Essex news

• Take a look back at V Festival 19 years ago

  21-12-2025 18:00
  
  HAVING first drawn in music lovers during Britpop's heyday in the mid-Nineties, V Festival has evolved significantly over its 20 years to become one of the country's premiere pop parties.
  
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• 'Strong, brave' former RAF man to be honoured with motorbike escort for funeral

  21-12-2025 18:00
  
  A “strong, brave, beautiful” man from Braintree who served in the RAF is being honoured with a motorbike convoy for his funeral.
  
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• Road to shut for 100 days amid Essex road closures scheduled for new year

  21-12-2025 18:00
  
  Road closures in Essex have been scheduled for the new year, with one road to close for 100 days.
  
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• Places to go and things to do if you're alone in Essex on Christmas day

  21-12-2025 18:00
  
  CHRISTMAS is always thought of as a time to spend with family and loved ones.
  
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• Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium holds Christmas carol service

  21-12-2025 18:00
  
  Colchester Cemetery and Crematorium welcomed visitors to its annual Christmas carol service.
  
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• No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says

  21-12-2025 14:12 via bbc.com
  The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.
  
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• Allegations Reform UK overspent election expenses in Clacton dismissed

  21-12-2025 13:52
  
  Labour chairwoman Anna Turley previously called on Nigel Farage to “urgently come out of hiding” and explain whether his party spent more than the £20,660 limit while campaigning in Clacton.
  
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• Braintree sign Dudziak and Drake on loan

  21-12-2025 13:50 via bbc.com
  Braintree Town have brought in two one-month loan signings ahead of the festive fixture list.
  
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• Colchester artist launches Tokens of Love installation project

  21-12-2025 13:00
  
  Colchester artist Paula MacGregor is leading the Tokens of Love community art project to celebrate memories and relationships.
  
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• American comedian returning to Colchester after appearing in Edgar Wright film

  21-12-2025 13:00
  
  Russell Hicks is bringing his This Time It’s Personal tour to Colchester in March next year.
  
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• Police appeal: child, 9, left needing 'hospital treatment' after being hit by car

  21-12-2025 12:32
  
  The car did not stop at the scene and was last seen turning into Cherwell Drive, police say.
  
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• Man hit by Nissan taxi in Colchester seriously injured - police appeal launched

  21-12-2025 12:03
  
  Police officers were called to Highwoods Approach after a man was hit by a silver Nissan taxi at around 3.50pm on December 12.
  
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• Police issue appeal as man attacked outside Colchester pub in early morning assault

  21-12-2025 11:25
  
  Essex Police has now released a CCTV imagery appeal in effort to find a man they wish to speak to about the incident.
  
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• Southend boss urges patience over ground upgrades

  21-12-2025 07:42 via bbc.com
  Justin Rees says a "comprehensive" rebuild of Southend United is ongoing.
  
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• 'My artichoke is officially the world's biggest'

  21-12-2025 07:29 via bbc.com
  Rayleigh's Nathan Garnett is offering seeds to anyone looking to pip his record in 2026.
  
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• Nurse's tears of joy as Highland cows get pregnant

  21-12-2025 07:28 via bbc.com
  Chloe Lucas looks after her own small herd of cattle in Essex.
  
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• The 10 Michelin restaurants in Essex that are worth trying in the new year

  21-12-2025 06:00
  
  In total, there are 10 restaurants in Essex named in the Michelin Guide, with one having a Michelin star.
  
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• Peaceful Essex village that has been sprinkled with Hollywood stardust

  21-12-2025 06:00
  
  Essex is home to many great villages, plenty of which are tucked away in rural obscurity, but this one has been made famous by Hollywood.
  
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• Listed: 4 family-friendly pubs open in Essex on Christmas Day 2025

  21-12-2025 06:00
  
  WITH less than two weeks to go, Essex residents are preparing feasts, presents and family-fun ahead of Christmas Day.
  
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• Essex estate's pub fills appetite for delicious food and community feel

  21-12-2025 06:00
  
  The Prince Louis in Great Notley was one of the first pubs of its name when it opened as a McMullen pub in 2018.
  
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• Colchester MP calls for more support for veterans in the city

  21-12-2025 06:00
  
  Colchester’s MP is pushing for more support for veterans in the city.
  
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• Colchester city centre private baby scanning business expanding after six months

  21-12-2025 06:00
  
  THE BOSS of a private baby scan clinic in Colchester city centre says the public’s support so far has “been incredibly positive”.
  
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