Essex news

• Road which acts as connection between Essex and Suffolk closed for 12 days

  11-02-2026 20:02
  
  A road in Essex which acts as a connection to Suffolk has been closed for 12 days due to an investigation.
  
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• A12 to shut tonight for essential resurfacing works with diversions in place

  11-02-2026 19:39
  
  A section of the A12 is due to close tonight while National Highways perform essential resurfacing works.
  
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• Braintree sign winger Harris from Luton

  11-02-2026 18:46 via bbc.com
  Braintree Town sign winger Taylan Harris on loan from Championship club Luton Town for the rest of the season.
  
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• Motorists suffering from severe delays in both directions due to emergency roadworks

  11-02-2026 18:36
  
  Emergency roadworks in Elmstead Market are causing severe delays for motorists heading in both directions.
  
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• 6 of the best brunch spots to try across Essex this pancake day

  11-02-2026 18:06
  
  Muddy Stilettos has put together some of the best brunch spots across Essex for pancake day this year.
  
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• Woman handed hospital parking fine despite evidence of machines not working

  11-02-2026 18:00
  
  A woman who was taking her sick son to Colchester Hospital has been handed a parking fine despite evidence the machines were not working.
  
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• Romance fraud surges in Essex as force issues advice ahead of Valentine's Day

  11-02-2026 18:00
  
  The Metropolitan Police recorded the highest overall volume of reports.
  
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• Huge pothole in Jaywick causes damage to cars

  11-02-2026 18:00
  
  Jaywick motorists have raised concerns about a huge pothole in Jaywick Lane which has caused damage to cars.
  
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• Historic bridge campaigners call for vehicle access after opening for cycle use

  11-02-2026 18:00
  
  The bridge was shut in 2023 as it was deemed unsafe and in need of repair.
  
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• EE appeals Colchester Council's rejection on antenna project

  11-02-2026 18:00
  
  EE has launched an appeal after its controversial plans to create a 25m high tower with antenna and satellite dish were rejected.
  
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• 12 Essex men charged with manslaughter of football fan who later died

  11-02-2026 17:49
  
  Twelve men will appear at Colchester Magistrates court next month after being charged with the manslaughter of football fan, Simon Dobbin.
  
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• Colchester leisure facilities to keep the kids busy for half-term

  11-02-2026 17:25
  
  Colchester’s sport and leisure sites have a variety of activities taking place over February half-term.
  
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• Twelve men charged with manslaughter of football fan

  11-02-2026 16:52 via bbc.com
  Simon Dobbin suffered a brain injury from the attack and was unable to walk or talk before his death.
  
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• How Essex is helping NASA’s Moon mission

  11-02-2026 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Sian from Chelmsford is part of the team which has built the spacecraft
  
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• A12 Northbound partially blocked near Galleywood due to broken down vehicle

  11-02-2026 16:35
  
  The A12 Northbound is partially blocked near Galleywood due to a broken down vehicle.
  
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• LIVE: Reported collision on Northern approach causes delays in Colchester

  11-02-2026 16:29
  
  Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the Colchester Northern approach, which is seeing delays after reports of a collision.
  
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• Delays building in Colchester following reports of crash on Northern approach

  11-02-2026 16:22
  
  DELAYS are building in Colchester following reports of a collision.
  
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• Family-run garden centre launches new afternoon tea experience in Colchester

  11-02-2026 15:46
  
  Family-run Perrywood, in Kelvedon Road, Tiptree, is serving afternoon tea Monday to Friday from 2pm.
  
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• Listed: The 'free' and 'cheap' half-term food offers across Colchester

  11-02-2026 15:05
  
  Plenty of national chains with branches in and around Colchester offer deals throughout the following two weeks.
  
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• Claire's Accessories Colchester branch set to close down

  11-02-2026 15:01
  
  AN ACCESSORIES business in Colchester’s city centre is set to close despite a rescue deal to save the nationwide brand.
  
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• Tiptree Wednesday Youth Club awarded grant to help support young people

  11-02-2026 15:00
  
  Tiptree Wednesday Youth Club has been awarded a grant to expand its services for young people aged 15 and over.
  
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• New adaptation of Jane Eyre to be staged at West Bergholt church

  11-02-2026 15:00
  
  A new stage adaptation of Jane Eyre is coming to St Mary's Old Church in West Bergholt.
  
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• Essex Rebels launch new basketball academy for young players

  11-02-2026 15:00
  
  Essex Rebels are launching a basketball academy in Colchester to help youth players develop opportunities in the sport.
  
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• XL bully owner sentenced over dog walker attack

  11-02-2026 14:49 via bbc.com
  A court hears the victim was left with serious hand injuries and her dog later had to be put down.
  
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• My son was strangled, mother tells inquiry

  11-02-2026 14:36 via bbc.com
  Lisa Morris tells the inquiry into mental health deaths she does not believe her son killed himself.
  
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• Inquiry after man found dead two weeks after crash

  11-02-2026 14:29 via bbc.com
  The Met Police's professional standards team is assessing the missing person investigation.
  
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• Popular noodle bar set to open new venue in Colchester in March

  11-02-2026 14:24
  
  Chopstix has confirmed it is moving into the city centre, adding to its 125-plus sites across the UK.
  
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• RideLondon 2026 hits 'indefinite pause' for financial reasons

  11-02-2026 14:17
  
  RideLondon, one of the world's largest cycling events, will no longer take place this year due to financial reasons.
  
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• Popular Colchester-area garden centre marks generations in business

  11-02-2026 13:21
  
  Poplar was founded by Eric Cowan in 1938 as a seed-growing nursery.
  
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• Species absent from UK for centuries could return to Essex

  11-02-2026 13:00
  
  One of Europe's largest flying birds which has been absent from the UK for centuries could be reintroduced with Essex named a potential home.
  
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• New 'child crossing' to be installed outside Colchester school

  11-02-2026 13:00
  
  Essex Highways has told residents the work in Mill Road starts on Saturday and will last nine days.
  
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• Magdalen Street former car garage and current car wash sites listed on market

  11-02-2026 13:00
  
  Two sites in Magdalen Street with one formerly a car dealership and one operating as a car wash have been put up for sale.
  
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• Listed: 4 most romantic hotels in Essex for a Valentine's night away

  11-02-2026 13:00
  
  With Valentine's Day around the corner, we have compiled a list of the most romantic hotels in the county according to TripAdvisor.
  
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• I went to a WI meeting and this is what I thought

  11-02-2026 13:00
  
  The National Federation of Women's Institutes started out in 1915, to give women a voice and 'to be a force for good in the community.'
  
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• 8 free or low-cost things to do in Colchester this half-term

  11-02-2026 13:00
  
  Colchester has plenty lined up for the school break, including these eight free or low-cost things to do in and around the city.
  
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• Historic Essex attraction named among UK's 'weirdest' - here is why

  11-02-2026 12:56
  
  An Essex museum focusing on Cold War history has ranked among the UK's weirdest attractions in a new study by Betway Casino.
  
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• Free and cheap things to do around Colchester this half term

  11-02-2026 12:13
  
  As half-term approaches it can be difficult to find activities, especially with the rain set to continue across Essex.
  
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• 'Quick and coordinated' teamwork leaves four robbery suspects arrested

  11-02-2026 12:11
  
  Essex Police said officers moved fast and arrested two suspects in the city centre.
  
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• Galentine's Day ideas and activities across Essex for pals to celebrate

  11-02-2026 12:03
  
  Here are five fun options for celebrating with your best friends this Galentine's Day.
  
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• Boycotting Valentine's Day? Here's how to celebrate the single-life in Essex

  11-02-2026 12:00
  
  Here is a list of places to visit and activities to try if you're celebrating Valentine's Day 2026 solo.
  
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• Colchester marketing agency joins Essex and Suffolk RiverWatch scheme

  11-02-2026 11:00
  
  Mosaic marketing agency in Colchester has joined Essex and Suffolk RiverWatch to improve river health.
  
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• BREAKING: £1,000 A DAY for 20 YEARS* could start TONIGHT - get 2 bets from just £1.50

  11-02-2026 11:00
  
  Brits have a rare chance tonight to lock in £1,000 every single day for the next 20 years* by betting on one of America's most talked-about lottery games.
  
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• Accessible bus shelter launches in Essex for passengers with sight loss

  11-02-2026 11:00
  
  A new bus shelter design has been unveiled in Essex to help blind and partially sighted passengers.
  
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• Major Essex music festival confirms new headliner after star cancels

  11-02-2026 10:36
  
  Neil Young cancelled his entire 2026 European tour last week, telling fans he had “decided to take a break”.
  
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• Man charged with racially abusing police officer at hotel protest

  11-02-2026 08:54 via bbc.com
  Police charge one man and arrest another following a protest at the Bell Hotel in Epping on Sunday.
  
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• Norwich to Tilbury pylon project hearings under way

  11-02-2026 06:32 via bbc.com
  The plans are for 114 miles of pylons to be built through Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.
  
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• Two arrested over piles of dumped illegal waste

  11-02-2026 06:28 via bbc.com
  The Environment Agency says the arrests were made after a lorry got stuck in mud.
  
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• Proposed cuts are 'biggest attack' on libraries

  11-02-2026 06:27 via bbc.com
  The proposal is due to be discussed on Thursday in a full council meeting.
  
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• 'I got the scholarship and it's gone wild from there'

  11-02-2026 06:23 via bbc.com
  Charlotte Pressley says the support helped her win a bronze at the sport's English Nationals finals.
  
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• Network Rail urged to pause Liverpool Street revamp plans and consider alternatives

  11-02-2026 06:00
  
  Network Rail has been urged to look at alternative plans for upgrading London Liverpool Street.
  
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