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• Firefighters tackle flames after blaze breaks out at hotel in Essex

  07-02-2026 20:41
  
  Seven crews of firefighters have been tackling a fire that broke out at a hotel in Essex.
  
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• See inside this stunning family home worth £1.5million just outside Colchester

  07-02-2026 18:00
  
  Park Farm House offers a spacious retreat with five bedrooms, six bathrooms and six receptions on a generous plot of land.
  
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• Postcard village of 400 people that residents say is ‘Essex’s best kept secret’

  07-02-2026 18:00
  
  On the Essex coast along the banks of the River Stour, the village of Wrabness is one of the county’s most treasured natural and community spaces.
  
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• 'It is an honour' - Colchester band on 'biggest show to date'

  07-02-2026 18:00
  
  Colchester band Jeanie From The Mountains is over the moon to be playing their “biggest show to date.”
  
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• Anglian Water issues update on well-used country road near Colchester after closure

  07-02-2026 18:00
  
  Langham Road, in Boxted, was closed by Anglian Water at 8.45am, yesterday.
  
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• 'Find another route': Warning after 'lots of cars' trapped in flooded Essex roads

  07-02-2026 17:45
  
  Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has advised motorists across the county to avoid flooded roads at all costs.
  
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• 'Simply extraordinary' - January drink and drug driving arrests figures revealed

  07-02-2026 17:16
  
  Essex Police have revealed the number of drink and drug driving arrests made across the county in January.
  
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• Stationary car in Essex severely damaged after vehicle reportedly crashed into it

  07-02-2026 16:02
  
  A car has been left with severe damage after it was reportedly hit by another vehicle in Clacton.
  
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• Kenworthy 'mustn't distract himself' after ICE post

  07-02-2026 15:05 via bbc.com
  Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy "must not distract himself" says BOA chief Dame Katherine Grainger after he posts a graphic message about ICE.
  
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• Two big brands to open stores inside Lakeside Shopping Centre in 2026

  07-02-2026 14:27
  
  Two big brands are set to open stores in Lakeside Shopping centre for 2026.
  
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• This is how many A120 drivers were caught speeding in January last year

  07-02-2026 13:00
  
  MORE than 200 motorists were caught speeding along the A120 in January last year.
  
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• People 'honoured' with royal invitation to meet King and Queen in Dedham

  07-02-2026 13:00
  
  Excited community heroes were “honoured” to meet the King and Queen in Dedham to celebrate their work.
  
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• Friend says XL bully dogs were attacking 68-year-old woman before her death

  07-02-2026 13:00
  
  Ashley Warren, 41, is standing trial at Chelmsford Crown Court following the death of Esther Martin in February 2024.
  
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• Essex town's 'crown-jewel' restaurant loved by all - boss's recipe for success

  07-02-2026 13:00
  
  Since opening in 2022, East Coast 5 has become a focal point for creativity, community and younger generations in an Essex town.
  
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• Boxted fact file: what to know about the area

  07-02-2026 13:00
  
  As part of our spotlight on Boxted, the Gazette has compiled a fact file about the area.
  
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• Car smashes into telephone pole in crash on Essex residential street

  07-02-2026 12:01
  
  A telephone wire has come down on a residential street in Essex after being struck by a driver.
  
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• Train passengers travelling from Essex to London to face disruption all weekend

  07-02-2026 11:24
  
  Train passengers hoping to travel to London Liverpool Street are to be disrupted with bus replacements in place across the weekend.
  
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• Residents urged 'not to approach' absconded prisoner with links to Essex

  07-02-2026 11:06
  
  Residents have been urged not to approach a man who has absconded from a Suffolk prison who has links to Essex.
  
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• Group hails 'huge step' towards saving church

  07-02-2026 11:06 via bbc.com
  Campaigners manage to secure future funding for the project.
  
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• Essex football fan handed three year football banning order for smoke bomb incident

  07-02-2026 10:55
  
  A Braintree Town fan has been handed a three year football banning order for setting off a smoke bomb earlier this season.
  
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• Trust increases ADHD providers to tackle waitlist

  07-02-2026 07:30 via bbc.com
  There are five new ADHD care providers for adults and three for ADHD and autism in young people.
  
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• 'We did our little curtsy' - hospice charity shop workers reflect on King's visit

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the picturesque village of Dedham near Colchester on Thursday.
  
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• The three best spots to watch Six Nations in Colchester this weekend

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  The three best spots in Colchester to enjoy Six Nations rugby.
  
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• Stunning gardens among the best spots in Essex to see snowdrops this year

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  Typically running from January to March and peaking in February, snowdrops signal the first sign of spring.
  
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• 'Proper countryside pub' in Essex with 'hearty food' that 'nails the cosy vibes'

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  Found in the hamlet of Littley Green, The Compasses is a "traditional country pub" that serves customers on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
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• Looking back at Queen Elizabeth II's historic visit to Essex city 41 years ago

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  The late Queen Elizabeth II visited Colchester in May 1985.
  
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• EastEnders legend teases interest in return to role, ahead of podcast show

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  AN EASTENDERS legend has teased she would be open to returning to the soap, ahead of her event in Colchester later this month.
  
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• Community shop and bar in the heart of tiny Essex village is a hidden gem

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  This little shop is the heartbeat of Wrabness — and once you’ve been, you’ll understand why.
  
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• Colchester Zoo's huge £10 ticket sale event ends next week

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  Colchester Zoo's huge winter sale is ending next week, with only a short amount of time to take advantage of the deals.
  
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• Broomfield Hospital restricts access to wards due to norovirus outbreak

  07-02-2026 06:00
  
  Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford has made the decision to restrict access to some of its wards following a virus outbreak.
  
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