<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Essex - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Essex with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Two more men charged in sex offences inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police say the men are accused of multiple offences, including rape and sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-more-men-charged-in-sex-offences-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-more-men-charged-in-sex-offences-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morton and Hopper leave Southend after FA Trophy win]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Morton and Tom Hopper are leaving Southend United after helping the Shrimpers beat Wealdstone on penalties to lift the FA Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/morton-and-hopper-leave-southend-after-fa-trophy-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/morton-and-hopper-leave-southend-after-fa-trophy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer tells a court the horn had not been sounded to warn other road users of danger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/van-driver-prosecuted-for-tooting-horn-at-friend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/van-driver-prosecuted-for-tooting-horn-at-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a look inside this endangered Grade II venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC is allowed inside the Grade II listed Kursaal, which now has a new leaseholder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/take-a-look-inside-this-endangered-grade-ii-venue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/take-a-look-inside-this-endangered-grade-ii-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend boss hopes to appoint coach in 'next three weeks']]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Rees speaks to BBC Essex Sport for the first time since the sacking of coach Kevin Maher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-boss-hopes-to-appoint-coach-in-next-three-weeks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-boss-hopes-to-appoint-coach-in-next-three-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester finally gets its big-screen moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city's long-awaited Vue cinema finally opens its doors after years of uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-finally-gets-its-big-screen-moment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-finally-gets-its-big-screen-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastical snails on display for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The book Snails for All by Edward Bawden will be on show alongside work created by schoolchildren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fantastical-snails-on-display-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fantastical-snails-on-display-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex lose to Sharks in T20 Blast opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the details of the first round of T20 Blast matches, as Somerset start their title defence by repeating their 2025 final win over Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-lose-to-sharks-in-t20-blast-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-lose-to-sharks-in-t20-blast-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Exciting’ future for Southend landmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seaside icon saw motorbikes roar along the Wall of Death and lions thrill visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/exciting-future-for-southend-landmark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/exciting-future-for-southend-landmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend chairman Justin Rees explains Kevin Maher departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United chair details the reasons for not keeping Kevin Maher as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-chairman-justin-rees-explains-kevin-maher-departure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-chairman-justin-rees-explains-kevin-maher-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex beat Bears in Women's T20 Blast opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Champions Surrey beat Lancashire Thunder by six wickets, while Essex and The Blaze also win their opening matches in the 2026 Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-beat-bears-in-womens-t20-blast-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-beat-bears-in-womens-t20-blast-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender used AI to make indecent child images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Evans, 51, is jailed for four years at Chelmsford Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sex-offender-used-ai-to-make-indecent-child-images/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sex-offender-used-ai-to-make-indecent-child-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform to lead minority administration at Rochford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new leader, chartered accountant Adi Malviya, wants to bring "financial discipline".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-to-lead-minority-administration-at-rochford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-to-lead-minority-administration-at-rochford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK says Farage will appeal the County Court judgment because he had not been aware of the claim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-was-issued-with-court-judgement-for-9400-debt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-was-issued-with-court-judgement-for-9400-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat alert issued for East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vulnerable people are said to be at greatest risk from soaring temperatures across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/amber-heat-alert-issued-for-east-of-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/amber-heat-alert-issued-for-east-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP hits out at 'outrageous' decision to axe school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it will no longer fund the 420-place Lodge Farm school in Witham, Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mp-hits-out-at-outrageous-decision-to-axe-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mp-hits-out-at-outrageous-decision-to-axe-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons']]></title><description><![CDATA[By-elections could take place for the Grays seats, if requested by voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-reform-councillors-quit-for-personal-reasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-reform-councillors-quit-for-personal-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tory and Reform deal in place to run council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives will run Basildon Borough Council, with the support of Nigel Farage's party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tory-and-reform-deal-in-place-to-run-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tory-and-reform-deal-in-place-to-run-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House and cars destroyed in large blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charred building and burnt out cars are left behind after a big fire breaks out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/house-and-cars-destroyed-in-large-blaze/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/house-and-cars-destroyed-in-large-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takeover deal finalised for iconic seaside venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Amusements plans to repair the building and reopen it as a leisure attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/takeover-deal-finalised-for-iconic-seaside-venue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/takeover-deal-finalised-for-iconic-seaside-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tudor fort to be uncovered during coastline dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists want to better understand the site before it is lost to sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tudor-fort-to-be-uncovered-during-coastline-dig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tudor-fort-to-be-uncovered-during-coastline-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partner of baby killer has sentence reduced on appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal reduces Muritala Olaiya-Imam's 10-year prison sentence to seven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/partner-of-baby-killer-has-sentence-reduced-on-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/partner-of-baby-killer-has-sentence-reduced-on-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oak trees spared the axe after two-year battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigner Ian Rice says he is "absolutely over the moon" at the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oak-trees-spared-the-axe-after-two-year-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oak-trees-spared-the-axe-after-two-year-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost to bird numbers after reserve restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual survey finds a record number of black-headed gulls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boost-to-bird-numbers-after-reserve-restoration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boost-to-bird-numbers-after-reserve-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care plan delays create inconsistent SEND outcomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council says it is committed to making improvements in response to a report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/care-plan-delays-create-inconsistent-send-outcomes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/care-plan-delays-create-inconsistent-send-outcomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United have appointed Jonathan Duckett as their new head of recruitment after he left a similar role at Colchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-appoint-duckett-as-head-of-recruitment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-appoint-duckett-as-head-of-recruitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused feared Sikh blade attack, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sikh defendant tells a court he feared his own kirpan would be used against him in an altercation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-accused-feared-sikh-blade-attack-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-accused-feared-sikh-blade-attack-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman jailed after crash kills motorcyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist in his 50s died after a driver stopped without warning on the A249 in Sittingbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-jailed-after-crash-kills-motorcyclist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-jailed-after-crash-kills-motorcyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladyslav Shuliar says Reform never spoke to him ahead of the move, despite the party saying it did.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ukrainian-denies-being-asked-about-flag-removal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ukrainian-denies-being-asked-about-flag-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver murdered after disrupting music video shoot, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors are told the alleged murder happened on a set where live reptiles were being used as "props".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/driver-murdered-after-disrupting-music-video-shoot-court-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/driver-murdered-after-disrupting-music-video-shoot-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman took her own life after vegan diet made her delusional]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgina Owen is described by her university as "vibrant, full of enthusiasm, passionate".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-took-her-own-life-after-vegan-diet-made-her-delusional/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-took-her-own-life-after-vegan-diet-made-her-delusional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kevin Maher 'devastated' by Southend Utd sacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players and staff also cannot believe the decision, according to a former Blues midfielder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kevin-maher-devastated-by-southend-utd-sacking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kevin-maher-devastated-by-southend-utd-sacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports promoter Barry Hearn to receive civic honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sports promoter and founder of Matchroom says he is "honoured" to be awarded the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sports-promoter-barry-hearn-to-receive-civic-honour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sports-promoter-barry-hearn-to-receive-civic-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sack-maher-two-days-after-wembley-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sack-maher-two-days-after-wembley-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maldon &amp; Tiptree FC manager steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Horlock departs two weeks after Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow's arrest on rape charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/maldon-amp-tiptree-fc-manager-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/maldon-amp-tiptree-fc-manager-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stand-up comedian often celebrates and pokes fun at how Essex people sound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/russell-kanes-guide-to-the-essex-accent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/russell-kanes-guide-to-the-essex-accent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zombie knives and machetes left in police bin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police is emptying all 15 of its knife bins and promises to destroy each and every blade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/zombie-knives-and-machetes-left-in-police-bin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/zombie-knives-and-machetes-left-in-police-bin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/labour-activists-in-court-amid-vote-rigging-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/labour-activists-in-court-amid-vote-rigging-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour retains leadership of Southend  council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Daniel Cowan will lead a coalition with independents and Liberal Democrats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/labour-retains-leadership-of-southend-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/labour-retains-leadership-of-southend-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police told to crack down on high street crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forces in Essex and Kent are being given a share of &pound;20m to tackle organised crime groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-told-to-crack-down-on-high-street-crime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-told-to-crack-down-on-high-street-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shrimpers fans react as Southend United wins the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-southend-united-fans-react-to-fa-trophy-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-southend-united-fans-react-to-fa-trophy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of Southend United are in ecstasy as the side wins its first ever domestic trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-fans-joy-after-penalty-drama-at-wembley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-fans-joy-after-penalty-drama-at-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trophy win 'everything I can ask for' - Southend's Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United wing-back speaks after winning the FA Trophy on penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trophy-win-everything-i-can-ask-for-southends-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trophy-win-everything-i-can-ask-for-southends-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott-Morriss on 'deserved' FA Trophy win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United defender speaks after scoring the winning penalty against Wealdstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/scott-morriss-on-deserved-fa-trophy-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/scott-morriss-on-deserved-fa-trophy-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddleboarders and surfers protest over sewage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protests took place at five locations in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/paddleboarders-and-surfers-protest-over-sewage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/paddleboarders-and-surfers-protest-over-sewage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Hatfield's family deliver "sensory trolleys" to Southend, Basildon and Broomfield hospitals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/equipment-donated-to-hospitals-in-boys-memory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/equipment-donated-to-hospitals-in-boys-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters']]></title><description><![CDATA[A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-cancer-test-makes-me-feel-womens-health-matters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-cancer-test-makes-me-feel-womens-health-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lib-dems-in-essex-suggest-leadership-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lib-dems-in-essex-suggest-leadership-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julian Wantling is bringing an army of 13 relatives to the home of football this time around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dad-who-ditched-holiday-is-plotting-wembley-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dad-who-ditched-holiday-is-plotting-wembley-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to face Brecel in Snooker 900 final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Kyren Wilson 6-3 to book a place in the Snooker 900 Global Championship final against Luca Brecel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-to-face-brecel-in-snooker-900-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-to-face-brecel-in-snooker-900-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Porter scores a maiden first-class 50 in his 178th innings as Essex reach 281-8 in replay to Leicestershire's 333 all out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/porter-hits-maiden-50-for-essex-against-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/porter-hits-maiden-50-for-essex-against-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United goalkeeper Matt Macey is among four first team players released by the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/goalkeeper-macey-to-leave-colchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/goalkeeper-macey-to-leave-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Town announce they have been placed under a transfer embargo by the National League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintree-town-placed-under-transfer-embargo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintree-town-placed-under-transfer-embargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Register has called the police 198 times since July to report criminals on his land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farmer-terrorised-by-machete-wielding-hare-coursers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farmer-terrorised-by-machete-wielding-hare-coursers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pool staff in Basildon clean up three incidents of vomiting and one of diarrhoea in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plea-to-swimmers-after-poo-and-vomiting-in-pool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plea-to-swimmers-after-poo-and-vomiting-in-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull']]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura Mathias is asking people to think before they speak, after hurtful comments on her appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-have-alopecia-but-someone-asked-if-i-was-dressed-as-pitbull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-have-alopecia-but-someone-asked-if-i-was-dressed-as-pitbull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform says it is "proud" of the move, but the Conservatives have branded it "performative".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ukraine-flag-removed-from-council-hq-by-reform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ukraine-flag-removed-from-council-hq-by-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says residents helped design the skatepark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/maldon-skatepark-opens-after-911000-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/maldon-skatepark-opens-after-911000-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend United]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United head coach previews facing Wealdstone at Wembley in the FA Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-united/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service highlights the importance of working fire alarms in the aftermath of the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nine-people-homeless-after-cigarette-causes-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nine-people-homeless-after-cigarette-causes-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Shrimpers are taking on Wealdstone in the FA Trophy final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-southend-uniteds-final-at-wembley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-southend-uniteds-final-at-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dredging works completed at picturesque quay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work to dredge mud, silt and debris and allow safe access for barges took 10 weeks to complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dredging-works-completed-at-picturesque-quay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dredging-works-completed-at-picturesque-quay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform council to scrap new library charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Essex County Council leadership promises to remove the &pound;1.15 fee for book reservations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-council-to-scrap-new-library-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-council-to-scrap-new-library-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student stabbed with 21cm knife, murder trial told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed to death after a night out in Southampton, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/student-stabbed-with-21cm-knife-murder-trial-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/student-stabbed-with-21cm-knife-murder-trial-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition celebrating school dinners scoops award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food Museum wins a national award for its exhibition charting the history of the school staple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/exhibition-celebrating-school-dinners-scoops-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/exhibition-celebrating-school-dinners-scoops-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform leader threatens legal action against council shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Harris tells government that local government reform in Essex is "ill-thought and expensive".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-leader-threatens-legal-action-against-council-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-leader-threatens-legal-action-against-council-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men in court accused of killing football fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve men are due to enter pleas in September, accused of killing Simon Dobbin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-in-court-accused-of-killing-football-fan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-in-court-accused-of-killing-football-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree deserts put health at risk, says charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity says a lack of trees puts people at risk of ill health, pollution and environmental harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tree-deserts-put-health-at-risk-says-charity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tree-deserts-put-health-at-risk-says-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braintree's Smith in New Zealand World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Tommy Smith, whose club Braintree Town were relegated from the National League this season, is named in New Zealand's World Cup squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintrees-smith-in-new-zealand-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintrees-smith-in-new-zealand-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend owner on club's 'incredible support']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United chairman speaks to BBC Essex ahead of FA Trophy fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-owner-on-clubs-incredible-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-owner-on-clubs-incredible-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Bingley returns to his Essex roots after three years as leader of Plymouth City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-picks-ex-plymouth-leader-to-run-thurrock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-picks-ex-plymouth-leader-to-run-thurrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court extends injunction on traveller site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deputy judge warns that any breach could result in prosecution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-court-extends-injunction-on-traveller-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-court-extends-injunction-on-traveller-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail firms brought under single leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is part of central government's plans to nationalise all of Britain's rail operators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rail-firms-brought-under-single-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rail-firms-brought-under-single-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/passengers-allowed-to-leave-norovirus-hit-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/passengers-allowed-to-leave-norovirus-hit-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames crossing will be built at pace, says King]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;10bn Lower Thames Crossing project features in the King's Speech, announced at Westminster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/thames-crossing-will-be-built-at-pace-says-king/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/thames-crossing-will-be-built-at-pace-says-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat rescued after hitching 15-mile ride under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olaf has a huge stroke of luck as it emerges the car's owner works at a cat charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cat-rescued-after-hitching-15-mile-ride-under-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cat-rescued-after-hitching-15-mile-ride-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council buys abandoned cinema in regeneration plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlow Council vows to breathe new life into the former town centre Odeon building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-buys-abandoned-cinema-in-regeneration-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-buys-abandoned-cinema-in-regeneration-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rival fans abuse football club after owners arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club says players, fans and staff have experienced "unacceptable behaviour".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rival-fans-abuse-football-club-after-owners-arrested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rival-fans-abuse-football-club-after-owners-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembley loss will fuel Southend for FA Trophy - Ralph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United captain Nathan Ralph believes last season's play-off defeatat Wembley will provide extra inspiration in Sunday's FA Trophy final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wembley-loss-will-fuel-southend-for-fa-trophy-ralph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wembley-loss-will-fuel-southend-for-fa-trophy-ralph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conservatives increased their majority in Harlow, despite Reform UK success elsewhere in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-did-the-tories-hold-on-to-harlow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-did-the-tories-hold-on-to-harlow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatterji leads Surrey to One-Day Cup win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Priyanaz Chatterji leads Surrey to a three-wicket One-Day Cup win in a nervous run chase against Essex at the Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chatterji-leads-surrey-to-one-day-cup-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chatterji-leads-surrey-to-one-day-cup-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient remains found under Essex hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'spectacular' decorated Roman coffin was unearthed on a site that&rsquo;s being redeveloped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ancient-remains-found-under-essex-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ancient-remains-found-under-essex-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Rebels on the up despite semi-final loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Claire Paxton says the future looks bright for the Essex Rebels women's team despite missing out on a place in the Super League Basketball final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-rebels-on-the-up-despite-semi-final-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-rebels-on-the-up-despite-semi-final-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potholes and change: Why Essex voted for Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 25 years, the Tories lose Essex County Council and Thurrock turns away from Labour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/potholes-and-change-why-essex-voted-for-reform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/potholes-and-change-why-essex-voted-for-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Brazil says recent operation saved his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ex-Ipswich Town striker is "deeply grateful" for the medical care he is receiving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/alan-brazil-says-recent-operation-saved-his-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/alan-brazil-says-recent-operation-saved-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/newly-elected-reform-councillor-quits-after-social-media-claims-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/newly-elected-reform-councillor-quits-after-social-media-claims-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly-elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/newly-elected-reform-councillor-quits-after-social-media-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/newly-elected-reform-councillor-quits-after-social-media-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Reform councillor quits after race post claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-reform-councillor-quits-after-race-post-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-reform-councillor-quits-after-race-post-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-soldier-on-parachuting-to-remote-island-to-bring-hantavirus-aid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-soldier-on-parachuting-to-remote-island-to-bring-hantavirus-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex look to build momentum after three-day win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Tom Westley hopes Essex have "turned a corner" following their six-wicket home win over Hampshire in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-look-to-build-momentum-after-three-day-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-look-to-build-momentum-after-three-day-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Double-parking makes it difficult to get to fires']]></title><description><![CDATA[A firefighter says he sees obstructive parking about three times a week and delays can cause stress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/double-parking-makes-it-difficult-to-get-to-fires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/double-parking-makes-it-difficult-to-get-to-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle of Britain memorial flight returns to airshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will be the 33rd airshow and will also mark the Spitfire's 90th anniversary, say organisers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-returns-to-airshow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-returns-to-airshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the elections tell us about the East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not all of them are, but the elections of 2026 will be remembered, says political editor Andrew Sinclair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-the-elections-tell-us-about-the-east-of-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-the-elections-tell-us-about-the-east-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Perry in final on World Seniors debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan caps his debut at the World Seniors Snooker Championship by beating Joe Perry in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-beats-perry-in-final-on-world-seniors-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-beats-perry-in-final-on-world-seniors-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley steers Essex to six-wicket win at Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Critchley's 90 off 73 balls helps power Essex to a six-wicket victory over Hampshire in three days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/critchley-steers-essex-to-six-wicket-win-at-hants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/critchley-steers-essex-to-six-wicket-win-at-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saxon coin hoard linked to time of Viking raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coins were minted by a Saxon king who could not prevent an upsurge in Viking raids, says expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/saxon-coin-hoard-linked-to-time-of-viking-raids/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/saxon-coin-hoard-linked-to-time-of-viking-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Photographing stars in Cannes are days I will never forget']]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending 20 years capturing the Cannes Film Festival was very "special", says Richard Blanshard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/photographing-stars-in-cannes-are-days-i-will-never-forget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/photographing-stars-in-cannes-are-days-i-will-never-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend-long dispersal order put in place in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows reports of anti-social behaviour and large groups of young people gathering, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/weekend-long-dispersal-order-put-in-place-in-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/weekend-long-dispersal-order-put-in-place-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buses to replace trains during platform work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work at Sawbridgeworth, Cheshunt and Broxbourne stations is happening on Saturday and Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/buses-to-replace-trains-during-platform-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/buses-to-replace-trains-during-platform-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things we learned from Essex's local elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK describes it as a "barnstorming" victory - but what can we learn from Essex's election?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-things-we-learned-from-essexs-local-elections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-things-we-learned-from-essexs-local-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caravan plot on 'illegal' traveller site listed on Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/caravan-plot-on-illegal-traveller-site-listed-on-facebook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/caravan-plot-on-illegal-traveller-site-listed-on-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex lose late wickets after Hampshire collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire pair Jake Lehmann and Ben Brown hit half-centuries before a batting collapse hands Essex the initiative on day one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-lose-late-wickets-after-hampshire-collapse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-lose-late-wickets-after-hampshire-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage's party celebrates winning Essex County Council and Thurrock Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-ends-tories-25-year-control-of-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-ends-tories-25-year-control-of-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club owners in court on rape and trafficking charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maldon &amp; Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-club-owners-in-court-on-rape-and-trafficking-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-club-owners-in-court-on-rape-and-trafficking-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaction from Southend as results come in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Party, Conservatives and Labour were captured on camera reacting to the results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reaction-from-southend-as-results-come-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reaction-from-southend-as-results-come-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New centre could mean same-day cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior doctor says the facility in Epping could be a game changer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-centre-could-mean-same-day-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-centre-could-mean-same-day-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters tackle derelict pub blaze for four hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is being launched after crews tackled a fire at the former Princess of Wales pub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/firefighters-tackle-derelict-pub-blaze-for-four-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/firefighters-tackle-derelict-pub-blaze-for-four-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football documentary shelved amid police inquiries]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV says it has removed its show about Maldon and Tiptree FC from its upcoming broadcast schedule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-documentary-shelved-amid-police-inquiries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-documentary-shelved-amid-police-inquiries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police activity at football club disrupts polling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maldon District Council says an "ongoing police investigation" has caused a change of plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-activity-at-football-club-disrupts-polling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-activity-at-football-club-disrupts-polling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier stars as Hampshire, Durham and Essex win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Maia Bouchier hits a career-best 143 as Hampshire bounce back from Saturday's One-Day Cup loss at Lancashire by beating Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested for human trafficking and rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police officers raid properties in Danbury, Maldon and Braintree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-men-arrested-for-human-trafficking-and-rape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-men-arrested-for-human-trafficking-and-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver sentenced after e-scooter crash kills siblings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deimante Ziobryte did not stop or call emergency services, the court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/driver-sentenced-after-e-scooter-crash-kills-siblings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/driver-sentenced-after-e-scooter-crash-kills-siblings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate alleged racial abuse of coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentwood Town says its first-team coach was abused during the crunch match at Billericay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-investigate-alleged-racial-abuse-of-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-investigate-alleged-racial-abuse-of-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op records 100% profit rise despite tricky year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Rigby says 2025 was "one of the most challenging" in his 45 years in food retail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/co-op-records-100-profit-rise-despite-tricky-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/co-op-records-100-profit-rise-despite-tricky-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian, 16, dies after being hit by van]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal for eyewitnesses after the boy and a 23-year-old man were hit by the vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pedestrian-16-dies-after-being-hit-by-van/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pedestrian-16-dies-after-being-hit-by-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-acre traveller site 'illegally built at weekend']]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents describe how a field in their village was rapidly concreted over within four days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-acre-traveller-site-illegally-built-at-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-acre-traveller-site-illegally-built-at-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash deaths prompt staff driving course push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses are being encouraged to send staff on training courses after a rise in road deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crash-deaths-prompt-staff-driving-course-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crash-deaths-prompt-staff-driving-course-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyez, oyez! Town crier contest returns to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA["People do say about town crying, it is the most fun thing you can do with your clothes on."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oyez-oyez-town-crier-contest-returns-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oyez-oyez-town-crier-contest-returns-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's sink or swim... you feel like you're drowning']]></title><description><![CDATA[Families call for research into progressive supranuclear palsy after loved ones were misdiagnosed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/its-sink-or-swim-you-feel-like-youre-drowning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/its-sink-or-swim-you-feel-like-youre-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Leyton Orient defender denies conspiracy to rob]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles Judd is remanded in custody after the hearing at St Albans Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-leyton-orient-defender-denies-conspiracy-to-rob/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-leyton-orient-defender-denies-conspiracy-to-rob/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deprived village has high hopes for first carnival]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in Jaywick, Essex, want the new event to bust preconceptions about their village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/deprived-village-has-high-hopes-for-first-carnival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/deprived-village-has-high-hopes-for-first-carnival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sport stopped me disappearing with Parkinson's']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Nicholls says walking football "brought me out of my shell" after aParkinson's diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sport-stopped-me-disappearing-with-parkinsons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sport-stopped-me-disappearing-with-parkinsons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wu-beats-murphy-in-decider-to-win-world-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wu-beats-murphy-in-decider-to-win-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Thousands watch annual Soapbox Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local teacher Gillian Welch, who piloted a cart, says it is a "brilliant event".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-thousands-watch-annual-soapbox-derby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-thousands-watch-annual-soapbox-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple build miniature railway in their garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Walker jokes the railway has "probably made our house unsellable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/couple-build-miniature-railway-in-their-garden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/couple-build-miniature-railway-in-their-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wu-in-control-of-crucible-final-against-murphy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wu-in-control-of-crucible-final-against-murphy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He'll need to tell us his secret' - analysing Murphy's new break-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Championship finalist Shaun Murphy has adopted a new style of break-off - what is it and why is it working so well?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hell-need-to-tell-us-his-secret-analysing-murphys-new-break-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hell-need-to-tell-us-his-secret-analysing-murphys-new-break-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things we learnt from five party interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five key takeaways from interviews with senior party leaders ahead of Thursday's local elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-things-we-learnt-from-five-party-interviews/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-things-we-learnt-from-five-party-interviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's strongest woman 'didn't like sport']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrea Thompson says it is "such an inspiration" to see younger women competing in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/worlds-strongest-woman-didnt-like-sport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/worlds-strongest-woman-didnt-like-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is International Dawn Chorus Day?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first Sunday of May, thousands of people across 80 countries wake at 04:00 to hear birdsong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-is-international-dawn-chorus-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-is-international-dawn-chorus-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens have knife wounds and a third is arrested after a 30-person brawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dispersal orders are in place and a 15-year-old is arrested on suspicion of assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-teens-have-knife-wounds-and-a-third-is-arrested-after-a-30-person-brawl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-teens-have-knife-wounds-and-a-third-is-arrested-after-a-30-person-brawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming pool closed to 'diarrhoea incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[A sports village closes a pool and contacts swimmers with existing bookings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/swimming-pool-closed-to-diarrhoea-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/swimming-pool-closed-to-diarrhoea-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church appeals over ban on street preaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[The church is accused of telling people they are going to hell while street preaching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/church-appeals-over-ban-on-street-preaching/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/church-appeals-over-ban-on-street-preaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a struggling school tackled misogyny and became a happier place]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex school is out of special measures after getting a grip on bullying and sexist behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-a-struggling-school-tackled-misogyny-and-became-a-happier-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-a-struggling-school-tackled-misogyny-and-became-a-happier-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is going on at troubled Chelmsford City Racecourse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue is in turmoil after losing its racing licence in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-is-going-on-at-troubled-chelmsford-city-racecourse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-is-going-on-at-troubled-chelmsford-city-racecourse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend make £1.3m loss despite revenue boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United's chairman thanks supporters and staff as they look ahead to the FA Trophy final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-make-13m-loss-despite-revenue-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-make-13m-loss-despite-revenue-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors at the Old Bailey hear Alfie Coleman, 21, believed in fighting a race war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/neo-nazi-guilty-of-terror-charge-after-mi5-sting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/neo-nazi-guilty-of-terror-charge-after-mi5-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family may not get answers over drowning in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court hears how Paul McDonald was found face down in the sea by his wife on their holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-may-not-get-answers-over-drowning-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-may-not-get-answers-over-drowning-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man died in crash with goalpost while testing bike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A friend of Alan Scamp describes hearing a "metal on metal noise" when the bike crashed at night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-died-in-crash-with-goalpost-while-testing-bike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-died-in-crash-with-goalpost-while-testing-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police stop overloaded car with pink unicorn on roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are reminding people the dangers of overloading cars with more than they can carry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-stop-overloaded-car-with-pink-unicorn-on-roof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-stop-overloaded-car-with-pink-unicorn-on-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuter-friendly campus hailed as game changer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Essex introduces shuttle buses and lounges for students who travel to campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/commuter-friendly-campus-hailed-as-game-changer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/commuter-friendly-campus-hailed-as-game-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage received £5m from donor before he became MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform leader says the gift was for his personal security - but opponents say he should have declared it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-received-5m-from-donor-before-he-became-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-received-5m-from-donor-before-he-became-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for killing driver while watching TikTok videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ismaeel Malik accessed his phone almost 100 times on his journey, the court is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-jailed-for-killing-driver-while-watching-tiktok-videos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-jailed-for-killing-driver-while-watching-tiktok-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog rescued and school evacuated after house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is due to begin after a fire at a house which affects a nearby school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dog-rescued-and-school-evacuated-after-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dog-rescued-and-school-evacuated-after-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waterworks scheme will disrupt roads for three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 19km (11.8 miles) of pipes are due to be upgraded across 60 roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/waterworks-scheme-will-disrupt-roads-for-three-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/waterworks-scheme-will-disrupt-roads-for-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of access raised at social care debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adults with learning disabilities ask questions in a special social care debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lack-of-access-raised-at-social-care-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lack-of-access-raised-at-social-care-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investor denies misleading council in failed deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Kavanagh says there has been no "fraud, dishonesty or other wrongdoing" on his part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/investor-denies-misleading-council-in-failed-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/investor-denies-misleading-council-in-failed-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town international has one big football dream left]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Ipswich defender Tommy Smith tells college students he is hoping for a World Cup call-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/town-international-has-one-big-football-dream-left/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/town-international-has-one-big-football-dream-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Essex site on Uk ‘most endangered’ list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building was once owned by the grandfather of pioneer nurse Florence Nightingale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historic-essex-site-on-uk-most-endangered-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historic-essex-site-on-uk-most-endangered-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebels aim to make home advantage count in play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Rebels will take a perfect home record into the women's Super League Basketball play-off quarter-finals this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rebels-aim-to-make-home-advantage-count-in-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rebels-aim-to-make-home-advantage-count-in-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion Neil Robertson calls for a controversial chalk used by Ronnie O'Sullivan to be banned, saying most other players "hate it" and that it "makes an absolute mess of the table".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/robertson-calls-for-ban-on-osullivans-chalk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/robertson-calls-for-ban-on-osullivans-chalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westley century leads Essex to draw with Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex captain Tom Westley hits two sixes and 22 fours in a powerful 136 to lead his side to a comfortably-achieved draw against Surrey at the Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/westley-century-leads-essex-to-draw-with-surrey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/westley-century-leads-essex-to-draw-with-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager, 16, takes mud race crown with no prep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert barely looks out of breath as he crosses the finish line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teenager-16-takes-mud-race-crown-with-no-prep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teenager-16-takes-mud-race-crown-with-no-prep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence &amp; Sibley tons edge Surrey ahead of Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centuries from Dom Sibley and Dan Lawrence help Surrey gain a first-innings lead against Essex in a game that is heading to a draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lawrence-amp-sibley-tons-edge-surrey-ahead-of-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lawrence-amp-sibley-tons-edge-surrey-ahead-of-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the Gen Z politicians of Essex tackle the big issues?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five of the youngest politicians in the county go head to head on live radio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-will-the-gen-z-politicians-of-essex-tackle-the-big-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-will-the-gen-z-politicians-of-essex-tackle-the-big-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why did the driver who killed my cat not stop?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cat owners question why their pets are not given the same recognition as other animals if they are involved in a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-did-the-driver-who-killed-my-cat-not-stop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-did-the-driver-who-killed-my-cat-not-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze edge to win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Yorkshire, Hampshire and The Blaze all pick up wins in the fourth game week of the women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-blaze-edge-to-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-blaze-edge-to-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencer dies days after being hit by car in Soho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, dies in hospital after a collision on Argyll Street in Soho.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/influencer-dies-days-after-being-hit-by-car-in-soho/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/influencer-dies-days-after-being-hit-by-car-in-soho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two survive plane crash with minor injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says it made the scene safe and stopped fuel from leaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-survive-plane-crash-with-minor-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-survive-plane-crash-with-minor-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance overturns in three-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a woman in her 50s remains in custody following the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ambulance-overturns-in-three-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ambulance-overturns-in-three-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC granted 5am licence despite noise concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restaurant in Chelmsford promises to be a good neighbour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kfc-granted-5am-licence-despite-noise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kfc-granted-5am-licence-despite-noise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the UK's longest-running roadworks holding this town back?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodend Bridge in Essex is jokingly voted Witham's number one tourist attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/are-the-uks-longest-running-roadworks-holding-this-town-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/are-the-uks-longest-running-roadworks-holding-this-town-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investor admits taking millions from council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Kavanagh believes funds he received were for his own benefit, legal papers reveal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/investor-admits-taking-millions-from-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/investor-admits-taking-millions-from-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of missing WW1 soldier finally laid to rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reginald Joseph Blake's remains are buried nearly 110 years after the young private went missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/body-of-missing-ww1-soldier-finally-laid-to-rest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/body-of-missing-ww1-soldier-finally-laid-to-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tattoo parlour targeted after argument over flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Willett says his business has been review bombed after he asked two men to stop hanging a flag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tattoo-parlour-targeted-after-argument-over-flag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tattoo-parlour-targeted-after-argument-over-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stalwart of Essex politics dies suddenly aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local Lib Dem MP describes Mike Mackrory as her mentor and as a "formidable" campaigner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stalwart-of-essex-politics-dies-suddenly-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stalwart-of-essex-politics-dies-suddenly-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue plaque unveiled for Women's Institute pioneer]]></title><description><![CDATA["She was a person of many different accomplishments," her grandson says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blue-plaque-unveiled-for-womens-institute-pioneer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blue-plaque-unveiled-for-womens-institute-pioneer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer pursued relationships while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sgt Llewellyn Holmes is found to have committed gross misconduct by Essex Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-officer-pursued-relationships-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-officer-pursued-relationships-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers could 'lose livelihood under pylon plan']]></title><description><![CDATA[National Grid plans to build a 114-mile (185km) chain of pylons to carry electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farmers-could-lose-livelihood-under-pylon-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farmers-could-lose-livelihood-under-pylon-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jodie Marsh granted new primate licence by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marsh says she is "elated" after the council she beat in court grants her a primate licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jodie-marsh-granted-new-primate-licence-by-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jodie-marsh-granted-new-primate-licence-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC wanting 5am licence says it won't be noisy neighbour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A KFC representative says it is committed to tackling any noise issues that crop up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kfc-wanting-5am-licence-says-it-wont-be-noisy-neighbour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kfc-wanting-5am-licence-says-it-wont-be-noisy-neighbour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need To Know Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key issues, potential outcomes, and what the results could mean for Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/need-to-know-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/need-to-know-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Labour activists charged amid alleged vote rigging claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Labour activists have been charged by police after an investigation into claims that a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/london-labour-activists-charged-amid-alleged-vote-rigging-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/london-labour-activists-charged-amid-alleged-vote-rigging-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality TV star was found dead in ditch in Thailand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Wright, 33, from The Only Way Is Essex, was found last month near Phuket, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reality-tv-star-was-found-dead-in-ditch-in-thailand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reality-tv-star-was-found-dead-in-ditch-in-thailand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman died from neck injuries in family dog attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, was found with serious injuries at her home on 10 April, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-died-from-neck-injuries-in-family-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-died-from-neck-injuries-in-family-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelmsford appoint Cooper as new manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Cooper is named as new manager of Chelmsford City and will work alongside new head of football John Still.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chelmsford-appoint-cooper-as-new-manager/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chelmsford-appoint-cooper-as-new-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barker helps Warwickshire to victory against Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Barker takes four wickets to help Warwickshire to a 41-run victory over Essex in Division One of the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/barker-helps-warwickshire-to-victory-against-essex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/barker-helps-warwickshire-to-victory-against-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harlow Town come out of administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been announced a move to take over the club is now complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harlow-town-come-out-of-administration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harlow-town-come-out-of-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicles and units on fire at industrial estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight fire crews are on the scene from across Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vehicles-and-units-on-fire-at-industrial-estate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vehicles-and-units-on-fire-at-industrial-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cook haul helps set up Essex run chase at Warwicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fascinating final day awaits in the County Championship at Edgbaston where Essex will resume on 11-0, chasing a target of 206 to beat Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cook-haul-helps-set-up-essex-run-chase-at-warwicks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cook-haul-helps-set-up-essex-run-chase-at-warwicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says a pedestrian remains in a critical condition in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after death of car passenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a 37-year-old man died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-arrested-after-death-of-car-passenger/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-arrested-after-death-of-car-passenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singer appeals after car with medical equipment is stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesy Nelson offers a &pound;10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/singer-appeals-after-car-with-medical-equipment-is-stolen/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/singer-appeals-after-car-with-medical-equipment-is-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils spend more than £2m on pothole compensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils across the East of England councils have forked out millions paying claims for pothole damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councils-spend-more-than-2m-on-pothole-compensation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councils-spend-more-than-2m-on-pothole-compensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why was an EasyJet plane too heavy for take-off?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather, length of runway and number of passengers can all impact a plane's ability to fly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-was-an-easyjet-plane-too-heavy-for-take-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-was-an-easyjet-plane-too-heavy-for-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott-Morriss hitches ride to play for Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend full-back Gus Scott-Morriss plays in their 6-2 win over Halifax after reaching the game on another club's bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/scott-morriss-hitches-ride-to-play-for-southend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/scott-morriss-hitches-ride-to-play-for-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey march on as Yorkshire earn first One-Day Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey make it three wins out of three in the One-Day Cup as Yorkshire earn their first victory as a tier-one team and Warwickshire beat Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/surrey-march-on-as-yorkshire-earn-first-one-day-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/surrey-march-on-as-yorkshire-earn-first-one-day-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipping at old station is 'abhorrent mess']]></title><description><![CDATA[Council says it remains "committed to resolving this matter and preventing further harm to the area".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fly-tipping-at-old-station-is-abhorrent-mess/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fly-tipping-at-old-station-is-abhorrent-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Colchester United fans feel about a John Terry takeover?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans tell the BBC of a mixture of excitement, intrigue and concern about Terry's potential arrival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-do-colchester-united-fans-feel-about-a-john-terry-takeover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-do-colchester-united-fans-feel-about-a-john-terry-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-home-cooks-reviving-forgotten-british-dishes-youve-probably-never-heard-of/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-home-cooks-reviving-forgotten-british-dishes-youve-probably-never-heard-of/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the warning signs that a dog is about to attack?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of a 19-year-old woman reignites conversations about which dogs can be aggressive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-are-the-warning-signs-that-a-dog-is-about-to-attack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-are-the-warning-signs-that-a-dog-is-about-to-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strikes by workers at Stansted Airport called off]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 100 people at facilities firm ABM are considering a new pay rise made to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/strikes-by-workers-at-stansted-airport-called-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/strikes-by-workers-at-stansted-airport-called-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears stroke victim will lose Cambodia hospital bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Blake is partially-paralysed and is unable to talk, according to his son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fears-stroke-victim-will-lose-cambodia-hospital-bed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fears-stroke-victim-will-lose-cambodia-hospital-bed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government rules out 750 homes on green belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Planning Inspectorate says the project would have caused substantial harm to the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/government-rules-out-750-homes-on-green-belt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/government-rules-out-750-homes-on-green-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six passengers were asked to leave the aircraft before it could take off for Malaga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/passengers-asked-to-leave-too-heavy-southend-flight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/passengers-asked-to-leave-too-heavy-southend-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal expert and pilot died in desert plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court hears Prof Alan Wilson and Neil Oakman died instantly when their plane plunged in Namibia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/animal-expert-and-pilot-died-in-desert-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/animal-expert-and-pilot-died-in-desert-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his bid for a record-breaking eighth World Snooker Championship title with a match against China's debutant He Guoqiang at the Crucible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-to-play-chinas-he-in-crucible-round-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-to-play-chinas-he-in-crucible-round-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football teams from same club in 'miracle' final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hashtag United Women and Hashtag United Women Reserves are facing-off in the BBC Essex Women's Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-teams-from-same-club-in-miracle-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-teams-from-same-club-in-miracle-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seriously failing its tenants, says report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regulator of Social Housing says Basildon Borough Council needs to make "fundamental changes".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-seriously-failing-its-tenants-says-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-seriously-failing-its-tenants-says-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuters face delays due to overhead wire problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fault with overhead wires is blocking the line towards Colchester, says Greater Anglia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/commuters-face-delays-due-to-overhead-wire-problems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/commuters-face-delays-due-to-overhead-wire-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson century leads Durham to One-Day Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahlia Wilson hits 152 as Durham beat Essex in the One-Day Cup and there are also wins for The Blaze and Surrey, while rain ends the game at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wilson-century-leads-durham-to-one-day-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wilson-century-leads-durham-to-one-day-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biometric checks after 179 prisoners released in error in year to March]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/biometric-checks-after-179-prisoners-released-in-error-in-year-to-march/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/biometric-checks-after-179-prisoners-released-in-error-in-year-to-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County replacements rule could be changed in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rules allowing replacement players in the County Championship could be changed at the end of the first block of fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/county-replacements-rule-could-be-changed-in-may/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/county-replacements-rule-could-be-changed-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No let-up from Southend after reaching play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United captain Gus Scott-Morriss rules out the team taking a breather in their three remaining National League games after securing a play-off place for the second consecutive year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-let-up-from-southend-after-reaching-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-let-up-from-southend-after-reaching-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex signing Mulder temporarily returns home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex signing Wiaan Mulder will miss their next Championship game after returning to South Africa for personal reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-signing-mulder-temporarily-returns-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-signing-mulder-temporarily-returns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman died after treatment withdrawn against wishes, says coroner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner says Janet Daniels' sepsis appeared to be stabilising, but that was not told to family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-died-after-treatment-withdrawn-against-wishes-says-coroner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-died-after-treatment-withdrawn-against-wishes-says-coroner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Terry and Colchester - why now, and why are ex-pros buying clubs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores John Terry's imminent takeover of Colchester, why ex-pros are buying clubs, and what the feeling is among fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/john-terry-and-colchester-why-now-and-why-are-ex-pros-buying-clubs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/john-terry-and-colchester-why-now-and-why-are-ex-pros-buying-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts A12 southbound causing long delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers face four miles of congestion, National Highways says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crash-shuts-a12-southbound-causing-long-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crash-shuts-a12-southbound-causing-long-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester must focus amid Terry 'noise' - Payne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United midfielder Jack Payne says the team cannot allow themselves to be distracted by reports of a possible takeover by a group including John Terry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-must-focus-amid-terry-noise-payne/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-must-focus-amid-terry-noise-payne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer cleared of assault after prosecution delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sgt David Woods has been acquitted but is still suspended from duty and faces misconduct proceedings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/officer-cleared-of-assault-after-prosecution-delay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/officer-cleared-of-assault-after-prosecution-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murdered MP nominated for highest US civilian honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House is considering a bid for the late MP to receive America's highest civilian honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murdered-mp-nominated-for-highest-us-civilian-honour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murdered-mp-nominated-for-highest-us-civilian-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends embark on mission to help Ukraine's animals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tobias Sullivan, Rhys Edwards, Jordan Bailey and Jake Trask plan to drive vet supplies to Kharkiv.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/friends-embark-on-mission-to-help-ukraines-animals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/friends-embark-on-mission-to-help-ukraines-animals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospice to cut jobs and bereavement services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hospice says 17 jobs are at risk of redundancy due to "unprecedented" financial pressures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hospice-to-cut-jobs-and-bereavement-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hospice-to-cut-jobs-and-bereavement-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seafood has been fished in Leigh-on-Sea since the 1880s, but popularity has declined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/has-essex-fallen-out-of-love-with-cockles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/has-essex-fallen-out-of-love-with-cockles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in dog attack at house named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the seized dog - a family pet - is believed to be a Lurcher cross.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-killed-in-dog-attack-at-house-named/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-killed-in-dog-attack-at-house-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset race to 10-wicket win at Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset bowl out Essex for 245 before easing to a target of 47 to win by 10 wickets on day three of their County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/somerset-race-to-10-wicket-win-at-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/somerset-race-to-10-wicket-win-at-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews issue smoke alarm reminder after house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Station manager Scott Fretton says the occupants did the right thing when they discovered the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crews-issue-smoke-alarm-reminder-after-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crews-issue-smoke-alarm-reminder-after-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former followers say the organisation is still putting lives at risk, despite a policy update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-was-pressured-into-refusing-a-blood-transfusion-aged-11/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-was-pressured-into-refusing-a-blood-transfusion-aged-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglo-Saxon 'Woden ring' to go on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finely-worked band was discovered by Dean Young, who is "over the moon" it is going on display.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anglo-saxon-woden-ring-to-go-on-display/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anglo-saxon-woden-ring-to-go-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/messy-and-unpredictable-what-i-learned-from-election-tour-of-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/messy-and-unpredictable-what-i-learned-from-election-tour-of-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Wins for Lancs, Somerset, Surrey &amp; Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champions Lancashire begin their defence of the Women's One-Day Cup with a resounding 149-run victory at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-one-day-cup-wins-for-lancs-somerset-surrey-amp-hants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-one-day-cup-wins-for-lancs-somerset-surrey-amp-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Football clubs we were up against earn 20 times more']]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Town FC are relegated from the National League with three games left to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-clubs-we-were-up-against-earn-20-times-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-clubs-we-were-up-against-earn-20-times-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrests after man seriously hurt in hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they are still looking for a third suspect in relation to the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-arrests-after-man-seriously-hurt-in-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-arrests-after-man-seriously-hurt-in-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief for residents after at-risk bus routes saved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council says it will now use government money to subsidise the bus services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/relief-for-residents-after-at-risk-bus-routes-saved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/relief-for-residents-after-at-risk-bus-routes-saved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport workers to strike over 'tin of beans' rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trade union says workers who assist disabled passengers are being offered an extra 1p per hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/airport-workers-to-strike-over-tin-of-beans-rise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/airport-workers-to-strike-over-tin-of-beans-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police take no further action on leader's post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police say there was nothing criminal in a post made by Basildon Council's Gavin Callaghan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-take-no-further-action-on-leaders-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-take-no-further-action-on-leaders-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies following collision with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police is urging anyone with more information to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/motorcyclist-dies-following-collision-with-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/motorcyclist-dies-following-collision-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men guilty of part in violent anti-asylum protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors find the men guilty of violent disorder during protests at The Bell Hotel in Epping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-guilty-of-part-in-violent-anti-asylum-protest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-guilty-of-part-in-violent-anti-asylum-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex bride hitchhikes to wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe was left stranded on Brighton seafront and could have been late for the ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-bride-hitchhikes-to-wedding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-bride-hitchhikes-to-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire in garden spreads over to three homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six crews are called to tackle the flames that got out of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-in-garden-spreads-over-to-three-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-in-garden-spreads-over-to-three-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry tips on side after striking railway bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lorry gets partially propped up by the side pillar of the bridge after failing to drive under.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-tips-on-side-after-striking-railway-bridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-tips-on-side-after-striking-railway-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skip boss missed warnings as he 'doesn't do emails']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roy Brett is due to be sentenced alongside his business in May at Colchester Magistrates' Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/skip-boss-missed-warnings-as-he-doesnt-do-emails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/skip-boss-missed-warnings-as-he-doesnt-do-emails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protester was 'pillar of community', trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors are told the defendant acted in self-defence during protests at The Bell Hotel in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/protester-was-pillar-of-community-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/protester-was-pillar-of-community-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teen-tried-to-buy-gun-for-terrorist-attack-court-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teen-tried-to-buy-gun-for-terrorist-attack-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gladiators star banned from driving after speeding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barney Walsh, who already had nine penalty points, gets a six-month ban after speeding on the M4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gladiators-star-banned-from-driving-after-speeding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gladiators-star-banned-from-driving-after-speeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roadworks causing 'absolute carnage' say residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say lorries are mounting the kerbs to squeeze past other vehicles as they avoid roadworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/roadworks-causing-absolute-carnage-say-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/roadworks-causing-absolute-carnage-say-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cars land on top of one another after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The occupants of the vehicles escape with only minor injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cars-land-on-top-of-one-another-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cars-land-on-top-of-one-another-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobility shop reopens eight months after huge fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regular customers welcome its return after the devastating blaze destroyed most of the premises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mobility-shop-reopens-eight-months-after-huge-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mobility-shop-reopens-eight-months-after-huge-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peregrine rescued from skyscraper roof garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Essex Wildlife Hospital retrieves the female bird, which was trapped on the the 75th floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/peregrine-rescued-from-skyscraper-roof-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/peregrine-rescued-from-skyscraper-roof-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local elections - what business wants from Essex councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some businesses see councils as vital for infrastructure but some see them just as tax collectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-essex-councils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-essex-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local elections - what business wants from councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some businesses see councils as vital for infrastructure but some see them just as tax collectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-councils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-elections-what-business-wants-from-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persistent dust pollution hotline launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new service for residents could help to identify the source of the problem, Thurrock Council says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/persistent-dust-pollution-hotline-launched/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/persistent-dust-pollution-hotline-launched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morris dancing 'antidote to toxic masculinity']]></title><description><![CDATA[The claim is made by the organiser of a Morris group as it marks a century of Easter performances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/morris-dancing-antidote-to-toxic-masculinity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/morris-dancing-antidote-to-toxic-masculinity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I might as well just throw my CV into a shredder']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who has applied for 1,500 jobs in 18 months calls for more support for people out of work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-might-as-well-just-throw-my-cv-into-a-shredder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-might-as-well-just-throw-my-cv-into-a-shredder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow appeals for return of late husband's ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[She believes the wedding ring was stolen from his hospital bedside before his death from cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/widow-appeals-for-return-of-late-husbands-ring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/widow-appeals-for-return-of-late-husbands-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos and hope felt ahead of local elections in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters give their views on politics in two areas of Essex that will be highly contested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chaos-and-hope-felt-ahead-of-local-elections-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chaos-and-hope-felt-ahead-of-local-elections-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley stars as Essex wrap up big win at Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex wrap up an innings and 137 run victory at Hampshire as Matt Critchley takes 5-9 to go with his knock of 173.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/critchley-stars-as-essex-wrap-up-big-win-at-hants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/critchley-stars-as-essex-wrap-up-big-win-at-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was an anonymous lawyer but I came out of retirement to help families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radd Seiger says he will continue to help society's most vulnerable people stand up to authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-was-an-anonymous-lawyer-but-i-came-out-of-retirement-to-help-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-was-an-anonymous-lawyer-but-i-came-out-of-retirement-to-help-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing to hide in new football series, says owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barrie Drewitt-Barlow will front a six-part fly-on-the-wall series on ITV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nothing-to-hide-in-new-football-series-says-owner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nothing-to-hide-in-new-football-series-says-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Look for the good', says bishop in Easter message]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bishop of Chelmsford reflects on her visit to a church in the West Bank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/look-for-the-good-says-bishop-in-easter-message/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/look-for-the-good-says-bishop-in-easter-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prom dress donations in memory of nursery worker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jodie Malin, who died in February, loved people "getting all dressed up and feeling their best".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/prom-dress-donations-in-memory-of-nursery-worker/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/prom-dress-donations-in-memory-of-nursery-worker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley century puts Essex in driving seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Critchley posts his highest County Championship score as Essex overwhelme Hampshire on day two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/critchley-century-puts-essex-in-driving-seat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/critchley-century-puts-essex-in-driving-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 23, died in M25 crash, police confirm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the woman, from east London, died at the scene of Friday's collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-23-died-in-m25-crash-police-confirm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-23-died-in-m25-crash-police-confirm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queer author devastated after school removes book]]></title><description><![CDATA[The author says her book was an aid to open up the conversation around gender, sexuality and identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/queer-author-devastated-after-school-removes-book/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/queer-author-devastated-after-school-removes-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do cabbies feel about new drop-off charge at Stansted?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airport bosses want to encourage greener travel, but some taxi drivers are accusing them of greed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-do-cabbies-feel-about-new-drop-off-charge-at-stansted/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-do-cabbies-feel-about-new-drop-off-charge-at-stansted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leader's antisemitic AI video reported to police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gavin Callaghan, leader of Basildon Council, says he is "deeply sorry" for the error.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/leaders-antisemitic-ai-video-reported-to-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/leaders-antisemitic-ai-video-reported-to-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council investigating poll card print error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poll cards incorrectly detail which council the candidates are being elected to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-investigating-poll-card-print-error/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-investigating-poll-card-print-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after single-vehicle crash on country road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are called to the quiet road early in the morning following reports of a single-vehicle crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash-on-country-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash-on-country-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pete Wicks honoured with dog-walking trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former TOWIE personality says the honour feels as if he has been knighted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pete-wicks-honoured-with-dog-walking-trail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pete-wicks-honoured-with-dog-walking-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum and son guilty of ramming driver out of revenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollie Dance is convicted after the incident in which she "stalked" her victim in her BMW.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-and-son-guilty-of-ramming-driver-out-of-revenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-and-son-guilty-of-ramming-driver-out-of-revenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From YouTube to real life: why Hashtag United want to go down]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a decade of moving up the football pyramid, YouTube team Hashtag United want to be demoted. BBC Sport asks co-founder Spencer Owen: Why?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/from-youtube-to-real-life-why-hashtag-united-want-to-go-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/from-youtube-to-real-life-why-hashtag-united-want-to-go-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CCTV released of missing Brazilian academic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vitoria Figueiredo Barreto was reported missing after visiting a friend on 4 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-cctv-released-of-missing-brazilian-academic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-cctv-released-of-missing-brazilian-academic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse racing cancelled after licence refused]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Horseracing Authority says the last-minute cancellations are "regrettable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/horse-racing-cancelled-after-licence-refused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/horse-racing-cancelled-after-licence-refused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelmsford racing cancelled after licence refused]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Horseracing Authority says the last-minute cancellations are "regrettable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chelmsford-racing-cancelled-after-licence-refused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chelmsford-racing-cancelled-after-licence-refused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend chief executive to leave in major restructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Tom Lawrence and head of football John Still are to leave Southend United as part of a major restructure of the National League club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-chief-executive-to-leave-in-major-restructure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-chief-executive-to-leave-in-major-restructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water leak forces BBC Look East off air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morning regional TV services will come from the BBC London studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/water-leak-forces-bbc-look-east-off-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/water-leak-forces-bbc-look-east-off-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harmer 'excited' for tenth year at Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South African all-rounder on the new season and playing for his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harmer-excited-for-tenth-year-at-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harmer-excited-for-tenth-year-at-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper jailed after XL bully kills ex-partner's mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rapper-jailed-after-xl-bully-kills-ex-partners-mother/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rapper-jailed-after-xl-bully-kills-ex-partners-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulder aims to 'make difference' during Essex stint]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Wiaan Mulder hopes to "make a difference" for Essex in the early weeks of the new men's county cricket season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mulder-aims-to-make-difference-during-essex-stint/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mulder-aims-to-make-difference-during-essex-stint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village museum awarded £241k of lottery funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Earls Colne Heritage Museum will be bought and modernised with the funds, its manager says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/village-museum-awarded-241k-of-lottery-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/village-museum-awarded-241k-of-lottery-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home to shut due to Lower Thames Crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Apperley says her 83-year-old mother has dementia and moving will have a "detrimental effect".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/care-home-to-shut-due-to-lower-thames-crossing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/care-home-to-shut-due-to-lower-thames-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England batter Bopara calls time on county career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravi Bopara reveals that he will not be playing in this summer's T20 Blast, bringing to an end a 23-year county cricket playing career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-england-batter-bopara-calls-time-on-county-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-england-batter-bopara-calls-time-on-county-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven men charged with football fan's manslaughter given unconditional bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next hearing is due to take place at Basildon Crown Court in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/eleven-men-charged-with-football-fans-manslaughter-given-unconditional-bail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/eleven-men-charged-with-football-fans-manslaughter-given-unconditional-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex councils set to be abolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 15 will replaced with five new local authorities in 2028, but not everyone&rsquo;s happy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-councils-set-to-be-abolished/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-councils-set-to-be-abolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WW2 veteran who fought on D-Day dies aged 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dougie Shelley is remembered for taking part in the Arctic convoys and D-Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ww2-veteran-who-fought-on-d-day-dies-aged-100/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ww2-veteran-who-fought-on-d-day-dies-aged-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unions lobby government to pay nursing students]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex student union representative says trainees are "really struggling" with their unpaid work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unions-lobby-government-to-pay-nursing-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unions-lobby-government-to-pay-nursing-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor who stole NHS drugs to have 'chemsex' banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Jonathon Dean is struck off after injecting a woman during sex with drugs stolen from a hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/doctor-who-stole-nhs-drugs-to-have-chemsex-banned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/doctor-who-stole-nhs-drugs-to-have-chemsex-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend fans 'delighted' to secure trip to Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 3-1 win in the FA Trophy means a Wembley final in consecutive seasons for the Shrimpers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-fans-delighted-to-secure-trip-to-wembley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-fans-delighted-to-secure-trip-to-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorist arrested after pedestrian injured having left hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian has serious injuries, having only left hospital in the previous two hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/motorist-arrested-after-pedestrian-injured-having-left-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/motorist-arrested-after-pedestrian-injured-having-left-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tech helps blind golfers swing into action]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blind world champion golfer says the software showcased in Southend is a game-changer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-tech-helps-blind-golfers-swing-into-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-tech-helps-blind-golfers-swing-into-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New dry-dock facility for Thames Clipper boats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 24-vessel fleet of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will use the new Essex facility from 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-dry-dock-facility-for-thames-clipper-boats/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-dry-dock-facility-for-thames-clipper-boats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Constable inspires today's landscape artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marks 250 years since the birth of one of the country's greatest landscape artists John Constable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-constable-inspires-todays-landscape-artists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-constable-inspires-todays-landscape-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend and Wealdstone tee up Wembley date in FA Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[National League sides Southend and Wealdstone will meet at Wembley in the FA Trophy final after wins over National League North opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-and-wealdstone-tee-up-wembley-date-in-fa-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-and-wealdstone-tee-up-wembley-date-in-fa-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stinger used to stop HGV as four men arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers deploy a stinger to bring a lorry to a halt after it is seen being driven erratically.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stinger-used-to-stop-hgv-as-four-men-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stinger-used-to-stop-hgv-as-four-men-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health boss's departure 'cowardly', say families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bereaved families have criticised the timing of Paul Scott's departure during the Lampard Inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/health-bosss-departure-cowardly-say-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/health-bosss-departure-cowardly-say-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murdered backpacker's mum plans emotional tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gillian Millane says her daughter, killed in New Zealand in 2018, loved to travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murdered-backpackers-mum-plans-emotional-tribute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murdered-backpackers-mum-plans-emotional-tribute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipswich chairman sorry for divisive Farage visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Ashton apologises for the "harm and distress" caused by the Reform leader's stadium tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ipswich-chairman-sorry-for-divisive-farage-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ipswich-chairman-sorry-for-divisive-farage-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad killed by driver streaming TikTok video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norman Case's family say he had dropped his two children at a school bus stop before the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dad-killed-by-driver-streaming-tiktok-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dad-killed-by-driver-streaming-tiktok-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused mum claims driver ran her off the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollie Dance, 50, says she wanted to follow the man after he "bottled" her daughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/accused-mum-claims-driver-ran-her-off-the-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/accused-mum-claims-driver-ran-her-off-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say the area would be 'decimated' if the proposals became a reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/your-voice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/your-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government backs five-council plan for Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The network of 15 councils in Essex will be abolished and replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/government-backs-five-council-plan-for-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/government-backs-five-council-plan-for-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council makes U-turn to save Martello tower]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19th Century seaside tower earmarked for closure will not shut after community opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-makes-u-turn-to-save-martello-tower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-makes-u-turn-to-save-martello-tower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash-strapped council to get £200m in debt relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unitary authority was declared effectively bankrupt in 2022 with a debt that peaked at &pound;1.5bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cash-strapped-council-to-get-200m-in-debt-relief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cash-strapped-council-to-get-200m-in-debt-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair winched to safety from listing sailing boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coastguards respond to reports of the vessel listing at the entrance to the River Roach on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pair-winched-to-safety-from-listing-sailing-boat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pair-winched-to-safety-from-listing-sailing-boat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On-duty police officer ignored emergency call]]></title><description><![CDATA[A disciplinary panel says that James Hicks, who has since resigned, committed gross misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/on-duty-police-officer-ignored-emergency-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/on-duty-police-officer-ignored-emergency-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swans suffering due to 'broken glass' riverbank]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex wildlife hospital says it is seeing more birds suffering from bumblefoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/swans-suffering-due-to-broken-glass-riverbank/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/swans-suffering-due-to-broken-glass-riverbank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'kicked' at police at asylum hotel, trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury is shown footage of two men accused of violent disorder outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-kicked-at-police-at-asylum-hotel-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-kicked-at-police-at-asylum-hotel-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine haul worth &pound;80m dubbed a 'fantastic seizure']]></title><description><![CDATA[The seizure "will have deprived organised criminals of millions in profits", the NCA said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cocaine-haul-worth-pound80m-dubbed-a-fantastic-seizure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cocaine-haul-worth-pound80m-dubbed-a-fantastic-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Error admitted with roundabout arrow painting]]></title><description><![CDATA[To turn left or to go straight on? The local MP calls a road marking "absolutely bonkers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/error-admitted-with-roundabout-arrow-painting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/error-admitted-with-roundabout-arrow-painting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry driver banned after crash closed part of A14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver is disqualified after admitting drink-driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-driver-banned-after-crash-closed-part-of-a14/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-driver-banned-after-crash-closed-part-of-a14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High street redesign will 'cope with heat and rain']]></title><description><![CDATA[New "climate conscious" design will include rain gardens and better shade, city council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-street-redesign-will-cope-with-heat-and-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-street-redesign-will-cope-with-heat-and-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Aggressive mob fought PCs' in anti-asylum protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epping is described to jurors as "a scene of disorder and chaos" during the protest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/aggressive-mob-fought-pcs-in-anti-asylum-protest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/aggressive-mob-fought-pcs-in-anti-asylum-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Postman' caught on camera urinating in doorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Mail is investigating the incident -caught by a doorbell camera - "as a priority".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/postman-caught-on-camera-urinating-in-doorway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/postman-caught-on-camera-urinating-in-doorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran-born bishop warns war may not bring change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iran-born Bishop of Chelmsford expresses her concerns about the war in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/iran-born-bishop-warns-war-may-not-bring-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/iran-born-bishop-warns-war-may-not-bring-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester 'have got to be winning now' - Iandolo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United defender Ellis Iandolo says they must improve at both ends of the pitch to have any chance of closing a nine-point gap to the play-off places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-have-got-to-be-winning-now-iandolo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-have-got-to-be-winning-now-iandolo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Throwback' Liddard targets world title shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unbeaten George Liddard sets his sights on winning a world title in the next 18 months after retaining his British and Commonwealth middleweight belts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/throwback-liddard-targets-world-title-shot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/throwback-liddard-targets-world-title-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket commentator retires after 35-year innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Newton says he has loved every minute of his career at BBC Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cricket-commentator-retires-after-35-year-innings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cricket-commentator-retires-after-35-year-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un-Nooh makes 147 in World Open win over O'Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thepchaiya Un-Nooh makes a maximum 147 break in a shock 10-7 win over Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Open final in Yushan, China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/un-nooh-makes-147-in-world-open-win-over-osullivan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/un-nooh-makes-147-in-world-open-win-over-osullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Police find more than 1,100 cannabis plants in barn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property had been turned into a "substantial and well-organised cannabis factory", police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-police-find-more-than-1100-cannabis-plants-in-barn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-police-find-more-than-1100-cannabis-plants-in-barn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fruit-picking robot wins national award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The robots can pick, weigh and harvest strawberries in a matter of seconds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fruit-picking-robot-wins-national-award/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fruit-picking-robot-wins-national-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out when, where and how you can have your say in the biggest set of council votes since 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-you-need-to-know-as-essex-heads-into-a-big-round-of-elections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-you-need-to-know-as-essex-heads-into-a-big-round-of-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrests over 81 air rifles stolen from lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says a search warrant was carried out and 12 air weapons were seized.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-arrests-over-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-arrests-over-81-air-rifles-stolen-from-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan beats Wu to reach World Open final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan beats China's Wu Yize in a deciding frame to reach the World Open final, as he hunts a record-extending 42nd ranking title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-beats-wu-to-reach-world-open-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-beats-wu-to-reach-world-open-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophie Ellis-Bextor to headline free festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Murder on the Dancefloor singer will play in Harlow in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sophie-ellis-bextor-to-headline-free-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sophie-ellis-bextor-to-headline-free-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-drug-transformed-my-life-now-its-derailed-my-australian-dream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-drug-transformed-my-life-now-its-derailed-my-australian-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan makes highest-ever break with historic 153]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport's highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-makes-highest-ever-break-with-historic-153/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-makes-highest-ever-break-with-historic-153/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior Conservative councillor says the Reform UK leader "knows nothing" about local government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-will-fight-essex-council-reorganisation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-will-fight-essex-council-reorganisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It is set up lovely for us' &ndash;&nbsp;U's boss Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Cowley believes a close-run affair against second placed MK Dons has set Colchester up to cause an upset at league leaders Bromley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/it-is-set-up-lovely-for-us-ndashnbspus-boss-cowley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/it-is-set-up-lovely-for-us-ndashnbspus-boss-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs king helped smuggle £10m cocaine, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Archbold denies using his job at a UPS depot to oversee the importation of cocaine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/drugs-king-helped-smuggle-10m-cocaine-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/drugs-king-helped-smuggle-10m-cocaine-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police tweak 'biased' facial recognition software]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it has confidence in its update, but campaigners still oppose the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-tweak-biased-facial-recognition-software/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-tweak-biased-facial-recognition-software/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign Massey on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign Alfie Massey on loan from Millwall for the remainder of the current campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-massey-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-massey-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Smith backed to make World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree defender Tommy Smith backed to swap a National League relegation battle for World Cup summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/veteran-smith-backed-to-make-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/veteran-smith-backed-to-make-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On-loan goalkeeper Terry sets sights high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Town goalkeeper Mason Terry sets his sights on playing in the EFL, the Premier League and ultimately representing his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/on-loan-goalkeeper-terry-sets-sights-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/on-loan-goalkeeper-terry-sets-sights-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video captures driver using phone on lap on M25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man denies using a smartphone's navigation app while driving, until prosecutors show footage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/video-captures-driver-using-phone-on-lap-on-m25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/video-captures-driver-using-phone-on-lap-on-m25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stansted increases drop-off charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Essex airport is now the second most expensive to drop someone off at in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stansted-increases-drop-off-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stansted-increases-drop-off-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 in Essex shuts after three-lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says the road between the junctions for the A12 and the M11 had to be resurfaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-in-essex-shuts-after-three-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-in-essex-shuts-after-three-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who posed as woman sentenced for Tinder scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Mowle, 34, scammed a man while pretending to be a woman on a dating app, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-who-posed-as-woman-sentenced-for-tinder-scam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-who-posed-as-woman-sentenced-for-tinder-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend wait on Scott-Morriss injury update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United boss Kevin Maher hopes a hip problem which forced full-back Gus Scott-Morriss off the pitch in Tuesday's win over Rochdale is not serious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-wait-on-scott-morriss-injury-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-wait-on-scott-morriss-injury-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bleed kits should be mandatory in all senior schools']]></title><description><![CDATA[A community campaigner calls for the life-saving equipment to be installed as soon as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bleed-kits-should-be-mandatory-in-all-senior-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bleed-kits-should-be-mandatory-in-all-senior-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents 'traumatised' by SEND system, says mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Chaplin says dealing with the local education authority was like being in an "abusive relationship"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/parents-traumatised-by-send-system-says-mum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/parents-traumatised-by-send-system-says-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Greater Anglia delays after train hits deer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Anglia services between Norwich, Cambridge and Stansted are affected - and some East Midlands routes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-greater-anglia-delays-after-train-hits-deer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-greater-anglia-delays-after-train-hits-deer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer survivor inspired by banana-bark braids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacqueline Shaw, from Braintree, hopes the extensions will replace those containing plastic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cancer-survivor-inspired-by-banana-bark-braids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cancer-survivor-inspired-by-banana-bark-braids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stories of black US airmen in East Anglia explored]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black USAF hears first-hand stories from people whose lives were impacted by the soldiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stories-of-black-us-airmen-in-east-anglia-explored/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stories-of-black-us-airmen-in-east-anglia-explored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golding: 'It showed how great the squad is']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southend United defender reflects on 3-2 win over Rochdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/golding-it-showed-how-great-the-squad-is/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/golding-it-showed-how-great-the-squad-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four teenagers arrested over town centre fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police is treating the fire as an act of arson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-teenagers-arrested-over-town-centre-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-teenagers-arrested-over-town-centre-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If Max Dowman can't beat my record, nobody will soon']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Dozzell reacts as Max Dowman becomes the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/if-max-dowman-cant-beat-my-record-nobody-will-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/if-max-dowman-cant-beat-my-record-nobody-will-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend to reopen pub as new fan zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Eagle will open for the Shrimpers' final home game of the season on 25 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-to-reopen-pub-as-new-fan-zone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-to-reopen-pub-as-new-fan-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ross Noble loves an Essex accent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stand-up comedian has been making people laugh for more than 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-ross-noble-loves-an-essex-accent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-ross-noble-loves-an-essex-accent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council funds £2.6m to bust SEND assessment waits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council is cutting its backlog after being named the country's worst performer in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-funds-26m-to-bust-send-assessment-waits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-funds-26m-to-bust-send-assessment-waits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Khan is regional champion police dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[PD Khan is crowned overall regional champion at the Eastern region police dog trials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/khan-is-regional-champion-police-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/khan-is-regional-champion-police-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler's death prompts call for virus awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Simon Nadel says the public are more susceptible to viruses since the Covid-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/toddlers-death-prompts-call-for-virus-awareness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/toddlers-death-prompts-call-for-virus-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman's 1,000-mile tuk-tuk trek to become TV film]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity adventure aims to raise money to help girls and women into education and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womans-1000-mile-tuk-tuk-trek-to-become-tv-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womans-1000-mile-tuk-tuk-trek-to-become-tv-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enforcement action sees eight cars seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police teams join an effort to focus on those "breaking traffic laws and putting others at risk".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/enforcement-action-sees-eight-cars-seized/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/enforcement-action-sees-eight-cars-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for Brentwood boy Dowman after he breaks Premier League record?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question now is how can Arsenal continue to develop and take care ofMax Dowman, 16, after the boy from Brentwood bagged his first Premier League goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-next-for-brentwood-boy-dowman-after-he-breaks-premier-league-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-next-for-brentwood-boy-dowman-after-he-breaks-premier-league-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to say on Mother's Day after pregnancy or baby loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating the loss of a pregnancy or newborn baby can be especially difficult on Mothering Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-to-say-on-mothers-day-after-pregnancy-or-baby-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-to-say-on-mothers-day-after-pregnancy-or-baby-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Cooper's detecting lesson leads to gold find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metal detectorist and actor Charlie Cooper is amazed as his pupil finds an Iron Age gold coin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/actor-coopers-detecting-lesson-leads-to-gold-find/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/actor-coopers-detecting-lesson-leads-to-gold-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagoon closed after two rescued from sinking sand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says it will not reopen the site until it is safe to do so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lagoon-closed-after-two-rescued-from-sinking-sand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lagoon-closed-after-two-rescued-from-sinking-sand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I ordered a tank of heating oil. Then the price more than doubled]]></title><description><![CDATA[People tell the BBC of their anger at being charged more money for their lifeline fuel supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-ordered-a-tank-of-heating-oil-then-the-price-more-than-doubled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-ordered-a-tank-of-heating-oil-then-the-price-more-than-doubled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regular powerchair football comes to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager George Shippey and his mum help bring the sport to Witham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/regular-powerchair-football-comes-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/regular-powerchair-football-comes-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans submitted for new 7,750-home development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blueprints include five schools, a rapid transit system, a health hub and a civic centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-submitted-for-new-7750-home-development/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-submitted-for-new-7750-home-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deprived seaside village set for pothole repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council says it is considering funding repairs to a road that locals have complained about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/deprived-seaside-village-set-for-pothole-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/deprived-seaside-village-set-for-pothole-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and daughter rescued from sinking sand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at the nearby Adventure Island use ropes to rescue the pair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mother-and-daughter-rescued-from-sinking-sand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mother-and-daughter-rescued-from-sinking-sand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council cannot appeal asylum seeker hotel ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges tell Epping Forest District Council it cannot appeal against a High Court ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-cannot-appeal-asylum-seeker-hotel-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-cannot-appeal-asylum-seeker-hotel-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there dodo 'warnings' in Essex?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new sign appeared in Daws Heath where controversial duck signs were recently put up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-are-there-dodo-warnings-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-are-there-dodo-warnings-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Mbick praised by Cowley as season ends early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester boss Danny Cowley hails Micah Mbick as the best number nine he has worked with after the loanee's season comes to a premature end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/injured-mbick-praised-by-cowley-as-season-ends-early/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/injured-mbick-praised-by-cowley-as-season-ends-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 6, takes up boxing to fight cystic fibrosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six-year-old Jesse is getting "the best airway clearance" thanks to his time in the ring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-6-takes-up-boxing-to-fight-cystic-fibrosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-6-takes-up-boxing-to-fight-cystic-fibrosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council approves £1m repairs to history museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester City Council says the building's roof and tower are at risk of collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-approves-1m-repairs-to-history-museum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-approves-1m-repairs-to-history-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodo sign mocks 'waste of money' duck warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident welcomes the tongue in cheek sign after &pound;7,000 was spent warning drivers of ducks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dodo-sign-mocks-waste-of-money-duck-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dodo-sign-mocks-waste-of-money-duck-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after homemade explosive found]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man is accused of making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or injure property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-charged-after-homemade-explosive-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-charged-after-homemade-explosive-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Man runs from stolen car after A-road crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say it had been driven at speeds exceeding 100mph (160km/h) before the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-man-runs-from-stolen-car-after-a-road-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-man-runs-from-stolen-car-after-a-road-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If I haven't got freedom at 75, I've got nothing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The American-born rock star says her new 13-track album is a return to her "original vibe".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/if-i-havent-got-freedom-at-75-ive-got-nothing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/if-i-havent-got-freedom-at-75-ive-got-nothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer welcomes pipeline to help water-stressed city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28km (17-mile) section is part of Anglian Water's plans to connect the wet north with the dry east.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farmer-welcomes-pipeline-to-help-water-stressed-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farmer-welcomes-pipeline-to-help-water-stressed-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Jogger narrowly avoids being hit by crashing car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows a car colliding into several parked vehicles and a building before flipping over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-jogger-narrowly-avoids-being-hit-by-crashing-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-jogger-narrowly-avoids-being-hit-by-crashing-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for lower speed limit at collision blackspot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage captures the moment a car crashes and flips over in Coggeshall, narrowly missing a jogger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/calls-for-lower-speed-limit-at-collision-blackspot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/calls-for-lower-speed-limit-at-collision-blackspot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo's last lion put to sleep after health decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bailey, who was 18, was a firm favourite with staff and visitors, the zoo says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/zoos-last-lion-put-to-sleep-after-health-decline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/zoos-last-lion-put-to-sleep-after-health-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex to get 5,000 on-street EV charging points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work begins this summer alongside a campaign to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-to-get-5000-on-street-ev-charging-points/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-to-get-5000-on-street-ev-charging-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Essex 'queen of gangland crime']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberley Chambers grew up in Dagenham and only wrote her first novel in 2008.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-essex-queen-of-gangland-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-essex-queen-of-gangland-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A tiny drop of blood can save a child's life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Families whose children became seriously ill are backing a bereaved dad's campaign for tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-tiny-drop-of-blood-can-save-a-childs-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-tiny-drop-of-blood-can-save-a-childs-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilding collapsed weir could cost council £2.2m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors will vote later on whether to build it or allow a river to return to its natural state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rebuilding-collapsed-weir-could-cost-council-22m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rebuilding-collapsed-weir-could-cost-council-22m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chalamet opera comments hurtful, says singer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classical singer Nancy May hopes the Hollywood star's "ignorant" words may lead to positive things.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chalamet-opera-comments-hurtful-says-singer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/chalamet-opera-comments-hurtful-says-singer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign Preston midfielder Mawene on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Noah Mawene joins Southend on loan from Preston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-preston-midfielder-mawene-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-preston-midfielder-mawene-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Devil horn’ bench at Essex church ‘respectful’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The memorial in Braintree was unveiled for Prodigy frontman Keith Flint who died in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/devil-horn-bench-at-essex-church-respectful/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/devil-horn-bench-at-essex-church-respectful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicar defends church's devil-horned Flint bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are questioning if the Satanic detail is appropriate in a Christian place of worship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vicar-defends-churchs-devil-horned-flint-bench/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vicar-defends-churchs-devil-horned-flint-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal costs in asylum seeker hotel case hit £566k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council that took action against The Bell Hotel says court costs were "completely unfair".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/legal-costs-in-asylum-seeker-hotel-case-hit-566k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/legal-costs-in-asylum-seeker-hotel-case-hit-566k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's desperate search for missing academic]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in an Essex coastal town are trying to help find Vit&oacute;ria Figueiredo Barreto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/familys-desperate-search-for-missing-academic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/familys-desperate-search-for-missing-academic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovejoy's back but will it be 'huge' for tourism?]]></title><description><![CDATA[See-Saw Films is poised to remake the BBC show about a loveable rogue antiques dealer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lovejoys-back-but-will-it-be-huge-for-tourism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lovejoys-back-but-will-it-be-huge-for-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman reunited with stolen dog after eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Harvey says it was an emotional moment when she was reunited with Flora.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-reunited-with-stolen-dog-after-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-reunited-with-stolen-dog-after-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Essex attraction set to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kursaal in Southend has been closed since 2019 and has fallen into disrepair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historic-essex-attraction-set-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historic-essex-attraction-set-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement investment scheme defrauded 115 victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man admits an &pound;11m fraud as investigators say elderly people's savings were "simply wiped out".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/retirement-investment-scheme-defrauded-115-victims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/retirement-investment-scheme-defrauded-115-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester angry over tackle on Mbick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United boss Danny Cowley criticises match officials after forward Micah Mbick suffered a potentially serious injury in their game at Newport County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-angry-over-tackle-on-mbick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-angry-over-tackle-on-mbick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad fears 'someone will die' on the road where a car hit his son]]></title><description><![CDATA[He and other parents are campaigning for a 20mph speed limit and zebra crossing to be installed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dad-fears-someone-will-die-on-the-road-where-a-car-hit-his-son/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dad-fears-someone-will-die-on-the-road-where-a-car-hit-his-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes warned: Do not underestimate mud race]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be two races at the Maldon Mud Race this year, for the first time ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/athletes-warned-do-not-underestimate-mud-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/athletes-warned-do-not-underestimate-mud-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New welcome signs to celebrate town's heritage]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex town's history and heritage is to be celebrated with new signs welcoming visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-welcome-signs-to-celebrate-towns-heritage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-welcome-signs-to-celebrate-towns-heritage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security guards fear more deaths after stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the security industry tell the BBC violence is escalating and call for more protection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/security-guards-fear-more-deaths-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/security-guards-fear-more-deaths-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I saw a drone hit the US consulate' - Patten's escape from Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-saw-a-drone-hit-the-us-consulate-pattens-escape-from-dubai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-saw-a-drone-hit-the-us-consulate-pattens-escape-from-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealer admits beating vulnerable man to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of 55-year-old Dimitrios Tsavdaris was found in a foetal position inside a "cuckoo" flat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dealer-admits-beating-vulnerable-man-to-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dealer-admits-beating-vulnerable-man-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating oil customers report prices doubling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garden oil tank customers say 500 litres costs more than &pound;600, and some are struggling to afford it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heating-oil-customers-report-prices-doubling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heating-oil-customers-report-prices-doubling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No chilling on Sunday: Craig David to headline festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Childs says she was more excited as "a millennial" than as the owner of a local cafe, although she hopes it will be good for business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-chilling-on-sunday-craig-david-to-headline-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-chilling-on-sunday-craig-david-to-headline-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of cannabis plants discovered in two houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is arrested after a raid at a "suburban home" on Thursday where 200 plants are found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hundreds-of-cannabis-plants-discovered-in-two-houses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hundreds-of-cannabis-plants-discovered-in-two-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Lovejoy put Essex villages on the map]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new TV adaptation of the much-loved detective novels is in the pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-lovejoy-put-essex-villages-on-the-map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-lovejoy-put-essex-villages-on-the-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple used fake NHS order in £2m fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A husband and wife are barred from being company directors after faking a &pound;10m order from the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/couple-used-fake-nhs-order-in-2m-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/couple-used-fake-nhs-order-in-2m-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour votes for Conservative council budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rare move, opposition Labour members also voted for the budget, which is freezing taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/labour-votes-for-conservative-council-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/labour-votes-for-conservative-council-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman drove off after crash that killed siblings on e-scooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deimante Ziobryte, 21, will be sentenced as Basildon Magistrates' Court in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-drove-off-after-crash-that-killed-siblings-on-e-scooter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-drove-off-after-crash-that-killed-siblings-on-e-scooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers describe 'surreal' scramble to reach first government flight out of Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plane landed at London's Stansted Airport in the early hours of Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/passengers-describe-surreal-scramble-to-reach-first-government-flight-out-of-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/passengers-describe-surreal-scramble-to-reach-first-government-flight-out-of-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins on land for Lower Thames Crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunnelling is due to begin in 2028, and the &pound;10bn road will open in the mid to late-2030s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/work-begins-on-land-for-lower-thames-crossing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/work-begins-on-land-for-lower-thames-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr Doodle creates masterpiece with schoolchildren]]></title><description><![CDATA[The famous illustrator helps pupils in Essex get creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mr-doodle-creates-masterpiece-with-schoolchildren/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mr-doodle-creates-masterpiece-with-schoolchildren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letting the train take the strain – or more fuss by bus?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelling by train at weekends often means getting a rail replacement bus &ndash; and more are coming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/letting-the-train-take-the-strain-or-more-fuss-by-bus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/letting-the-train-take-the-strain-or-more-fuss-by-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial bench installed for Prodigy frontman Keith Flint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sculpture is placed at a church where the Firestarter singer's funeral was held seven years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/memorial-bench-installed-for-prodigy-frontman-keith-flint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/memorial-bench-installed-for-prodigy-frontman-keith-flint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No hiding place for Colchester - Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United boss Danny Cowley says his team have "no hiding place" after back-to-back defeats which have undermined their hopes of a League Two play-off place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-hiding-place-for-colchester-cowley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-hiding-place-for-colchester-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents warned of accessing weight loss jabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being warned of a slow NHS roll-out in prescribing Mounjaro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-warned-of-accessing-weight-loss-jabs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-warned-of-accessing-weight-loss-jabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial town centre building set for revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could be demolished or stripped back to its concrete frame, a council leader says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/controversial-town-centre-building-set-for-revamp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/controversial-town-centre-building-set-for-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop of Chelmsford has ‘mixed feelings’ over Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani&rsquo;s brother was murdered during the Iranian revolution of 1980.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bishop-of-chelmsford-has-mixed-feelings-over-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bishop-of-chelmsford-has-mixed-feelings-over-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't get involved too deeply in Iran', says bishop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani urges the UK government not to get drawn in "too deeply and too soon".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dont-get-involved-too-deeply-in-iran-says-bishop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dont-get-involved-too-deeply-in-iran-says-bishop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effect of roadworks on business 'worse than Covid']]></title><description><![CDATA[The roadworks, to replace century-old gas pipes, have caused diversions and chaos, locals say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/effect-of-roadworks-on-business-worse-than-covid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/effect-of-roadworks-on-business-worse-than-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's Got Talent star wants poetry renaissance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonny Green, from Southend-on-Sea, says performing for the ITV judges was "surreal".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/britains-got-talent-star-wants-poetry-renaissance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/britains-got-talent-star-wants-poetry-renaissance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coastal beauty spot to close for dredging]]></title><description><![CDATA[The temporary closure will ultimately help support tourism, the council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/coastal-beauty-spot-to-close-for-dredging/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/coastal-beauty-spot-to-close-for-dredging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Safety Charter launched in Tendring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses are urged to support a campaign to make women and girls feel safe in public spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-safety-charter-launched-in-tendring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-safety-charter-launched-in-tendring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend face Southport trip in Trophy semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former runners-up Southport will host Southend United in the FA Trophy semi-finals, with Wealdstone taking on Marine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-face-southport-trip-in-trophy-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-face-southport-trip-in-trophy-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Essex village vanished from maps but quietly survives with close community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked quietly into the countryside of Colchester lies Easthorpe &mdash; a place many drivers pass without ever realising it was once a village in its own right.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-essex-village-vanished-from-maps-but-quietly-survives-with-close-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-essex-village-vanished-from-maps-but-quietly-survives-with-close-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC man stuck in Dubai describes eerie atmosphere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reporter Luke Deal says the atmosphere in Dubai is "spooky" after missile strikes were seen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bbc-man-stuck-in-dubai-describes-eerie-atmosphere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bbc-man-stuck-in-dubai-describes-eerie-atmosphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex secondary allocations see 97 per cent offered places at preferred schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils in Essex are discovering the outcome of their secondary school applications today, with 97 per cent offered places at preferred schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-secondary-allocations-see-97-per-cent-offered-places-at-preferred-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-secondary-allocations-see-97-per-cent-offered-places-at-preferred-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has spring sprung in Colchester? One day of rain forecast for next eight days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout January and February, we have had to endure short, cold, grey days with very little sunshine &ndash; but that could all be about to change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/has-spring-sprung-in-colchester-one-day-of-rain-forecast-for-next-eight-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/has-spring-sprung-in-colchester-one-day-of-rain-forecast-for-next-eight-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maldon care home pulled out of special measures by new management team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elmcroft Care Home, Tolleshunt Major, rated &lsquo;Good&rsquo; by CQC after leaving special measures as major improvements in care, safety, and management praised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/maldon-care-home-pulled-out-of-special-measures-by-new-management-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/maldon-care-home-pulled-out-of-special-measures-by-new-management-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester community unites to mark fourth anniversary of Ukraine invasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colchester community gathered at the town hall to mark four years since the invasion of Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-community-unites-to-mark-fourth-anniversary-of-ukraine-invasion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-community-unites-to-mark-fourth-anniversary-of-ukraine-invasion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here is where you can get Colchester's cheapest petrol ahead of price rise fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[US forces hit the oil-rich Arab state with a series of military strikes on Saturday, leading to fears of global economic disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/here-is-where-you-can-get-colchesters-cheapest-petrol-ahead-of-price-rise-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/here-is-where-you-can-get-colchesters-cheapest-petrol-ahead-of-price-rise-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool Street to close five March weekends - huge Essex train disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extensive weekend engineering works are set to significantly disrupt services on routes into London Liverpool Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/liverpool-street-to-close-five-march-weekends-huge-essex-train-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/liverpool-street-to-close-five-march-weekends-huge-essex-train-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emirates flights from Stansted cancelled after Dubai airport targeted in strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights from Stansted to Dubai cancelled as Dubai Airport shuts after Iranian missile strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emirates-flights-from-stansted-cancelled-after-dubai-airport-targeted-in-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emirates-flights-from-stansted-cancelled-after-dubai-airport-targeted-in-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three stolen vehicles recovered from Essex town after suspicious activity report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police have recovered three stolen vehicles &mdash; including a construction telehandler in Saffron Walden in the early hours of Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-stolen-vehicles-recovered-from-essex-town-after-suspicious-activity-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-stolen-vehicles-recovered-from-essex-town-after-suspicious-activity-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you seen this man? Police appeal for suspect with links to Greenstead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appeal was put out on Monday morning in relation to Karn Statham, 30, who has connections to Greenstead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/have-you-seen-this-man-police-appeal-for-suspect-with-links-to-greenstead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/have-you-seen-this-man-police-appeal-for-suspect-with-links-to-greenstead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex model says career took off before meeting at school for being excluded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Brazier, who hit the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week on Friday, had been in a Costa chain with his dad shortly before a crunch meeting with the school headmaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-model-says-career-took-off-before-meeting-at-school-for-being-excluded/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-model-says-career-took-off-before-meeting-at-school-for-being-excluded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimum Wage Rise 2026 what next month's pay boost means for UK workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Living Wage will rise to &pound;12.71 in April 2026, with 18-20-year-olds receiving an 8.5% boost. Here's how to check your pay ahead of the new rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/minimum-wage-rise-2026-what-next-months-pay-boost-means-for-uk-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/minimum-wage-rise-2026-what-next-months-pay-boost-means-for-uk-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Government 'advises against all travel' to 21 countries in latest travel update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Government has advised against travelling to 21 countries in the Middle East in the latest travel update - see those affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/uk-government-advises-against-all-travel-to-21-countries-in-latest-travel-update/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/uk-government-advises-against-all-travel-to-21-countries-in-latest-travel-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned petrol prices could rise in the UK after strikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edmund King, president of the AA, warned the disruption could drive up petrol prices around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/drivers-warned-petrol-prices-could-rise-in-the-uk-after-strikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/drivers-warned-petrol-prices-could-rise-in-the-uk-after-strikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers in Walton face roadworks disruption for three months due to roadworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project, which started in Kirby Road last month, involve 800 metres of gas main pipelines being upgraded out after they were laid in the 1920s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/drivers-in-walton-face-roadworks-disruption-for-three-months-due-to-roadworks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/drivers-in-walton-face-roadworks-disruption-for-three-months-due-to-roadworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finalists announced for Net Zero Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finalists for the Net Zero Award, sponsored by Orsted have been announced for the East Anglia Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/finalists-announced-for-net-zero-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/finalists-announced-for-net-zero-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Essex winners hit £2million lottery jackpot in three months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Essex players won their prizemoney on the same day after entering the EuroMillions Millionaire Maker Raffle on Friday 31 October last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-essex-winners-hit-2million-lottery-jackpot-in-three-months/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-essex-winners-hit-2million-lottery-jackpot-in-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Severe delays on A12 and A120 amid morning commute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commuters are facing longs delays on the A12 and A120 this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-severe-delays-on-a12-and-a120-amid-morning-commute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-severe-delays-on-a12-and-a120-amid-morning-commute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police close case after man was seriously injured in crash in Via Urbis Romanae]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver was arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive following the incident in Via Urbis Romanae on June 30 last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-close-case-after-man-was-seriously-injured-in-crash-in-via-urbis-romanae/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-close-case-after-man-was-seriously-injured-in-crash-in-via-urbis-romanae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How you can see magical Hogwarts Express steam train when it comes to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hogwarts Express steam train will be at Epping Ongar Railway, Essex, from March&ndash;April 2026. See Wightwick Hall, star of the new Harry Potter TV series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-you-can-see-magical-hogwarts-express-steam-train-when-it-comes-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-you-can-see-magical-hogwarts-express-steam-train-when-it-comes-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 73, suffers fractures to her neck after Marks Tey railway station fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 73-year-old struck her head and suffered two fractures to her neck after a fall on a footbridge at Marks Tey Railway Station]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-73-suffers-fractures-to-her-neck-after-marks-tey-railway-station-fall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-73-suffers-fractures-to-her-neck-after-marks-tey-railway-station-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety']]></title><description><![CDATA[Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/doctors-said-my-excruciating-period-pain-was-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/doctors-said-my-excruciating-period-pain-was-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's meet-ups with strangers in pubs goes global]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosts in orange jumpers are inviting strangers to sit and chat in the USA, Australia and Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mans-meet-ups-with-strangers-in-pubs-goes-global/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mans-meet-ups-with-strangers-in-pubs-goes-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I slapped her and that was the final straw. I needed help']]></title><description><![CDATA[James, not his real name, attends a behaviour course following his 12-week prison sentence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-slapped-her-and-that-was-the-final-straw-i-needed-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-slapped-her-and-that-was-the-final-straw-i-needed-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman who failed to turn up for probation appointments fined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiffany Coupland was serving a suspended sentence at the time of the offences, which took place in August 2024, September 2024, and March 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-who-failed-to-turn-up-for-probation-appointments-fined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-who-failed-to-turn-up-for-probation-appointments-fined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiders could be cause of 'false sewage alerts' from Anglian Water sensors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spiders crawling over sensors can trigger false sewage alerts, Anglian Water say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/spiders-could-be-cause-of-false-sewage-alerts-from-anglian-water-sensors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/spiders-could-be-cause-of-false-sewage-alerts-from-anglian-water-sensors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks Tey care home investigated after 'consent and decision making' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most recent inspection late last year has found the care home &ndash; in Station Road, Marks Tey &ndash; is still breaching regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/marks-tey-care-home-investigated-after-consent-and-decision-making-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/marks-tey-care-home-investigated-after-consent-and-decision-making-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King George Oak campaigners challenge 'premature' felling call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wivenhoe Town Council shared concerns about the health of the King George oak, which has been the subject of a lengthy dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/king-george-oak-campaigners-challenge-premature-felling-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/king-george-oak-campaigners-challenge-premature-felling-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex star says family is safe after ‘very scary’ night in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality TV star, 34, and her husband, former footballer Rio Ferdinand, relocated to Dubai last year with their young children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-star-says-family-is-safe-after-very-scary-night-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-star-says-family-is-safe-after-very-scary-night-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins on 'exciting' new children&rsquo;s sensory garden at Colchester Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction has officially begun on exciting new Children&rsquo;s Sensory Garden at Colchester Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/work-begins-on-exciting-new-childrenrsquos-sensory-garden-at-colchester-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/work-begins-on-exciting-new-childrenrsquos-sensory-garden-at-colchester-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 14 planning applications decided on by Colchester Council this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the latest planning applications received and decided by Colchester Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-14-planning-applications-decided-on-by-colchester-council-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-14-planning-applications-decided-on-by-colchester-council-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed - are you entitled to a share of more than 100 unclaimed estates in Essex?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 100 unclaimed estates in Essex await rightful heirs, check the Bona Vacantia list here to see if you&rsquo;re an eligible relative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/revealed-are-you-entitled-to-a-share-of-more-than-100-unclaimed-estates-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/revealed-are-you-entitled-to-a-share-of-more-than-100-unclaimed-estates-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nostalgia: Take a look back at Colchester Half Marathon over the years]]></title><description><![CDATA[COLCHESTER&rsquo;S annual Half Marathon has become a key date in the city's sporting and social calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nostalgia-take-a-look-back-at-colchester-half-marathon-over-the-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nostalgia-take-a-look-back-at-colchester-half-marathon-over-the-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House near Colchester with sweeping countryside views on the market for £1.3m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-bedroom house on Church Road, Peldon, has two bathrooms and three reception rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/house-near-colchester-with-sweeping-countryside-views-on-the-market-for-13m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/house-near-colchester-with-sweeping-countryside-views-on-the-market-for-13m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter event invites families to attend dressed as Disney characters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hilltop Garden Centre, in Clacton Road, Weeley, has announced the return of its Easter Family Fun Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/easter-event-invites-families-to-attend-dressed-as-disney-characters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/easter-event-invites-families-to-attend-dressed-as-disney-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester eateries with dedicated Mother's Day 2026 deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some of the best eateries in Colchester with dedicated Mother's Day deals for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-eateries-with-dedicated-mothers-day-2026-deals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-eateries-with-dedicated-mothers-day-2026-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers warned to wear 'masks and gloves' to dispose of recalled toy due to asbestos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breathing in high volumes of asbestos over a long period of time can cause asbestosis, which makes breathing difficult and enlarges the heart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/shoppers-warned-to-wear-masks-and-gloves-to-dispose-of-recalled-toy-due-to-asbestos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/shoppers-warned-to-wear-masks-and-gloves-to-dispose-of-recalled-toy-due-to-asbestos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits urged to check their change as rare £1 coin sells for more than £300]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2018, which features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Nations of the Crown design on the reverse, was minted with an error]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brits-urged-to-check-their-change-as-rare-1-coin-sells-for-more-than-300/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brits-urged-to-check-their-change-as-rare-1-coin-sells-for-more-than-300/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesman for&nbsp;Ryanair&nbsp;said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ryanair-passenger-avoids-hefty-baggage-charge-with-this-simple-trick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ryanair-passenger-avoids-hefty-baggage-charge-with-this-simple-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient taken to hospital by ambulance after multi-car crash on A12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex ambulance service has confirmed an individual was taken to hospital on Saturday morning, after a multi-vehicle crash on the A12, near East Bergholt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/patient-taken-to-hospital-by-ambulance-after-multi-car-crash-on-a12/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/patient-taken-to-hospital-by-ambulance-after-multi-car-crash-on-a12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student loan changes could ease finances for millions - what could it mean for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government considers lowering student loan interest and raising repayment threshold for Plan 2 graduates, but what does it mean for you?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/student-loan-changes-could-ease-finances-for-millions-what-could-it-mean-for-you/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/student-loan-changes-could-ease-finances-for-millions-what-could-it-mean-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum who had car broken into says criminal behaviour 'clearly escalating']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoe Stanbridge, 33, had her car targeted in Lisle Road and said police have not been pro-active enough]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-who-had-car-broken-into-says-criminal-behaviour-clearly-escalating/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-who-had-car-broken-into-says-criminal-behaviour-clearly-escalating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the incredible country residence with one-acre plot just added to the market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villa Farm, Burtons Green: Luxury country home for sale with one-bed annex, 1 acre, Victorian features, countryside views, near Kelvedon, Essex for &pound;1.25&ndash;&pound;1.3m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inside-the-incredible-country-residence-with-one-acre-plot-just-added-to-the-market/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inside-the-incredible-country-residence-with-one-acre-plot-just-added-to-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester troops train with French soldiers in 'historic' military exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exercise Orion brings together 2,000 soldiers from Colchester-based 16 Air Assault Brigade and France&rsquo;s 11e Brigade Parachutiste, based in Balma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-troops-train-with-french-soldiers-in-historic-military-exercise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-troops-train-with-french-soldiers-in-historic-military-exercise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester crime hotspots: Hundreds of reports submitted within one month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Throughout December 2025, hundreds of crimes were reported to Essex Police across Colchester Town East and West, with violence and sexual offences topping the list for submitted reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-crime-hotspots-hundreds-of-reports-submitted-within-one-month/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-crime-hotspots-hundreds-of-reports-submitted-within-one-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain’s Got Talent choir to perform at Colchester concert with 90s star]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BIG Sing Choir, who appeared on Britain&rsquo;s Got Talent, will stage two of their biggest concerts yet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/britains-got-talent-choir-to-perform-at-colchester-concert-with-90s-star/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/britains-got-talent-choir-to-perform-at-colchester-concert-with-90s-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex actor gets four yeses and standing ovation on ITV's Britain's Got Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonny Green received four yeses and a standing ovation on ITV's Britain's Got Talent last night, after performing a poem about what England means to him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-actor-gets-four-yeses-and-standing-ovation-on-itvs-britains-got-talent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-actor-gets-four-yeses-and-standing-ovation-on-itvs-britains-got-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listed: All the road closures to be in place for Colchester Half Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester residents are being advised of temporary road closures for the upcoming Colchester Half Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/listed-all-the-road-closures-to-be-in-place-for-colchester-half-marathon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/listed-all-the-road-closures-to-be-in-place-for-colchester-half-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester man launches new inclusive and accessible fitness app]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester man has launched a new fitness app with the idea of being inclusive and accessible for all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-man-launches-new-inclusive-and-accessible-fitness-app/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-man-launches-new-inclusive-and-accessible-fitness-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'bustling' town with 'welcoming atmosphere' many mistake for being in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you question someone from Romford whether they are from Essex or London, it can be a hot topic of discussion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-bustling-town-with-welcoming-atmosphere-many-mistake-for-being-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-bustling-town-with-welcoming-atmosphere-many-mistake-for-being-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treat your mum to a special afternoon tea at these Essex spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Mother's Day fast approaching, we have compiled a list of some of the county's best spots for a memorable afternoon tea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/treat-your-mum-to-a-special-afternoon-tea-at-these-essex-spots/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/treat-your-mum-to-a-special-afternoon-tea-at-these-essex-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 4 new shops confirmed to be opening at Lakeside Shopping Centre in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far in 2026, there are already a handful of new brands joining the lineup at Lakeside, from fashion to home accesories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-4-new-shops-confirmed-to-be-opening-at-lakeside-shopping-centre-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-4-new-shops-confirmed-to-be-opening-at-lakeside-shopping-centre-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationwide kitchen refurb business planning to move into Colchester city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Peter Loftus of Dream Doors Ltd is hoping to change the permission of use for 65 Crouch Street, right next to The Hospital Arms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nationwide-kitchen-refurb-business-planning-to-move-into-colchester-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nationwide-kitchen-refurb-business-planning-to-move-into-colchester-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside five luxurious Essex multimillion properties with swimming pools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore five luxury Essex properties for sale, each with swimming pools, including Chigwell, Hornchurch and Chelmsford mansions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inside-five-luxurious-essex-multimillion-properties-with-swimming-pools/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inside-five-luxurious-essex-multimillion-properties-with-swimming-pools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the jobs currently on offer at Colchester Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Zoo is hiring for four interesting roles, including working with reptiles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-the-jobs-currently-on-offer-at-colchester-zoo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-the-jobs-currently-on-offer-at-colchester-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All of the Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several streets across Essex have once again won in the People's Postcode Lottery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-of-the-essex-postcodes-that-scooped-prizes-in-the-postcode-lottery-in-february/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-of-the-essex-postcodes-that-scooped-prizes-in-the-postcode-lottery-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jailed in Essex: 14 criminals put behind bars throughout February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourteen individuals have been sentenced to jail time across Essex throughout February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jailed-in-essex-14-criminals-put-behind-bars-throughout-february/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jailed-in-essex-14-criminals-put-behind-bars-throughout-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a look at these old pictures of Lion Walk Shopping Centre from the 1970s]]></title><description><![CDATA[As archaeologists discovered during a huge dig between 1971 and 1974, a large Roman house used to stand on the site in the&nbsp;4th Century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/take-a-look-at-these-old-pictures-of-lion-walk-shopping-centre-from-the-1970s/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/take-a-look-at-these-old-pictures-of-lion-walk-shopping-centre-from-the-1970s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: the Colchester offences that saw no further action in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police data shows 17,716 offences, with violence and sexual offences topping the list. Most cases saw no further action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/revealed-the-colchester-offences-that-saw-no-further-action-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/revealed-the-colchester-offences-that-saw-no-further-action-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pictures show works continuing to progress at new Burger King site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burger King plans to open between Costa Coffee and Nando&rsquo;s in Stane Leisure Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pictures-show-works-continuing-to-progress-at-new-burger-king-site/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pictures-show-works-continuing-to-progress-at-new-burger-king-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex woman, 19, hopes to inspire other young people after opening business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fleur Campion has always wanted to create something to inspire other people, and at the age of 19 she has done just that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-woman-19-hopes-to-inspire-other-young-people-after-opening-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-woman-19-hopes-to-inspire-other-young-people-after-opening-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex tattoo studio loved by regulars celebrating milestone after 28 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cosmic Tattoo owner Leigh Oldcorn, 56, founded the studio as a one-man operation and has remained in the city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-tattoo-studio-loved-by-regulars-celebrating-milestone-after-28-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-tattoo-studio-loved-by-regulars-celebrating-milestone-after-28-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ed Byrne to appear at special guest evening in Essex town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Irish comic will take part in Frinton Comedy Club's special guest evenings at the McGrigor Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ed-byrne-to-appear-at-special-guest-evening-in-essex-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ed-byrne-to-appear-at-special-guest-evening-in-essex-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'punched' security guard and threatened him with knife in Tesco robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged after punching a security guard, and threatening him with a knife, while robbing a Tesco in South Ockendon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-punched-security-guard-and-threatened-him-with-knife-in-tesco-robbery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-punched-security-guard-and-threatened-him-with-knife-in-tesco-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental game changers shortlisted at East Anglia Clean &amp; Green Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three businesses have been named as finalists for the Game Changer of the Year award, sponsored by Cadeler, at the East Anglia Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/environmental-game-changers-shortlisted-at-east-anglia-clean-amp-green-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/environmental-game-changers-shortlisted-at-east-anglia-clean-amp-green-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police escort man home after drivers spotted him using mobility scooter on M11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers escorted a man in his 70s home after he accidentally turned onto the M11 near Harlow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-escort-man-home-after-drivers-spotted-him-using-mobility-scooter-on-m11/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-escort-man-home-after-drivers-spotted-him-using-mobility-scooter-on-m11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New government figures show drop in asylum seekers living in Essex hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Office data shows Chelmsford sees 10.4% drop in asylum seekers in hotel accommodation, but still tops Essex figures outside the London fringe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-government-figures-show-drop-in-asylum-seekers-living-in-essex-hotels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-government-figures-show-drop-in-asylum-seekers-living-in-essex-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litter pick campaign on banks of Colchester river to return next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wivenhoe Rivercare Group is supporting the Great British Spring Clean event in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/litter-pick-campaign-on-banks-of-colchester-river-to-return-next-month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/litter-pick-campaign-on-banks-of-colchester-river-to-return-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It changed our lives' - the Essex grandmother who won &pound;4.5m Cornwall house]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester grandmother has described her &pound;4.5 million dream house win as "mind-boggling" almost three years on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/it-changed-our-lives-the-essex-grandmother-who-won-pound45m-cornwall-house/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/it-changed-our-lives-the-essex-grandmother-who-won-pound45m-cornwall-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Colchester Vegan Festival celebrated at Colchester venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Town Hall opened its doors for a special event on veganism and protecting animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/in-pictures-colchester-vegan-festival-celebrated-at-colchester-venue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/in-pictures-colchester-vegan-festival-celebrated-at-colchester-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free comedy night opens to full house in Colchester with great talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a mostly relaxed demeanour and above all honesty, George glided through his set.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/free-comedy-night-opens-to-full-house-in-colchester-with-great-talent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/free-comedy-night-opens-to-full-house-in-colchester-with-great-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five events not to miss in Colchester over the next seven days]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, Dice &amp; A Slice marks Pok&eacute;mon Day 2026 as Pok&eacute;mon celebrates its 30th anniversary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-events-not-to-miss-in-colchester-over-the-next-seven-days/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-events-not-to-miss-in-colchester-over-the-next-seven-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester's inspirational young people celebrated at Jack Petchey Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspirational young people from Colchester were celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-inspirational-young-people-celebrated-at-jack-petchey-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-inspirational-young-people-celebrated-at-jack-petchey-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Essex gastropubs among best in UK hailed a must-visit for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[These gastropubs in Essex have been named among the best in the UK, according to Muddy Stilettos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-essex-gastropubs-among-best-in-uk-hailed-a-must-visit-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-essex-gastropubs-among-best-in-uk-hailed-a-must-visit-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: A12 blocked with delays after multi-vehicle crash near East Bergholt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be updating you on the A12 near East Bergholt, where a multi-vehicle crash has blocked the road with stationary traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-a12-blocked-with-delays-after-multi-vehicle-crash-near-east-bergholt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-a12-blocked-with-delays-after-multi-vehicle-crash-near-east-bergholt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-vehicle crash on A12 near East Bergholt leaves road closed with delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-vehicle crash along the A12 has left the road closed with stationary traffic, and congestion building on back roads near Colchester and Manningtree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/multi-vehicle-crash-on-a12-near-east-bergholt-leaves-road-closed-with-delays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/multi-vehicle-crash-on-a12-near-east-bergholt-leaves-road-closed-with-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual predator who lured girl to woods jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominic Boultwood poses a real risk to young girls, say police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sexual-predator-who-lured-girl-to-woods-jailed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sexual-predator-who-lured-girl-to-woods-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These areas in and around Colchester could be underwater by 2040]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organisation of climate experts has produced a map which highlights all areas, in and around Colchester, that could be flooded and underwater by the year 2040.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/these-areas-in-and-around-colchester-could-be-underwater-by-2040/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/these-areas-in-and-around-colchester-could-be-underwater-by-2040/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are 2,008 patients per GP in North East Essex &ndash; here's where it is worse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average ratio for the East of England NHS region is 1,782 registered patients per GP, and across England, the ratio is 1,655 patients per GP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/there-are-2008-patients-per-gp-in-north-east-essex-ndash-heres-where-it-is-worse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/there-are-2008-patients-per-gp-in-north-east-essex-ndash-heres-where-it-is-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People thought I used weight loss jabs, but I lost 7st with diet and exercise']]></title><description><![CDATA[It was when Amy Thompson, 35, stepped onto the scales at her doctor&rsquo;s surgery that she decided she had to act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/people-thought-i-used-weight-loss-jabs-but-i-lost-7st-with-diet-and-exercise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/people-thought-i-used-weight-loss-jabs-but-i-lost-7st-with-diet-and-exercise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy innovation earns local businesses a spot on awards shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[CeraPhi Energy, Departure Lounge Media Group and Saxon Air have been named finalists at the Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/energy-innovation-earns-local-businesses-a-spot-on-awards-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/energy-innovation-earns-local-businesses-a-spot-on-awards-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to replace 800m of ageing gas pipes begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cadent says traffic management will be in place until work ends in mid-June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/work-to-replace-800m-of-ageing-gas-pipes-begins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/work-to-replace-800m-of-ageing-gas-pipes-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How I became the Lionel Messi of walking football']]></title><description><![CDATA[Spencer Pratten will be given an engraved trophy in the next few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-i-became-the-lionel-messi-of-walking-football/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-i-became-the-lionel-messi-of-walking-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alarm raised after huge clouds of smoke from bonfire drift through Essex village]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, West Bergholt Parish Council was flooded with reports of thick bonfire smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/alarm-raised-after-huge-clouds-of-smoke-from-bonfire-drift-through-essex-village/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/alarm-raised-after-huge-clouds-of-smoke-from-bonfire-drift-through-essex-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to 'great role model' Essex mum who lost long battle with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maureen Russell, from Harwich, died on Wednesday, February 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-to-great-role-model-essex-mum-who-lost-long-battle-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-to-great-role-model-essex-mum-who-lost-long-battle-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly discovered dinosaur to go on public display at Colchester museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Juliasaurus&rsquo; will go on display at Colchester&rsquo;s Hollytrees Museum for its first ever public display in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/newly-discovered-dinosaur-to-go-on-public-display-at-colchester-museum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/newly-discovered-dinosaur-to-go-on-public-display-at-colchester-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-security guard for Harrods boss caught in Essex with huge cocaine haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Pritchard, formerly employed at an Essex hospital and airport, told court he turned to drug dealing after borrowing from a loan shark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-security-guard-for-harrods-boss-caught-in-essex-with-huge-cocaine-haul/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-security-guard-for-harrods-boss-caught-in-essex-with-huge-cocaine-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Highways criticised for leaving High Street defect 'for months']]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew determined that a footway plate &ndash; which goes over the defect - would not provide an adequate level of safety and so the barriers were left in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-highways-criticised-for-leaving-high-street-defect-for-months/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-highways-criticised-for-leaving-high-street-defect-for-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Down to earth' TV presenter spotted filming in Essex town this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josie Gibson was seen filming at multiple locations across Burnham this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/down-to-earth-tv-presenter-spotted-filming-in-essex-town-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/down-to-earth-tv-presenter-spotted-filming-in-essex-town-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support staff suspend walkout at SEND schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at two schools will not carry out further strike action after a deal was put forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/support-staff-suspend-walkout-at-send-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/support-staff-suspend-walkout-at-send-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of armed robbery after Essex shopkeeper threatened with knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect robbed a shop in the street and demanded staff open the till, before fleeing the scene, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-armed-robbery-after-essex-shopkeeper-threatened-with-knife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-armed-robbery-after-essex-shopkeeper-threatened-with-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmates get extra jail time after violent mutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight prisoners were involved in the mutiny which involved weapons and barricades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inmates-get-extra-jail-time-after-violent-mutiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inmates-get-extra-jail-time-after-violent-mutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester ceremony marks four years since invasion of Ukraine by Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-ceremony-marks-four-years-since-invasion-of-ukraine-by-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-ceremony-marks-four-years-since-invasion-of-ukraine-by-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman walks out court free after being wrongfully detained for drug store theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[She left the store at around half past 12 without paying for multiple baby products and skin care items valued at &pound;889.20 and drove off in a black Qashqai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-walks-out-court-free-after-being-wrongfully-detained-for-drug-store-theft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-walks-out-court-free-after-being-wrongfully-detained-for-drug-store-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman left 'drowning' after kitchen fire destroyed her home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman says she feels like she is &ldquo;drowning&rdquo; after an electrical kitchen fire destroyed her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-left-drowning-after-kitchen-fire-destroyed-her-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-left-drowning-after-kitchen-fire-destroyed-her-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Essex staff to strike again on these dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Essex staff to strike for a further nine days in March over job losses and Southend campus closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-staff-to-strike-again-on-these-dates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-staff-to-strike-again-on-these-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fined after attack on wine bar staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul O&rsquo;Grady visited Whispers Wine Bar in Halstead&rsquo;s High Street on August 24 last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-fined-after-attack-on-wine-bar-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-fined-after-attack-on-wine-bar-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday park in Essex getting 'Bear Grylls escape rooms' and more in &pound;5m makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/holiday-park-in-essex-getting-bear-grylls-escape-rooms-and-more-in-pound5m-makeover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/holiday-park-in-essex-getting-bear-grylls-escape-rooms-and-more-in-pound5m-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what  ITV's Josie Gibson filmed around Burnham in Essex this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josie Gibson was seen filming at multiple locations across Burnham this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-what-itvs-josie-gibson-filmed-around-burnham-in-essex-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-what-itvs-josie-gibson-filmed-around-burnham-in-essex-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Colchester spending &pound;6.8 million more than it earns', claim Conservatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative group leader Thomas Rowe said the council is set to spend &pound;6.8 million more than it receives in income this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-spending-pound68-million-more-than-it-earns-claim-conservatives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-spending-pound68-million-more-than-it-earns-claim-conservatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance attend as teen footballer collapses during match in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Haughley United under-15s footballer reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest during a match in Stanway, Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/air-ambulance-attend-as-teen-footballer-collapses-during-match-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/air-ambulance-attend-as-teen-footballer-collapses-during-match-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the road closures you need to know about ahead of the Colchester Half Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-the-road-closures-you-need-to-know-about-ahead-of-the-colchester-half-marathon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-the-road-closures-you-need-to-know-about-ahead-of-the-colchester-half-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East of England pup population is 1.3M, but 'owners aren't always responsible']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's estimated there&rsquo;s a whopping 1.3million dogs living in the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/east-of-england-pup-population-is-13m-but-owners-arent-always-responsible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/east-of-england-pup-population-is-13m-but-owners-arent-always-responsible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Famous popstar visits small Essex town for family day out]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/famous-popstar-visits-small-essex-town-for-family-day-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/famous-popstar-visits-small-essex-town-for-family-day-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 announces two new exciting destinations from Stansted Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jet2 has introduced two new exciting destinations flying from Stansted Airport to meet high demand from customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jet2-announces-two-new-exciting-destinations-from-stansted-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jet2-announces-two-new-exciting-destinations-from-stansted-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the educational trailblazers shortlisted at Clean &amp; Green Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finalists have been named for the Educational Trailblazer Award, sponsored by East Coast Energy Training Academy, at the East Anglia Clean &amp; Green Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-educational-trailblazers-shortlisted-at-clean-amp-green-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-educational-trailblazers-shortlisted-at-clean-amp-green-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens caught speeding and drivers arrested in Colchester drink driving crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police officers carried out patrols around Colchester last Saturday night as part of Operation Limit, which targets drink and drug driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dozens-caught-speeding-and-drivers-arrested-in-colchester-drink-driving-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dozens-caught-speeding-and-drivers-arrested-in-colchester-drink-driving-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council saves 150-year-old tree from being felled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The London Plane tree is given a long-term protection order by councillors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-saves-150-year-old-tree-from-being-felled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-saves-150-year-old-tree-from-being-felled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester nightclub to reopen tonight after 'a proper glow-up', boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-nightclub-to-reopen-tonight-after-a-proper-glow-up-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-nightclub-to-reopen-tonight-after-a-proper-glow-up-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel back to Ancient Rome for murder mystery night at Colchester Castle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Castle is holding an Ancient Roman themed murder mystery night set in the time of Emperor Claudius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/travel-back-to-ancient-rome-for-murder-mystery-night-at-colchester-castle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/travel-back-to-ancient-rome-for-murder-mystery-night-at-colchester-castle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two heroic siblings, 8 and 5, presented with bravery award after helping mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-heroic-siblings-8-and-5-presented-with-bravery-award-after-helping-mum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-heroic-siblings-8-and-5-presented-with-bravery-award-after-helping-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis worth an estimated £3m found at warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say 2,140 plants were found at a building described as being in a "dangerous condition".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cannabis-worth-an-estimated-3m-found-at-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cannabis-worth-an-estimated-3m-found-at-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fixtures and events at Chelmsford City Racecourse to 'continue as normal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelmsford City Racecourse has confirmed &ldquo;operations will continue as normal&rdquo; after a tenant filed paperwork intending to appoint administrators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fixtures-and-events-at-chelmsford-city-racecourse-to-continue-as-normal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fixtures-and-events-at-chelmsford-city-racecourse-to-continue-as-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major UK supermarkets suffering supply shortages but Brits urged to 'shop as normal']]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-uk-supermarkets-suffering-supply-shortages-but-brits-urged-to-shop-as-normal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-uk-supermarkets-suffering-supply-shortages-but-brits-urged-to-shop-as-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose warns customers of major change to stock over conservation concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waitrose has shared it will not be selling mackerel to its UK customers amid conservation and overfishing concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/waitrose-warns-customers-of-major-change-to-stock-over-conservation-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/waitrose-warns-customers-of-major-change-to-stock-over-conservation-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix users warned as 87 million devices to lose access to streaming service soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix will no longer be compatible with PlayStation 3s from March 2, 2026, and users have been warned of this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/netflix-users-warned-as-87-million-devices-to-lose-access-to-streaming-service-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/netflix-users-warned-as-87-million-devices-to-lose-access-to-streaming-service-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex weather forecast: Met Office predict rain and bright spells this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[As milder temperatures have delighted Essex this week, what does the weather look like this weekend?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-weather-forecast-met-office-predict-rain-and-bright-spells-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-weather-forecast-met-office-predict-rain-and-bright-spells-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four new jobs in retail, cinema and surveying available in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[These four roles are currently on offer in Colchester, spanning retail, cinema and surveying positions, with live vacancies open for applications now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-new-jobs-in-retail-cinema-and-surveying-available-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-new-jobs-in-retail-cinema-and-surveying-available-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester animal rescue centre treats ten foxes with mange in two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, in Thorrington, continues to treat foxes for mange in east Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-animal-rescue-centre-treats-ten-foxes-with-mange-in-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-animal-rescue-centre-treats-ten-foxes-with-mange-in-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton History Museum reopens in new location with help from community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clacton History Museum, previously based in Clacton library, is full of unique items found in the town and the wider&nbsp;district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-history-museum-reopens-in-new-location-with-help-from-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-history-museum-reopens-in-new-location-with-help-from-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes proposed for supermarket 'superstore' in Mersea as plans submitted]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/changes-proposed-for-supermarket-superstore-in-mersea-as-plans-submitted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/changes-proposed-for-supermarket-superstore-in-mersea-as-plans-submitted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to transform Essex high Street fishing equipment shop into nail salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans include alterations and repairs to the existing shopfront, to facilitate use of the premises as a nail salon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-to-transform-essex-high-street-fishing-equipment-shop-into-nail-salon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-to-transform-essex-high-street-fishing-equipment-shop-into-nail-salon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to transform Essex fishing equipment shop into nail salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans include alterations and repairs to the existing shopfront, to facilitate use of the premises as a nail salon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-to-transform-essex-fishing-equipment-shop-into-nail-salon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-to-transform-essex-fishing-equipment-shop-into-nail-salon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lost graves mystery of Chelmsford]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s believed there are thousands of unmarked burial sites in this Essex cemetery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-lost-graves-mystery-of-chelmsford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-lost-graves-mystery-of-chelmsford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Pubwatch welcomes MP to celebrate award win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester&rsquo;s Pubwatch group welcomed MP Pam Cox after being named National Pubwatch of the Year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-pubwatch-welcomes-mp-to-celebrate-award-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-pubwatch-welcomes-mp-to-celebrate-award-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-saving emergency bleed kits to be installed at every Essex fire station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anti-knife crime campaigner Julie Taylor founded The Liam Taylor Legacy in memory of her grandson, who was tragically killed in Writtle in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/life-saving-emergency-bleed-kits-to-be-installed-at-every-essex-fire-station/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/life-saving-emergency-bleed-kits-to-be-installed-at-every-essex-fire-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finalists announced for East of England Energy Ambassador award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finalists have been revealed for the East of England Energy Ambassador award, sponsored by GENERATE, at the East Anglia Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/finalists-announced-for-east-of-england-energy-ambassador-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/finalists-announced-for-east-of-england-energy-ambassador-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays as A12 partially blocked after crash near Hatfield Peverel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A12 is partially blocked after a crash near Hatfield Peverel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-as-a12-partially-blocked-after-crash-near-hatfield-peverel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-as-a12-partially-blocked-after-crash-near-hatfield-peverel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evri delivery driver seen dumping parcels into yard of nearby courier company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows an Evri delivery driver dumping customers' parcels into a yard - which embarrassingly also belongs to a courier company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/evri-delivery-driver-seen-dumping-parcels-into-yard-of-nearby-courier-company/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/evri-delivery-driver-seen-dumping-parcels-into-yard-of-nearby-courier-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City racecourse files to appoint administrators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelmsford City Racecourse says it is undergoing a restructure, rather than entering administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/city-racecourse-files-to-appoint-administrators/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/city-racecourse-files-to-appoint-administrators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council considers legal action over disused Kursaal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor says the authority wants to compel the site's leaseholder to carry out maintenance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-considers-legal-action-over-disused-kursaal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-considers-legal-action-over-disused-kursaal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers cry 'childhood ruined' as popular feature at Lakeside closes after a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/shoppers-cry-childhood-ruined-as-popular-feature-at-lakeside-closes-after-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/shoppers-cry-childhood-ruined-as-popular-feature-at-lakeside-closes-after-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Essex noodle bar to delay city centre opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chopstix confirmed is move into an empty site in Culver Street West earlier this month, adding to its 125-plus sites across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-essex-noodle-bar-to-delay-city-centre-opening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-essex-noodle-bar-to-delay-city-centre-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fees for residents as Colchester Council set spending plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors signed off a spending and savings plan for the next financial year at Wednesday night&rsquo;s full council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-fees-for-residents-as-colchester-council-set-spending-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-fees-for-residents-as-colchester-council-set-spending-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man to be arrested after court absence for Stansted Airport sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man will be arrested after failing to attend court over charges of sexual assault at Stansted Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-to-be-arrested-after-court-absence-for-stansted-airport-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-to-be-arrested-after-court-absence-for-stansted-airport-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High ratio of patients per GP risks deterring new doctors, expert warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics show the ratio of patients per GP in North East Essex is among the poorest in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-ratio-of-patients-per-gp-risks-deterring-new-doctors-expert-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-ratio-of-patients-per-gp-risks-deterring-new-doctors-expert-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GP shortage means there are 2,000 patients per doctor in North East Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to statistics found in The House of Commons Library, there are 2,008 registered patients per GP in North East Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gp-shortage-means-there-are-2000-patients-per-doctor-in-north-east-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gp-shortage-means-there-are-2000-patients-per-doctor-in-north-east-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation area of village could be extended to protect heritage]]></title><description><![CDATA[After feedback on the Neighbourhood Plan, East Bergholt residents can say whether they want the village&rsquo;s conservation area expanded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/conservation-area-of-village-could-be-extended-to-protect-heritage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/conservation-area-of-village-could-be-extended-to-protect-heritage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[firefighters tackle heavily smoke logged flat at sheltered accommodation]]></title><description><![CDATA[On arrival, the crews discovered a flat which was heavily smoke logged and they had to wear breathing apparatus as they searched inside the property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/firefighters-tackle-heavily-smoke-logged-flat-at-sheltered-accommodation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/firefighters-tackle-heavily-smoke-logged-flat-at-sheltered-accommodation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester's  potential last ever mayor has been nominated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Council hosted its first full council meeting of the year on Wednesday night at Town Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-potential-last-ever-mayor-has-been-nominated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-potential-last-ever-mayor-has-been-nominated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver eight times drug-drive limit in fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Kerrigan and Billericay teacher Steven Tibbitt died in the crash, a coroner is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/driver-eight-times-drug-drive-limit-in-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/driver-eight-times-drug-drive-limit-in-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphone documentary featuring Colchester school now on major streaming site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix documentary Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones featured pupils of a Colchester school who gave up their phones for 21 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/smartphone-documentary-featuring-colchester-school-now-on-major-streaming-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/smartphone-documentary-featuring-colchester-school-now-on-major-streaming-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursery to vacate Colchester site as 'well-known' childcare provider to move in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safari Childcare, in Halstead Road, Colchester, is due to move out of its site after numerous years at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nursery-to-vacate-colchester-site-as-well-known-childcare-provider-to-move-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nursery-to-vacate-colchester-site-as-well-known-childcare-provider-to-move-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Much-loved Essex chippy named among top 10 best fish and chip shops in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fish Inn, on St John's Road, has been named one of the UK&rsquo;s top 10 takeaway fish and chip shops for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/much-loved-essex-chippy-named-among-top-10-best-fish-and-chip-shops-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/much-loved-essex-chippy-named-among-top-10-best-fish-and-chip-shops-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does Essex County Council's tax raise compare to the rest of England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council is the only top-tier authority in Eastern England not proposing the maximum 4.99% council tax rise for 2026/27, new analysis shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-does-essex-county-councils-tax-raise-compare-to-the-rest-of-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-does-essex-county-councils-tax-raise-compare-to-the-rest-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Hospital's Nannas Day Nurseries praised by Ofsted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pre-school was one of the first in the area to be rated under the new framework.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-hospitals-nannas-day-nurseries-praised-by-ofsted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-hospitals-nannas-day-nurseries-praised-by-ofsted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Retail and leisure' options being explored at former Debenhams in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The store shut almost five years ago and the closure came after online fashion retailer Boohoo purchased the company for &pound;55millon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/retail-and-leisure-options-being-explored-at-former-debenhams-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/retail-and-leisure-options-being-explored-at-former-debenhams-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 closed in Essex after driver medical emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The anti-clockwise carriageway in Essex is closed for roughly three hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-closed-in-essex-after-driver-medical-emergency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-closed-in-essex-after-driver-medical-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[90% of urgent care patients to get same-day appointments with GPs under new plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to invest &pound;500million to improve capacity in primary care were announced earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/90-of-urgent-care-patients-to-get-same-day-appointments-with-gps-under-new-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/90-of-urgent-care-patients-to-get-same-day-appointments-with-gps-under-new-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman walls and modern festivals - 10 things everyone loves about Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Roman walls and popular parks to a bustling arts scene, Britain&rsquo;s &lsquo;first city&rsquo; packs a lot within its cobbled streets and modern High Street scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/roman-walls-and-modern-festivals-10-things-everyone-loves-about-colchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/roman-walls-and-modern-festivals-10-things-everyone-loves-about-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible oil spill into river 'came from layby']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says "no significant environmental impacts were identified" after the spill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/possible-oil-spill-into-river-came-from-layby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/possible-oil-spill-into-river-came-from-layby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man with ties to Colchester and Clacton wanted by Essex Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police want to speak with Daniel Godman, 33, who is known as Danny or Daniel, and has ties to Colchester and Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-with-ties-to-colchester-and-clacton-wanted-by-essex-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-with-ties-to-colchester-and-clacton-wanted-by-essex-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the finalists in the running for Community Champion of the Year award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finalists have been named for the Community Champion of the Year award, sponsored by RWE, at the East Anglia Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-finalists-in-the-running-for-community-champion-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-finalists-in-the-running-for-community-champion-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous sexual predator' jailed after the sexual assault of 13-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominic Boultwood, 28, of Ladbrook Drive, Colchester, has been given an extended sentence to protect the public after appearing at Woolwich Crown Court yesterday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dangerous-sexual-predator-jailed-after-the-sexual-assault-of-13-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dangerous-sexual-predator-jailed-after-the-sexual-assault-of-13-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the adorable arrivals at Colchester Zoo so far this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new arrival at Colchester Zoo is a delight for animal fans everywhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-the-adorable-arrivals-at-colchester-zoo-so-far-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/all-the-adorable-arrivals-at-colchester-zoo-so-far-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial date set for man charged with GBH after Lidl stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court date followed on from when Essex Police rushed to Lidl, in&nbsp;Brook Park West Retail Park, at around 11.05am&nbsp;on July 29, last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trial-date-set-for-man-charged-with-gbh-after-lidl-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trial-date-set-for-man-charged-with-gbh-after-lidl-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dedham vineyard owners say their focus will be on creating 'great quality' wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pierre and Laurissa Kowligowski have just bought Dedham Vineyard on the Essex/Suffolk border and say they intend to focus on the quality of the wine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-dedham-vineyard-owners-say-their-focus-will-be-on-creating-great-quality-wine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-dedham-vineyard-owners-say-their-focus-will-be-on-creating-great-quality-wine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridgerton returns to screens today - Will Francesca find her pinnacle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgerton returns to screens today for the pinnacle episodes of season four with more period drama passion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bridgerton-returns-to-screens-today-will-francesca-find-her-pinnacle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bridgerton-returns-to-screens-today-will-francesca-find-her-pinnacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars from hit ITV show spotted filming on Essex beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOWIE stars Dani Imbert and Ella Rae Wise filmed new ITV2 scenes in Essex beach for series 37. Cast trip to Vietnam teased; airing spring 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stars-from-hit-itv-show-spotted-filming-on-essex-beach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stars-from-hit-itv-show-spotted-filming-on-essex-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court over stalking, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from Harwich has appeared in court over charges of coercive and controlling behaviour, assault and stalking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-court-over-stalking-assault-and-coercive-and-controlling-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-court-over-stalking-assault-and-coercive-and-controlling-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group in court over charges of overcharging almost £100,000 for building works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lila Taylor, 28, Alfie Hunt, 25, and Jack Price, 29, have appeared in court over charges of grossly overcharging for works and making a gain of almost &pound;100,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/group-in-court-over-charges-of-overcharging-almost-100000-for-building-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/group-in-court-over-charges-of-overcharging-almost-100000-for-building-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester pupils receive gift celebrating one of our biggest claims to fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils across Greenstead have been receiving a special literary gift celebrating one of Colchester&rsquo;s most famous cultural links.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-pupils-receive-gift-celebrating-one-of-our-biggest-claims-to-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-pupils-receive-gift-celebrating-one-of-our-biggest-claims-to-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/uks-top-10-stolen-car-models-in-2025-revealed-by-dvla-is-yours-on-the-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/uks-top-10-stolen-car-models-in-2025-revealed-by-dvla-is-yours-on-the-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Households are being warned over a &pound;1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/households-warned-over-1000-fine-if-video-doorbells-break-major-uk-privacy-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/households-warned-over-1000-fine-if-video-doorbells-break-major-uk-privacy-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis issues £11m Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers to expire within days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis has urged Tesco Clubcard members to check their vouchers immediately, as &pound;11 million-worth are set to expire on Saturday (February 28).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/martin-lewis-issues-11m-tesco-clubcard-warning-as-vouchers-to-expire-within-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/martin-lewis-issues-11m-tesco-clubcard-warning-as-vouchers-to-expire-within-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tippers’ vehicles to be crushed and owners shamed under new government guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[New government guidance urges councils to seize and destroy vehicles used in fly-tipping after 1.26 million incidents were recorded in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fly-tippers-vehicles-to-be-crushed-and-owners-shamed-under-new-government-guidance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fly-tippers-vehicles-to-be-crushed-and-owners-shamed-under-new-government-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says Starmer doesn't care about human rights of Chagossians amid protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage asked the Prime Minister why the human rights of Indigenous Chagossians do not matter to him at PMQs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-says-starmer-doesnt-care-about-human-rights-of-chagossians-amid-protest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-says-starmer-doesnt-care-about-human-rights-of-chagossians-amid-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex killer handed extra prison time for role in prison mutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Blundell, jailed for the murder of John Pordage at a BP garage in Chelmsford, gets extra prison time for HMP Whitemoor mutiny in Cambridgeshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-killer-handed-extra-prison-time-for-role-in-prison-mutiny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-killer-handed-extra-prison-time-for-role-in-prison-mutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex killer handed extra prison time for role in prison munity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Blundell, jailed for the murder of John Pordage at a BP garage in Chelmsford, gets extra prison time for HMP Whitemoor mutiny in Cambridgeshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-killer-handed-extra-prison-time-for-role-in-prison-munity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-killer-handed-extra-prison-time-for-role-in-prison-munity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays after two crashes on busy Colchester roads during rush hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOTORISTS in Colchester are likely to face delays after two collisions this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-after-two-crashes-on-busy-colchester-roads-during-rush-hour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-after-two-crashes-on-busy-colchester-roads-during-rush-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Paralympic Flame is lit as president says 'it's capable of transforming lives']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stoke Mandeville stadium came abuzz with figures from every walk of life as the journey as the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/winter-paralympic-flame-is-lit-as-president-says-its-capable-of-transforming-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/winter-paralympic-flame-is-lit-as-president-says-its-capable-of-transforming-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local businesses shortlisted for behaviour changing initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avani Solutions, Bridge Classic Cars and Greenyard Frozen UK have been announced as finalists at the Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-businesses-shortlisted-for-behaviour-changing-initiatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-businesses-shortlisted-for-behaviour-changing-initiatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/huey-morgan-marks-30-years-of-come-find-yourself-with-new-uk-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/huey-morgan-marks-30-years-of-come-find-yourself-with-new-uk-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/centrepoint-success-for-sefyu-run-every-day-and-dont-give-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/centrepoint-success-for-sefyu-run-every-day-and-dont-give-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform wants to 'go back to the dark days' and scrap Equality Act, PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has said Reform wants to &ldquo;go back to the dark days&rdquo; over its plans to scrap the Equality Act if the party wins the next general election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-wants-to-go-back-to-the-dark-days-and-scrap-equality-act-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reform-wants-to-go-back-to-the-dark-days-and-scrap-equality-act-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer demands apology from Farage for Reform MPs 'death threats']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Kier Starmer demanded Reform leader Nigel Farage apologise for &ldquo;death threats&rdquo; made to a Labour MP at PMQs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/starmer-demands-apology-from-farage-for-reform-mps-death-threats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/starmer-demands-apology-from-farage-for-reform-mps-death-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bin trial to get council out of 'relegation zone']]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says a pilot scheme has already improved rates by 10%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bin-trial-to-get-council-out-of-relegation-zone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bin-trial-to-get-council-out-of-relegation-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum part of revenge stabbing was freed from jail five months in to 45-month term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bibi Stone, 40, was sentenced alongside boyfriend Alex Potter, 34, in January last year after they stabbed Lee Jackson in his city centre flat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-part-of-revenge-stabbing-was-freed-from-jail-five-months-in-to-45-month-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-part-of-revenge-stabbing-was-freed-from-jail-five-months-in-to-45-month-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex hospital trust the worst performer for key cancer target]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS England misses 85% cancer treatment target for 62-day referrals in 2025, with Mid and South Essex Trust worst at 45.4%. UK cancer care delays persist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-hospital-trust-the-worst-performer-for-key-cancer-target/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-hospital-trust-the-worst-performer-for-key-cancer-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester city centre has 'enormous potential' but 'long&#8209;standing issues', boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BOSS at an organisation which supports hundreds of businesses in Colchester says the &ldquo;city centre is at a pivotal moment&rdquo; due to a &ldquo;number of long&#8209;standing structural issues&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-city-centre-has-enormous-potential-but-long8209standing-issues-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-city-centre-has-enormous-potential-but-long8209standing-issues-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City centre building with 'brilliant accessibility' being sold for more than &pound;1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site, inside the Octagen in Middleborough, was most recently home to Lepra is being sold courtesy of Fenn Wright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/city-centre-building-with-brilliant-accessibility-being-sold-for-more-than-pound1m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/city-centre-building-with-brilliant-accessibility-being-sold-for-more-than-pound1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The last ever mayor of Colchester could be nominated at a council meeting tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Council will host its first full council meeting of the year tonight from 6pm until 10pm at Town Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-last-ever-mayor-of-colchester-could-be-nominated-at-a-council-meeting-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-last-ever-mayor-of-colchester-could-be-nominated-at-a-council-meeting-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supermarket giant at Stane Retail Park submits appeal against Colchester Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SUPERMARKET giant is appealing against Colchester Council after the authority rejected a planning application for having a &ldquo;detrimental impact&rdquo; on residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/supermarket-giant-at-stane-retail-park-submits-appeal-against-colchester-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/supermarket-giant-at-stane-retail-park-submits-appeal-against-colchester-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oak tree case set to proceed after campaigners seek judicial review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners trying to save the King George V Oak near the High Street car park confirmed they received a response after bringing the fight before the court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oak-tree-case-set-to-proceed-after-campaigners-seek-judicial-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oak-tree-case-set-to-proceed-after-campaigners-seek-judicial-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man whose cruel actions led woman to shut herself away mocked dead child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Harriss, formerly of Colchester, was in a five-months relationship in 2022, which did not end on the best terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-whose-cruel-actions-led-woman-to-shut-herself-away-mocked-dead-child/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-whose-cruel-actions-led-woman-to-shut-herself-away-mocked-dead-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent hairdresser of 25 years seeks support for Colchester salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent hair salon in Colchester is marking its first year in business after owner Angela Ralph swapped life in Dubai for a fresh start in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/independent-hairdresser-of-25-years-seeks-support-for-colchester-salon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/independent-hairdresser-of-25-years-seeks-support-for-colchester-salon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmetic tattooist loves offering free nipple and hair tattoos to cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cosmetic tattoo artist has said it is &ldquo;so rewarding&rdquo; to offer free nipple and hair tattoos to people with illnesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cosmetic-tattooist-loves-offering-free-nipple-and-hair-tattoos-to-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cosmetic-tattooist-loves-offering-free-nipple-and-hair-tattoos-to-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester ophthalmologists reveal challenges posed by snow in Winter Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester ophthalmologists from Optegra have revealed just how critical vision is in the Winter Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-ophthalmologists-reveal-challenges-posed-by-snow-in-winter-olympics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-ophthalmologists-reveal-challenges-posed-by-snow-in-winter-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court for death by dangerous driving after A12 crash near Kelvedon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young man will appear in Chelmsford Crown Court for charges of causing death by dangerous driving on the A12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-court-for-death-by-dangerous-driving-after-a12-crash-near-kelvedon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-court-for-death-by-dangerous-driving-after-a12-crash-near-kelvedon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Essex Police officer would have been sacked after Colchester incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brett was cleared by a jury after a week-long trial and five hours of deliberations at Ipswich Crown Court in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-essex-police-officer-would-have-been-sacked-after-colchester-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-essex-police-officer-would-have-been-sacked-after-colchester-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in his 80s dies in hospital after crash outside Clacton shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Clacton which saw a man in his 80s taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-his-80s-dies-in-hospital-after-crash-outside-clacton-shop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-his-80s-dies-in-hospital-after-crash-outside-clacton-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents and staff share experiences as new Colchester SEND building opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane said SEND children are just as entitled to the health and support they need as anybody else.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/parents-and-staff-share-experiences-as-new-colchester-send-building-opens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/parents-and-staff-share-experiences-as-new-colchester-send-building-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We&rsquo;re looking for someone who is really leading by example', say award judges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judges from ScottishPower Renewables UK, sponsor of the Clean &amp; Green Champion Award at the Clean &amp; Green Awards, explain what they're looking for in the winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wersquore-looking-for-someone-who-is-really-leading-by-example-say-award-judges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wersquore-looking-for-someone-who-is-really-leading-by-example-say-award-judges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of rape refuses to give evidence in trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Ipswich Crown Court is 55-year-old Brian Lyttle from the Colchester area, who has denied rape, attempted rape and false imprisonment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-rape-refuses-to-give-evidence-in-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-rape-refuses-to-give-evidence-in-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what is going on in Colchester for International Women's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is an open-plan workspace, an optional private room for calls, as well as informal &lsquo;intro and learn&rsquo; slots plus a 30&#8209;minute session where attendees introduce themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-what-is-going-on-in-colchester-for-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-what-is-going-on-in-colchester-for-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epping fly-tips are 'getting worse']]></title><description><![CDATA[Between 2024 and 2025 there were more than 25,000 fly-tipping incidents across Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epping-fly-tips-are-getting-worse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epping-fly-tips-are-getting-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solution to Colchester United parking chaos could take 'less than an hour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Parking problems at Colchester United's football ground has once again come under fire with calls for an immediate solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/solution-to-colchester-united-parking-chaos-could-take-less-than-an-hour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/solution-to-colchester-united-parking-chaos-could-take-less-than-an-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Post Office branch set to shut as postmaster announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester Post Office branch is set to close its doors in March after the announcement of the retirement of its postmaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-post-office-branch-set-to-shut-as-postmaster-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-post-office-branch-set-to-shut-as-postmaster-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worst offending streets in Essex generate over £570K in PCNs within 12 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly obtained data has revealed the county's worst roads for fines and penalty charges, generating an income of more than &pound;570,000 in one year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/worst-offending-streets-in-essex-generate-over-570k-in-pcns-within-12-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/worst-offending-streets-in-essex-generate-over-570k-in-pcns-within-12-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instances of 24-hour waits in A&amp;E rise from 42 to 1,061 across north Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly obtained figures have shown a steep rise in the number of instances individuals in north Essex have waited 24 hours or more in A&amp;E.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/instances-of-24-hour-waits-in-aampe-rise-from-42-to-1061-across-north-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/instances-of-24-hour-waits-in-aampe-rise-from-42-to-1061-across-north-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tickets selling fast for Mayor of Colchester's Variety Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mayor of Colchester's Variety Show is heading to the Mercury Theatre, and tickets are selling fast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tickets-selling-fast-for-mayor-of-colchesters-variety-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tickets-selling-fast-for-mayor-of-colchesters-variety-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-run Essex chippy in top 10 looking to be crowned UK's best at national awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Fish and Chip Awards will take place today with a spot in Essex looking to win the 2026 Fish and Chip Takeaway of the Year title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-run-essex-chippy-in-top-10-looking-to-be-crowned-uks-best-at-national-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-run-essex-chippy-in-top-10-looking-to-be-crowned-uks-best-at-national-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester estate agent donates £500 to Support Our Paras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veterans and their families in Colchester have received a helping hand thanks to a &pound;500 donation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-estate-agent-donates-500-to-support-our-paras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-estate-agent-donates-500-to-support-our-paras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: One lane closed on A12 near Eight Ash Green due to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be updating you on the A12, which has one lane closed due to a crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-one-lane-closed-on-a12-near-eight-ash-green-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-one-lane-closed-on-a12-near-eight-ash-green-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University researchers lead £500,000 project to improve child SEND therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Essex will play a key role in an ambitious project to improve therapy services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-researchers-lead-500000-project-to-improve-child-send-therapy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-researchers-lead-500000-project-to-improve-child-send-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train cancellations and delays to Stansted after van strikes barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train delays and cancellations on Greater Anglia and Stansted Express after a van hit Enfield Lock level crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/train-cancellations-and-delays-to-stansted-after-van-strikes-barrier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/train-cancellations-and-delays-to-stansted-after-van-strikes-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train cancellations and delays after van strikes barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train delays and cancellations on Greater Anglia and Stansted Express after a van hit Enfield Lock level crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/train-cancellations-and-delays-after-van-strikes-barrier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/train-cancellations-and-delays-after-van-strikes-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A12 crash causing severe traffic near Eight Ash Green interchange, Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash near the Eight Ash Green interchange is causing severe traffic on the London-bound side of the A12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a12-crash-causing-severe-traffic-near-eight-ash-green-interchange-colchester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a12-crash-causing-severe-traffic-near-eight-ash-green-interchange-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein Files: Ex-Essex tractor plant boss referred to paedophile as 'master']]></title><description><![CDATA[Eduardo Teodorani-Fabbri, then a boss at CNH UK Ltd, which ran the Basildon New Holland tractor plant, appears hundreds of times in the Epstein Files.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epstein-files-ex-essex-tractor-plant-boss-referred-to-paedophile-as-master/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epstein-files-ex-essex-tractor-plant-boss-referred-to-paedophile-as-master/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local businesses named finalists at Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional editor Richard Porritt introduces the finalists for the East Anglia Clean &amp; Green Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-businesses-named-finalists-at-clean-amp-green-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/local-businesses-named-finalists-at-clean-amp-green-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts reveal their top three holiday destinations to explore in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experienced team at East of England Co-op Travel give their top holiday destinations to explore this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/experts-reveal-their-top-three-holiday-destinations-to-explore-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/experts-reveal-their-top-three-holiday-destinations-to-explore-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's no room for any more wheelie bins']]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Council is adding two new bins to boost recycling, as Basildon extends weekly collections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/theres-no-room-for-any-more-wheelie-bins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/theres-no-room-for-any-more-wheelie-bins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV producers spotted my Insta breast surgery pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broomfield Hospital surgeon Sascha Dua says cameras followed her work and her life as a single mum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tv-producers-spotted-my-insta-breast-surgery-pictures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tv-producers-spotted-my-insta-breast-surgery-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi driver investigated after driving off after incident in Colchester city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester woman says a taxi driver hurt her in the city centre after dropping her off and then drove away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/taxi-driver-investigated-after-driving-off-after-incident-in-colchester-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/taxi-driver-investigated-after-driving-off-after-incident-in-colchester-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police confirm no further action against pair accused of Greenstead burglary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case was originally opened in June last year after officers were called to reports of a burglary taking place in Avon Way in Greenstead, Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-confirm-no-further-action-against-pair-accused-of-greenstead-burglary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-confirm-no-further-action-against-pair-accused-of-greenstead-burglary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man working as a council bin collector fined for assault against neighbour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Sharrard appeared before Colchester Magistrates&rsquo; Court on Tuesday, where he admitted one count of assault by beating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-working-as-a-council-bin-collector-fined-for-assault-against-neighbour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-working-as-a-council-bin-collector-fined-for-assault-against-neighbour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced for assaulting 14-year-old boy and stealing his bike on a train]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September last year, Robert Reeve attacked a teenager on a train before the victim&rsquo;s bike was taken when the train came to a stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-sentenced-for-assaulting-14-year-old-boy-and-stealing-his-bike-on-a-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-sentenced-for-assaulting-14-year-old-boy-and-stealing-his-bike-on-a-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex war memorial garden restoration being spearheaded by retired resident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired resident George Foster and the Jaywick community are raising funds and restoring the town's war memorial garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-war-memorial-garden-restoration-being-spearheaded-by-retired-resident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-war-memorial-garden-restoration-being-spearheaded-by-retired-resident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex house could be rebuilt after severe damage in fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews from Colchester, Weeley, Clacton and Dovercourt were called to The Street in Bradfield Heath in the morning of August 20 last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-house-could-be-rebuilt-after-severe-damage-in-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-house-could-be-rebuilt-after-severe-damage-in-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial £4,500 bin moved to housing estate shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5ft-high container cost Colchester Council &pound;4,547 when it was placed in the High Street in October 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/controversial-4500-bin-moved-to-housing-estate-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/controversial-4500-bin-moved-to-housing-estate-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger as Braintree sewage overflow lasts more than two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglian Water faces criticism after a 15-day sewage overflow in Bocking polluted the River Blackwater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anger-as-braintree-sewage-overflow-lasts-more-than-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anger-as-braintree-sewage-overflow-lasts-more-than-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you know these 10 celebrities were from Essex? Some might surprise you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex is home to some of the nation&rsquo;s favourite and most recognisable celebrities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/did-you-know-these-10-celebrities-were-from-essex-some-might-surprise-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/did-you-know-these-10-celebrities-were-from-essex-some-might-surprise-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braintree gardens flooded with water up after main burst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents' gardens have been completely flooded after a water main burst at a Braintree primary school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintree-gardens-flooded-with-water-up-after-main-burst/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintree-gardens-flooded-with-water-up-after-main-burst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of M25 still shut after crash brings down cables]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are queues on the motorway in Essex, with motorists warned it could be closed for some time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/part-of-m25-still-shut-after-crash-brings-down-cables/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/part-of-m25-still-shut-after-crash-brings-down-cables/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your obits, wedding, births and anniversaries in new look Gazette]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Thursday, we&rsquo;ll be sharing readers&rsquo; announcements across five key areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/share-your-obits-wedding-births-and-anniversaries-in-new-look-gazette/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/share-your-obits-wedding-births-and-anniversaries-in-new-look-gazette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed - how many shoplifting cases could not be resolved by police last year?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police recorded 1,687 shoplifting incidents in Colchester in 2025, with most cases unresolved due to no suspects identified, data.police.uk reveals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/revealed-how-many-shoplifting-cases-could-not-be-resolved-by-police-last-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/revealed-how-many-shoplifting-cases-could-not-be-resolved-by-police-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents share they 'absolutely' love living in historic Roman city in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[From beautiful green spaces and historic landmarks, residents say there&rsquo;s plenty to love about living in the historic Roman city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-share-they-absolutely-love-living-in-historic-roman-city-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-share-they-absolutely-love-living-in-historic-roman-city-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents share reasons on why they love living in historic Roman city in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[From beautiful green spaces and historic landmarks, residents say there&rsquo;s plenty to love about living in the historic Roman city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-share-reasons-on-why-they-love-living-in-historic-roman-city-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-share-reasons-on-why-they-love-living-in-historic-roman-city-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sports bar-caf&eacute; 'opening soon' in vacant unit on busy Colchester street]]></title><description><![CDATA[New venue is set to open in Colchester city centre after a premises licence was granted for a long-vacant unit on St John&rsquo;s Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-sports-bar-cafeacute-opening-soon-in-vacant-unit-on-busy-colchester-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-sports-bar-cafeacute-opening-soon-in-vacant-unit-on-busy-colchester-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Colchester debate forum sees 'every seat taken' at 14th-century pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly launched debate society, Forum Colchester held its first meeting on Sunday seeing success with every seat at the Queen Street Brewhouse filled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-colchester-debate-forum-sees-every-seat-taken-at-14th-century-pub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-colchester-debate-forum-sees-every-seat-taken-at-14th-century-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headteacher springs into action after traffic lights broken on first day of term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils and parents at North Primary School and Nursery were met with frustration on Monday morning when a set of traffic lights were out of service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/headteacher-springs-into-action-after-traffic-lights-broken-on-first-day-of-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/headteacher-springs-into-action-after-traffic-lights-broken-on-first-day-of-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darts legend Bobby George to visit fundraising event in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A darts legend will be attending a Colchester fundraising event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/darts-legend-bobby-george-to-visit-fundraising-event-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/darts-legend-bobby-george-to-visit-fundraising-event-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester job fair coming to town hall this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Town Hall hosts The UK Careers Fair on 25 Feb, offering free entry, networking with top employers, and job opportunities across multiple sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-job-fair-coming-to-town-hall-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-job-fair-coming-to-town-hall-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 remains partially closed after lorry 'tyre blowout' causes incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The situation has now been made safe by the power network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-remains-partially-closed-after-lorry-tyre-blowout-causes-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-remains-partially-closed-after-lorry-tyre-blowout-causes-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two primary schools evacuated almost 1,000 pupils due to burst water main]]></title><description><![CDATA[At about 11.40am, a water main burst at the edge of St Michael&rsquo;s Primary School&rsquo;s premises in Maple Avenue, Braintree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-primary-schools-evacuated-almost-1000-pupils-due-to-burst-water-main/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-primary-schools-evacuated-almost-1000-pupils-due-to-burst-water-main/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner sentenced after emaciated dog put down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPCA says all the bones in Ruby's body were visible and she had infected skin and sores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/owner-sentenced-after-emaciated-dog-put-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/owner-sentenced-after-emaciated-dog-put-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Museums to offer children 50p entry in flash sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Museums have launched a flash sale offering children 50p entry to Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-museums-to-offer-children-50p-entry-in-flash-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-museums-to-offer-children-50p-entry-in-flash-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orphaned baby otters found in field are on the mend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two cubs will be looked after by South Essex Wildlife Hospital for a year before their release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/orphaned-baby-otters-found-in-field-are-on-the-mend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/orphaned-baby-otters-found-in-field-are-on-the-mend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to ban face coverings 'would be unenforceable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend-on-Sea City Council is set to reject a proposal to ban ski masks and balaclavas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plan-to-ban-face-coverings-would-be-unenforceable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plan-to-ban-face-coverings-would-be-unenforceable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-boss Dunne back at Colchester in youth role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Colchester United manager Joe Dunne returns to the club as lead coach of their under-18 team, replacing Eddie Keen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-boss-dunne-back-at-colchester-in-youth-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-boss-dunne-back-at-colchester-in-youth-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex County Council to invest &pound;1.45m into county's bus services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council is investing more than &pound;1.45 million to boost bus usage across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-county-council-to-invest-pound145m-into-countys-bus-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-county-council-to-invest-pound145m-into-countys-bus-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex firefighters urge drivers to stay in vehicles amid M25 lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are urging drivers to stay in their vehicles as crews work at the scene of a lorry crash on the M25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-firefighters-urge-drivers-to-stay-in-vehicles-amid-m25-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-firefighters-urge-drivers-to-stay-in-vehicles-amid-m25-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mersea Road in Colchester ranked as the 21st most polluted in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows a 2018 audit by Friends of the Earth&rsquo;s finding Mersea Road had the most pollution in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mersea-road-in-colchester-ranked-as-the-21st-most-polluted-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mersea-road-in-colchester-ranked-as-the-21st-most-polluted-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal for footage of man smashing car windows in overnight crime spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incidents are understood to have taken place in the early hours of Monday morning when a man broke into at least five cars in the New Town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-appeal-for-footage-of-man-smashing-car-windows-in-overnight-crime-spree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-appeal-for-footage-of-man-smashing-car-windows-in-overnight-crime-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester anti-racism group hosting Greenstead community supper aimed at 60 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group are also hosting the upcoming Love Music Hate Racism multi-genre music gigs, with ska, rap, indie, rock and DJ sets being performed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-anti-racism-group-hosting-greenstead-community-supper-aimed-at-60-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-anti-racism-group-hosting-greenstead-community-supper-aimed-at-60-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: M25 closed in both direction after lorry crash brings down power cables]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will keep you updated on the M25, which is blocked in both directions after a lorry had a 'blow out' and went down the embankment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-m25-closed-in-both-direction-after-lorry-crash-brings-down-power-cables/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-m25-closed-in-both-direction-after-lorry-crash-brings-down-power-cables/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: M25 blocked near A12 after 'blown out' lorry went down embankment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will keep you updated on the M25, which is blocked in both directions after a lorry had a 'blow out' and went down the embankment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-m25-blocked-near-a12-after-blown-out-lorry-went-down-embankment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-m25-blocked-near-a12-after-blown-out-lorry-went-down-embankment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgotten WWI women football champions return to spotlight in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Invincibles, written by acclaimed playwright Amanda Whittington, tells the true story of the Sterling Ladies of Dagenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/forgotten-wwi-women-football-champions-return-to-spotlight-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/forgotten-wwi-women-football-champions-return-to-spotlight-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brightlingsea's WinterFest prepares for weekend finale after month of activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Men are invited to come along to a free Mental Health Matters session on Saturday at the Kings Head pub in Brightlingsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brightlingseas-winterfest-prepares-for-weekend-finale-after-month-of-activities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brightlingseas-winterfest-prepares-for-weekend-finale-after-month-of-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 blocked in both directions after lorry had 'blow out' and went down embankment]]></title><description><![CDATA[M25 is blocked in both directions after a lorry had a 'blow out' and went down the embankment, reportedly bringing down power cables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-blocked-in-both-directions-after-lorry-had-blow-out-and-went-down-embankment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-blocked-in-both-directions-after-lorry-had-blow-out-and-went-down-embankment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Anglia extends contactless ticketing to 20 extra stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers travelling on the Grater Anglia network will be able to use pay-as-you-go contactless ticketing at 20 additional stations from next Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/greater-anglia-extends-contactless-ticketing-to-20-extra-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/greater-anglia-extends-contactless-ticketing-to-20-extra-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 carraigeway near A12 partially blocked with delays due to collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A carraigeway on the M25 anticlockwise between Junction 28, A12 and Junction 27, M11 is partially blocked due to a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-carraigeway-near-a12-partially-blocked-with-delays-due-to-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/m25-carraigeway-near-a12-partially-blocked-with-delays-due-to-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of rape duct taped door to imprison woman, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of Brian Lyttle, of Stanway, Colchester, has begun at Ipswich Crown Court. Lyttle has denied rape, attempted rape and false imprisonment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-rape-duct-taped-door-to-imprison-woman-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-rape-duct-taped-door-to-imprison-woman-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five people die and 60 seriously injured on roads in one month in Essex say police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 141 mobile phone offences took place in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-people-die-and-60-seriously-injured-on-roads-in-one-month-in-essex-say-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-people-die-and-60-seriously-injured-on-roads-in-one-month-in-essex-say-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaywick man sentenced after neglecting 'barely responsive and weak' pet dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from Jaywick has been handed a suspended prison sentence after leaving his emaciated Dogue de Bordeaux, Ruby, to suffer from an untreated skin disease and pressure sores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jaywick-man-sentenced-after-neglecting-barely-responsive-and-weak-pet-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jaywick-man-sentenced-after-neglecting-barely-responsive-and-weak-pet-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most drivers don't understand these common road signs - do you know them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK motorists are being urged to revisit their Highway Code knowledge after new research revealed widespread confusion over road signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/most-drivers-dont-understand-these-common-road-signs-do-you-know-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/most-drivers-dont-understand-these-common-road-signs-do-you-know-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This simple daily habit could help you save money - and it is free]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who follow this habit are more confident about their finances and have firmer plans on how they'll save and spend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/this-simple-daily-habit-could-help-you-save-money-and-it-is-free/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/this-simple-daily-habit-could-help-you-save-money-and-it-is-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lord-peter-mandelson-released-on-bail-by-met-police-after-misconduct-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lord-peter-mandelson-released-on-bail-by-met-police-after-misconduct-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis clashes with Kemi Badenoch over student loans on Good Morning Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis told the Conservative leader: &ldquo;I am not saying nothing can be done, I am saying what you should do.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/martin-lewis-clashes-with-kemi-badenoch-over-student-loans-on-good-morning-britain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/martin-lewis-clashes-with-kemi-badenoch-over-student-loans-on-good-morning-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A12 northbound partially blocked with delays back to Ardleigh after collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A12 northbound is partially blocked with delays after a collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a12-northbound-partially-blocked-with-delays-back-to-ardleigh-after-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a12-northbound-partially-blocked-with-delays-back-to-ardleigh-after-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oak tree in felling fight is diseased, says council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wivenhoe Town Council says it has been told by an expert that the tree has acute oak decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oak-tree-in-felling-fight-is-diseased-says-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oak-tree-in-felling-fight-is-diseased-says-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car business says flyover works have killed trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Thompson says he will shut the doors of his car repair firm at the end of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/car-business-says-flyover-works-have-killed-trade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/car-business-says-flyover-works-have-killed-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to ‘shining light’ Colchester mum as she loses battle with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beverly&rsquo;s mother Sylvia,92 described her as "forever my baby girl. Never forgotten, with me always. You was so brave."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-paid-to-shining-light-colchester-mum-as-she-loses-battle-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-paid-to-shining-light-colchester-mum-as-she-loses-battle-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save the Wick campaigners stop legal action after national 'pause' in policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Pugh said without the SSSI there is no legal guarantee for protection from the landowner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/save-the-wick-campaigners-stop-legal-action-after-national-pause-in-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/save-the-wick-campaigners-stop-legal-action-after-national-pause-in-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man to play darts during marathon after sport helped him through cancer journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veran Tull, 37, was diagnosed with skin cancer two years ago after his wife urged him to get a mole checked out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-to-play-darts-during-marathon-after-sport-helped-him-through-cancer-journey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-to-play-darts-during-marathon-after-sport-helped-him-through-cancer-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencer praises 'dumb cheap' prices at Essex designer outlet store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viral TikTok highlights JD Sports Outlet at Clacton Shopping Village, Essex offering discounted trainers, Nike, adidas, and more at bargain prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/influencer-praises-dumb-cheap-prices-at-essex-designer-outlet-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/influencer-praises-dumb-cheap-prices-at-essex-designer-outlet-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-star Uber driver denies running over customer at busy Colchester supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walid Khan, 52, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday following an incident in June last year at the Tesco Superstore in Greenstead Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-star-uber-driver-denies-running-over-customer-at-busy-colchester-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/five-star-uber-driver-denies-running-over-customer-at-busy-colchester-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cygnet Hospital Colchester receives 'outstanding' rating from CQC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cygnet Hospital Colchester has received an 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cygnet-hospital-colchester-receives-outstanding-rating-from-cqc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cygnet-hospital-colchester-receives-outstanding-rating-from-cqc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor helps launch 'Dancing with Dementia' classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester councillor, Alison Jay is joining up with a specialist team to put on dance classes for residents living with dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councillor-helps-launch-dancing-with-dementia-classes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councillor-helps-launch-dancing-with-dementia-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brightlingsea hosting health and wellbeing day open to all residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisations across Brightlingsea are hosting a health and wellbeing day for all residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brightlingsea-hosting-health-and-wellbeing-day-open-to-all-residents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brightlingsea-hosting-health-and-wellbeing-day-open-to-all-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blur member to return to Colchester Arts Centre next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renowned musician and drummer for Blur Dave Rowntree is headlining the Colchester Arts Centre and there will be discussion about his photography and the band.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blur-member-to-return-to-colchester-arts-centre-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blur-member-to-return-to-colchester-arts-centre-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane closed on A12 London-bound after crash near Essex town causes severe delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major collision has forced the closure of one lane on the London-bound carriageway of the A12 near Boreham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lane-closed-on-a12-london-bound-after-crash-near-essex-town-causes-severe-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lane-closed-on-a12-london-bound-after-crash-near-essex-town-causes-severe-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open for 2026 Make a Difference Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are being taken as the BBC celebrates unsung heroes in local communities across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Tesco blood pressure checks launched in Essex - here's how to book one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco pharmacy teams are offering free 10-minute checks in private consultation rooms, with no appointment required.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/free-tesco-blood-pressure-checks-launched-in-essex-heres-how-to-book-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/free-tesco-blood-pressure-checks-launched-in-essex-heres-how-to-book-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are here for Husin when he needs us - Maher]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/we-are-here-for-husin-when-he-needs-us-maher/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/we-are-here-for-husin-when-he-needs-us-maher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree-felling begins for £12M Colchester roundabout transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council is kicking off its revamp of St Botolph&rsquo;s Circus in the city centre by removing trees today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tree-felling-begins-for-12m-colchester-roundabout-transformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tree-felling-begins-for-12m-colchester-roundabout-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits death by careless driving but denies death by dangerous over fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malachi Brown, 20, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Monday, to enter pleas following a fatal incident in September 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-admits-death-by-careless-driving-but-denies-death-by-dangerous-over-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-admits-death-by-careless-driving-but-denies-death-by-dangerous-over-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legend from EastEnders coming to Essex venue for podcast event this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie Cassidy, 42, best known for playing Sonia Fowler in the soap, is set to bring her&nbsp;Live With Nat&nbsp;podcast tour to Colchester Arts Centre on February 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/legend-from-eastenders-coming-to-essex-venue-for-podcast-event-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/legend-from-eastenders-coming-to-essex-venue-for-podcast-event-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many drivers have been caught speeding on A120 by £5.1m cameras?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March and June last year, works took place to set up eleven speed cameras at two accident hotspot areas along the A120.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-many-drivers-have-been-caught-speeding-on-a120-by-51m-cameras/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-many-drivers-have-been-caught-speeding-on-a120-by-51m-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex woman 'thrilled' to make treats for Margot Robbie on new film set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Hardy, 55, was recruited to work on the film due to her talent for making weird edible creations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-woman-thrilled-to-make-treats-for-margot-robbie-on-new-film-set/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-woman-thrilled-to-make-treats-for-margot-robbie-on-new-film-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorian bridge could be saved with traffic ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners want specialist engineers to assess the bridge to see if fixing it is still possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/victorian-bridge-could-be-saved-with-traffic-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/victorian-bridge-could-be-saved-with-traffic-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanted men arrested as officers prevent cannabis farm in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been arrested after officers prevented a potentially large-scale cannabis farm in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wanted-men-arrested-as-officers-prevent-cannabis-farm-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wanted-men-arrested-as-officers-prevent-cannabis-farm-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows massive garden fire erupting in early morning blaze in Essex town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garden fire in Clacton was brought under control after firefighters from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/video-shows-massive-garden-fire-erupting-in-early-morning-blaze-in-essex-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/video-shows-massive-garden-fire-erupting-in-early-morning-blaze-in-essex-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Sullivan signs up for World Seniors Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronnie O'Sullivan, 50, is set to make his debut in the World Seniors Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-signs-up-for-world-seniors-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/osullivan-signs-up-for-world-seniors-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The women urging the police to listen to them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The women feel they were not take them seriously during major inquiries and want their voices heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-women-urging-the-police-to-listen-to-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-women-urging-the-police-to-listen-to-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person taken to hospital after crash on busy Colchester road]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy Colchester road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/one-person-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-busy-colchester-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/one-person-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-on-busy-colchester-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major airline shifts all UK operations to London Stansted after Heathrow exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air Alg&eacute;rie plans to expand capacity during the summer season, with frequencies rising to between one and two flights per day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-airline-shifts-all-uk-operations-to-london-stansted-after-heathrow-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-airline-shifts-all-uk-operations-to-london-stansted-after-heathrow-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvement works to begin on historic Colchester landmark - here is when]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will restore the historic former churchyard of Holy Trinity Church &mdash; one of the oldest surviving buildings in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/improvement-works-to-begin-on-historic-colchester-landmark-here-is-when/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/improvement-works-to-begin-on-historic-colchester-landmark-here-is-when/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Colchester landmark to reopen next autumn as improvement works begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will restore the historic former churchyard of Holy Trinity Church &mdash; one of the oldest surviving buildings in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historic-colchester-landmark-to-reopen-next-autumn-as-improvement-works-begin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historic-colchester-landmark-to-reopen-next-autumn-as-improvement-works-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disputed Wivenhoe oak tree now found to have deadly disease, council says]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/disputed-wivenhoe-oak-tree-now-found-to-have-deadly-disease-council-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/disputed-wivenhoe-oak-tree-now-found-to-have-deadly-disease-council-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester favourite pop-up bar set to re-open for spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[P&ouml;pin&auml;, the vibrant Greek-inspired pop-up bar and social spot in the heart of the city&rsquo;s Lion Walk Courtyard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-favourite-pop-up-bar-set-to-re-open-for-spring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-favourite-pop-up-bar-set-to-re-open-for-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 3,000 complaints about noise in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Freedom of Information request also reveals just 86 complaints led to enforcement notices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/more-than-3000-complaints-about-noise-in-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/more-than-3000-complaints-about-noise-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester's Payne delighted by second hat-trick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United midfielder Jack Payne admits to a moment of selfishness after scoring his second hat-trick of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-payne-delighted-by-second-hat-trick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-payne-delighted-by-second-hat-trick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Colchester road affected by heavy traffic due to 'crash']]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy traffic is affecting a Colchester road after reports of a 'crash.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/busy-colchester-road-affected-by-heavy-traffic-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/busy-colchester-road-affected-by-heavy-traffic-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unplanned power cut affecting multiple residents in Colchester postcode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in the Colchester have been left without electricity for several hours this morning after an unexpected power outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unplanned-power-cut-affecting-multiple-residents-in-colchester-postcode/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unplanned-power-cut-affecting-multiple-residents-in-colchester-postcode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What locals say about airport users clogging their roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villagers living around the airport call for resident parking zones - and cheaper fees at Stansted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-locals-say-about-airport-users-clogging-their-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-locals-say-about-airport-users-clogging-their-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liddard wants 'devastating' win in first defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unbeaten George Liddard promises a "devastating" performance when he defends his British and Commonwealth middleweight titles for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/liddard-wants-devastating-win-in-first-defence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/liddard-wants-devastating-win-in-first-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Boozy Bingo Night raises £1.3k for Dedham Therapy Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Boozy Bingo Night at Trotters Bar in Colchester has raised more than &pound;1,000 to support Dedham Therapy Farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-boozy-bingo-night-raises-13k-for-dedham-therapy-farm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-boozy-bingo-night-raises-13k-for-dedham-therapy-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits urged to take tennis ball with them in their carry on if they're flying soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registered osteopath and qualified sleep therapist Tracy Hannigan has recommended using a tennis ball on a flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brits-urged-to-take-tennis-ball-with-them-in-their-carry-on-if-theyre-flying-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/brits-urged-to-take-tennis-ball-with-them-in-their-carry-on-if-theyre-flying-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New KitKat flavour rolling out in UK supermarkets this month - but there's a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brand new KitKat bar has finally been spotted on shelves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-kitkat-flavour-rolling-out-in-uk-supermarkets-this-month-but-theres-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-kitkat-flavour-rolling-out-in-uk-supermarkets-this-month-but-theres-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of Call the Midwife to be revealed in series finale with ‘huge’ news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call the Midwife creator, Hedi Thomas, has hinted that huge news on the series future will be revealed in the series finale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/future-of-call-the-midwife-to-be-revealed-in-series-finale-with-huge-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/future-of-call-the-midwife-to-be-revealed-in-series-finale-with-huge-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 planets to be visible at the same time this month – When and how to see rare event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six planets will align in February as part of a rare planetary parade. Find out how and when you can see the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/6-planets-to-be-visible-at-the-same-time-this-month-when-and-how-to-see-rare-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/6-planets-to-be-visible-at-the-same-time-this-month-when-and-how-to-see-rare-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke seen billowing out into Clacton sky, pictures show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Anderson witnessed the fumes at around 8am and believes it is a 'house fire.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/smoke-seen-billowing-out-into-clacton-sky-pictures-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/smoke-seen-billowing-out-into-clacton-sky-pictures-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester school announces emergency closure first day back after half-term]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester school has announced an emergency closure this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-school-announces-emergency-closure-first-day-back-after-half-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-school-announces-emergency-closure-first-day-back-after-half-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son used furniture business to hide £100k drug supply operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Simmons, 58, led the operation supplying large quantities of Class A, B and C drugs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/father-and-son-used-furniture-business-to-hide-100k-drug-supply-operation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/father-and-son-used-furniture-business-to-hide-100k-drug-supply-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saltmarshes to be created from dredged material]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists hope more than 189 acres (76.5ha) of habitat will be created through the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/saltmarshes-to-be-created-from-dredged-material/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/saltmarshes-to-be-created-from-dredged-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Performing arts school runs fun half term activities for young talents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starz Performing Arts Academy &nbsp;is running a series of workshops this half term, introducing children to theatre, acting and stage performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/performing-arts-school-runs-fun-half-term-activities-for-young-talents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/performing-arts-school-runs-fun-half-term-activities-for-young-talents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue new update after second fire becomes an arson investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have issued an update following an arson attack on a barn in Bures last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-issue-new-update-after-second-fire-becomes-an-arson-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-issue-new-update-after-second-fire-becomes-an-arson-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the £2 million home with a pool and tennis court on the Essex-Suffolk border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-bedroom detached home near Nayland, Essex/Suffolk border, for sale at &pound;2m. Includes swimming pool, tennis court, 1.4 acres, and luxury amenities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inside-the-2-million-home-with-a-pool-and-tennis-court-on-the-essex-suffolk-border/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inside-the-2-million-home-with-a-pool-and-tennis-court-on-the-essex-suffolk-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester woman named in national magazine's top 100 changemakers list for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Changemakers list celebrates individuals and organisations across the UK who are creating meaningful social change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-woman-named-in-national-magazines-top-100-changemakers-list-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-woman-named-in-national-magazines-top-100-changemakers-list-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester ranked as worst area in the country for energy-efficient homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolf River Electric&nbsp;said this was due to the city&rsquo;s high proportion of older housing, including Victorian and Edwardian terraces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-ranked-as-worst-area-in-the-country-for-energy-efficient-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-ranked-as-worst-area-in-the-country-for-energy-efficient-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[300 Brightlingsea homes would add to 'congestion which is already a daily issue']]></title><description><![CDATA[A former councillor has said Brightlingsea would suffer from an additional 300 new homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/300-brightlingsea-homes-would-add-to-congestion-which-is-already-a-daily-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/300-brightlingsea-homes-would-add-to-congestion-which-is-already-a-daily-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Colchester village became first in England with Dark Sky Community status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thorington Street, north of Colchester, has officially been named an International DarkSky Community, the first place in the area to get the status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-colchester-village-became-first-in-england-with-dark-sky-community-status/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-colchester-village-became-first-in-england-with-dark-sky-community-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Essex-based founder of Seedlip and a neurodiversity charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben was 39 when he got his autism diagnosis which was followed by his ADHD diagnosis about seven months later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-essex-based-founder-of-seedlip-and-a-neurodiversity-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-essex-based-founder-of-seedlip-and-a-neurodiversity-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listed: 7 best 'old-school' pubs around Colchester according to Gazette readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked Gazette readers to share their favourite &ldquo;old school&rdquo; locals &mdash; the places that still feel like the heart of the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/listed-7-best-old-school-pubs-around-colchester-according-to-gazette-readers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/listed-7-best-old-school-pubs-around-colchester-according-to-gazette-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent Essex family business mark 58 years of 'successful' custom tailoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded in 1968 named after their new born son, Anthony, the company began as a traditional formalwear specialist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/independent-essex-family-business-mark-58-years-of-successful-custom-tailoring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/independent-essex-family-business-mark-58-years-of-successful-custom-tailoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family business found in 1968 still dressing Essex men share secret to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded in 1968 named after their new born son, Anthony, the company began as a traditional formalwear specialist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-business-found-in-1968-still-dressing-essex-men-share-secret-to-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-business-found-in-1968-still-dressing-essex-men-share-secret-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester 'hidden gem' caf&eacute; named ultimate pitstop for coffee and croissants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coffee Shed in Colchester has been named as the perfect pitstop for coffee and croissants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-hidden-gem-cafeacute-named-ultimate-pitstop-for-coffee-and-croissants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-hidden-gem-cafeacute-named-ultimate-pitstop-for-coffee-and-croissants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[82-year-old 'sees clearly' after pioneering glaucoma operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 82-year-old man from Frinton is seeing life more clearly after receiving a pioneering eye procedure at Colchester Hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/82-year-old-sees-clearly-after-pioneering-glaucoma-operation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/82-year-old-sees-clearly-after-pioneering-glaucoma-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulk of air rifles stolen overnight from lorry parked in Essex industrial area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers are investigating the theft of 81 air guns which were taken from a parked lorry in Paycocke Road between 8.30pm last Thursday and 4.30am last Friday, February 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bulk-of-air-rifles-stolen-overnight-from-lorry-parked-in-essex-industrial-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bulk-of-air-rifles-stolen-overnight-from-lorry-parked-in-essex-industrial-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section of A12 partially blocked due to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic control has reported the stretch of A12 southbound at Junction...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/section-of-a12-partially-blocked-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/section-of-a12-partially-blocked-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services rush to Essex residential street as child hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMERGENCY services rushed to a residential street in Westcliff as a child has been hit by a car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emergency-services-rush-to-essex-residential-street-as-child-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emergency-services-rush-to-essex-residential-street-as-child-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body discovered on Essex shoreline, police announce]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BODY has been discovered on a shoreline in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/body-discovered-on-essex-shoreline-police-announce/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/body-discovered-on-essex-shoreline-police-announce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police 'may never know how many animals suffered' at fraudster's Essex home]]></title><description><![CDATA["We may never know how many animals suffered", the detective leading the case into the deaths of dozens of dead dogs found in Billericay, has said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-may-never-know-how-many-animals-suffered-at-fraudsters-essex-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-may-never-know-how-many-animals-suffered-at-fraudsters-essex-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Essex student launches one-page-a-day book with over 1,000 sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Essex student Pratham Waydande launched his debut book at Firstsite in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-student-launches-one-page-a-day-book-with-over-1000-sales/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-student-launches-one-page-a-day-book-with-over-1000-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sophisticated' Colchester spot named among best boutique hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lifestyle magazine, Muddy Stilettos has named some of the best boutique and manor houses in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sophisticated-colchester-spot-named-among-best-boutique-hotels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sophisticated-colchester-spot-named-among-best-boutique-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New five-bedroom home offers 'exclusive family retreat' near Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malting Paddocks in Malting Green Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, comes with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-five-bedroom-home-offers-exclusive-family-retreat-near-colchester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-five-bedroom-home-offers-exclusive-family-retreat-near-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelvedon Rotary president donates £1,000 to St Helena Hospice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outgoing president of the Rotary Club of Kelvedon and District Ed Smith has selected St Helena Hospice to receive a &pound;1,000 donation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kelvedon-rotary-president-donates-1000-to-st-helena-hospice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kelvedon-rotary-president-donates-1000-to-st-helena-hospice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester care home residents celebrate National Puzzle Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Care home residents at New Copford Place in Colchester have been celebrating National Puzzle Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-care-home-residents-celebrate-national-puzzle-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-care-home-residents-celebrate-national-puzzle-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look at some of Colchester's notorious pubs and how they've changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Colchester city centre&rsquo;s oldest pubs, including The Bull, Playhouse, King&rsquo;s Arms and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-look-at-some-of-colchesters-notorious-pubs-and-how-theyve-changed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-look-at-some-of-colchesters-notorious-pubs-and-how-theyve-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man missing from Colchester as search launched for 35-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police is looking for missing person Ali Marzouk, 35, who was last seen in the Colchester area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-missing-from-colchester-as-search-launched-for-35-year-old/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-missing-from-colchester-as-search-launched-for-35-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gladiators quarter-final was the 'best experience' says Essex PE teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Billings, 38, from The FitzWimarc School in Essex, appeared on TV screens last night for the quarter-final of&nbsp;Gladiators&nbsp;season three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gladiators-quarter-final-was-the-best-experience-says-essex-pe-teacher/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gladiators-quarter-final-was-the-best-experience-says-essex-pe-teacher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 79, must take course after dogs kill animal and hurt 5 others in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an investigation by specialist rural engagement officers, a 79-year-old woman was then issued with a conditional caution following the attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-79-must-take-course-after-dogs-kill-animal-and-hurt-5-others-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-79-must-take-course-after-dogs-kill-animal-and-hurt-5-others-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vineyard set in beauty spot on the Essex/Suffolk border is sold for £2.2m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vineyard set in the Dedham Vale on the Essex/Suffolk border at Boxted, near Colchester, has been sold to a couple with a background in wine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vineyard-set-in-beauty-spot-on-the-essexsuffolk-border-is-sold-for-22m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vineyard-set-in-beauty-spot-on-the-essexsuffolk-border-is-sold-for-22m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kit Harington revealed as investor in Essex-based non-alcoholic company]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kit is further known for appearing in Marvel&rsquo;s Eternals as well as BBC and HBO&rsquo;s Industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kit-harington-revealed-as-investor-in-essex-based-non-alcoholic-company/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/kit-harington-revealed-as-investor-in-essex-based-non-alcoholic-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried the best cheeseburger of my life at a newly opened Colchester café]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything carries a subtle Greek influence, from the food to the drinks, which range from quality coffees to a small selection of beers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-tried-the-best-cheeseburger-of-my-life-at-a-newly-opened-colchester-caf/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-tried-the-best-cheeseburger-of-my-life-at-a-newly-opened-colchester-caf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hythe flood risk scheme moves forward into new phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major flood risk scheme for the Hythe in Colchester is moving forward with new investigations and long-term resilience plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hythe-flood-risk-scheme-moves-forward-into-new-phase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hythe-flood-risk-scheme-moves-forward-into-new-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former hotel maid who arrived in UK with just £20 becomes NHS leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former hotel chambermaid who arrived in the UK with just &pound;20 has become a leader in the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-hotel-maid-who-arrived-in-uk-with-just-20-becomes-nhs-leader/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-hotel-maid-who-arrived-in-uk-with-just-20-becomes-nhs-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eco home in the Essex countryside  goes on sale for £1.4m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled in the quaintness of Barnhall Road in Tolleshunt Knights, Paternoster Lodge offers a truly unique retreat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/eco-home-in-the-essex-countryside-goes-on-sale-for-14m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/eco-home-in-the-essex-countryside-goes-on-sale-for-14m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earls Colne based training provider launches courses to boost dementia empathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Training2Care in Earls Colne is inviting the community to take part in two new courses, focusing on encouraging empathy for those living with dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/earls-colne-based-training-provider-launches-courses-to-boost-dementia-empathy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/earls-colne-based-training-provider-launches-courses-to-boost-dementia-empathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seedlip's founder gives exclusive tour of Essex lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, speaks to the Gazette in his small-scale lab in Earls Colne regarding his new range of non-alcoholic drinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/seedlips-founder-gives-exclusive-tour-of-essex-lab/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/seedlips-founder-gives-exclusive-tour-of-essex-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seedlip's founder gives exclusive tour of Essex factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, speaks to the Gazette in his small-scale factory in Earls Colne regarding his new range of non-alcoholic drinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/seedlips-founder-gives-exclusive-tour-of-essex-factory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/seedlips-founder-gives-exclusive-tour-of-essex-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: I was 'hooked' after my meal at this Essex village pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ship, in Walton Road, Kirby-le-Soken, is one of two pubs in the village offering up vast range of food and drinks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/review-i-was-hooked-after-my-meal-at-this-essex-village-pub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/review-i-was-hooked-after-my-meal-at-this-essex-village-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Readers react after Royal Mail deny claims of backlog in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal Mail has denied claims of a letter delivery backlog in Colchester after residents reported waiting up to 10 days for post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/readers-react-after-royal-mail-deny-claims-of-backlog-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/readers-react-after-royal-mail-deny-claims-of-backlog-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Colchester pub launches planning appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular Colchester pub has launched an appeal after its plans to add a new addition to its premises has been rejected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-colchester-pub-launches-planning-appeal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-colchester-pub-launches-planning-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester and Clacton rock duo putting on third edition of music festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A POPULAR rock duo is making its annual music event &ldquo;even bigger&rdquo; as its set to take over a Colchester venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-and-clacton-rock-duo-putting-on-third-edition-of-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-and-clacton-rock-duo-putting-on-third-edition-of-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thief who stole car worth around £40,000 jailed within 24 hours of being arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police was contacted at 4.30am on Friday following reports of a BMW 3 Series being stolen from outside a home in Harlow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/thief-who-stole-car-worth-around-40000-jailed-within-24-hours-of-being-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/thief-who-stole-car-worth-around-40000-jailed-within-24-hours-of-being-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Police launch probe into early morning BMW theft and report of two 'masked men']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers were called to reports of a car theft just before 2am in Gilden Park, Harlow, this morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-police-launch-probe-into-early-morning-bmw-theft-and-report-of-two-masked-men/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-police-launch-probe-into-early-morning-bmw-theft-and-report-of-two-masked-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airliner set to launch at major Essex airport for the first time ever from next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkish Airlines is due to launch at a major Essex airport next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/airliner-set-to-launch-at-major-essex-airport-for-the-first-time-ever-from-next-month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/airliner-set-to-launch-at-major-essex-airport-for-the-first-time-ever-from-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with drug possession after police cars spotted near Colchester alley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple police cars were spotted by members of the public in Brook Street, near Childwell Alley, yesterday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-charged-with-drug-possession-after-police-cars-spotted-near-colchester-alley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-charged-with-drug-possession-after-police-cars-spotted-near-colchester-alley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Essex PE teacher is in the quarter-final of BBC's Gladiators tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Billings, 38, from The FitzWimarc School in Rayleigh, will appear on TV screens tonight for the quarter-final of Gladiators season three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/this-essex-pe-teacher-is-in-the-quarter-final-of-bbcs-gladiators-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/this-essex-pe-teacher-is-in-the-quarter-final-of-bbcs-gladiators-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny Essex village which quietly became Britain's most unexpected artists&rsquo; haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 1930s and 40s, that life shifted in an unexpected direction. Artists seeking space, affordability, and community began arriving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tiny-essex-village-which-quietly-became-britains-most-unexpected-artistsrsquo-haven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tiny-essex-village-which-quietly-became-britains-most-unexpected-artistsrsquo-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 celebrities you may not know have links to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex has produced a number of well-known names and much-loved faces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/6-celebrities-you-may-not-know-have-links-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/6-celebrities-you-may-not-know-have-links-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 great things to do in Colchester this coming week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arts stalwart Ben Howard takes us through five great events to enjoy in Colchester in the coming week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/5-great-things-to-do-in-colchester-this-coming-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/5-great-things-to-do-in-colchester-this-coming-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This K-Pop Demon Hunters tribute concert is coming to Colchester and Clacton]]></title><description><![CDATA[K-Pop Party is coming to Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, on April 12 as part of a UK tour which will also appear at Clacton&rsquo;s West Cliff Theatre on July 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/this-k-pop-demon-hunters-tribute-concert-is-coming-to-colchester-and-clacton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/this-k-pop-demon-hunters-tribute-concert-is-coming-to-colchester-and-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion consultant and TV star Gok Wan joins Essex festival line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV star, radio host, stylist and DJ Gok Wan MBE will perform at the ALB Festival in Lower Castle Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fashion-consultant-and-tv-star-gok-wan-joins-essex-festival-line-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fashion-consultant-and-tv-star-gok-wan-joins-essex-festival-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex residents urged to watch out for norovirus symptoms as cases spread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health chiefs from the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board are warning people to stay alert to the symptoms of norovirus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-residents-urged-to-watch-out-for-norovirus-symptoms-as-cases-spread/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-residents-urged-to-watch-out-for-norovirus-symptoms-as-cases-spread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two lanes in major Essex road closed as diesel spillage causing delays for motorists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic control has reported that two lanes are closed on the M11 Southbound due to a diesel spillage and barrier repair works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-lanes-in-major-essex-road-closed-as-diesel-spillage-causing-delays-for-motorists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-lanes-in-major-essex-road-closed-as-diesel-spillage-causing-delays-for-motorists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitals need help to cut cancer waits, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mid and south Essex hospital trust is the worst performing in England for cancer wait times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hospitals-need-help-to-cut-cancer-waits-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hospitals-need-help-to-cut-cancer-waits-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When satnavs go wrong: Why drivers end up following GPS into danger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experts have their say after an Amazon delivery driver got stuck in mudflats this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/when-satnavs-go-wrong-why-drivers-end-up-following-gps-into-danger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/when-satnavs-go-wrong-why-drivers-end-up-following-gps-into-danger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public outcry prompts council to make 'partial U-turn' on library funding cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Council reverses some library funding cuts after SOLE protests, but book reservation charges remain, sparking cost of living concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/public-outcry-prompts-council-to-make-partial-u-turn-on-library-funding-cuts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/public-outcry-prompts-council-to-make-partial-u-turn-on-library-funding-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-on-drugs teen left friends 'to die' after crashing car at roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Tatham appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday to receive his sentence for a string of offences he committed from the age of 17 onwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-on-drugs-teen-left-friends-to-die-after-crashing-car-at-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-on-drugs-teen-left-friends-to-die-after-crashing-car-at-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex countryside manor house among most top‑rated wedding venues in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many past couples return long after their wedding day and become part of what the Vaulty Manor team affectionately calls the &ldquo;Vaulty family,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-countryside-manor-house-among-most-toprated-wedding-venues-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-countryside-manor-house-among-most-toprated-wedding-venues-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester nursery excels with 'high quality' education and care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chesterwell Day Nursery has received high marks by Ofsted for its strong standards in education and care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-nursery-excels-with-high-quality-education-and-care/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-nursery-excels-with-high-quality-education-and-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airliner launching new route to Paris at Stansted Airport from next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first flight to Paris from Stansted Airport will take place in March, there will be a daily flight available every Thursday and Sunday throughout the month, according to the EasyJet website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/airliner-launching-new-route-to-paris-at-stansted-airport-from-next-month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/airliner-launching-new-route-to-paris-at-stansted-airport-from-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 great garden centres to visit across Essex this year - are any your favourite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are 5 of the best garden centres to enjoy this year in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/5-great-garden-centres-to-visit-across-essex-this-year-are-any-your-favourite/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/5-great-garden-centres-to-visit-across-essex-this-year-are-any-your-favourite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The animal rescue centre that became a mass graveyard of dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior police officer of 30 years says he has never seen animal cruelty on such a scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-animal-rescue-centre-that-became-a-mass-graveyard-of-dogs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-animal-rescue-centre-that-became-a-mass-graveyard-of-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Olympian defends 'F*** ICE' social media post after death threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gus Kenworthy said he had no regrets about incendiary social media posts he made prior to his arrival at the Winter Olympics after finishing ninth in the freestyle halfpipe final this evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/winter-olympian-defends-f-ice-social-media-post-after-death-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/winter-olympian-defends-f-ice-social-media-post-after-death-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm on right side' - Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he is "on the right side" after he received death threats for posting a graphic message about the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement organisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/im-on-right-side-kenworthy-on-death-threats-after-ice-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/im-on-right-side-kenworthy-on-death-threats-after-ice-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor charged with imprisonment and neglect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernard Arscott is listed as a Tory town councillor, but the party says he is no longer a member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councillor-charged-with-imprisonment-and-neglect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councillor-charged-with-imprisonment-and-neglect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue centre owner jailed over dog deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are undertaking a UK-wide investigation to identify who the dogs belonged to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rescue-centre-owner-jailed-over-dog-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rescue-centre-owner-jailed-over-dog-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher banned after 'secretly filming' Essex pupil and sending 'inappropriate' notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Ledwidge was a religious studies teacher at Anglo European School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-banned-after-secretly-filming-essex-pupil-and-sending-inappropriate-notes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-banned-after-secretly-filming-essex-pupil-and-sending-inappropriate-notes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of the UK&rsquo;s most respected comics' John Robins set to perform in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event is set to take place at Colchester Arts Centre on Friday March 13, headlining a special fundraising event forOpen Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/one-of-the-ukrsquos-most-respected-comics-john-robins-set-to-perform-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/one-of-the-ukrsquos-most-respected-comics-john-robins-set-to-perform-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 7, to tackle Mount Snowdon and raise awareness of coeliac disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seven-year-old girl who suffers with Coeliac disease is climbing Mount Snowdon to raise funds for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/girl-7-to-tackle-mount-snowdon-and-raise-awareness-of-coeliac-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/girl-7-to-tackle-mount-snowdon-and-raise-awareness-of-coeliac-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester's most 'dangerous' streets in 2025 spark reactions from residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police.uk data reveals Charter Way, George Street, and Avon Way as most affected streets as residents react to rising violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-most-dangerous-streets-in-2025-spark-reactions-from-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-most-dangerous-streets-in-2025-spark-reactions-from-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester, Clacton, and Basilidon theatre group wow at the Mercury Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[One girl from the SEND group said she did not really speak before the group as she was very shy, but she was now very chatty with her friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-clacton-and-basilidon-theatre-group-wow-at-the-mercury-theatre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-clacton-and-basilidon-theatre-group-wow-at-the-mercury-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue plaque removed days after unveiling at reservoir due to spelling mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, a plaque unveiling ceremony was held by Visit Essex at Abberton Reservoir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blue-plaque-removed-days-after-unveiling-at-reservoir-due-to-spelling-mistake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blue-plaque-removed-days-after-unveiling-at-reservoir-due-to-spelling-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22-year-old Clacton girl puts life's savings in to open 'dream' salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicole Boosey, 22 will welcome her first clients this March at a private one-to-one studio inside Valley Business Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/22-year-old-clacton-girl-puts-lifes-savings-in-to-open-dream-salon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/22-year-old-clacton-girl-puts-lifes-savings-in-to-open-dream-salon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 30 months after driving test fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driving test centre staff noticed the photo on his driving licence photo did not match his appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-jailed-for-30-months-after-driving-test-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-jailed-for-30-months-after-driving-test-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaywick man wanted for attempted burglary investigation - have you seen this man?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police are looking for Karl Kirby, 37, as part of an ongoing attempted burglary investigation in Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jaywick-man-wanted-for-attempted-burglary-investigation-have-you-seen-this-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jaywick-man-wanted-for-attempted-burglary-investigation-have-you-seen-this-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex NHS practitioner reveals how 3am phone call saved her life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex NHS practitioner has revealed how her own life-saving call urged her to help others in mental health crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-nhs-practitioner-reveals-how-3am-phone-call-saved-her-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-nhs-practitioner-reveals-how-3am-phone-call-saved-her-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 10 new on-call firefighters joining stations across Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex County Fire and Rescue Service has welcomed 10 new recruits after they completed a two-week intensive training course in Witham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-10-new-on-call-firefighters-joining-stations-across-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-the-10-new-on-call-firefighters-joining-stations-across-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people taken to hospital after crash in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were taken to hospital after a crash in Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-people-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-people-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Council up for three categories at Local Government Chronicle Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Council has been shortlisted for three categories at the&nbsp;2026 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-council-up-for-three-categories-at-local-government-chronicle-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-council-up-for-three-categories-at-local-government-chronicle-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex film highlights care leavers' experiences in the workplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new film is highlighting the workplace experiences of young people in Essex leaving care as part of the Essex Year of Opportunity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-film-highlights-care-leavers-experiences-in-the-workplace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-film-highlights-care-leavers-experiences-in-the-workplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex County Council's DigiGo transport service extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DigiGo on-demand transport service in Essex has been extended for a further two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-county-councils-digigo-transport-service-extended/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-county-councils-digigo-transport-service-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people in 60s arrested as part of investigation into Brightlingsea cannabis farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people in their 60s have been arrested in connection with a cannabis farm which was found in Brightlingsea worth &pound;25,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-people-in-60s-arrested-as-part-of-investigation-into-brightlingsea-cannabis-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-people-in-60s-arrested-as-part-of-investigation-into-brightlingsea-cannabis-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester road closed by police due to 'two vehicle crash']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester road has been closed by the police due to an incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-road-closed-by-police-due-to-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-road-closed-by-police-due-to-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester road closed by police due to 'incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colchester road has been closed by the police due to an incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-road-closed-by-police-due-to-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-road-closed-by-police-due-to-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher banned over indecent images of children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A professional conduct panel says it found Jeremy Gibbs' apology for his actions superficial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-banned-over-indecent-images-of-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-banned-over-indecent-images-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digger stolen from Essex building site as police appeal for information]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vehicle was taken from the Dunmow Recreation Ground at The Causeway on Tuesday, February 17, between 6.40pm and 7.20pm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/digger-stolen-from-essex-building-site-as-police-appeal-for-information/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/digger-stolen-from-essex-building-site-as-police-appeal-for-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you seen this girl? Phoenix Moxley, 15, is missing from her home in Clacton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Moxley, 15, was reported missing from her family home in Clacton today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/have-you-seen-this-girl-phoenix-moxley-15-is-missing-from-her-home-in-clacton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/have-you-seen-this-girl-phoenix-moxley-15-is-missing-from-her-home-in-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge cannabis farm with over 700 plants discovered in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police officers attended a property in Colchester earlier this week where a 'significant cannabis growth' of over 78- plants was discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/huge-cannabis-farm-with-over-700-plants-discovered-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/huge-cannabis-farm-with-over-700-plants-discovered-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans want solution to 'extraordinary' Colchester United car park chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United fans are calling for a solution to concerns over parking when exiting league games which can take a heft amount of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fans-want-solution-to-extraordinary-colchester-united-car-park-chaos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fans-want-solution-to-extraordinary-colchester-united-car-park-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home no longer in special measures, says CQC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facility is rated as good after it was previously deemed inadequate by a regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/care-home-no-longer-in-special-measures-says-cqc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/care-home-no-longer-in-special-measures-says-cqc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens next as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former prince was held by police on Thursday morning (February 19) and was in custody for around 11 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-happens-next-as-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-is-released-from-police-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-happens-next-as-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-is-released-from-police-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tesco £1 Clubcard change that could save you on your 2026 holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco has introduced a new &pound;1 Clubcard rule letting shoppers use vouchers to pay for travel insurance ahead of the 2026 holiday rush.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-tesco-1-clubcard-change-that-could-save-you-on-your-2026-holidays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-tesco-1-clubcard-change-that-could-save-you-on-your-2026-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS urges people to avoid these 2 hot drinks with a meal to prevent health issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS is urging people to not drink cups of tea and coffee with meals as it could result in low iron and cause health issues such as headaches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nhs-urges-people-to-avoid-these-2-hot-drinks-with-a-meal-to-prevent-health-issues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nhs-urges-people-to-avoid-these-2-hot-drinks-with-a-meal-to-prevent-health-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic and Paralympic stars named as ambassadors for Active Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic boxer Lewis Richardson and Paralympic swimmer Ellie Challis have been named as ambassadors for an Active Essex campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/olympic-and-paralympic-stars-named-as-ambassadors-for-active-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/olympic-and-paralympic-stars-named-as-ambassadors-for-active-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex children's hospice to hold Fire and Lego Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Havens children&rsquo;s hospice in Essex is holding a Fire and Lego Walk to raise funds for vital care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-childrens-hospice-to-hold-fire-and-lego-walk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-childrens-hospice-to-hold-fire-and-lego-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester High Steward to mark significant anniversaries with gifts for Castle Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester High Steward Sir Bob Russell is donating a bench and sundial to Castle Park to commemorate two anniversaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-high-steward-to-mark-significant-anniversaries-with-gifts-for-castle-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-high-steward-to-mark-significant-anniversaries-with-gifts-for-castle-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major disruption on Greater Anglia trains to Liverpool Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is major disruption on Greater Anglia routes to London Liverpool Street this morning following a points failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-disruption-on-greater-anglia-trains-to-liverpool-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-disruption-on-greater-anglia-trains-to-liverpool-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The arrogance of XL bully owner killed our mum']]></title><description><![CDATA[Esther Martin's daughters speak to the BBC after a man is convicted over the attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-arrogance-of-xl-bully-owner-killed-our-mum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-arrogance-of-xl-bully-owner-killed-our-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding on roads 'worst it has been in 27 years']]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor calls on Essex County Council to improve general infrastructure to solve the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/flooding-on-roads-worst-it-has-been-in-27-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/flooding-on-roads-worst-it-has-been-in-27-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vets confirm missing black and white cat in their care and want to reunite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vets Now Manningtree are caring for a black and white missing cat with a microchip but no registered owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vets-confirm-missing-black-and-white-cat-in-their-care-and-want-to-reunite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vets-confirm-missing-black-and-white-cat-in-their-care-and-want-to-reunite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School pupils send letters to United Nations general]]></title><description><![CDATA[A green councillor in Colchester and pupils from a school have teamed up to send letters to the United Nations secretary general.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-pupils-send-letters-to-united-nations-general/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-pupils-send-letters-to-united-nations-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular community fridge bringing in new rules to improve service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fridge at the Tiptree Community Hub in Station Road has become a lifeline for many locals since opening in Station Road in Tiptree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-community-fridge-bringing-in-new-rules-to-improve-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-community-fridge-bringing-in-new-rules-to-improve-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine-month-old kittens ‘left to die’ in wet cardboard box on Colchester street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two &ldquo;terrified, cold and hungry&rdquo; kittens are recovering after being abandoned in a taped-up cardboard box on a Colchester street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nine-month-old-kittens-left-to-die-in-wet-cardboard-box-on-colchester-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nine-month-old-kittens-left-to-die-in-wet-cardboard-box-on-colchester-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friendly Essex town with 'quaint streets' named among UK's best places to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Telegraph has named its picks for the five best coastal retirement towns in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/friendly-essex-town-with-quaint-streets-named-among-uks-best-places-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/friendly-essex-town-with-quaint-streets-named-among-uks-best-places-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex city ranked safest place in the UK to park overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cities were ranked based on the percentage of parking experiences rated as safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-city-ranked-safest-place-in-the-uk-to-park-overnight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-city-ranked-safest-place-in-the-uk-to-park-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester supermarket applies for solar panels to reduce emissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[An application has been submitted for solar panels to be installed on the roof of Tesco in Highwoods, Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-supermarket-applies-for-solar-panels-to-reduce-emissions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-supermarket-applies-for-solar-panels-to-reduce-emissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigner 'baffled' by East Hill cycle lane plans and calls for review]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of Colchester Civic Society has questioned the validity of current plans for a cycle lane in East Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/campaigner-baffled-by-east-hill-cycle-lane-plans-and-calls-for-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/campaigner-baffled-by-east-hill-cycle-lane-plans-and-calls-for-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew released under investigation after misconduct in public office arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-released-under-investigation-after-misconduct-in-public-office-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-released-under-investigation-after-misconduct-in-public-office-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Venman, 36, found after police launch appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/josh-venman-36-found-after-police-launch-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/josh-venman-36-found-after-police-launch-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you seen this man? Josh Venman, 36, is missing as police launch appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/have-you-seen-this-man-josh-venman-36-is-missing-as-police-launch-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/have-you-seen-this-man-josh-venman-36-is-missing-as-police-launch-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Warren is the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted under XL bully laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/he-told-police-his-xl-bullies-were-friendly-days-later-his-mother-in-law-was-mauled-to-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/he-told-police-his-xl-bullies-were-friendly-days-later-his-mother-in-law-was-mauled-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOWIE star backs NHS campaign that tackles common anxiety conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/towie-star-backs-nhs-campaign-that-tackles-common-anxiety-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/towie-star-backs-nhs-campaign-that-tackles-common-anxiety-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising number of new homes built in flood-prone areas in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rising-number-of-new-homes-built-in-flood-prone-areas-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rising-number-of-new-homes-built-in-flood-prone-areas-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Objections continue to fly in against Liverpool Street transformation plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Objection comments are continuing to fly in over transformation plans for London Liverpool Street despite approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/objections-continue-to-fly-in-against-liverpool-street-transformation-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/objections-continue-to-fly-in-against-liverpool-street-transformation-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairytale open-air venue on Essex village farm in a 'hidden-gem']]></title><description><![CDATA[An intimate open-air venue on a family farm near Colchester is preparing for a new summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fairytale-open-air-venue-on-essex-village-farm-in-a-hidden-gem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fairytale-open-air-venue-on-essex-village-farm-in-a-hidden-gem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester school enjoys colourful classic musical production with '90s twists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at a school in Colchester have left parents and staff &ldquo;so proud&rdquo; after their own production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-school-enjoys-colourful-classic-musical-production-with-90s-twists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-school-enjoys-colourful-classic-musical-production-with-90s-twists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester man and partner jailed for daylight burglaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 12 last year, Stevie White and Chelsea O&rsquo;Neill targeted three homes in Edenbridge in broad daylight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-man-and-partner-jailed-for-daylight-burglaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-man-and-partner-jailed-for-daylight-burglaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew's arrest "must not have long-term impact on monarchy" says former MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s arrest has &ldquo;brought disgrace on himself, the royal family, and the nation&rdquo;, a former Colchester MP says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrews-arrest-must-not-have-long-term-impact-on-monarchy-says-former-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrews-arrest-must-not-have-long-term-impact-on-monarchy-says-former-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaywick dog attack victim's daughters speak out as Warren faces sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daughters of a woman who was fatally injured by two XL bully dogs in Jaywick have X]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jaywick-dog-attack-victims-daughters-speak-out-as-warren-faces-sentence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jaywick-dog-attack-victims-daughters-speak-out-as-warren-faces-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex weather forecast sees mild temperatures predicted for weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has said &lsquo;unsettled&rsquo; weather will continue across the UK, with Essex set to get mild temperatures over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-weather-forecast-sees-mild-temperatures-predicted-for-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-weather-forecast-sees-mild-temperatures-predicted-for-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested amid Epstein links to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested yesterday on suspicion of misconduct in public office over links to Jeffrey Epstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-amid-epstein-links-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-amid-epstein-links-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspiring rapper found guilty of owning XL bully after Essex woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/aspiring-rapper-found-guilty-of-owning-xl-bully-after-essex-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/aspiring-rapper-found-guilty-of-owning-xl-bully-after-essex-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of owning XL bully following fatal Jaywick attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-found-guilty-of-owning-xl-bully-following-fatal-jaywick-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-found-guilty-of-owning-xl-bully-following-fatal-jaywick-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted of owning XL bully following fatal Jaywick attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-convicted-of-owning-xl-bully-following-fatal-jaywick-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-convicted-of-owning-xl-bully-following-fatal-jaywick-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester company to help improve support for refugees in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community360 in Colchester has teamed up with African Families in the UK to help refugee families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-company-to-help-improve-support-for-refugees-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-company-to-help-improve-support-for-refugees-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Anglian Railway Museum announces upcoming steam day]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Anglian Railway Museum in Wakes Colne has announced its next steam day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/east-anglian-railway-museum-announces-upcoming-steam-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/east-anglian-railway-museum-announces-upcoming-steam-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The law must take its course' - King Charles III issues Andrew arrest statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles III has shared his &ldquo;deep concern&rdquo; at the news of his brother&rsquo;s arrest and added the &ldquo;law must take its course&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-law-must-take-its-course-king-charles-iii-issues-andrew-arrest-statement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-law-must-take-its-course-king-charles-iii-issues-andrew-arrest-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-food chain advertises jobs in Essex town it has controversial history with]]></title><description><![CDATA[Subway has announced three new positions at an unopened unit at the Triangle Shopping Centre, in Rochford Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fast-food-chain-advertises-jobs-in-essex-town-it-has-controversial-history-with/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fast-food-chain-advertises-jobs-in-essex-town-it-has-controversial-history-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family build 'crematorium in back garden' in perfect Essex idyllic countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family has served the Dunmow area for more than 100 years, with the business originally established by David&rsquo;s grandfather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-build-crematorium-in-back-garden-in-perfect-essex-idyllic-countryside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-build-crematorium-in-back-garden-in-perfect-essex-idyllic-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester estate agency supports school wellbeing campaign with books donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester estate agency, Boydens has donated a number of books as part of a school wellbeing campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-estate-agency-supports-school-wellbeing-campaign-with-books-donation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-estate-agency-supports-school-wellbeing-campaign-with-books-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny monkey from Colchester Zoo finds new partner in West Midlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queenie, a five-year-old pygmy marmoset, left her former home at Colchester Zoo last week to join new mate Kingston at Dudley Zoo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tiny-monkey-from-colchester-zoo-finds-new-partner-in-west-midlands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tiny-monkey-from-colchester-zoo-finds-new-partner-in-west-midlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny monkey from Colchester finds new partner in West Midlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tiny-monkey-from-colchester-finds-new-partner-in-west-midlands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tiny-monkey-from-colchester-finds-new-partner-in-west-midlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein files show in 'graphic detail' how girls were flown to Stansted Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epstein files show in &ldquo;graphic detail&rdquo; how girls were flown to Stansted Airport, a former prime minister has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epstein-files-show-in-graphic-detail-how-girls-were-flown-to-stansted-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epstein-files-show-in-graphic-detail-how-girls-were-flown-to-stansted-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein files show in 'graphic detail' how girl were flown to Stansted Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epstein files show in &ldquo;graphic detail&rdquo; how girls were flown to Stansted Airport, a former prime minister has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epstein-files-show-in-graphic-detail-how-girl-were-flown-to-stansted-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epstein-files-show-in-graphic-detail-how-girl-were-flown-to-stansted-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Andrew arrested days after Epstein files show links to Stansted Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-andrew-arrested-days-after-epstein-files-show-links-to-stansted-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-andrew-arrested-days-after-epstein-files-show-links-to-stansted-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew arrested days after Epstein files show links to Stansted Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-arrested-days-after-epstein-files-show-links-to-stansted-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-arrested-days-after-epstein-files-show-links-to-stansted-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for 'misconduct' at Sandringham Estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports say that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-for-misconduct-at-sandringham-estate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-for-misconduct-at-sandringham-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested days after new Epstein files released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-has-been-arrested-days-after-new-epstein-files-released/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-has-been-arrested-days-after-new-epstein-files-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow swapped Essex for Cornwall after winning life-changing mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost three years on, the 77-year-old said her &ldquo;mind-boggling&rdquo; win is &ldquo;still sinking in&rdquo; after it transformed her family&rsquo;s lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/widow-swapped-essex-for-cornwall-after-winning-life-changing-mansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/widow-swapped-essex-for-cornwall-after-winning-life-changing-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex widow swapped Essex for Cornwell after winning lifechanging mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost three years on, the 77-year-old said her &ldquo;mind-boggling&rdquo; win is &ldquo;still sinking in&rdquo; after it transformed her family&rsquo;s lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-widow-swapped-essex-for-cornwell-after-winning-lifechanging-mansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-widow-swapped-essex-for-cornwell-after-winning-lifechanging-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex widow swapped Essex for Cornwall after winning lifechanging mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost three years on, the 77-year-old said her &ldquo;mind-boggling&rdquo; win is &ldquo;still sinking in&rdquo; after it transformed her family&rsquo;s lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-widow-swapped-essex-for-cornwall-after-winning-lifechanging-mansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-widow-swapped-essex-for-cornwall-after-winning-lifechanging-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester woodturners club raises £1,300 for children’s hospice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Woodturners have raised more than &pound;1,300 for a children&rsquo;s hospice charity through festive sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-woodturners-club-raises-1300-for-childrens-hospice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-woodturners-club-raises-1300-for-childrens-hospice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy Bees nurseries in Colchester launches scheme to get children reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busy Bees nurseries in Colchester are taking part in a campaign to help children fall back in love with reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/busy-bees-nurseries-in-colchester-launches-scheme-to-get-children-reading/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/busy-bees-nurseries-in-colchester-launches-scheme-to-get-children-reading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs to get extended opening hours until as late as 2am for 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pubs-to-get-extended-opening-hours-until-as-late-as-2am-for-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pubs-to-get-extended-opening-hours-until-as-late-as-2am-for-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy bills could drop by 7 per cent in April and some homes could save even more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bills are set to fall 7% in April, but households on cheap fixed deals could save up to 18%. Here&rsquo;s what to know before Ofgem&rsquo;s announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/energy-bills-could-drop-by-7-per-cent-in-april-and-some-homes-could-save-even-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/energy-bills-could-drop-by-7-per-cent-in-april-and-some-homes-could-save-even-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HMRC is urging parents to claim £1300 Child Benefit following rule changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC is urging parents and carers to check their eligibility as new PAYE repayment rules make it easier for some families to claim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hmrc-is-urging-parents-to-claim-1300-child-benefit-following-rule-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hmrc-is-urging-parents-to-claim-1300-child-benefit-following-rule-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mint unveils new rare coin celebrating comic star worth 30 times face value]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Mint has unveiled the 50p piece in honour of Dennis the Menace to mark the character&rsquo;s 75th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/royal-mint-unveils-new-rare-coin-celebrating-comic-star-worth-30-times-face-value/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/royal-mint-unveils-new-rare-coin-celebrating-comic-star-worth-30-times-face-value/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester bookshop named among finalists for national award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Lion Books, in Colchester High Street, is a finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-bookshop-named-among-finalists-for-national-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-bookshop-named-among-finalists-for-national-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wivenhoe decorator let off with warning after punching pub owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duncan Boon was alleged to have assaulted Nial Bell, landlord of the Greyhound Pub in Wivenhoe in February last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wivenhoe-decorator-let-off-with-warning-after-punching-pub-owner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wivenhoe-decorator-let-off-with-warning-after-punching-pub-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cheapest places to fill up your car in Colchester right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petrol prices in Colchester 2026 - Asda, BP, Tesco, Sainsbury&rsquo;s and Shell offer some of the city&rsquo;s cheapest unleaded and diesel rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-cheapest-places-to-fill-up-your-car-in-colchester-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-cheapest-places-to-fill-up-your-car-in-colchester-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest unemployment stats for Essex revealed as national average rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex unemployment rate remains below UK average despite national rise to 5.2% as retail and hospitality hit hardest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/latest-unemployment-stats-for-essex-revealed-as-national-average-rises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/latest-unemployment-stats-for-essex-revealed-as-national-average-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's where Essex Police will hold 'Let's Talk' events in Colchester next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The get-togethers allow residents to discuss policing in their area, ask questions, and understand what police are doing to keep people safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-where-essex-police-will-hold-lets-talk-events-in-colchester-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-where-essex-police-will-hold-lets-talk-events-in-colchester-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage claims 'middle aged white men losing jobs because of Equality Act']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage claims the Equality Act is costing middle-aged white men their jobs as Reform UK vows to scrap the 2010 law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-claims-middle-aged-white-men-losing-jobs-because-of-equality-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-claims-middle-aged-white-men-losing-jobs-because-of-equality-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester golf club introduces innovative way to play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexden Wood Golf Club in Colchester has introduced a points system which they hope will benefit members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-golf-club-introduces-innovative-way-to-play/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-golf-club-introduces-innovative-way-to-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester golf club introduces innovative new points system for members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lexden Wood Golf Club in Colchester has introduced a points system which they hope will benefit members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-golf-club-introduces-innovative-new-points-system-for-members/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-golf-club-introduces-innovative-new-points-system-for-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Council raises concerns over number of sharp objects found in bin bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Council waste crews have raised concerns over the number of sharp objects they have been finding in bin bags.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-council-raises-concerns-over-number-of-sharp-objects-found-in-bin-bags/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-council-raises-concerns-over-number-of-sharp-objects-found-in-bin-bags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Police and EE campaign offering free sessions for internet safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police&rsquo;s campaign in partnership with broadband provider EE is helping families and children stay safe online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-police-and-ee-campaign-offering-free-sessions-for-internet-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-police-and-ee-campaign-offering-free-sessions-for-internet-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex dog owners warned after their pets killed 8 sheep and injured 12 more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two dog owners have agreed to strict conditions relating to dog ownership after their pets killed or injured 20 sheep in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-dog-owners-warned-after-their-pets-killed-8-sheep-and-injured-12-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-dog-owners-warned-after-their-pets-killed-8-sheep-and-injured-12-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unsettled' weather with heavy rain tonight and mild temperatures at weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain, wind and wintry hazards are predicted to continue across the UK with warnings in place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unsettled-weather-with-heavy-rain-tonight-and-mild-temperatures-at-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unsettled-weather-with-heavy-rain-tonight-and-mild-temperatures-at-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialist rescue van and fire engines seen on Colchester roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is one fire engine, one specialist rescue van, one ambulance and one unmarked vehicle outside the police station, in Southway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/specialist-rescue-van-and-fire-engines-seen-on-colchester-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/specialist-rescue-van-and-fire-engines-seen-on-colchester-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears measles outbreak in north London could spread to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health experts have raised concerns that the measles outbreak in north London could spread to Essex and other regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fears-measles-outbreak-in-north-london-could-spread-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fears-measles-outbreak-in-north-london-could-spread-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Essex invites residents to discuss Colchester housing issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Essex is spearheading a major research project into Colchester's housing issues, and is inviting residents to have their say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-invites-residents-to-discuss-colchester-housing-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-invites-residents-to-discuss-colchester-housing-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postman who admitted taking indecent photos of children faces jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grant Borroff, 55, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday having previously admitted serious offences at Colchester Magistrates&rsquo; Court in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/postman-who-admitted-taking-indecent-photos-of-children-faces-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/postman-who-admitted-taking-indecent-photos-of-children-faces-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian restaurant launches UK's first family dining subscription in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prezzo Italian has launched the first family dining subscription of its kind across Essex, encouraging families to eat out more often at lower costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/italian-restaurant-launches-uks-first-family-dining-subscription-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/italian-restaurant-launches-uks-first-family-dining-subscription-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty clinic to become nursery due to open in June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/empty-clinic-to-become-nursery-due-to-open-in-june-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/empty-clinic-to-become-nursery-due-to-open-in-june-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester to close £5.8 million budget gap while protecting key services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Council aims to close a &pound;5.8 million budget gap while protecting key public services in its 2026/2027 budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-to-close-58-million-budget-gap-while-protecting-key-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-to-close-58-million-budget-gap-while-protecting-key-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cars being used like motorboats' as road remains under water for weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Avenue in Colchester has remained under water for a number of weeks due to heavy rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cars-being-used-like-motorboats-as-road-remains-under-water-for-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cars-being-used-like-motorboats-as-road-remains-under-water-for-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester vineyard sold to new owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dedham Vale Vineyard in Colchester has been sold in a deal supported by a team of legal specialists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-vineyard-sold-to-new-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-vineyard-sold-to-new-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's every pothole reported on Ipswich Road - and if they'll be repaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are more than a dozen road defects on Ipswich Road &ndash; and just one of them has been confirmed for repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-every-pothole-reported-on-ipswich-road-and-if-theyll-be-repaired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heres-every-pothole-reported-on-ipswich-road-and-if-theyll-be-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays on A12 due to broken down vehicle near Boreham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A12 is facing delays while one lane is closed due to a broken down vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-on-a12-due-to-broken-down-vehicle-near-boreham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-on-a12-due-to-broken-down-vehicle-near-boreham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrods guard jailed for £11k clothing theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Harrods security guard is jailed for nine months for stealing clothing worth more than &pound;11,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harrods-guard-jailed-for-11k-clothing-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harrods-guard-jailed-for-11k-clothing-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo celebrates birth of endangered pileated gibbon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff say they discovered the new arrivalin the early hours of 2 February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/zoo-celebrates-birth-of-endangered-pileated-gibbon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/zoo-celebrates-birth-of-endangered-pileated-gibbon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centuries-old clock faces taken down for a repaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abseiling engineers remove four large timepieces from the tower at St Mary's Church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/centuries-old-clock-faces-taken-down-for-a-repaint/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/centuries-old-clock-faces-taken-down-for-a-repaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Gateway fun and leisure venues enter final pre-opening stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work has started to fit out the new Vue cinema and sports facility at Northern Gateway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/northern-gateway-fun-and-leisure-venues-enter-final-pre-opening-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/northern-gateway-fun-and-leisure-venues-enter-final-pre-opening-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation rates have fallen, figures reveal - what does it mean for you?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation rates have fallen to the lowest level in nearly a year &ndash; what does it mean?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inflation-rates-have-fallen-figures-reveal-what-does-it-mean-for-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/inflation-rates-have-fallen-figures-reveal-what-does-it-mean-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Skier tells BBC of 'panic' as avalanche hit Italian slopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-skier-tells-bbc-of-panic-as-avalanche-hit-italian-slopes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-skier-tells-bbc-of-panic-as-avalanche-hit-italian-slopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measles outbreak sparks council warning to parents across Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council has issued a warning to parents following a rise in measles cases in areas neighbouring Essex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/measles-outbreak-sparks-council-warning-to-parents-across-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/measles-outbreak-sparks-council-warning-to-parents-across-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex villages without power this afternoon due to electrical equipment check]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex villages will be without power for some of this afternoon due to an inspection of electrical equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-villages-without-power-this-afternoon-due-to-electrical-equipment-check/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-villages-without-power-this-afternoon-due-to-electrical-equipment-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in hospital after emergency services respond to incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to Ipswich Road at 1.30am following reports of a medical incident.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-hospital-after-emergency-services-respond-to-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-in-hospital-after-emergency-services-respond-to-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warning issued for parts of River Colne after rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flood alert has been issued for the River Colne following recent rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/flood-warning-issued-for-parts-of-river-colne-after-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/flood-warning-issued-for-parts-of-river-colne-after-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex girl, 16, ‘may still be alive’ if she wasn’t ‘failed’ by mental health services]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-girl-16-may-still-be-alive-if-she-wasnt-failed-by-mental-health-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-girl-16-may-still-be-alive-if-she-wasnt-failed-by-mental-health-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No sign of completion on Colchester subway 19 weeks on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Works are still ongoing at Temple Subway in Colchester with no sign of works being completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-sign-of-completion-on-colchester-subway-19-weeks-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-sign-of-completion-on-colchester-subway-19-weeks-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Money support programme returning to Colchester with spaces still available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trusted Money Confidence, a financial support service is returning to Colchester with spaces still available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/money-support-programme-returning-to-colchester-with-spaces-still-available/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/money-support-programme-returning-to-colchester-with-spaces-still-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Special' otter cub making good progress in recovery after rescue in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &ldquo;special&rdquo; little otter is making good progress in her treatment after being rescued alone in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/special-otter-cub-making-good-progress-in-recovery-after-rescue-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/special-otter-cub-making-good-progress-in-recovery-after-rescue-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cordon remains in place following 'medical incident' near Colchester roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this morning, two marked police vehicles were spotted at the lower end of Ipswich Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cordon-remains-in-place-following-medical-incident-near-colchester-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cordon-remains-in-place-following-medical-incident-near-colchester-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adorable baby gibbon arrival excites Colchester Zoo after conservation efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/adorable-baby-gibbon-arrival-excites-colchester-zoo-after-conservation-efforts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/adorable-baby-gibbon-arrival-excites-colchester-zoo-after-conservation-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XL bully attack was a 'tragedy waiting to happen']]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury hears it is "ludicrous" to think Esther Martin, 68, could have looked after the big dogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/xl-bully-attack-was-a-tragedy-waiting-to-happen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/xl-bully-attack-was-a-tragedy-waiting-to-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners mobilise after man admits neglect and cruelty charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Animal campaigners seeking justice after a man admitted running a fraudulent kennel business in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/campaigners-mobilise-after-man-admits-neglect-and-cruelty-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/campaigners-mobilise-after-man-admits-neglect-and-cruelty-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police assessing Stansted Airport private flights over Epstein ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it is assessing information in relation to private flights into and out of the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-assessing-stansted-airport-private-flights-over-epstein-ties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-assessing-stansted-airport-private-flights-over-epstein-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hollywood gives his verdict on Nigella Lawson joining Bake Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigella Lawson was announced as Prue Leith&rsquo;s replacement on the Great British Bake Off, and Paul Hollywood has given his thoughts on the appointment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/paul-hollywood-gives-his-verdict-on-nigella-lawson-joining-bake-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/paul-hollywood-gives-his-verdict-on-nigella-lawson-joining-bake-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco to release 120,000 extra Easter delivery slots next week – how to book yours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco customers can get earlier access to home delivery and Click+Collect slots this Easter - how to book]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tesco-to-release-120000-extra-easter-delivery-slots-next-week-how-to-book-yours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tesco-to-release-120000-extra-easter-delivery-slots-next-week-how-to-book-yours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What UK inflation drop to 3 per cent means for mortgages, savings and interest rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK inflation has dropped to 3%. Here&rsquo;s what it means for mortgage rates, savings accounts and the chances of a Bank of England rate cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-uk-inflation-drop-to-3-per-cent-means-for-mortgages-savings-and-interest-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-uk-inflation-drop-to-3-per-cent-means-for-mortgages-savings-and-interest-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How smart technology is helping cut NHS waiting times in East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart technology is helping to cut NHS waiting times, improve productivity, and streamline prescriptions across the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-smart-technology-is-helping-cut-nhs-waiting-times-in-east-of-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-smart-technology-is-helping-cut-nhs-waiting-times-in-east-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester cruise company holds Valentine's Day bake sale for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[ROL Cruise in Colchester held a Valentine's themed baked sale for Alzheimer's Research UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-cruise-company-holds-valentines-day-bake-sale-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-cruise-company-holds-valentines-day-bake-sale-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester care home surprises its residents with little-known stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester care home staff have surprised residents by sharing childhood memories and little-known personal stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-care-home-surprises-its-residents-with-little-known-stories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-care-home-surprises-its-residents-with-little-known-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police attend incident in Ipswich Road where cordon remains in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have cordoned off a crime scene after police were called out to an incident overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-attend-incident-in-ipswich-road-where-cordon-remains-in-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-attend-incident-in-ipswich-road-where-cordon-remains-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester boxing champ backs initiative to get people active]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28-year-old is still fighting as he builds his career and backs community projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-boxing-champ-backs-initiative-to-get-people-active/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-boxing-champ-backs-initiative-to-get-people-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stansted Airport issue statement amid Jeffrey Epstein flight claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week former prime minister Gordon Brown urged police to examine the paedophile financier&rsquo;s trips to UK airports, including 15 after his 2008 conviction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stansted-airport-issue-statement-amid-jeffrey-epstein-flight-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stansted-airport-issue-statement-amid-jeffrey-epstein-flight-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harwich man scammed thousands while victim fell into £93k gambling debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Mowle, 34, had an online relationship for 10 months, during which he called himself &ldquo;Jenna Smith&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harwich-man-scammed-thousands-while-victim-fell-into-93k-gambling-debt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/harwich-man-scammed-thousands-while-victim-fell-into-93k-gambling-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services cordon off pavement near busy Colchester roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are still at the scene, with police tape blocking public access to a small area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emergency-services-cordon-off-pavement-near-busy-colchester-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emergency-services-cordon-off-pavement-near-busy-colchester-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial of serial killer who murdered Colchester woman to feature in new TV documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Channel 5 documentary will feature the trial of Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright after he plead guilty to murdering Victoria Hall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trial-of-serial-killer-who-murdered-colchester-woman-to-feature-in-new-tv-documentary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trial-of-serial-killer-who-murdered-colchester-woman-to-feature-in-new-tv-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits scamming dating app user out of £9,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Mowle, 34, posed as a woman and asked a man for money to help with illness, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-admits-scamming-dating-app-user-out-of-9000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-admits-scamming-dating-app-user-out-of-9000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Street TV’s £1Million stock clearance sale is still on]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a wide range of products, High Street TV has everything for the home and garden and lots in between.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-street-tvs-1million-stock-clearance-sale-is-still-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/high-street-tvs-1million-stock-clearance-sale-is-still-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We'll never forgive the driver who killed Fred']]></title><description><![CDATA[Speeding driver Stephen Mahebadevan is serving a 10-year prison sentence for the fatal crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/well-never-forgive-the-driver-who-killed-fred/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/well-never-forgive-the-driver-who-killed-fred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to curb airport parking problem in village]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local authority says it will take steps to prevent holidaymakers leaving their cars in Takeley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-to-curb-airport-parking-problem-in-village/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-to-curb-airport-parking-problem-in-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents to help shape plans for Colchester Natural History Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backed by the National Lottery and Colchester Council, the Grade II-listed medieval church and its outdoor space are set for an upgrade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-to-help-shape-plans-for-colchester-natural-history-museum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-to-help-shape-plans-for-colchester-natural-history-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No plans to reinstate unused rail link despite reopening request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiptree councillor Will Calverley wrote to the transport secretary of state in an attempt to revive the historic Kelvedon and Tollesbury Light Railway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-plans-to-reinstate-unused-rail-link-despite-reopening-request/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-plans-to-reinstate-unused-rail-link-despite-reopening-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historian thanks National Lottery for Marks Tey church tower restoration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 900-year-old structure at St Andrew&rsquo;s Church in Marks Tey is visible for miles around and cost more than &pound;250,000 to repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historian-thanks-national-lottery-for-marks-tey-church-tower-restoration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/historian-thanks-national-lottery-for-marks-tey-church-tower-restoration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex village plagued by 'awful stench' for years searches for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of the village have noticed an unusual stench around the village for years, and it has even spread to the surrounding areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-village-plagued-by-awful-stench-for-years-searches-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-village-plagued-by-awful-stench-for-years-searches-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex residents oppose plans for more than 660 homes on greenfield site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition opposing Tendring Council's new Local Plan and housing targets has received more than 800 signatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-residents-oppose-plans-for-more-than-660-homes-on-greenfield-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-residents-oppose-plans-for-more-than-660-homes-on-greenfield-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus users to Colchester face months of disruption due to gas works]]></title><description><![CDATA[RESIDENTS from Eight Ash Green and Wakes Colne have been impacted to changes to their bus route due to gas works which will last until April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bus-users-to-colchester-face-months-of-disruption-due-to-gas-works/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bus-users-to-colchester-face-months-of-disruption-due-to-gas-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 8, to chop off 16-inch hair to support homeless charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight-year-old Alex Fuller, from Colchester, is raising money for charity by cutting off his hair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-8-to-chop-off-16-inch-hair-to-support-homeless-charity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-8-to-chop-off-16-inch-hair-to-support-homeless-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police assessing information on Stansted Airport flights relating to Jeffrey Epstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police are assessing information surrounding private flights in and out of Stansted Airport relating to the Epstein files.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-assessing-information-on-stansted-airport-flights-relating-to-jeffrey-epstein/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-assessing-information-on-stansted-airport-flights-relating-to-jeffrey-epstein/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested after attempted raid at jewellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say "substantial damage" was caused to a jewellery shop and two men remain in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-men-arrested-after-attempted-raid-at-jewellers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-men-arrested-after-attempted-raid-at-jewellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young boy, 12, rewarded for determination to save £200 for special scooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonny Hornsey, 12, who was determined to work and earn money to save for a special scooter has been rewarded for his hard work with the scooter itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/young-boy-12-rewarded-for-determination-to-save-200-for-special-scooter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/young-boy-12-rewarded-for-determination-to-save-200-for-special-scooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We enjoyed a delicious treat at Timbers during its Pancake Day showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timbers in Colchester served up the perfect pancake on Tuesday, as it went head-to-head with its neighbouring site, Cafe 21 in a Pancake Day showdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/we-enjoyed-a-delicious-treat-at-timbers-during-its-pancake-day-showdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/we-enjoyed-a-delicious-treat-at-timbers-during-its-pancake-day-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two major events to celebrate Chinese New Year announced in Harwich and Clacton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in Essex with Colchester Chinese Culture Society events in Harwich and Clacton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-major-events-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year-announced-in-harwich-and-clacton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-major-events-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year-announced-in-harwich-and-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP visits Stanway Garden Centre to discuss pressures on industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witham MP Priti Patel visited Stanway Garden Centre to discuss&nbsp;pressures on the horticultural sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mp-visits-stanway-garden-centre-to-discuss-pressures-on-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mp-visits-stanway-garden-centre-to-discuss-pressures-on-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor responds to government's Essex and UK elections U-turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was announced on Monday that the government has abandoned plans to postpone&nbsp;elections&nbsp;across 30&nbsp;councils&nbsp;this May after receiving advice from lawyers following a legal challenge from Reform UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councillor-responds-to-governments-essex-and-uk-elections-u-turn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/councillor-responds-to-governments-essex-and-uk-elections-u-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester's 'most dangerous streets' revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester crime hotspots revealed - Charter Way and George Street among the top ten according to Police.uk street-level data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-most-dangerous-streets-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchesters-most-dangerous-streets-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester animal rescue saves 'bleeding' tawny owl found in village road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester Owl Rescue members were called out to reports of a tawny owl in Keeler's Lane, in Wivenhoe, on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-animal-rescue-saves-bleeding-tawny-owl-found-in-village-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-animal-rescue-saves-bleeding-tawny-owl-found-in-village-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice – on your local BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/your-voice-on-your-local-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/your-voice-on-your-local-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Essex police special constable found guilty of gross misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Essex Special Constable has been found to have committed gross misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-essex-police-special-constable-found-guilty-of-gross-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-essex-police-special-constable-found-guilty-of-gross-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New forum to launch offering a pint and friendly debate at Colchester pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Colchester based figures are inviting residents to the Queen Street Brewhouse to debate current issues in a friendly pub atmosphere this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-forum-to-launch-offering-a-pint-and-friendly-debate-at-colchester-pub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-forum-to-launch-offering-a-pint-and-friendly-debate-at-colchester-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family-run independent Essex restaurant named on Michelin Guide for 11th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family-run Rubino Kitchen named in the prestigious Michelin Guide for the 11th consecutive year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-run-independent-essex-restaurant-named-on-michelin-guide-for-11th-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/family-run-independent-essex-restaurant-named-on-michelin-guide-for-11th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return of Topshop hailed as major boost to city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers share their excitement at the retailer's return, five years after its branches closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/return-of-topshop-hailed-as-major-boost-to-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/return-of-topshop-hailed-as-major-boost-to-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular high street brand that vanished makes exciting comeback in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex are set to welcome back a much-loved fashion name as Topshop returns to physical stores.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-high-street-brand-that-vanished-makes-exciting-comeback-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/popular-high-street-brand-that-vanished-makes-exciting-comeback-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate 'shocking' burglary at Tesco petrol station in Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex Police spokesperson said: &ldquo;We are investigating reports of a burglary at a petrol station in Greenstead Road, Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-investigate-shocking-burglary-at-tesco-petrol-station-in-colchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-investigate-shocking-burglary-at-tesco-petrol-station-in-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon van rescued from mudflats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The van got trapped on the tidal mudflats after the delivery driver followed GPS instructions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/amazon-van-rescued-from-mudflats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/amazon-van-rescued-from-mudflats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton road closed both directions after fallen power cables causing delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are facing disruption as the B1027 Clacton Road at St Osyth has been closed in both directions due to fallen power cables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-road-closed-both-directions-after-fallen-power-cables-causing-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-road-closed-both-directions-after-fallen-power-cables-causing-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton road closed both directions after fallen power cables cause delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are facing disruption as the B1027 Clacton Road at St Osyth has been closed in both directions due to fallen power cables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-road-closed-both-directions-after-fallen-power-cables-cause-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-road-closed-both-directions-after-fallen-power-cables-cause-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning Colchester dentist offering free check-ups for children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dental Studio offering the service to children under the age of 16 on Wednesday from its practice in Bergholt Road, Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/award-winning-colchester-dentist-offering-free-check-ups-for-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/award-winning-colchester-dentist-offering-free-check-ups-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abberton celebrated for secret war role]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blue plaque has been awarded to Abberton Reservoir for its role in the Dambusters raid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/abberton-celebrated-for-secret-war-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/abberton-celebrated-for-secret-war-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury retires in trial of aspiring rapper charged after fatal XL bully attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Honourable Justice Mr Jeremy Johnson summarised the evidence presented in the case against Ashley Warren at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jury-retires-in-trial-of-aspiring-rapper-charged-after-fatal-xl-bully-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/jury-retires-in-trial-of-aspiring-rapper-charged-after-fatal-xl-bully-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sentencing date for man living at Wethersfield Immigration Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sentencing of a man living at Wethersfield Immigration Centre has been adjourned for a final attempt to write a report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-sentencing-date-for-man-living-at-wethersfield-immigration-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-sentencing-date-for-man-living-at-wethersfield-immigration-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hidden' pothole causes &pound;700 damage to car in Essex road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enya Nicole, 32, was driving from Ipswich to Fordham to visit her mother's friend, who was unable to attend her funeral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hidden-pothole-causes-pound700-damage-to-car-in-essex-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hidden-pothole-causes-pound700-damage-to-car-in-essex-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free lunchtime organ recitals will be held at historic Colchester site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lunchtime organ concerts are continuing at Colchester's Moot Hall, featuring the recently restored Edwardian organ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/free-lunchtime-organ-recitals-will-be-held-at-historic-colchester-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/free-lunchtime-organ-recitals-will-be-held-at-historic-colchester-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester musician putting on new gig series for emerging artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester songwriter Dean Frost is launching a new series of live concerts offering folk music lovers the chance to see emerging musicians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-musician-putting-on-new-gig-series-for-emerging-artists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-musician-putting-on-new-gig-series-for-emerging-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sorry doesn&rsquo;t cut it&rsquo; - Essex Police campaign tackles domestic abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police is launching the next stage of its award-winning campaign, Reflect, aiming to introduce new skills to help individuals confront their own behaviours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sorry-doesnrsquot-cut-itrsquo-essex-police-campaign-tackles-domestic-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sorry-doesnrsquot-cut-itrsquo-essex-police-campaign-tackles-domestic-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester men arrested after £800 spree of Co-op shop thefts across Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the men had been convicted earlier this month for shoplifting offences totalling more than &pound;1,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-men-arrested-after-800-spree-of-co-op-shop-thefts-across-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-men-arrested-after-800-spree-of-co-op-shop-thefts-across-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Essex artists among 12 to win bursary prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve artists from Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk win the &pound;5,700 Firstsite Collectors&rsquo; Group Bursary Awards 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/eight-essex-artists-among-12-to-win-bursary-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/eight-essex-artists-among-12-to-win-bursary-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester garden centre announces re-opening date for miniature railway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poplar Nurseries miniature railway is set to reopen later this month, after maintenance repairs were delayed due to wet weather conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-garden-centre-announces-re-opening-date-for-miniature-railway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-garden-centre-announces-re-opening-date-for-miniature-railway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Essex forms partnership with domestic abuse prevention charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Essex has announced a new partnership with domestic abuse prevention charity, The Change Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-forms-partnership-with-domestic-abuse-prevention-charity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/university-of-essex-forms-partnership-with-domestic-abuse-prevention-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco apologises to shoppers as 'do not eat' warning issued due to salmonella]]></title><description><![CDATA[During testing, Tesco detected salmonella in the fruit product sold at supermarkets across the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tesco-apologises-to-shoppers-as-do-not-eat-warning-issued-due-to-salmonella/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tesco-apologises-to-shoppers-as-do-not-eat-warning-issued-due-to-salmonella/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do if you have measles - symptoms and when to call for a doctor or 999]]></title><description><![CDATA[From cold-like symptoms to a rash and white spots, here are the symptoms of measles and when you should get medical help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-to-do-if-you-have-measles-symptoms-and-when-to-call-for-a-doctor-or-999/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-to-do-if-you-have-measles-symptoms-and-when-to-call-for-a-doctor-or-999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester Zoo shares happy update following birth of endangered chimp]]></title><description><![CDATA[A baby chimpanzee is said to be doing well and growing bigger each day, following her birth at Colchester Zoo in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-zoo-shares-happy-update-following-birth-of-endangered-chimp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-zoo-shares-happy-update-following-birth-of-endangered-chimp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collection of Iron Age gold coins found by Essex man to fetch £25,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large hoard of Iron Age gold coins have been unearthed by a university professor near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/collection-of-iron-age-gold-coins-found-by-essex-man-to-fetch-25000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/collection-of-iron-age-gold-coins-found-by-essex-man-to-fetch-25000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail fans flock to Essex stations to see for new £5m freight trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rail enthusiasts flocked to see the debut of pioneering new freight locomotives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rail-fans-flock-to-essex-stations-to-see-for-new-5m-freight-trains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rail-fans-flock-to-essex-stations-to-see-for-new-5m-freight-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex among least affected UK areas for driving test delays and rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study, carried out by EzLicence, has revealed Essex is one of the least affected areas of the UK for long driving test waits and expensive lessons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-among-least-affected-uk-areas-for-driving-test-delays-and-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-among-least-affected-uk-areas-for-driving-test-delays-and-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Essex women banned from keeping horses for causing suffering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Essex woman were banned from keeping horses after causing suffering to two stallions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-essex-women-banned-from-keeping-horses-for-causing-suffering/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-essex-women-banned-from-keeping-horses-for-causing-suffering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Lane blocked on A12 Londonbound following crash near M25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello and welcome to our live blog. Here we will be keeping you updated on the A12 Londonbound, where a lane is blocked following a collision near the M25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-lane-blocked-on-a12-londonbound-following-crash-near-m25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-lane-blocked-on-a12-londonbound-following-crash-near-m25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane blocked on A12 London-bound following crash near M25]]></title><description><![CDATA[One lane of the A12 London-bound is blocked following a collision prior to the M25, with delays along the Brentwood bypass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lane-blocked-on-a12-london-bound-following-crash-near-m25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lane-blocked-on-a12-london-bound-following-crash-near-m25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topgolf prosecuted over man's balcony fall death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court documents allege customers may have been exposed to safety risks at Topgolf in Chigwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/topgolf-prosecuted-over-mans-balcony-fall-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/topgolf-prosecuted-over-mans-balcony-fall-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What have families told the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest stage of the public inquiry into 2,000 deaths in Essex hears more from bereaved families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-have-families-told-the-lampard-inquiry-into-mental-health-deaths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-have-families-told-the-lampard-inquiry-into-mental-health-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 34, who repeatedly punched partner avoids prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim later went to Colchester Hospital due to the significant bruising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-34-who-repeatedly-punched-partner-avoids-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-34-who-repeatedly-punched-partner-avoids-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large bike shop retailer with branch in Colchester could close down - here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cycle Revolution sells bikes and cycling accessories, clothing and shoes across its branches in Colchester, Ipswich, and Norwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/large-bike-shop-retailer-with-branch-in-colchester-could-close-down-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/large-bike-shop-retailer-with-branch-in-colchester-could-close-down-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land on River Colne waterfront with great views of Wivenhoe set for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parcel of land on the River Colne waterfront with views of Wivenhoe is due to go up for sale at the next Dedman Gray auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/land-on-river-colne-waterfront-with-great-views-of-wivenhoe-set-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/land-on-river-colne-waterfront-with-great-views-of-wivenhoe-set-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: VW Transporters take over retro Colchester diner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vans were first produced in 1949 and the latest T7 models come in petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid electric variants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/in-pictures-vw-transporters-take-over-retro-colchester-diner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/in-pictures-vw-transporters-take-over-retro-colchester-diner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex town begins process for  2028's UK Town of Culture competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex town is highlighting a mix of community events, projects, and passions of residents to big for the UK Town of Culture 2028 title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-town-begins-process-for-2028s-uk-town-of-culture-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-town-begins-process-for-2028s-uk-town-of-culture-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for bleed kits across Colchester schools raised in House of Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester&rsquo;s MP Pam Cox who backs the call has now raised the topic during a discussion in the House of Commons last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/call-for-bleed-kits-across-colchester-schools-raised-in-house-of-commons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/call-for-bleed-kits-across-colchester-schools-raised-in-house-of-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barber on trial for rape is cleared of all wrongdoing by jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dana Mohammed, 32, met the woman on the Tinder dating app and was accused of committing the offences at her flat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/barber-on-trial-for-rape-is-cleared-of-all-wrongdoing-by-jury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/barber-on-trial-for-rape-is-cleared-of-all-wrongdoing-by-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ancient' fix for empty park lake as ex-MP hits out at barriers and full closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lake in Lower Castle Park shut in May 2024 after its water feed from the River Colne, via Middle Mill Weir, was cut off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ancient-fix-for-empty-park-lake-as-ex-mp-hits-out-at-barriers-and-full-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ancient-fix-for-empty-park-lake-as-ex-mp-hits-out-at-barriers-and-full-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Topshop is returning to Essex high street after five-year absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Topshop returns to Essex and UK high streets via John Lewis stores, including Chelmsford, as part of a major &pound;800m retail investment and fashion relaunch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/topshop-is-returning-to-essex-high-street-after-five-year-absence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/topshop-is-returning-to-essex-high-street-after-five-year-absence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox hit by car is 'much stronger' as Essex rescue centre struggles with costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fox that was hit by a car and sustained a broken pelvis and spinal damage is &ldquo;much stronger&rdquo;, a rescue centre says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fox-hit-by-car-is-much-stronger-as-essex-rescue-centre-struggles-with-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fox-hit-by-car-is-much-stronger-as-essex-rescue-centre-struggles-with-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood alert warning issued for parts of River Colne after recent rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[High river levels may lead to flooding from a river between Great Yeldham and Colchester after recent rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/flood-alert-warning-issued-for-parts-of-river-colne-after-recent-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/flood-alert-warning-issued-for-parts-of-river-colne-after-recent-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for retail park off A12 amended after McDonalds U-turn to add fun for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a new retail park off the A12 have been amended to include a special treat for kids to enjoy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-for-retail-park-off-a12-amended-after-mcdonalds-u-turn-to-add-fun-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-for-retail-park-off-a12-amended-after-mcdonalds-u-turn-to-add-fun-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golding rejoins Southend on loan from Oxford United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford United defender James Golding joins Southend United, having played 15 games for them during a loan spell last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/golding-rejoins-southend-on-loan-from-oxford-united/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/golding-rejoins-southend-on-loan-from-oxford-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mrs Hinch launches surprise new homeware collection - here's what's in store]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFTER her first homeware range for Home Bargains became a sell-out success, Mrs Hinch has thrilled fans everywhere by unveiling a new collection for kids&rsquo; rooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mrs-hinch-launches-surprise-new-homeware-collection-heres-whats-in-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mrs-hinch-launches-surprise-new-homeware-collection-heres-whats-in-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A12 London-bound: Police incident causing severe traffic congestion in rush hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing severe congestion on key routes near Colchester following a police incident close to the A12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a12-london-bound-police-incident-causing-severe-traffic-congestion-in-rush-hour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a12-london-bound-police-incident-causing-severe-traffic-congestion-in-rush-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Images: Beloved family-run Perrywood garden centre in Essex over 70 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[For seven decades, Perrywood has grown from a modest smallholding into one of the region&rsquo;s most cherished horticultural destinations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/in-images-beloved-family-run-perrywood-garden-centre-in-essex-over-70-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/in-images-beloved-family-run-perrywood-garden-centre-in-essex-over-70-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Readers call for change at Colchester's Debenhams, old Odeon, and former post office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debenhams, North Hill&rsquo;s Former Post Office, and the old Odeon in Colchester are three major buildings in a derelict state with uncertain futures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/readers-call-for-change-at-colchesters-debenhams-old-odeon-and-former-post-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/readers-call-for-change-at-colchesters-debenhams-old-odeon-and-former-post-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans finally submitted for much-loved Essex garden centre which closed last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Thompson, 63, of Aldham, bought Mill Race Garden Centre after it shut to the public last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-finally-submitted-for-much-loved-essex-garden-centre-which-closed-last-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plans-finally-submitted-for-much-loved-essex-garden-centre-which-closed-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks Tey hosting free community picnic this half term]]></title><description><![CDATA[A picnic full of games, crafting, and bouncing for half term is free for families in Marks Tey this half term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/marks-tey-hosting-free-community-picnic-this-half-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/marks-tey-hosting-free-community-picnic-this-half-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formula One champion's autograph among 35 lots in auction for Colchester charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tom Bowdidge Youth Cancer Foundation&rsquo;s Silent Auction was launched last Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/formula-one-champions-autograph-among-35-lots-in-auction-for-colchester-charity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/formula-one-champions-autograph-among-35-lots-in-auction-for-colchester-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex hospice receives £100k from group of novice cyclists]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Helena Hospice in Essex receives &pound;100,000 donation from the Wrinkled Wheels cyclists after their Land&rsquo;s End to John O&rsquo;Groats ride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-hospice-receives-100k-from-group-of-novice-cyclists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-hospice-receives-100k-from-group-of-novice-cyclists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester environmental campaigners hold protest against grass cutting plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of Middlewick supporters gathered after the MoD, which runs the former military site, confirmed it would start the work in the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-environmental-campaigners-hold-protest-against-grass-cutting-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-environmental-campaigners-hold-protest-against-grass-cutting-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River floods farmlands in Essex village - residents angry over council inaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;All the way through the village, anyone adjacent to the river is flooded,&rdquo; he said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/river-floods-farmlands-in-essex-village-residents-angry-over-council-inaction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/river-floods-farmlands-in-essex-village-residents-angry-over-council-inaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents frustrated as repeated flooding hits lands near major Essex port]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;All the way through the village, anyone adjacent to the river is flooded,&rdquo; he said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-frustrated-as-repeated-flooding-hits-lands-near-major-essex-port/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/residents-frustrated-as-repeated-flooding-hits-lands-near-major-essex-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 delicious Colchester spots to enjoy Pancake Day in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[From slim French cr&ecirc;pes to full-blown American diner stacks, there are plenty of spots in Colchester to enjoy Pancake Day in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/10-delicious-colchester-spots-to-enjoy-pancake-day-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/10-delicious-colchester-spots-to-enjoy-pancake-day-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex firm contributes £108 million to UK economy after building 425 new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties boosted the East of England economy by &pound;108m, delivering 425 new homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-firm-contributes-108-million-to-uk-economy-after-building-425-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-firm-contributes-108-million-to-uk-economy-after-building-425-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue plaque unveiled at Abberton Reservoir for role during Second World War]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abberton Reservoir near Colchester has been awarded its own blue plaque for its service to RAF training in the Second World War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blue-plaque-unveiled-at-abberton-reservoir-for-role-during-second-world-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blue-plaque-unveiled-at-abberton-reservoir-for-role-during-second-world-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Anglia announces month-long engineering works along London line]]></title><description><![CDATA[One month-long engineering works will see Greater Anglia trains to London Liverpool Street effected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/greater-anglia-announces-month-long-engineering-works-along-london-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/greater-anglia-announces-month-long-engineering-works-along-london-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency roadworks in major Essex city centre causing heavy traffic delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelmsford motorists are facing disruption after a section of Victoria Road has been closed due to emergency gas works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emergency-roadworks-in-major-essex-city-centre-causing-heavy-traffic-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/emergency-roadworks-in-major-essex-city-centre-causing-heavy-traffic-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial told XL bully dogs that killed pensioner held combined weight of 190kg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warren, 41, left Ms Martin with the two dogs, named Beauty and Bear, and eight puppies of the same breed, at his home on Hillman Avenue in Jaywick, on February 3 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trial-told-xl-bully-dogs-that-killed-pensioner-held-combined-weight-of-190kg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trial-told-xl-bully-dogs-that-killed-pensioner-held-combined-weight-of-190kg/</guid></item></channel></rss>