Essex news

• The latest planning decisions from Colchester Council

  01-02-2026 18:00
  
  Here are the latest planning applications decided by Colchester Council.
  
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• Remembering Essex’s pub culture: 7 nostalgic pubs from the 'good old days'

  01-02-2026 18:00
  
  For generations, these welcoming establishments have been much more than places to enjoy a drink.
  
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• Colchester village home with stunning river views hits the market

  01-02-2026 18:00
  
  A modern village home with stunning river views in Constable County has hit the market.
  
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• Appeal launched as plans to partially demolish and upgrade vacant care home rejected

  01-02-2026 18:00
  
  Residential care firm Salutem put in plans to demolish the office and storage space at Edelweiss care home, in Grove Road, Tiptree, in August last year.
  
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• Crash on major Essex road causing delays at M25 junction

  01-02-2026 14:16
  
  A crash on the A12 near the Brentwood junction to the M25 is reportedly causing severe delays on the major Essex road this afternoon.
  
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• 'Traumatic': Face of thug jailed for brutal attack on woman in Essex

  01-02-2026 13:15
  
  A vicious thug from Saffron Walden who trapped and brutalised a woman in a "traumatic" attack has been jailed.
  
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• Journalism graduate shortlisted for national award for prison investigation

  01-02-2026 13:00
  
  A journalism graduate has been shortlisted for a national award for her ambitious final-year project investigating overcrowding in prisons.
  
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• Damon Albarn's new Gorillaz album is inspired by trip to India

  01-02-2026 13:00
  
  Gorillaz, co-founded by Damon Albarn, are set to release their ninth studio album The Mountain, on February 27.
  
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• Care UK marks 10 years of partnership with Essex Fire and Rescue Service

  01-02-2026 13:00
  
  Care UK has marked 10 years of working with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
  
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• Award-winning Essex garden reveals programme of workshops for 2026

  01-02-2026 13:00
  
  This event is suitable for all levels of experience, with lunch included as well as free entry to the gardens.
  
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• Police track stolen car within 30 minutes

  01-02-2026 12:44 via bbc.com
  Essex Police says it is returning the car to its owner after the theft from Harlow.
  
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• Woman, 91, killed in crash was loving mum

  01-02-2026 12:26 via bbc.com
  Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
  
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• 'Boats will keep on coming': Jeremy Clarkson slams Essex MP Nigel Farage

  01-02-2026 11:19
  
  TV star Jeremy Clarkson has slammed Reform leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage, saying Reform voters will end up "sorely disappointed".
  
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• Police recover stolen car in Essex within 30 minutes this morning

  01-02-2026 10:41
  
  Essex Police recovered a stolen BMW within 30 minutes of a report being made this morning.
  
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• 'Assault' leaving man injured in north Essex town sparks police CCTV appeal

  01-02-2026 10:11
  
  A reported assault in Braintree on Friday afternoon has seen a CCTV appeal launched by Essex Police.
  
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• 'Assault' leaving man injured in Braintree sparks police CCTV appeal

  01-02-2026 10:11
  
  A reported assault in Braintree on Friday afternoon has seen a CCTV appeal launched by Essex Police.
  
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• Champion darts player had 'proper laugh' with Anne

  01-02-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  Deta Hedman says receiving her OBE medal from Princess Anne was "mind-blowing".
  
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• What to know about the fast-food chain opening in Colchester's former KFC site

  01-02-2026 06:00
  
  Miss Millie’s is set to move into the ex-KFC site in High Street this spring.
  
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• This village caff is serving up tasty breakfasts at reasonable prices

  01-02-2026 06:00
  
  Located in the community hub next to King George V playing field in Cage Lane, Harpers Caffe has made a big impact in a relatively short time.
  
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• The lucky Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in January

  01-02-2026 06:00
  
  Several streets across Essex have started their 2026 in a good way after winning in the People's Postcode Lottery in January.
  
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• Secret village in 'prime Essex countryside' perfect for 'rural tranquillity'

  01-02-2026 06:00
  
  Found to the south-east of Chelmsford, this 'secret' Essex village of East Hanningfield is perfect for country living.
  
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• I went to the Essex village which the King is set to visit, here's what I thought

  01-02-2026 06:00
  
  One of England's most sought-after villages, Dedham is beautiful, historic, and friendly. I spent the day there to find out if it was worth all the hype.
  
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• Comedian opens up about being in Edgar Wright's The Running Man ahead of Essex show

  01-02-2026 06:00
  
  Russell Hicks has spoken to the Gazette about Edgar Wright's The Running Man and his Colchester Arts Centre comedy show on February 12.
  
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• Colchester friends launch podcast on 'punk rock, football, life in north Essex'

  01-02-2026 06:00
  
  Brand-new podcast celebrating punk rock, football and life in north Essex has just launched.
  
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• 'I was a poster boy for gay surrogacy, now I own a football club'

  01-02-2026 01:48 via bbc.com
  An entrepreneur has ripped up the non-league rulebook since buying a football club.
  
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