Essex news

• Lane closed on A12 London-bound after crash near Essex town causes severe delays

  23-02-2026 21:33
  
  Major collision has forced the closure of one lane on the London-bound carriageway of the A12 near Boreham.
  
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• Nominations open for 2026 Make a Difference Awards

  23-02-2026 20:30 via bbc.com
  Nominations are being taken as the BBC celebrates unsung heroes in local communities across the UK.
  
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• Free Tesco blood pressure checks launched in Essex - here's how to book one

  23-02-2026 19:00
  
  Tesco pharmacy teams are offering free 10-minute checks in private consultation rooms, with no appointment required.
  
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• We are here for Husin when he needs us - Maher

  23-02-2026 18:55 via bbc.com
  Southend United boss Kevin Maher says Noor Husin is being given plenty of support by the club as he continues his rehab following a long-term injury.
  
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• Tree-felling begins for £12M Colchester roundabout transformation

  23-02-2026 18:00
  
  Essex County Council is kicking off its revamp of St Botolph’s Circus in the city centre by removing trees today.
  
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• Man admits death by careless driving but denies death by dangerous over fatal crash

  23-02-2026 18:00
  
  Malachi Brown, 20, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday, to enter pleas following a fatal incident in September 2024.
  
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• Legend from EastEnders coming to Essex venue for podcast event this week

  23-02-2026 18:00
  
  Natalie Cassidy, 42, best known for playing Sonia Fowler in the soap, is set to bring her Live With Nat podcast tour to Colchester Arts Centre on February 28.
  
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• How many drivers have been caught speeding on A120 by £5.1m cameras?

  23-02-2026 18:00
  
  In March and June last year, works took place to set up eleven speed cameras at two accident hotspot areas along the A120.
  
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• Essex woman 'thrilled' to make treats for Margot Robbie on new film set

  23-02-2026 18:00
  
  Sarah Hardy, 55, was recruited to work on the film due to her talent for making weird edible creations
  
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• Victorian bridge could be saved with traffic ban

  23-02-2026 17:18 via bbc.com
  Campaigners want specialist engineers to assess the bridge to see if fixing it is still possible.
  
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• Wanted men arrested as officers prevent cannabis farm in Essex

  23-02-2026 16:19
  
  Three men have been arrested after officers prevented a potentially large-scale cannabis farm in Colchester.
  
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• Video shows massive garden fire erupting in early morning blaze in Essex town

  23-02-2026 16:13
  
  Garden fire in Clacton was brought under control after firefighters from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene.
  
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• O'Sullivan signs up for World Seniors Championship

  23-02-2026 15:22 via bbc.com
  Ronnie O'Sullivan, 50, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May.
  
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• The women urging the police to listen to them

  23-02-2026 13:23 via bbc.com
  The women feel they were not take them seriously during major inquiries and want their voices heard.
  
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• One person taken to hospital after crash on busy Colchester road

  23-02-2026 13:09
  
  One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy Colchester road.
  
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• Major airline shifts all UK operations to London Stansted after Heathrow exit

  23-02-2026 13:00
  
  Air Algérie plans to expand capacity during the summer season, with frequencies rising to between one and two flights per day.
  
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• Improvement works to begin on historic Colchester landmark - here is when

  23-02-2026 13:00
  
  The project will restore the historic former churchyard of Holy Trinity Church — one of the oldest surviving buildings in Colchester.
  
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• Historic Colchester landmark to reopen next autumn as improvement works begin

  23-02-2026 13:00
  
  The project will restore the historic former churchyard of Holy Trinity Church — one of the oldest surviving buildings in Colchester.
  
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• Disputed Wivenhoe oak tree now found to have deadly disease, council says

  23-02-2026 13:00
  
  An oak tree at the High Street car park near the King George V playing field has been the centre of debate between Wivenhoe Town Council and a resident group.
  
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• Colchester favourite pop-up bar set to re-open for spring

  23-02-2026 13:00
  
  Pöpinä, the vibrant Greek-inspired pop-up bar and social spot in the heart of the city’s Lion Walk Courtyard.
  
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• More than 3,000 complaints about noise in city

  23-02-2026 12:46 via bbc.com
  A Freedom of Information request also reveals just 86 complaints led to enforcement notices.
  
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• Colchester's Payne delighted by second hat-trick

  23-02-2026 12:16 via bbc.com
  Colchester United midfielder Jack Payne admits to a moment of selfishness after scoring his second hat-trick of the season.
  
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• Busy Colchester road affected by heavy traffic due to 'crash'

  23-02-2026 12:12
  
  Heavy traffic is affecting a Colchester road after reports of a 'crash.'
  
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• Unplanned power cut affecting multiple residents in Colchester postcode

  23-02-2026 12:06
  
  Residents in the Colchester have been left without electricity for several hours this morning after an unexpected power outage.
  
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• What locals say about airport users clogging their roads

  23-02-2026 11:22 via bbc.com
  Villagers living around the airport call for resident parking zones - and cheaper fees at Stansted.
  
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• Liddard wants 'devastating' win in first defence

  23-02-2026 11:11 via bbc.com
  Unbeaten George Liddard promises a "devastating" performance when he defends his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles for the first time.
  
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• Colchester Boozy Bingo Night raises £1.3k for Dedham Therapy Farm

  23-02-2026 11:00
  
  A Boozy Bingo Night at Trotters Bar in Colchester has raised more than £1,000 to support Dedham Therapy Farm.
  
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• Brits urged to take tennis ball with them in their carry on if they're flying soon

  23-02-2026 10:42
  
  Registered osteopath and qualified sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan has recommended using a tennis ball on a flight.
  
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• New KitKat flavour rolling out in UK supermarkets this month - but there's a twist

  23-02-2026 10:41
  
  A brand new KitKat bar has finally been spotted on shelves.
  
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• Future of Call the Midwife to be revealed in series finale with ‘huge’ news

  23-02-2026 10:40
  
  Call the Midwife creator, Hedi Thomas, has hinted that huge news on the series future will be revealed in the series finale.
  
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• 6 planets to be visible at the same time this month – When and how to see rare event

  23-02-2026 10:40
  
  Six planets will align in February as part of a rare planetary parade. Find out how and when you can see the event.
  
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• Smoke seen billowing out into Clacton sky, pictures show

  23-02-2026 09:38
  
  Kyle Anderson witnessed the fumes at around 8am and believes it is a 'house fire.'
  
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• Colchester school announces emergency closure first day back after half-term

  23-02-2026 08:24
  
  A Colchester school has announced an emergency closure this morning.
  
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• Father and son used furniture business to hide £100k drug supply operation

  23-02-2026 08:06
  
  Darren Simmons, 58, led the operation supplying large quantities of Class A, B and C drugs
  
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• Saltmarshes to be created from dredged material

  23-02-2026 07:26 via bbc.com
  Conservationists hope more than 189 acres (76.5ha) of habitat will be created through the project.
  
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• Performing arts school runs fun half term activities for young talents

  23-02-2026 07:00
  
  Starz Performing Arts Academy  is running a series of workshops this half term, introducing children to theatre, acting and stage performance.
  
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• Police issue new update after second fire becomes an arson investigation

  23-02-2026 06:00
  
  Police have issued an update following an arson attack on a barn in Bures last week.
  
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• Inside the £2 million home with a pool and tennis court on the Essex-Suffolk border

  23-02-2026 06:00
  
  Five-bedroom detached home near Nayland, Essex/Suffolk border, for sale at £2m. Includes swimming pool, tennis court, 1.4 acres, and luxury amenities.
  
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• Colchester woman named in national magazine's top 100 changemakers list for 2026

  23-02-2026 06:00
  
  The annual Changemakers list celebrates individuals and organisations across the UK who are creating meaningful social change.
  
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• Colchester ranked as worst area in the country for energy-efficient homes

  23-02-2026 06:00
  
  Wolf River Electric said this was due to the city’s high proportion of older housing, including Victorian and Edwardian terraces.
  
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• 300 Brightlingsea homes would add to 'congestion which is already a daily issue'

  23-02-2026 06:00
  
  A former councillor has said Brightlingsea would suffer from an additional 300 new homes.
  
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