Essex news

• A12 London-bound closed off after crash near busy junction in Colchester

  13-01-2026 19:09
  
  A12 London-bound carriageway is currently blocked between Junction 29 (A120) and Junction 28 following a collision.
  
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• Traffic disruptions expected as new roundabout approved for major site

  13-01-2026 18:00
  
  In 2019, councillors approved controversial plans for Fiveways Fruit Farm in Heath Road.
  
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• Listed: 11 best rated fine-dining restaurants in Essex to visit in 2026

  13-01-2026 18:00
  
  Essex’s food scene is thriving, and whether you’re a local or just visiting, 2026 is the perfect year to explore some of the county’s finest spots.
  
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• Colchester university students receive update as department faces big staffing cut

  13-01-2026 18:00
  
  Last December, officials at the University of Essex announced it will close its Southend campus this summer.
  
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• Charity football team to make history with match to help unwell little girl

  13-01-2026 18:00
  
  A charity football team will put on a historic match to raise funds for a little girl with disabilities.
  
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• Brightlingsea marine company buys established Ipswich boatyard

  13-01-2026 18:00
  
  Brightlingsea's Morgan Marine has bought the near 100-year-old Fox's Marine and Boatyard
  
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• Best friends make history as first on record to run entire River Crouch

  13-01-2026 18:00
  
  Two best friends have made history by becoming the first people ever to record running the entire 41miles of Essex’s River Crouch.
  
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• 72-year-old 'didn't look properly' before injuring motorcyclist in crash

  13-01-2026 18:00
  
  Stuart Cowen, prosecuting, told Colchester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, Cawley attempted a right turn, indicated, and crashed with a motorcycle.
  
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• Colchester city centre gridlocked as multiple roadworks cause major delays

  13-01-2026 17:37
  
  Colchester city centre is facing severe traffic congestion due to a number of simultaneous roadworks, motorists reporting long delays.
  
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• Lane closed on A120 after crash causing heavy traffic delays

  13-01-2026 17:05
  
  A lane is blocked on the A120 eastbound just before Galleys Corner following a single-vehicle collision.
  
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• Reserve to reopen after fatal reservoir plane crash

  13-01-2026 16:05 via bbc.com
  The nature reserve at Hanningfield will reopen on Wednesday following last month's crash.
  
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• Essex driver banned for three years after dangerous drunk driving on A12

  13-01-2026 16:05
  
  Driver has been disqualified from the roads for 38 months after being caught over twice the legal alcohol limit on the A12.
  
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• Mum of man brutally killed in Clacton hotel shares heart-breaking statement

  13-01-2026 15:38
  
  The mother of James Self has spoken of her heartbreak and the lasting impact of domestic abuse after her son’s death.
  
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• Clacton murder victim's mum pays heart-breaking tribute to 'beloved gentle son'

  13-01-2026 15:38
  
  The mother of James Self has spoken of her heartbreak and the lasting impact of domestic abuse after her son’s death.
  
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• Motorcyclist being pursued by police dies in crash

  13-01-2026 15:30 via bbc.com
  The Independent Office for Police Conduct will carry out its own investigation.
  
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• Two major Essex Police investigations to air on Channel 4 documentary tonight

  13-01-2026 15:22
  
  Two Essex Police investigations will be highlighted in the Channel 4 documentary series Social Media Monsters tonight on January 13.
  
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• Two major Essex Police investigations to air on Chanel 4 documentary tonight

  13-01-2026 15:22
  
  Two Essex Police investigations will be highlighted in the Channel 4 documentary series Social Media Monsters tonight on January 13.
  
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• Network rail stop postal letters for Anglia works –here's what it means for you

  13-01-2026 15:04
  
  Thousands of residents and businesses along the Anglia rail route are being urged to sign up for Network Rail’s new digital notification service.
  
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• Where is the ‘coolest’ place to live in Essex?

  13-01-2026 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The coastal town was described as having ‘understated charm’ and ‘stellar sunsets’.
  
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• Breaking: Woman who repeatedly assaulted man in Clacton in hotel guilty of murder

  13-01-2026 14:43
  
  Polly Murphy, 42, subjected James Self to numerous assaults in November 2023 when the two holidayed at the Smuggler’s Cove hotel, Clacton.
  
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• Breaking: Woman who beat man to death in Clacton in hotel found guilty of murder

  13-01-2026 14:43
  
  Polly Murphy, 42, subjected James Self to numerous assaults in November 2023 when the two holidayed at the Smuggler’s Cove hotel, Clacton.
  
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• City facing campus closure considers new university

  13-01-2026 13:49 via bbc.com
  Losing a university campus is described as a "significant threat" to Southend's economy and culture.
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash near busy Essex roundabout causing traffic delays

  13-01-2026 13:20
  
  Multi-vehicle collision near one of Essex's busiest roundabouts in Chelmsford is causing traffic disruption this afternoon.
  
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• Free parenting courses for parents to take place in Clacton

  13-01-2026 13:00
  
  Extra Support For Families (EXTRA) is a Jaywick-based charity looking to help people overcome the challenges of parenting.
  
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• Fitness instructors' bold challenge to raise £1,000 for teenage mental health charity

  13-01-2026 13:00
  
  Jodie Finnigan, 47, wants to raise the sum for mental health charity Young Minds and the Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity
  
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• Essex summer festival announces exciting new winter event

  13-01-2026 13:00
  
  The Fresh Air Festival is returning to Brightlingsea with its first-ever event taking place in the cold and dreary month of February.
  
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• Colchester Zoo reveals results of annual mission to count all animals

  13-01-2026 13:00
  
  Colchester Zoo staff have completed their annual mission of counting all animals who live at the zoo.
  
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• Officers want to speak to woman after man 'received injuries' from dog in Tiptree

  13-01-2026 11:25
  
  OFFICERS are looking for a woman after a man received injuries from a dog in Tiptree.
  
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• Essex libraries invite families to take part in Winter Reading Challenge

  13-01-2026 11:00
  
  Essex libraries have launched the Winter Reading Challenge to encourage people to cosy up with a book during colder weather.
  
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• EEAST mental health response vehicle helped patients avoid hospital over Christmas

  13-01-2026 11:00
  
  The East of England Ambulance Service's mental health response vehicles helped patients avoid hospital over the festive period.
  
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• LIVE: A12 carriageway partially blocked following reports of crash

  13-01-2026 09:20
  
  Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the A12, where a carriageway is partially blocked following reports of a collision.
  
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• LIVE: A12 carraigeway partially blocked following reports of crash

  13-01-2026 09:20
  
  Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the A12, where a carraigeway is partially blocked following reports of a collision.
  
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• A12 carriageway near Colchester partially blocked following reports of crash

  13-01-2026 09:14
  
  A carriageway on the A12 is blocked following reports of a collision.
  
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• A12 carraigeway near Colchester partially blocked following reports of crash

  13-01-2026 09:14
  
  A CARRAIGEWAY on the A12 is blocked following reports of a collision.
  
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• Inside the £700,000 cosy four-bedroom family home in village near Colchester

  13-01-2026 07:59
  
  The four-bedroom home in Chapel Road, Fingringhoe, features two bathrooms and three reception rooms.
  
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• Topley 'very sad' to axe cricket festival

  13-01-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  A week after The Ashes defeat, organisers call time on a juniors cricket tournament after 25 years.
  
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• Start date for Colchester bridge repairs finally announced after 6 years of misery

  13-01-2026 07:13
  
  A damaged road bridge over the A12 in Colchester could finally reopen as normal six years after it was hit by a lorry.
  
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• Thug who broke man's leg in park attack bragged 'I used to be a street fighter'

  13-01-2026 06:00
  
  Kieran Welsh approached a stranger who had arrived in Colchester by train and told him he 'wouldn’t make it back to London alive'.
  
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• Councils to be given new powers to fine motorists who park on pavements

  13-01-2026 06:00
  
  Councils across the country are set to be given more powers to fine motorists who cause disruption by parking on the pavement, a new document says.
  
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• Charming village pub in Essex sees final touches ahead of reopening

  13-01-2026 06:00
  
  The Crown in Main Road, Wormingford, is undergoing a revamp after the pub changed ownership last year.
  
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