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• Man cleared after cousins suffer burns in explosion

  29-01-2026 22:23 via bbc.com
  Dale Carter, 30, is found not guilty of two counts of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
  
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• Lorry driver made guns and prepared for a 'race war'

  29-01-2026 21:14 via bbc.com
  Thomas McKenna, 60, is being sentenced over a gun and weapons workshop he had within his caravan.
  
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• Bodycam footage shows the moment armed police arrest thugs following machete attack

  29-01-2026 19:50
  
  Regan Humphries, 21, of Boundary Way, Shoeburyness, Tyler Humphries, 23, of Hickory Avenue, Colchester, and Kye Perkins, 19, of no fixed address, were jailed for a combined total of 15 years at Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday.
  
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• Essex county election going ahead - minister

  29-01-2026 19:49 via bbc.com
  Government minister Steve Reed writes to Essex County Council saying their election will take place.
  
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• Tiptree's Alexander Cleghorn goes into liquidation owing more than £4m

  29-01-2026 18:00
  
  Overall, Alexander Cleghorn owes its creditors £4,429,454.
  
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• Multi-sensory children's play classes coming to Wivenhoe following popular demand

  29-01-2026 18:00
  
  Each session will take place in the Wyvern room at the William Loveless Hall.
  
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• Family desperate to find missing Gran Canaria man five months after he vanished

  29-01-2026 18:00
  
  James ‘Jemsie’ Nunan, from Colchester, vanished in August during a round-the-world sailing trip.
  
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• Colchester hospice share positive finance update after more of a year of struggles

  29-01-2026 18:00
  
  St Helena Hospice, in Barncroft Close, announced in late 2024 that rising costs and insufficient government support created the perfect storm.
  
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• Autistic non-verbal teen, 15, learns to communicate thanks to help of school

  29-01-2026 18:00
  
  Logan Houillon, 15, was diagnosed with non-verbal autism at the age of three and attended a school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties until a year ago.
  
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• What to know for road closures, parking, and travel ahead of the King's visit

  29-01-2026 17:24
  
  AS King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit a picturesque village near Colchester next week, several roads will be closed as a result.
  
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• 30-year-old Essex man cleared in heater explosion trial

  29-01-2026 16:45
  
  A 30-year-old man accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on two cousins following a gas heater explosion at a Suffolk pub has been cleared by a jury.
  
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• Fines for parents taking children out of school drop

  29-01-2026 16:33 via bbc.com
  The number of penalties issued to guardians taking children out of school has dropped in the county.
  
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• Live updates as King Charles III set to visit Essex village near Colchester

  29-01-2026 16:15
  
  HIS Royal Highness is set to visit a picturesque village near Colchester next week.
  
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• King Charles III to visit Essex village next week

  29-01-2026 15:46
  
  His Majesty King Charles III and her Majesty the Queen will visit Dedham on Thursday, February 5.
  
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• Champion took up jiu-jitsu just seven months ago

  29-01-2026 15:36 via bbc.com
  Enoch Ayo-Ajala, from Braintree, says he now has his sights on winning a world title.
  
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• Colchester Zoo's new arrival announced as 'world's smallest fox'

  29-01-2026 15:23
  
  With large ears and tiny paws, Colchester Zoo has welcomed one of the smallest fox's in the world to the zoo family.
  
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• Public event to be held as 'disruption' expected over 1,000m gas pipe works

  29-01-2026 15:02
  
  Taking place between 10am until 1pm, Cadent Gas employees will inform residents on the works taking place in Earls Colne and White Colne.
  
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• Family will 'never get all the answers' over Turkey hotel death

  29-01-2026 14:53 via bbc.com
  The family knows they are "never going to get all the answers", Danielle Belton says.
  
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• Should Essex have its own tramway?

  29-01-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The proposal includes a new route on and off Canvey Island to help ease congestion.
  
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• Colchester girls' school to inspire pupils with Future Females Careers Fair

  29-01-2026 14:05
  
  A Colchester girls’ school is hosting a careers fair to empower the next generation of female leaders.
  
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• Airliner at Stansted Airport reveals plans for new route to coastal region of Spain

  29-01-2026 13:56
  
  Jet2 has revealed plans for a new holiday route alongside a significant milestone at Stansted Airport.
  
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• Airline at Stansted Airport reveals plans for new route to coastal region of Spain

  29-01-2026 13:56
  
  Jet2 has revealed plans for a new holiday route alongside a significant milestone at Stansted Airport.
  
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• Saraswati Puja ceremony in Colchester to be led by female priest in Essex first

  29-01-2026 13:14
  
  Colchester's Saraswati Puja celebration is taking place at Nayland Hall to honour the Hindu goddess of knowledge.
  
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• EastEnders legend set to bring podcast show to Essex venue

  29-01-2026 13:12
  
  Natalie Cassidy, best known for playing Sonia Fowler in the soap, is set to bring her Live With Nat podcast tour to Essex.
  
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• Colchester councillors take part in International Holocaust Remembrance Day

  29-01-2026 13:00
  
  People around the world commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday.
  
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• Colchester Castle hosting 'boardgames night' after last year's sold-out event

  29-01-2026 13:00
  
  Colchester Castle has partnered with Ace Comics to present an exclusive gaming evening on Tuesday February 27 .
  
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• Reservoir crash pilot identified by dental records

  29-01-2026 11:28 via bbc.com
  The crash which killed Peter Beeson, 66, is being investigated by the air accident officials.
  
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• Tiptree support worker achieves diploma in adult care

  29-01-2026 11:00
  
  Tiptree support worker Sheena Richmond, who works at Henderson and Harvard, has reached a milestone achievement in caring for people in need.
  
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• Essex actress to star in Bridgerton season four, airing today

  29-01-2026 10:44
  
  A Colchester actress has been confirmed for the next season of hit Netflix series, Bridgerton, which airs today.
  
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• Coroner opens inquest into death of man whose plane crashed into Essex reservoir

  29-01-2026 10:42
  
  Coroner Michelle Brown told the inquest there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and there will be no prosecution
  
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• Fundraiser launched for Essex children's nurse, 28, living with incurable cancer

  29-01-2026 09:48
  
  Other fundraising ideas include a family holiday at a beach cottage to create happy memories.
  
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• TV star stops at popular pub for Sunday afternoon roast with family and friends

  29-01-2026 09:04
  
  Tom Skinner, who is known from The Apprentice and Strictly Come Dancing, stopped by the Shoulder of Mutton in Assington for a bite to eat.
  
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• Man accused of pub heater blaze denies he was ‘showing off’

  29-01-2026 08:57
  
  Back in April 2021, Dale Carter was among a group of friends who met at the King’s Head in Great Cornard
  
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• Team of three young rowers set world record

  29-01-2026 07:27 via bbc.com
  The seafaring trio have rowed the 3,000 miles (4,828km) from Spain to Antigua in just under 43 days.
  
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• 'Hospital's neglect in my son's death has ripped our hearts out'

  29-01-2026 07:01 via bbc.com
  Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.
  
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• Wivenhoe Town Council by-election date announced after councillor exits

  29-01-2026 06:00
  
  Town councillor Tim Multon quit earlier this month, triggering a by-election on March 12.
  
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• Running club raises more than £1,000 for wellbeing garden at hospital

  29-01-2026 06:00
  
  Tiptree Road Runners welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, organising regular events to support community causes.
  
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• Hospice lands more money, but it cannot be used for nurses or frontline care

  29-01-2026 06:00
  
  St Helena Hospice has been handed another £238,000 from the Government’s national hospice support pot.
  
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• Essex businesses helping Ukraine train civilians in critical trauma response

  29-01-2026 06:00
  
  Its mission, alongside the non-profit Casus Pax, is to make military-style bleed control available to the public.
  
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• Brightlingsea getting ready for its Winter Festivals with events announced

  29-01-2026 06:00
  
  The festival further makes a substantial donation each year to the mental health charity Mid and North East Essex Mind.
  
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• O'Sullivan beaten by Carter at German Masters

  29-01-2026 00:43 via bbc.com
  Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers a 5-3 defeat to Ali Carter as he is knocked out of theGerman Masters at the second round stage.
  
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