 240 homes in Colchester affected by power cut - here's the latest

  16-12-2025 17:48
  
  Residents in Colchester are dealing with an unplanned power cut as emergency repairs are underway.
  
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• A12 crash near Colchester causes traffic around the city

  16-12-2025 17:40
  
  The A12 northbound is partially blocked due to a crash on junction 26, Essex Yeomanry Way/Tollgate Interchange.
  
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• St Helena Hospice invites people to enter lottery Super Draw for chance to win £10k

  16-12-2025 17:24
  
  St Helena Hospice in Colchester is inviting people to enter the Your Hospice Lottery Super Draw to win £10,000.
  
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• Colchester Zoo offering one family chance of free ticket to special Christmas event

  16-12-2025 17:06
  
  Colchester Zoo is offering a free family ticket as part of a competition ahead of the Christmas festivities.
  
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• Former Essex police officer charged for stalking woman over 16 months

  16-12-2025 15:37
  
  Eugene Robinson, 33, is accused of stalking a woman over a 16-month period between March 2023 and July 2024.
  
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• 144 arrests made in one week as Essex drug and drink drive arrests soar 50%

  16-12-2025 15:32
  
  Roads Policing Unit officers arrested 144 drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a 50% increase.
  
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• Witham man’s murder case dropped as 'no evidence offered'

  16-12-2025 15:24
  
  A murder case against a Witham man has been discontinued following a court hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court.
  
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• Colchester leaders send their condolences following Bondi Beach terror attack

  16-12-2025 14:12
  
  Colchester Council’s new Multi-Faith Committee has expressed its deepest condolences to all those affected by the recent attacks on people gathering to celebrate Hanukkah.
  
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• Popular comedian to return to Colchester venue early next year

  16-12-2025 14:00
  
  A POPULAR comedian who once described a Colchester venue as a “shed” will return to the city early next year.
  
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• 26-year-old designer transforms iconic Essex radio ship into winter wonderland

  16-12-2025 13:53
  
  Young fashion entrepreneur has transformed one of Essex's most famous landmarks into a floating festive spectacular.
  
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• Crew opens up on Essex location with 'storybook-like charm' used for Netflix film

  16-12-2025 12:43
  
  Wake Up Dead Man is the third film in the ongoing Knives Out series by director Rian Johnson, and the main filming location for it was in Essex.
  
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• One of last independent shops in seaside Essex town closing after near 50 years

  16-12-2025 12:06
  
  The Linen Shop, a fixture at 23 High Street for nearly half a century, has announced it will close in mid-to-late January.
  
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• Medieval museum in Colchester secures major grant for £5m transformation

  16-12-2025 11:39
  
  The once-in-a-generation redevelopment will reimagine the museum as a vibrant, welcoming destination featuring new exhibitions.
  
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• Major works under way to make drinking water cleaner in Essex

  16-12-2025 11:00
  
  Essex and Suffolk Water is upgrading its Layer Water Treatment Works as part of a £30 million project to make drinking water safer.
  
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• Essex County Council raises fresh concerns about National Grid pylon plan

  16-12-2025 11:00
  
  Essex County Council has raised fresh concerns over National Grid's plan to build 100 miles of pylons between Norwich and Tilbury.
  
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• Former Essex Police officer admits to gross misconduct with 'a victim of crime'

  16-12-2025 09:37
  
  Former Essex Police officer has admitted misconduct in public office after entering into an inappropriate relationship with a victim of crime.
  
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• Scotland's Maqsood agrees new Essex contract

  16-12-2025 09:35 via bbc.com
  Scotland leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood signs a new two-year contract with Essex Women.
  
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• In Images: 'Incredible' Santa run takes over Essex town to spread festive cheer

  16-12-2025 09:32
  
  Participants of all ages turned out in force, dressed head-to-toe in Santa suits, creating a sea of red as they took part in either the 5km Santa Fun Run.
  
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• Planning application submitted for expansion of major London airport

  16-12-2025 08:50
  
  Major expansion plan to increase passenger capacity at a major London airport has seen a lot of support come forward.
  
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• A12: One lane closed this morning near major Essex town casuing traffic delays

  16-12-2025 08:25
  
  A12 is partially closed this morning near Colchester, despite roadworks being scheduled to take place overnight.
  
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• Will you have enough repeat prescription medicine to last over the holidays?

  16-12-2025 06:00
  
  Pharmacy workers are advising patients to ensure they have enough medication and essentials to last through the Christmas and the New Year holidays.
  
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• Successful raffle raises money to help family of mum who died after cancer battle

  16-12-2025 06:00
  
  Heidi Letch, 30, who worked at Sunhill Day Nursery in Apprentice Drive, died on March 16 after a short battle with liver cancer.
  
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• Man breached court order by contacting ex about parking fines and speeding tickets

  16-12-2025 06:00
  
  A MAN breached a non-molestation order preventing him from contacting his ex-partner by phoning her about parking fines and speeding tickets.
  
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• Colchester MP demands fresh funding for city's council

  16-12-2025 06:00
  
  Colchester MP Pam Cox is demanding extra funding for the city council.
  
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• Average of three Essex Police officers assaulted every day, figures show

  16-12-2025 06:00
  
  Figures from a Freedom of Information Request have revealed an average of 1,300 Essex Police officers were assaulted each year for five years.
  
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