Essex news

• Andrew released under investigation after misconduct in public office arrest

  19-02-2026 22:39
  
  The former prince has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
  
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• Josh Venman, 36, found after police launch appeal

  19-02-2026 22:18
  
  The 36-year-old was last seen in the Rectory Road area of Rochford and later in the area of London Road and Hamlet Court Road in Southend.
  
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• Have you seen this man? Josh Venman, 36, is missing as police launch appeal

  19-02-2026 22:18
  
  The 36-year-old was last seen in the Rectory Road area of Rochford and later in the area of London Road and Hamlet Court Road in Southend.
  
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• He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death

  19-02-2026 21:00 via bbc.com
  Ashley Warren is the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted under XL bully laws.
  
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• TOWIE star backs NHS campaign that tackles common anxiety conditions

  19-02-2026 18:00
  
  A new campaign has been launched urging people with six common anxiety conditions to come forward for help by self-referring online at nhs.uk/talk.
  
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• Rising number of new homes built in flood-prone areas in Essex

  19-02-2026 18:00
  
  Aviva warns one in nine new homes in England, especially in Essex and Greater London, are built in flood risk zones, urging stricter planning rules.
  
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• Objections continue to fly in against Liverpool Street transformation plans

  19-02-2026 18:00
  
  Objection comments are continuing to fly in over transformation plans for London Liverpool Street despite approval.
  
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• Fairytale open-air venue on Essex village farm in a 'hidden-gem'

  19-02-2026 18:00
  
  An intimate open-air venue on a family farm near Colchester is preparing for a new summer.
  
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• Colchester school enjoys colourful classic musical production with '90s twists

  19-02-2026 18:00
  
  Students at a school in Colchester have left parents and staff “so proud” after their own production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
  
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• Colchester man and partner jailed for daylight burglaries

  19-02-2026 18:00
  
  On June 12 last year, Stevie White and Chelsea O’Neill targeted three homes in Edenbridge in broad daylight.
  
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• Andrew's arrest "must not have long-term impact on monarchy" says former MP

  19-02-2026 17:20
  
  Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest has “brought disgrace on himself, the royal family, and the nation”, a former Colchester MP says.
  
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• Jaywick dog attack victim's daughters speak out as Warren faces sentence

  19-02-2026 16:40
  
  The daughters of a woman who was fatally injured by two XL bully dogs in Jaywick have X
  
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• Essex weather forecast sees mild temperatures predicted for weekend

  19-02-2026 16:37
  
  The Met Office has said ‘unsettled’ weather will continue across the UK, with Essex set to get mild temperatures over the weekend.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested amid Epstein links to Essex

  19-02-2026 16:00
  
  Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested yesterday on suspicion of misconduct in public office over links to Jeffrey Epstein.
  
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• Aspiring rapper found guilty of owning XL bully after Essex woman's death

  19-02-2026 15:59
  
  Ashley Warren has been found guilty in two of three counts following the death of a woman who was attacked by two XL bullies in Jaywick.
  
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• Man found guilty of owning XL bully following fatal Jaywick attack

  19-02-2026 15:50
  
  Ashley Warren has been found guilty in two of three counts following the death of a woman who was attacked by two XL bullies in Jaywick.
  
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• Man convicted of owning XL bully following fatal Jaywick attack

  19-02-2026 15:50
  
  Ashley Warren has been found guilty in two of three counts following the death of a woman who was attacked by two XL bullies in Jaywick.
  
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• Colchester company to help improve support for refugees in the UK

  19-02-2026 14:49
  
  Community360 in Colchester has teamed up with African Families in the UK to help refugee families.
  
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• East Anglian Railway Museum announces upcoming steam day

  19-02-2026 14:23
  
  East Anglian Railway Museum in Wakes Colne has announced its next steam day.
  
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• 'The law must take its course' - King Charles III issues Andrew arrest statement

  19-02-2026 13:13
  
  King Charles III has shared his “deep concern” at the news of his brother’s arrest and added the “law must take its course”.
  
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• Fast-food chain advertises jobs in Essex town it has controversial history with

  19-02-2026 13:00
  
  Subway has announced three new positions at an unopened unit at the Triangle Shopping Centre, in Rochford Way.
  
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• Family build 'crematorium in back garden' in perfect Essex idyllic countryside

  19-02-2026 13:00
  
  The family has served the Dunmow area for more than 100 years, with the business originally established by David’s grandfather.
  
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• Colchester estate agency supports school wellbeing campaign with books donation

  19-02-2026 13:00
  
  Colchester estate agency, Boydens has donated a number of books as part of a school wellbeing campaign.
  
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• Tiny monkey from Colchester Zoo finds new partner in West Midlands

  19-02-2026 12:57
  
  Queenie, a five-year-old pygmy marmoset, left her former home at Colchester Zoo last week to join new mate Kingston at Dudley Zoo.
  
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• Tiny monkey from Colchester finds new partner in West Midlands

  19-02-2026 12:57
  
  Queenie, a five-year-old pygmy marmoset, left her former home at Colchester Zoo last week to join her new mate Kingston at Dudley Zoo.
  
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• Epstein files show in 'graphic detail' how girls were flown to Stansted Airport

  19-02-2026 11:42
  
  Epstein files show in “graphic detail” how girls were flown to Stansted Airport, a former prime minister has said.
  
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• Epstein files show in 'graphic detail' how girl were flown to Stansted Airport

  19-02-2026 11:42
  
  Epstein files show in “graphic detail” how girls were flown to Stansted Airport, a former prime minister has said.
  
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• LIVE: Andrew arrested days after Epstein files show links to Stansted Airport

  19-02-2026 11:19
  
  Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC has revealed.
  
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• Andrew arrested days after Epstein files show links to Stansted Airport

  19-02-2026 11:19
  
  Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC has revealed.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate

  19-02-2026 11:16
  
  Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
  
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• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested days after new Epstein files released

  19-02-2026 11:13
  
  Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC has revealed.
  
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• Widow swapped Essex for Cornwall after winning life-changing mansion

  19-02-2026 11:11
  
  Almost three years on, the 77-year-old said her “mind-boggling” win is “still sinking in” after it transformed her family’s lives.
  
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• Essex widow swapped Essex for Cornwell after winning lifechanging mansion

  19-02-2026 11:11
  
  Almost three years on, the 77-year-old said her “mind-boggling” win is “still sinking in” after it transformed her family’s lives.
  
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• Essex widow swapped Essex for Cornwall after winning lifechanging mansion

  19-02-2026 11:11
  
  Almost three years on, the 77-year-old said her “mind-boggling” win is “still sinking in” after it transformed her family’s lives.
  
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• Colchester woodturners club raises £1,300 for children’s hospice

  19-02-2026 11:00
  
  Colchester Woodturners have raised more than £1,300 for a children’s hospice charity through festive sales.
  
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• Busy Bees nurseries in Colchester launches scheme to get children reading

  19-02-2026 11:00
  
  Busy Bees nurseries in Colchester are taking part in a campaign to help children fall back in love with reading.
  
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• Pubs to get extended opening hours until as late as 2am for 2026 World Cup

  19-02-2026 10:44
  
  The Home Secretary has agreed for venues to stay open until 1am for most knockout games and until 2am for 10pm kick-offs during the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Energy bills could drop by 7 per cent in April and some homes could save even more

  19-02-2026 10:44
  
  Bills are set to fall 7% in April, but households on cheap fixed deals could save up to 18%. Here’s what to know before Ofgem’s announcement.
  
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• HMRC is urging parents to claim £1300 Child Benefit following rule changes

  19-02-2026 10:43
  
  HMRC is urging parents and carers to check their eligibility as new PAYE repayment rules make it easier for some families to claim.
  
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• Royal Mint unveils new rare coin celebrating comic star worth 30 times face value

  19-02-2026 10:42
  
  The Royal Mint has unveiled the 50p piece in honour of Dennis the Menace to mark the character’s 75th anniversary.
  
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• Colchester bookshop named among finalists for national award

  19-02-2026 08:31
  
  Red Lion Books, in Colchester High Street, is a finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026.
  
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• Wivenhoe decorator let off with warning after punching pub owner

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  Duncan Boon was alleged to have assaulted Nial Bell, landlord of the Greyhound Pub in Wivenhoe in February last year.
  
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• The cheapest places to fill up your car in Colchester right now

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  Petrol prices in Colchester 2026 - Asda, BP, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Shell offer some of the city’s cheapest unleaded and diesel rates.
  
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• Latest unemployment stats for Essex revealed as national average rises

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  Essex unemployment rate remains below UK average despite national rise to 5.2% as retail and hospitality hit hardest.
  
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• Here's where Essex Police will hold 'Let's Talk' events in Colchester next week

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  The get-togethers allow residents to discuss policing in their area, ask questions, and understand what police are doing to keep people safe.
  
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• Farage claims 'middle aged white men losing jobs because of Equality Act'

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  Nigel Farage claims the Equality Act is costing middle-aged white men their jobs as Reform UK vows to scrap the 2010 law.
  
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• Colchester golf club introduces innovative way to play

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  Lexden Wood Golf Club in Colchester has introduced a points system which they hope will benefit members.
  
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• Colchester golf club introduces innovative new points system for members

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  Lexden Wood Golf Club in Colchester has introduced a points system which they hope will benefit members.
  
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• Colchester Council raises concerns over number of sharp objects found in bin bags

  19-02-2026 06:00
  
  Colchester Council waste crews have raised concerns over the number of sharp objects they have been finding in bin bags.
  
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