Essex news

• Colchester star revealed as Masked Singer Christmas special winner

  26-12-2025 22:44
  
  Joel Dommett took charge of the proceedings, welcoming onto the stage elaborately dressed figures from the world of entertainment
  
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• Look inside the Essex shelter looking for homes for 170 animals

  26-12-2025 18:00
  
  The shelter takes in dogs, cats, rabbits, mice and other animals looking for a loving home
  
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• Essex wildlife enthusiast first to find species of insect new to UK

  26-12-2025 18:00
  
  An insect enthusiast based in Essex is thrilled to be the first to find a species of leafhopper new to the UK.
  
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• District with highest unemployment rate in Essex hopes to see jobs boost

  26-12-2025 18:00
  
  Figures reveal Tendring has some of the highest jobless rates in Essex amid a national rise in unemployment.
  
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• Controversial Budgens store in Essex faces licensing decision

  26-12-2025 18:00
  
  An application was made by Kea Convenience Store in January to turn the former tyre and exhaust garage in Colchester Road into a Budgens convenience store.
  
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• 'Joining Towie was a massive risk,' says Collins

  26-12-2025 13:46 via bbc.com
  The ITV scripted reality show has been celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025.
  
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• Braintree sign forward Oteh

  26-12-2025 13:10 via bbc.com
  Braintree Town sign former The New Saints forward Aramide Oteh.
  
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• Essex girl, 13 on mission to complete 'wish list’ before losing sight forever

  26-12-2025 13:01
  
  Young girl diagnosed with a rare genetic condition which means she will lose her eyesight is completing a 'visual wish list' before she goes blind.
  
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• Colchester planning enforcement team named among best in the country

  26-12-2025 13:00
  
  Colchester Council's planning enforcement team has been named among the best in the country.
  
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• Man starts pub meet-ups for people with loneliness after friend’s tragic death

  26-12-2025 12:43
  
  The campaign was inspired by the tragic death of Dean’s best friend, Rob Clancy, who died by suicide aged 29 in November.
  
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• 'I thought he was dead' - Wife describes horror after Essex hit and run

  26-12-2025 10:10
  
  A devastated family recall the shocking hit and run that left the 55-year-old father of two with lasting injuries.
  
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• When do you need to take your Christmas decorations down to avoid bad luck?

  26-12-2025 09:00
  
  Here is when you should put up and take down your Christmas decorations to avoid bad luck, according to tradition.
  
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• Care home hails 'game-changing' dentist visits

  26-12-2025 07:54 via bbc.com
  Residents at the home in mid-Essex are delighted by the check-ups, its manager says.
  
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• Are we losing the art of making friends?

  26-12-2025 07:44 via bbc.com
  With thousands of social media friendship groups available, are we struggling to meet new people in the real world?
  
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• We stepped behind the scenes at a RSPCA vet clinic saving lives in Essex

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  Colchester is fortunate to have numerous veterinarians on its doorstep, especially a clinic looking out for people in need.
  
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• 'They saved my life' - theatre chief executive's praises for emergency services

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  The Mercury Theatre in Colchester held a carol concert for the East of England Ambulance Service and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.
  
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• The exact date you must return unwanted Christmas presents from M&S, Amazon and more

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  The last day to return gifts to Amazon, M&S, Next, ASOS, Apple, Argos, B&M, John Lewis, Waterstones, Boots, Currys, Dunelm and lots more
  
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• Perrywood Garden Centre spreads Christmas cheer with festive planters

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  Perrywood Garden Centre delivered festive planters to community volunteers in Tiptree as part of their Christmas Cheer campaign.
  
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• Leader of Colchester regiment gives insight into life as chief officer of unit

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  The man who overseas a specialist army regiment at Colchester's Merville Barracks has praised the ability of his team.
  
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• Drug driving figures in Essex 'through the roof' - here's what officers are doing

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  Essex Police is working hard to tackle drug driving, as this month's figures are "through the roof". We met with the Head of Roads Policing.
  
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• Colchester young entrepreneurs donate hampers to children's ward

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  BusinessKids is an educational company based in Colchester which holds holiday entrepreneur camps where children develop their skills while gaining confidence.
  
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• 5 recipes you can follow to get the most out of your Christmas leftovers this year

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  Christmas is known for being the time of year when lots of food is consumed and if you've got leftovers, you can waste less by using these recipes.
  
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• 5 great Boxing Day walks you can try across Essex this year

  26-12-2025 06:00
  
  Essex is home to many great areas for a Boxing Day walking route, from rural gems to strolls by the coast. Here are 5 routes to try.
  
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