Essex news

• The best nine walks for spotting snowdrops in Essex have been revealed

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  Muddy Stilettos has revealed the best nine walks in Essex for spotting beautiful snowdrops as they begin flowering.
  
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• Residents share what makes 'peaceful' Essex town perfect place to live

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  Walton residents said: "I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”
  
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• Residents share what makes 'peaceful' Essex seaside town perfect place to live

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  Walton residents said: "I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”
  
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• Essex footballer's shirt from iconic 1986 match could sell for £300k at auction

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  THE shirt worn by a legendary England star during a historic football match will be up for grabs in an auction.
  
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• Eight Ash Green Cricket Club to solve flooding issues by planting bat willow trees

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  Eight Ash Green Cricket Club in Colchester is planting trees at the edge of its waterlogged pitch to provide wood for cricket bats.
  
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• Colchester family home with tasteful interior has hit the market

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  The home is nestled in Bury Close near Colchester’s bustling city centre, and comes with three bedrooms, one bathroom and two receptions.
  
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• Colchester councillor raises awareness for Greenstead at Downing Street event

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  Greenstead took centre stage as a community champion project represented by councillor Elizabeth Akinyemi at a special Pride in Place reception.
  
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• Colchester brothers make 'major investment' for more eco-friendly ice cream vans

  24-01-2026 18:00
  
  Bosses at a Colchester ice cream business have taken a bold step to make their fleet more eco-friendly.
  
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• SEND adults and kids take part in national trampoline competition

  24-01-2026 13:00
  
  BounceAbility, at Hill House Farm, in Colchester Road, West Bergholt, offers one-on-one trampolining sessions for SEND adults or children.
  
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• Plans for water sports park behind pub at Suffolk-Essex border

  24-01-2026 13:00
  
  Plans have been submitted for a water sports business at The Anchor Inn in Nayland, between Colchester and Ipswich.
  
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• Five events not to miss in Colchester in the next week

  24-01-2026 13:00
  
  Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.
  
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• Firefighters rush to rescue as car bursts into flames in Essex town

  24-01-2026 12:46
  
  Maldon Fire Station were called out in the early hours of this morning to reports of a car on fire in Danbury.
  
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• Rapid review undertaken into A&E death, says MP

  24-01-2026 06:44 via bbc.com
  Marie Goldman meets with hospital management over the sudden death of Thomas Casey.
  
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• Why are parents flooding MPs with demands to ban social media?

  24-01-2026 06:43 via bbc.com
  More than 235,000 letters have been sent to MPs since a campaign started on 13 January.
  
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• What's so special about the find of a Roman panther?

  24-01-2026 06:42 via bbc.com
  A Romana-British metal artwork of a panther is believed to show the severed head of a barbarian.
  
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• The UK's rarest 50p coin selling for more than £100 - how to spot

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  The Atlantic Salmon 50p, which in 2023 became the rarest 50p in circulation, sold for £101.33 on eBay
  
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• Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and more warn shoppers 'stop using immediately'

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  The Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) issued recall alerts for items sold at Asda, Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, River Island and other retailers
  
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• Nostalgia: stunning aerial photos of Colchester from the 70s, 80s and 90s

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  THESE pictures of Colchester give a sense of how much the town has grown and changed over the last few decades.
  
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• Inside the new restaurant serving up a perfect mix between casual and fine dining

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  Bistro36, in High Street, opened its doors in November last year, reviving a former restaurant site in the seaside town.
  
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• Hidden gem café nestled in Essex countryside that serves 'incredible brunches'

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  The Tin Roof is a family-owned café and bakery located between Danbury and Maldon and is said to serve "incredible brunch".
  
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• Here’s what new recycling changes mean for thousands of flats in Colchester

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  Colchester Council announced on Tuesday that 10,500 flats with communal bin stores will receive food recycling and dry mixed recycling collections on a weekly basis from January 26 onwards.
  
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• Essex MP weighs in after landlord slams council on £4k tax after fire

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  An accidental kitchen fire broke out when oil in a deep fat fryer caught alight, leaving the inside of the two-storey building damaged.
  
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• Essex man crushed under car and put into coma as family launches fundraiser

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  Two village community responders helped bring him 'back to life'.
  
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• 5 great walks in Essex that will help you hit your 10,000 steps goal

  24-01-2026 06:00
  
  It is estimated that 10,000 steps is around five miles (8km), and Essex has plenty of great longer routes to help hit this goal.
  
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• UK set for four‑day weekend in 2027 and 2028 as bank holiday dates move

  24-01-2026 05:30
  
  The UK is set to get new four-day weekend in 2027 and 2028 due to bank holiday date changes. See the full breakdown of changes.
  
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