Essex news

• Colchester sign forward Lubala on free transfer

  25-09-2026 17:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colchester United sign forward Beryly Lubala on a free transfer.
  
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• Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach

  27-09-2026 09:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation.
  
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• Child's hidden letter found after 44 years

  27-09-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michelle Harwood had not been born when the letter was written and did not expect to find the writer.
  
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• Why is there a memorial for German soldiers at an Essex bus stop?

  27-09-2026 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is 110 years since British forces successfully defended the county against an airborne threat.
  
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• Elgar leads Essex fightback after Ul Hassan's five for Glamorgan

  26-09-2026 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A century from retiring South African batter Dean Elgar leads the Essex fight-back after Zain Ul Hassan's maiden five-wicket haul for Glamorgan.
  
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• Award for passers-by who saved woman on bridge

  26-09-2026 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The trio "showed exceptional selflessness and courage" according to the Essex Chief Constable.
  
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• Southend sign Yeboah on loan from Bristol City

  26-09-2026 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southend United sign striker Ephraim Yeboah on a 28-day loan deal from Bristol City.
  
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• Night marshals to patrol city centre at weekends

  26-09-2026 07:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They will be in Chelmsford High Street and surrounding areas between 22:00 and 04:00 BST.
  
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• Bake Off star 'begged' for stand mixer at Christmas

  26-09-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Moyin Odeniran, now 22, says his Christmas list as a 12-year-old have stood him in good stead for TV.
  
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• PM asks council for 'evidence for security guards'

  25-09-2026 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham wants it to justify its decision to put guards in towns and cities near an asylum base.
  
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• Two women on dog rescue die in crash in Romania

  25-09-2026 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An animal rescue says it is devastated after the pair are killed in a crash while collecting dogs.
  
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• Rewriting the myth about Essex girls

  25-09-2026 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The term may have been removed from dictionaries, but the stereotypes haven’t gone away.
  
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• Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears

  25-09-2026 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Noah's mother tells parents to "hold their children a little tighter and cherish every moment".
  
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• Liver transplant anniversary inspired team talk - Dyer

  25-09-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says the anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant inspired an "emotional" pre-match team talk.
  
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• Mum denies killing son in attack at their home

  25-09-2026 11:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Irene Webb, 51, from Brentwood in Essex, will stand trial in June 2027.
  
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• Watch: Drug dealer tries to flee house raid via garden

  25-09-2026 09:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 20-year-old runs into the arms of officers waiting by a back gate and is arrested.
  
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• Biologist taking on climate change with new maize

  25-09-2026 07:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr John Ferguson says the research will "drive the future" of food security.
  
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• Two Reform councillors suspended in a week

  25-09-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two councillors are suspended for different reasons, the party says.
  
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• Crews tackle large waste fire in Essex

  24-09-2026 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People are being told to keep windows closed and avoid nearby roads.
  
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• Woman denies leaving friend for dead in flat

  24-09-2026 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amy Keely is accused of helping herself to Helen Bloomfield's cereal after killing her.
  
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• Leicestershire to appeal against 27-point penalty

  24-09-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicestershire are to appeal against the 27-point ECB penalty they received for breaching pitch regulations in August.
  
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• Catherine meets recovering addicts on garden visit

  24-09-2026 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The princess hears from a mum who sought help after her daughter begged her to stop drinking.
  
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• Arson arrest after fire ravages Grade II listed pub

  24-09-2026 10:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police investigating a fire at the Worlds End pub in Tilbury arrest a man on suspicion of arson.
  
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• Care home pledges to improve after patient's choking death

  24-09-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A spokesperson for the care home says it sincerely regrets it was unable to prevent the death.
  
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• Footballer turns to fundraiser for knee operation

  24-09-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Braintree Town defender Ange Djadja is aiming to raise £10,000 for his recovery.
  
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• Fire crews tackle blaze at historical Grade II listed pub

  23-09-2026 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire crews say a investigation into how the fire started will take place once the site is safe.
  
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• Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

  23-09-2026 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
  
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• Prison tutor sent X-rated pictures to inmate

  23-09-2026 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  She pleads guilty to misconduct in a public office and will be sentenced in October.
  
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• Fraud mastermind whose gang pocketed £1m is jailed

  23-09-2026 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of James Gillingham's many victims put £133,900 into worthless or non-existent investments.
  
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• Teenager denies sending racist message to Lioness

  23-09-2026 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A court hears that Aaryan Aggarwal called Jess Carter "stupid" and "ugly before using a racial slur.
  
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