Essex news

• Motorists facing additional congestion in London Road due to temporary traffic lights

  09-02-2026 19:51
  
  Traffic control has reported more congestion on London Road near the entrance to Lexden Hospital.
  
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• Police officers saw dog covered in blood after fatal attack on 68-year-old

  09-02-2026 19:00
  
  On day three of the trial of 41-year-old Ashley Warren, of Walnut Road, Layton, the jury heard further evidence about the dog and their home.
  
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• Colchester mental health unit helps young people build support in community

  09-02-2026 18:03
  
  Teachers at a mental health unit in Colchester are helping young patients build confidence and support networks.
  
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• XL bully dog attack trial day 4: victim confronted Warren about dogs before attack

  09-02-2026 18:00
  
  Ashley Warren, 41, is standing trial accused of owning a dog which caused injury resulting in death while dangerously out of control in a private place.
  
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• Proposed grass-cutting at Middlewick meadows has campaigners raising alarm

  09-02-2026 18:00
  
  Friends of the Wick shared a response from the Ministry of Defence to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
  
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• Here's how to get free career advice ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

  09-02-2026 18:00
  
  National Apprenticeship Week takes place from February 9 to February 15, and spreads awareness about the benefits that apprentices bring for businesses.
  
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• Eight detached homes to be built in village near Colchester after plans approved

  09-02-2026 18:00
  
  Walsh and Associates applied for permission to start work on a small development on land south of Main Road, Frating.
  
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• Anglian Water announces major apprentice recruitment drive

  09-02-2026 18:00
  
  Anglian Water is launching its biggest-ever apprenticeship drive, offering 130 roles.
  
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• National Pizza Day: The places you can get free pizza across Essex

  09-02-2026 17:45
  
  Today marks National Pizza Day and spots serving up the classic Italian dish around Essex are offering some great deals.
  
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• Colchester refill shop celebrates five years of helping customers reducing waste

  09-02-2026 17:36
  
  Colcheco refill shop in Colchester is celebrating five years of helping people cut down on single-use plastic.
  
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• Train line disruption expected after car crashes into 'bridge'

  09-02-2026 17:20
  
  Greater Anglia has announced a vehicle has hit a bridge between Weeley and Great Bentley, resulting in all train speeds being reduced.
  
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• Neil Young drops out of Essex State Fayre festival as he cancels European tour

  09-02-2026 15:46
  
  The festival will have a capacity of around 30,000 and have three main stages.
  
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• Colchester man who stole over £1k of beef steak, cheese and other items is jailed

  09-02-2026 15:05
  
  A COLCHESTER man is now behind bars after a string of East of England Co-op thefts which equated to more than £1,000 worth of goods being stolen.
  
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• Greater Anglia celebrates apprentices for National Apprenticeships Week

  09-02-2026 14:08
  
  Greater Anglia is celebrating its apprenticeships scheme for National Apprenticeships Week.
  
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• This week: strike and rally against Essex University plans to cut more than 400 jobs

  09-02-2026 14:00
  
  A STRIKE and rally are set to begin later this week against Essex University plans to cut more than 400 jobs.
  
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• XL bully dog attack trial day 4: dogs would have had 'very short fuse' before attack

  09-02-2026 13:57
  
  Ashley Warren, 41, is accused of being responsible for the death of his ex-partner’s mother, 68-year-old Esther Martin.
  
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• Man hits out at Essex County Council following thefts at his elderly father's home

  09-02-2026 13:00
  
  A Colchester man says the situation after a series of thefts at the home a 86-year-old man “has got worse”.
  
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• Community comes together for successful autism inclusive event in Earls Colne

  09-02-2026 13:00
  
  Training2Care has hosted an autism inclusive community event at the Earls Colne Recreation Club as part of a village-based project.
  
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• Michaela Strachan: 'Essex was my first gig'

  09-02-2026 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  The wildlife presenter is celebrating 40 years in television with a UK tour.
  
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• Essex Police record 515 speeding offences in past week across North Essex

  09-02-2026 11:07
  
  This is to help keep roads safe in support of the Vision Zero campaign.
  
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• Essex-born skier Gus Kenworthy receives threats over Winter Olympic protest

  09-02-2026 10:26
  
  Team GB athlete Gus Kenworthy has said that he has received "awful messages" over a social media post against the controversial ICE Agency.
  
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• Wivenhoe Open Gardens looking for gardens to be part of their fundraiser

  09-02-2026 06:00
  
  The society is proposing that the gardens be open from 11am to 5pm on both days.
  
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• Residents and councillors demand Colchester village road be resurfaced

  09-02-2026 06:00
  
  Residents and councillors in a Colchester village are calling for a vital road to be resurfaced.
  
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• Indian Restaurant to open after £50k refurb in Colchester's Old Siege House

  09-02-2026 06:00
  
  Satin Singh, 45, is preparing to open a new Indian restaurant, Riyasat, at the Old Siege House.
  
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• Essex primary school performance ranked as 'one of the best nationally'

  09-02-2026 06:00
  
  Engaines Primary School and Nursery, in Little Clacton, has received recognition from Bridget Phillipson, secretary of state for education.
  
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• Colchester dance school is best in south east and wins Golden Buzzer to New York

  09-02-2026 06:00
  
  Donovans Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts is through to international competitions in New York after receiving the Golden Buzzer at prestigious awards.
  
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