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• Wine Well convenience store 'delighted' to reopen following urgent floor works

  04-02-2026 21:43
  
  A convenience store in Wivenhoe will reopen to the community next week following a temporary closure for renovation and repair works.
  
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• LIVE: A12 northbound partly closed with delays following collision

  04-02-2026 21:02
  
  Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the A12 northbound, which is partly closed following a collision.
  
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• Essex schoolgirl killer 'must confess'

  04-02-2026 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Danielle Jones vanished in East Tilbury 25 years ago and her body is yet to be found.
  
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• Traffic building on A12 northbound following reports of collision

  04-02-2026 20:02
  
  Traffic is building on the A12 northbound near Chelmsford.
  
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• Domestic abuser jailed for partner's hotel murder

  04-02-2026 20:00 via bbc.com
  Polly Murphy, 42, will spend at least 15 years behind bars for killing James Self in Clacton.
  
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• Crash in busy Essex commuter city causing serious traffic delays

  04-02-2026 19:20
  
  Chelmsford city centre is currently closed in both directions following a crash, causing significant disruption to the road network.
  
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• Essex man jailed after breaching court order and assaulting police officer

  04-02-2026 19:17
  
  Keith Wright, 48, was sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday, January 29, after admitting a string of offences.
  
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• Robertson and Trump out but O'Sullivan battles through

  04-02-2026 18:28 via bbc.com
  Defending champion Neil Robertson and world number one Judd Trump are among a number of high-profile players knocked out in the first round of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong., as Ronnie O'Sullivan progresses.
  
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• Works set to start at Minerva House in second quarter of year, boss reveals

  04-02-2026 18:00
  
  Works are set to take start at a new city centre complex in the second quarter of the year, a boss has revealed.
  
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• Excitement is growing in Dedham ahead of the arrival of King Charles III

  04-02-2026 18:00
  
  Residents and businesses in Dedham are preparing for a royal visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla
  
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• Essex Libraries' blood pressure monitor loan scheme helps residents stay healthy

  04-02-2026 18:00
  
  Essex Libraries are helping residents take control of their heart health with free borrowable blood pressure monitors.
  
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• Epstein file photo of former prince littered around Dedham before King's visit

  04-02-2026 18:00
  
  Photos of Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor have been littered around Dedham on the Suffolk and Essex border ahead of King Charles III's visit.
  
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• 'Disturbing' video that led to Clacton hotel murderer being jailed for life

  04-02-2026 18:00
  
  Disturbing video footage secured a life sentence for London woman who murdered partner following a prolonged assault at a Clacton hotel.
  
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• Councillor on 'frustrating' London Liverpool Street Station closure next month

  04-02-2026 18:00
  
  Network Rail announced on Monday that London Liverpool Street Station, and its concourse, will be closed on certain weekends in March.
  
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• Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost to appear at Chelmsford Theatre

  04-02-2026 17:25
  
  Garden designer and broadcaster Adam Frost is heading to Chelmsford Theatre as part of his extended UK tour.
  
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• Woman, 40s, dies at scene of M11 crash

  04-02-2026 17:11 via bbc.com
  Two others are in hospital with serious injuries after an Audi A3 leaves the road and overturns.
  
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• Woman guilty of murder of man during Clacton vacation 'went mad' court hears

  04-02-2026 17:00
  
  Polly Murphy, 42, launched several attacks on James Self over a three-day period in November 2023.
  
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• Andy Carroll 'repeatedly called' ex-wife, court told

  04-02-2026 16:36 via bbc.com
  The ex-England striker denies breaching a non-molestation order against Towie star Billi Mucklow.
  
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• Save the Wick campaign take first step to possible legal action with Natural England

  04-02-2026 16:30
  
  Campaigners have taken the first step to legal action to protect Middlewick Ranges from development.
  
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• Asylum seeker headbutted and kicked guards in drunken rage at Essex centre

  04-02-2026 16:13
  
  A man seeking asylum headbutted and kicked security guards in a drunken rage at a former Essex military base
  
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• High street expert offers heavy praise for beautiful architecture in Essex location

  04-02-2026 16:12
  
  An expert who has been visiting high streets up and down the country has praised one Essex town for its architecture.
  
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• St Botolph's Street due to shut for four nights while Anglian Water works take place

  04-02-2026 16:01
  
  St Botolph's Street in Colchester city centre is due to be closed for four night while Anglian Water works take place.
  
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• 'NHS treated Gosia like a box-ticking exercise'

  04-02-2026 15:59 via bbc.com
  Gosia Nowak's friend Stuart Ringer is giving evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.
  
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• Residents reminded to register to vote in Essex County Council elections

  04-02-2026 15:46
  
  Residents are reminded to register to vote for the Essex County Council elections in May.
  
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• Hour-by-hour forecast for King Charles III's visit to Dedham tomorrow

  04-02-2026 15:16
  
  Ahead of the visit from King Charles III we have put together an hour by hour weather for Dedham tomorrow.
  
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• Hour-by-hour forecast for King Charles III's visit to Dedham

  04-02-2026 15:16
  
  Ahead of the visit from King Charles III we have put together an hour by hour weather for Dedham tomorrow.
  
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• In Images: Colchester's beloved Rollerworld returns with 'one day' special event

  04-02-2026 15:00
  
  Hosted by the Rollerworld Foundation, the event marked another milestone since Rollerworld’s long-running Moorside venue closed.
  
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• University of Essex scientists named among top 50 modern explorers

  04-02-2026 14:54
  
  Two University of Essex-trained scientists have been named among the world’s top 50 modern-day explorers.
  
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• Programme launched in Essex to help break cycle of domestic abuse

  04-02-2026 14:29
  
  The For Baby's Sake Trust is launching a programme in Essex to help parents break the cycle of domestic abuse.
  
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• Second swimmer lost on Christmas Day named

  04-02-2026 14:12 via bbc.com
  An Essex teacher went missing after he entered the sea in Devon, an inquest hears.
  
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• LIVE: Countdown to King Charles III visit as Essex residents prepare welcome

  04-02-2026 14:07
  
  Excitement is building in Dedham as the King prepares to arrive in the north Essex village today.
  
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• Essex village factory shop faces closure as chain goes into administration

  04-02-2026 14:00
  
  The Original Factory Shop has entered administration, prompting an outpouring of concern and support from the community.
  
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• Uber is 'not banned' in seaside city, says council

  04-02-2026 13:58 via bbc.com
  Uber has dropped plans to operate in Southend after only being granted a licence in December.
  
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• Ronnie O'Sullivan pays tribute to 'great mate' John Virgo who has died aged 79

  04-02-2026 13:48
  
  Ronnie O'Sullivan has paid tribute to legendary snooker player and commentator John Virgo who has died at the age of 79.
  
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• Listed: Big name acts announced for Colchester Summer Series 2026 so far

  04-02-2026 13:00
  
  Colchester is set to host another stellar lineup of musical talent this summer, with organisers announcing six major acts for the 2026 Summer Series.
  
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• In images: Clacton town centre in the 1980s - could there be a revival today?

  04-02-2026 13:00
  
  Photographs of Clacton-on-Sea’s town centre from the 1980s offer a striking reminder of how much has changed over the past half-century.
  
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• Drug driver faces court again in Essex over blood in his system

  04-02-2026 13:00
  
  Jordan Gomm, was caught driving his Ford Fiesta in October last year despite losing his licence for previous driving offences.
  
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• Dangerous shop robber put behind bars for threatening staff with knives

  04-02-2026 13:00
  
  Gordon Bees threatened staff and stole items from Co-op stores and a Premier convenience store in Harwich last year.
  
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• Essex market town named among top 10 in UK for house price growth

  04-02-2026 12:51
  
  Saffron Walden in Essex has been named among the top 10 hotspots across the UK for house price growth in 2025.
  
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• Listed: Nine family events to 'keep the kids entertained' in Essex for half-term

  04-02-2026 12:30
  
  With February half-term just around the corner, families across Essex are looking for exciting ways to keep the kids entertained.
  
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• 14th century pub less than 10 miles from Colchester put up for sale for £700k

  04-02-2026 11:57
  
  A 14th century former coaching inn less than 10 miles away from Colchester in Sudbury has been listed on the market for £700,000.
  
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• Man in 60s hit and killed in fatal Clacton crash-police appeal for witnesses

  04-02-2026 11:49
  
  Detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Clacton and appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward.
  
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• Historic Grade-II Listed former mill due to be sold at auction

  04-02-2026 10:52
  
  A historic Grade-II Listed former mill in Ardleigh, near Colchester is set to go up at the next Dedman Gray Auction.
  
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• Razorlight, Orville Peck and more names announced for huge new Essex festival

  04-02-2026 10:35
  
  State Fayre will open at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, with headliners Kings of Leon, Neil Young, and The Lumineers from June 26 to June 28.
  
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• Site which was formerly home to notable car garage could sell for £950k

  04-02-2026 09:43
  
  A former site of a notable Colchester car garage which is now home to a number of businesses in Magdalen Street.
  
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• Trains running between Essex and London disrupted due to 'major fault' with barriers

  04-02-2026 08:10
  
  A major fault at Great Bentley overnight is causing disruption to train passengers heading between Clacton and London Liverpool Street.
  
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• Police council tax share set to go up by nearly 6%

  04-02-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  The increase is the equivalent of £14.94 a year for a Band D property, says Essex Police.
  
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• Major Essex road remains closed by police six hours after 'serious crash'

  04-02-2026 07:23
  
  The M11 southbound remains closed six hours after a "serious crash" early this morning with a police investigation underway.
  
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• Blind campaigner criticises loss of guide dog

  04-02-2026 07:22 via bbc.com
  A blind disability rights campaigner fears the move will mean she loses her independence.
  
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• Here's how you could help play a part in releasing hedgehogs back into the wild

  04-02-2026 06:00
  
  Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre is looking for people to help play their part in releasing rescued hedgehogs back into the wild.
  
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