Essex news

• Police arrest man after suspected 'hit and run' on A120 that killed pedestrian

  04-01-2026 20:25
  
  The incident happened on the eastbound side of the Coggeshall bypass, shortly before the junction with the B1024, at about 7am on Saturday.
  
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• Arrest made by police after man died in 'suspected hit and run' on A120

  04-01-2026 20:25
  
  A MAN has been arrested as part of Essex Police's investigation into a suspected hit and run on the A120 yesterday.
  
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• Man dies after suspected hit-and-run crash

  04-01-2026 20:17 via bbc.com
  Police are investigating whether a burnt-out van found nearby may have been involved.
  
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• Take a look inside the multi-million pound tech business hub at former bus depot

  04-01-2026 18:00
  
  The former bus depot was demolished in 2023 as part of a £6.2 million scheme to revive the site.
  
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• North Essex GP waiting times of more than a month increase since General Election

  04-01-2026 18:00
  
  A spokesperson for the SNEE ICB said GPs face challenges, primarily the recruiting new staff and retaining existing staff against a backdrop of a growing population.
  
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• Four Stansted Airport destinations which are around 20C in January for less than £60

  04-01-2026 18:00
  
  With the cold UK weather many want a January getaway so we have put together four destinations which are around 20C for less than £60.
  
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• Dr John Cooper Clarke on Essex city's underground Roman Mosaic plans and poetry

  04-01-2026 18:00
  
  Dr John Cooper Clarke has lived in Colchester for 35 years and is a celebrated wordsmith whose work has been included in the GCSE English Literature syllabus.
  
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• Yellow weather warning issued for Essex as temperatures set to plummet to -4°c

  04-01-2026 17:44
  
  The warning is in force from 8pm tonight until 11am tomorrow for large parts of the county, including Colchester, Clacton, Braintree, and Stansted.
  
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• Hull & Sheff Utd fixtures among 17 EFL games off

  04-01-2026 16:26 via bbc.com
  Hull's game against Watford becomes the latest English Football League fixture on Sunday to be postponed because of freezing conditions.
  
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• Police release image of man they want to speak to after car taken in Essex

  04-01-2026 14:33
  
  The public appeal comes after a black Mercedes was taken from an address in Cromwell Road, Flitch Green, on Saturday, December 27.
  
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• Village carolling event in high street brings in more than two hundred pounds

  04-01-2026 13:00
  
  A woman in a village near Colchester kept up her Christmas charity tradition.
  
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• Mercury Theatre: Shows coming up in January

  04-01-2026 13:00
  
  Upcoming performances at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester during January.
  
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• Free gig featuring Wivenhoe's Martin Newell to take place at Colchester record store

  04-01-2026 13:00
  
  Wivenhoe Resident and the Cleaners of Venus frontman Martin Newell will perform at Stone Rock Records.
  
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• Five-bedroom detached home near River Stour on the market at £1.99m

  04-01-2026 13:00
  
  Family home with pool and tennis court in a peaceful parish
  
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• Family farm offering special baby alpaca and personal mico pig experiences

  04-01-2026 13:00
  
  Alpaca Acres, a family farm which offers unique animal encounters, is launching two new experiences with Alpacas and piglets.
  
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• Charity announces sports-themed roller-skating event in Colchester

  04-01-2026 13:00
  
  The Rollerworld Foundation will hold the sports-themed SuperRoll event.
  
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• Police's public appeal after pedestrian killed on the A120 - can you help?

  04-01-2026 10:40
  
  Essex Police have said a van which was potentially involved in the collision was later found burnt-out three miles away in a layby near Watery Lane.
  
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• Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026?

  04-01-2026 07:18 via bbc.com
  Foodbank use and the fortunes of the hospitality trade will show if things are getting better or worse.
  
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• Parcel theft offences down 80% in four years

  04-01-2026 07:15 via bbc.com
  A Neighbourhood Watch leader thinks community group chats are deterring crimes.
  
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• Why Colchester is still known for the Great English Earthquake of 1884

  04-01-2026 06:00
  
  Colchester and its surroundings were hit by the earthquake on April 22, 1884.
  
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• Meet the lifesaver from Clacton who has been honoured alongside his twin brother

  04-01-2026 06:00
  
  Ryan and Dean Appleton were both named in the New Year Honours list for 2026, receiving coveted BEMs for services to the community in the East of England.
  
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• Historic market town in Essex where you can find smallest council house in UK

  04-01-2026 06:00
  
  There are many villages scattered across Essex, but the market town of Rayleigh is home to the UK's smallest council house.
  
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• Group of friends Brave the Shave for best mate with brain tumour

  04-01-2026 06:00
  
  A group of friends in Essex have shaved their heads to bring joy to a man battling cancer.
  
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• Councillor welcomes major brownfield Colchester development at ex county hospital

  04-01-2026 06:00
  
  One councillor said the site shows it is possible to respect our shared heritage while creating welcoming, modern homes for the future.
  
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• What is it like being a barrister in a crisis-hit justice system?

  04-01-2026 01:33 via bbc.com
  Courts in England and Wales are in crisis as they face a backlog of more than 78,000 criminal cases.
  
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