Essex news

• Essex Police and EE campaign offering free sessions for internet safety

  18-02-2026 19:42
  
  Essex Police’s campaign in partnership with broadband provider EE is helping families and children stay safe online.
  
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• Essex dog owners warned after their pets killed 8 sheep and injured 12 more

  18-02-2026 19:21
  
  Two dog owners have agreed to strict conditions relating to dog ownership after their pets killed or injured 20 sheep in Essex.
  
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• 'Unsettled' weather with heavy rain tonight and mild temperatures at weekend

  18-02-2026 18:55
  
  Rain, wind and wintry hazards are predicted to continue across the UK with warnings in place.
  
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• Specialist rescue van and fire engines seen on Colchester roundabout

  18-02-2026 18:22
  
  There is one fire engine, one specialist rescue van, one ambulance and one unmarked vehicle outside the police station, in Southway.
  
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• Fears measles outbreak in north London could spread to Essex

  18-02-2026 18:17
  
  Health experts have raised concerns that the measles outbreak in north London could spread to Essex and other regions.
  
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• University of Essex invites residents to discuss Colchester housing issues

  18-02-2026 18:00
  
  The University of Essex is spearheading a major research project into Colchester's housing issues, and is inviting residents to have their say.
  
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• Postman who admitted taking indecent photos of children faces jail

  18-02-2026 18:00
  
  Grant Borroff, 55, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday having previously admitted serious offences at Colchester Magistrates’ Court in November.
  
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• Italian restaurant launches UK's first family dining subscription in Essex

  18-02-2026 18:00
  
  Prezzo Italian has launched the first family dining subscription of its kind across Essex, encouraging families to eat out more often at lower costs.
  
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• Empty clinic to become nursery due to open in June 2026

  18-02-2026 18:00
  
  The former Monkwick Clinic in Queen Elizabeth Way was shut in 2017 and sold in an effort to save cash for the NHS, alongside two other clinics.
  
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• Colchester to close £5.8 million budget gap while protecting key services

  18-02-2026 18:00
  
  Colchester Council aims to close a £5.8 million budget gap while protecting key public services in its 2026/2027 budget.
  
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• 'Cars being used like motorboats' as road remains under water for weeks

  18-02-2026 18:00
  
  Gloucester Avenue in Colchester has remained under water for a number of weeks due to heavy rainfall.
  
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• Colchester vineyard sold to new owners

  18-02-2026 17:59
  
  Dedham Vale Vineyard in Colchester has been sold in a deal supported by a team of legal specialists.
  
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• Here's every pothole reported on Ipswich Road - and if they'll be repaired

  18-02-2026 17:48
  
  There are more than a dozen road defects on Ipswich Road – and just one of them has been confirmed for repair.
  
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• Delays on A12 due to broken down vehicle near Boreham

  18-02-2026 17:40
  
  The A12 is facing delays while one lane is closed due to a broken down vehicle.
  
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• Harrods guard jailed for £11k clothing theft

  18-02-2026 17:21 via bbc.com
  A Harrods security guard is jailed for nine months for stealing clothing worth more than £11,000.
  
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• Zoo celebrates birth of endangered pileated gibbon

  18-02-2026 16:03 via bbc.com
  Staff say they discovered the new arrivalin the early hours of 2 February.
  
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• Centuries-old clock faces taken down for a repaint

  18-02-2026 15:28 via bbc.com
  Abseiling engineers remove four large timepieces from the tower at St Mary's Church.
  
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• Northern Gateway fun and leisure venues enter final pre-opening stage

  18-02-2026 14:59
  
  Work has started to fit out the new Vue cinema and sports facility at Northern Gateway.
  
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• Inflation rates have fallen, figures reveal - what does it mean for you?

  18-02-2026 14:53
  
  Inflation rates have fallen to the lowest level in nearly a year – what does it mean?
  
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• Watch: Skier tells BBC of 'panic' as avalanche hit Italian slopes

  18-02-2026 14:38 via bbc.com
  Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur.
  
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• Measles outbreak sparks council warning to parents across Essex

  18-02-2026 14:09
  
  Council has issued a warning to parents following a rise in measles cases in areas neighbouring Essex
  
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• Essex villages without power this afternoon due to electrical equipment check

  18-02-2026 13:38
  
  Essex villages will be without power for some of this afternoon due to an inspection of electrical equipment.
  
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• Man in hospital after emergency services respond to incident

  18-02-2026 13:27
  
  Emergency services were called to Ipswich Road at 1.30am following reports of a medical incident. 
  
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• Flood warning issued for parts of River Colne after rainfall

  18-02-2026 13:25
  
  A flood alert has been issued for the River Colne following recent rainfall.
  
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• Essex girl, 16, ‘may still be alive’ if she wasn’t ‘failed’ by mental health services

  18-02-2026 13:19
  
  A 16-year-old girl may still be alive if not for multiple failings from Essex mental health services, a future deaths report has said.
  
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• No sign of completion on Colchester subway 19 weeks on

  18-02-2026 13:00
  
  Works are still ongoing at Temple Subway in Colchester with no sign of works being completed.
  
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• Money support programme returning to Colchester with spaces still available

  18-02-2026 13:00
  
  Trusted Money Confidence, a financial support service is returning to Colchester with spaces still available.
  
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• 'Special' otter cub making good progress in recovery after rescue in Essex

  18-02-2026 12:38
  
  A “special” little otter is making good progress in her treatment after being rescued alone in Essex.
  
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• Cordon remains in place following 'medical incident' near Colchester roundabout

  18-02-2026 12:27
  
  Earlier this morning, two marked police vehicles were spotted at the lower end of Ipswich Road.
  
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• Adorable baby gibbon arrival excites Colchester Zoo after conservation efforts

  18-02-2026 12:17
  
  In the early hours of February 2, the Animal Care Team at CZS were delighted to discover that female pileated gibbon, Qiwen, had given birth to a healthy baby.
  
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• XL bully attack was a 'tragedy waiting to happen'

  18-02-2026 12:16 via bbc.com
  A jury hears it is "ludicrous" to think Esther Martin, 68, could have looked after the big dogs.
  
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• Campaigners mobilise after man admits neglect and cruelty charges

  18-02-2026 11:59
  
  Animal campaigners seeking justice after a man admitted running a fraudulent kennel business in Essex.
  
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• Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties

  18-02-2026 11:30 via bbc.com
  Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.
  
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• Paul Hollywood gives his verdict on Nigella Lawson joining Bake Off

  18-02-2026 11:30
  
  Nigella Lawson was announced as Prue Leith’s replacement on the Great British Bake Off, and Paul Hollywood has given his thoughts on the appointment
  
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• Tesco to release 120,000 extra Easter delivery slots next week – how to book yours

  18-02-2026 11:29
  
  Tesco customers can get earlier access to home delivery and Click+Collect slots this Easter - how to book
  
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• What UK inflation drop to 3 per cent means for mortgages, savings and interest rates

  18-02-2026 11:28
  
  UK inflation has dropped to 3%. Here’s what it means for mortgage rates, savings accounts and the chances of a Bank of England rate cut.
  
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• How smart technology is helping cut NHS waiting times in East of England

  18-02-2026 11:00
  
  Smart technology is helping to cut NHS waiting times, improve productivity, and streamline prescriptions across the East of England.
  
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• Colchester cruise company holds Valentine's Day bake sale for charity

  18-02-2026 11:00
  
  ROL Cruise in Colchester held a Valentine's themed baked sale for Alzheimer's Research UK.
  
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• Colchester care home surprises its residents with little-known stories

  18-02-2026 11:00
  
  Colchester care home staff have surprised residents by sharing childhood memories and little-known personal stories.
  
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• Police attend incident in Ipswich Road where cordon remains in place

  18-02-2026 10:50
  
  Officers have cordoned off a crime scene after police were called out to an incident overnight.
  
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• Colchester boxing champ backs initiative to get people active

  18-02-2026 09:28
  
  The 28-year-old is still fighting as he builds his career and backs community projects.
  
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• Stansted Airport issue statement amid Jeffrey Epstein flight claims

  18-02-2026 08:49
  
  Last week former prime minister Gordon Brown urged police to examine the paedophile financier’s trips to UK airports, including 15 after his 2008 conviction.
  
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• Harwich man scammed thousands while victim fell into £93k gambling debt

  18-02-2026 08:27
  
  Adam Mowle, 34, had an online relationship for 10 months, during which he called himself “Jenna Smith”.
  
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• Emergency services cordon off pavement near busy Colchester roundabout

  18-02-2026 08:06
  
  Officers are still at the scene, with police tape blocking public access to a small area.
  
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• Trial of serial killer who murdered Colchester woman to feature in new TV documentary

  18-02-2026 08:02
  
  A new Channel 5 documentary will feature the trial of Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright after he plead guilty to murdering Victoria Hall.
  
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• Man admits scamming dating app user out of £9,000

  18-02-2026 07:36 via bbc.com
  Adam Mowle, 34, posed as a woman and asked a man for money to help with illness, a court hears.
  
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• High Street TV’s £1Million stock clearance sale is still on

  18-02-2026 07:00
  
  With a wide range of products, High Street TV has everything for the home and garden and lots in between.
  
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• 'We'll never forgive the driver who killed Fred'

  18-02-2026 06:21 via bbc.com
  Speeding driver Stephen Mahebadevan is serving a 10-year prison sentence for the fatal crash.
  
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• Council to curb airport parking problem in village

  18-02-2026 06:21 via bbc.com
  A local authority says it will take steps to prevent holidaymakers leaving their cars in Takeley.
  
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• Residents to help shape plans for Colchester Natural History Museum

  18-02-2026 06:00
  
  Backed by the National Lottery and Colchester Council, the Grade II-listed medieval church and its outdoor space are set for an upgrade.
  
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