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• Support staff suspend walkout at SEND schools

  27-02-2026 19:08 via bbc.com
  Staff at two schools will not carry out further strike action after a deal was put forward.
  
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• Man accused of armed robbery after Essex shopkeeper threatened with knife

  27-02-2026 19:07
  
  The suspect robbed a shop in the street and demanded staff open the till, before fleeing the scene, police say.
  
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• Inmates get extra jail time after violent mutiny

  27-02-2026 18:34 via bbc.com
  Eight prisoners were involved in the mutiny which involved weapons and barricades.
  
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• Colchester ceremony marks four years since invasion of Ukraine by Russia

  27-02-2026 18:01
  
  Members of the Colchester community gathered to mark February 24, 2022, when Russia launched the largest and deadliest conflict in Europe since the Second World War.
  
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• Woman walks out court free after being wrongfully detained for drug store theft

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  She left the store at around half past 12 without paying for multiple baby products and skin care items valued at £889.20 and drove off in a black Qashqai.
  
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• Woman left 'drowning' after kitchen fire destroyed her home

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  A woman says she feels like she is “drowning” after an electrical kitchen fire destroyed her home.
  
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• University of Essex staff to strike again on these dates

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  University of Essex staff to strike for a further nine days in March over job losses and Southend campus closure.
  
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• Man fined after attack on wine bar staff

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  Paul O’Grady visited Whispers Wine Bar in Halstead’s High Street on August 24 last year.
  
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• Holiday park in Essex getting 'Bear Grylls escape rooms' and more in £5m makeover

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  The site is currently getting a big transformation and will reopen next month with a new sports bar called Hat-Tricks, and new indoor and outdoor activities.
  
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• Here's what ITV's Josie Gibson filmed around Burnham in Essex this week

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  Josie Gibson was seen filming at multiple locations across Burnham this week
  
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• 'Colchester spending £6.8 million more than it earns', claim Conservatives

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  Conservative group leader Thomas Rowe said the council is set to spend £6.8 million more than it receives in income this year.
  
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• Air ambulance attend as teen footballer collapses during match in Colchester

  27-02-2026 18:00
  
  A Haughley United under-15s footballer reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest during a match in Stanway, Colchester.
  
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• All the road closures you need to know about ahead of the Colchester Half Marathon

  27-02-2026 17:10
  
  The Colchester Half Marathon is taking place on March 8 and around 3,000 runners will walk, jog, and run through the city on a 13.1-mile course.
  
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• East of England pup population is 1.3M, but 'owners aren't always responsible'

  27-02-2026 16:38
  
  It's estimated there’s a whopping 1.3million dogs living in the East of England.
  
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• Famous popstar visits small Essex town for family day out

  27-02-2026 16:27
  
  Olly Murs, who grew up in Witham, and first rose to fame as the runner-up on The X Factor in 2009, has shared a new photo after visiting a town in Essex.
  
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• Jet2 announces two new exciting destinations from Stansted Airport

  27-02-2026 16:04
  
  Jet2 has introduced two new exciting destinations flying from Stansted Airport to meet high demand from customers.
  
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• Meet the educational trailblazers shortlisted at Clean & Green Awards

  27-02-2026 15:30
  
  The finalists have been named for the Educational Trailblazer Award, sponsored by East Coast Energy Training Academy, at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards.
  
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• Dozens caught speeding and drivers arrested in Colchester drink driving crackdown

  27-02-2026 15:24
  
  Essex Police officers carried out patrols around Colchester last Saturday night as part of Operation Limit, which targets drink and drug driving.
  
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• Council saves 150-year-old tree from being felled

  27-02-2026 15:12 via bbc.com
  The London Plane tree is given a long-term protection order by councillors.
  
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• Colchester nightclub to reopen tonight after 'a proper glow-up', boss says

  27-02-2026 14:42
  
  The retro bar which plays 70s, 80s, and 90s music was opened by owner and DJ, Jeremy Durrant in May 2019 after spotting a gap in the market.
  
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• Travel back to Ancient Rome for murder mystery night at Colchester Castle

  27-02-2026 14:40
  
  Colchester Castle is holding an Ancient Roman themed murder mystery night set in the time of Emperor Claudius.
  
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• Two heroic siblings, 8 and 5, presented with bravery award after helping mum

  27-02-2026 14:13
  
  Two heroic siblings, aged eight and five, have been nominated for a bravery award for raising the alarm when their mum needed urgent medical help.
  
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• Cannabis worth an estimated £3m found at warehouse

  27-02-2026 13:58 via bbc.com
  Police say 2,140 plants were found at a building described as being in a "dangerous condition".
  
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• Fixtures and events at Chelmsford City Racecourse to 'continue as normal'

  27-02-2026 13:55
  
  Chelmsford City Racecourse has confirmed “operations will continue as normal” after a tenant filed paperwork intending to appoint administrators.
  
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• Major UK supermarkets suffering supply shortages but Brits urged to 'shop as normal'

  27-02-2026 13:37
  
  Fruit and vegetable shortages have been reported at supermarkets across the UK, including Lidl, Asda, and Tesco, due to heavy rain in key growing areas.
  
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• Waitrose warns customers of major change to stock over conservation concerns

  27-02-2026 13:36
  
  Waitrose has shared it will not be selling mackerel to its UK customers amid conservation and overfishing concerns.
  
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• Netflix users warned as 87 million devices to lose access to streaming service soon

  27-02-2026 13:34
  
  Netflix will no longer be compatible with PlayStation 3s from March 2, 2026, and users have been warned of this
  
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• Essex weather forecast: Met Office predict rain and bright spells this weekend

  27-02-2026 13:31
  
  As milder temperatures have delighted Essex this week, what does the weather look like this weekend?
  
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• Four new jobs in retail, cinema and surveying available in Colchester

  27-02-2026 13:00
  
  These four roles are currently on offer in Colchester, spanning retail, cinema and surveying positions, with live vacancies open for applications now.
  
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• Colchester animal rescue centre treats ten foxes with mange in two weeks

  27-02-2026 13:00
  
  Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, in Thorrington, continues to treat foxes for mange in east Essex.
  
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• Clacton History Museum reopens in new location with help from community

  27-02-2026 13:00
  
  Clacton History Museum, previously based in Clacton library, is full of unique items found in the town and the wider district.
  
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• Changes proposed for supermarket 'superstore' in Mersea as plans submitted

  27-02-2026 12:41
  
  East of England Co-operative Society wants to add new signs to its Fiveways Superstore, in Barfield Road, West Mersea, after sending the council an application on Thursday.
  
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• Plans to transform Essex high Street fishing equipment shop into nail salon

  27-02-2026 12:20
  
  The plans include alterations and repairs to the existing shopfront, to facilitate use of the premises as a nail salon.
  
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• Plans to transform Essex fishing equipment shop into nail salon

  27-02-2026 12:20
  
  The plans include alterations and repairs to the existing shopfront, to facilitate use of the premises as a nail salon.
  
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• The lost graves mystery of Chelmsford

  27-02-2026 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  It’s believed there are thousands of unmarked burial sites in this Essex cemetery.
  
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• Colchester Pubwatch welcomes MP to celebrate award win

  27-02-2026 11:00
  
  Colchester’s Pubwatch group welcomed MP Pam Cox after being named National Pubwatch of the Year.
  
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• Life-saving emergency bleed kits to be installed at every Essex fire station

  27-02-2026 09:30
  
  Anti-knife crime campaigner Julie Taylor founded The Liam Taylor Legacy in memory of her grandson, who was tragically killed in Writtle in 2020.
  
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• Finalists announced for East of England Energy Ambassador award

  27-02-2026 09:30
  
  The finalists have been revealed for the East of England Energy Ambassador award, sponsored by GENERATE, at the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2026.
  
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• Delays as A12 partially blocked after crash near Hatfield Peverel

  27-02-2026 09:13
  
  The A12 is partially blocked after a crash near Hatfield Peverel.
  
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• Evri delivery driver seen dumping parcels into yard of nearby courier company

  27-02-2026 08:56
  
  Footage shows an Evri delivery driver dumping customers' parcels into a yard - which embarrassingly also belongs to a courier company.
  
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• City racecourse files to appoint administrators

  27-02-2026 06:40 via bbc.com
  Chelmsford City Racecourse says it is undergoing a restructure, rather than entering administration.
  
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• Council considers legal action over disused Kursaal

  27-02-2026 06:39 via bbc.com
  A councillor says the authority wants to compel the site's leaseholder to carry out maintenance.
  
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• Shoppers cry 'childhood ruined' as popular feature at Lakeside closes after a decade

  27-02-2026 06:00
  
  The Miniloco train ran every day at the shopping centre in Thurrock, taking shoppers around the shops and the quay, but has now closed down.
  
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• Popular Essex noodle bar to delay city centre opening

  27-02-2026 06:00
  
  Chopstix confirmed is move into an empty site in Culver Street West earlier this month, adding to its 125-plus sites across the country.
  
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• New fees for residents as Colchester Council set spending plans

  27-02-2026 06:00
  
  Councillors signed off a spending and savings plan for the next financial year at Wednesday night’s full council meeting.
  
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• Man to be arrested after court absence for Stansted Airport sexual assault

  27-02-2026 06:00
  
  A man will be arrested after failing to attend court over charges of sexual assault at Stansted Airport.
  
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• High ratio of patients per GP risks deterring new doctors, expert warns

  27-02-2026 06:00
  
  Statistics show the ratio of patients per GP in North East Essex is among the poorest in England.
  
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• GP shortage means there are 2,000 patients per doctor in North East Essex

  27-02-2026 06:00
  
  According to statistics found in The House of Commons Library, there are 2,008 registered patients per GP in North East Essex.
  
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• Conservation area of village could be extended to protect heritage

  27-02-2026 06:00
  
  After feedback on the Neighbourhood Plan, East Bergholt residents can say whether they want the village’s conservation area expanded.
  
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