<?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>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Woodland fire thought to have been set deliberately]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says it has been called to the woods in Maldon "a number of times".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woodland-fire-thought-to-have-been-set-deliberately/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woodland-fire-thought-to-have-been-set-deliberately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-finance worker and crew win row around Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Gibbons says he will never forget seeing dolphins play around the boat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-finance-worker-and-crew-win-row-around-britain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-finance-worker-and-crew-win-row-around-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex troops train in electronic warfare in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 350 British and Canadian soldiers are taking part in the two-week exercise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-troops-train-in-electronic-warfare-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-troops-train-in-electronic-warfare-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man held as part of terrorism inquiry had weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Brown admits weapons offences unrelated to an alleged right-wing threat to an Islamic event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-held-as-part-of-terrorism-inquiry-had-weapons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-held-as-part-of-terrorism-inquiry-had-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman let 95 neglected animals live in squalor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Ashford is banned from keeping all animals, except for dogs, for 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-let-95-neglected-animals-live-in-squalor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-let-95-neglected-animals-live-in-squalor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of racist post about Jess Carter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 19-year-old will appear before magistrates on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-racist-post-about-jess-carter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-racist-post-about-jess-carter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Chainsaw raid on cocaine dealer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old drug dealer appears in court after police break into a property and arrest him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-chainsaw-raid-on-cocaine-dealer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-chainsaw-raid-on-cocaine-dealer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend 'stronger for summer of change' - chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United chairman Justin Rees says the club will be "stronger for the changes we've made".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-stronger-for-summer-of-change-chairman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-stronger-for-summer-of-change-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iron Age coins dating 60-20BC go on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibition will be available to view in Chelmsford until April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/iron-age-coins-dating-60-20bc-go-on-display/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/iron-age-coins-dating-60-20bc-go-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We will clear SEND request backlog, vows council]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex County Council cabinet member says he also wants to hear from parents directly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/we-will-clear-send-request-backlog-vows-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/we-will-clear-send-request-backlog-vows-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup boosted 'visibility' of women's game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tournament's director says the event broke records for attendances and broadcast audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-world-cup-boosted-visibility-of-womens-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-world-cup-boosted-visibility-of-womens-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major road closed after motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist is seriously injured and part of the road remains closed, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-road-closed-after-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-road-closed-after-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-had-to-stop-modelling-because-i-kept-passing-out-from-crippling-endometriosis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-had-to-stop-modelling-because-i-kept-passing-out-from-crippling-endometriosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder detectives appeal for information about victim's &pound;1k Louis Vuitton trainers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Jack Sullivan, 21, was kidnapped from Waltham Abbey on 22 June and found seriously injured in Cheshunt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-detectives-appeal-for-information-about-victims-pound1k-louis-vuitton-trainers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-detectives-appeal-for-information-about-victims-pound1k-louis-vuitton-trainers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed would-be burglars pose as Deliveroo drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two suspects say they have a delivery to make before trying to force their way into an Essex home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/armed-would-be-burglars-pose-as-deliveroo-drivers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/armed-would-be-burglars-pose-as-deliveroo-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beatrix was one of many drivers stuck in miles-long queues on the motorway following a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teen-stuck-on-m25-for-eight-hours-on-first-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teen-stuck-on-m25-for-eight-hours-on-first-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families near waste plant bemoan lack of water]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operator of an incinerator is also investigating, having faced its own water issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/families-near-waste-plant-bemoan-lack-of-water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/families-near-waste-plant-bemoan-lack-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influencers spend 12 days on Moana-themed garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Haven's Hospice in Benfleet supports young people with complex or incurable conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/influencers-spend-12-days-on-moana-themed-garden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/influencers-spend-12-days-on-moana-themed-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election attracts 34 candidates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-by-election-attracts-34-candidates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Baddow gold coin mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discovery is Britain's largest ever hoard of Iron Age gold coins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-great-baddow-gold-coin-mystery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-great-baddow-gold-coin-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang rapper jailed for murdering content creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellis Heather, also known as Rack5, must serve a minimum of 28 years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gang-rapper-jailed-for-murdering-content-creator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gang-rapper-jailed-for-murdering-content-creator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Highways sorry for 'eight-hour' M25 waits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers experience disruption for about 14 hours as a result of a series of lane closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/national-highways-sorry-for-eight-hour-m25-waits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/national-highways-sorry-for-eight-hour-m25-waits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy killed in crash had kindest heart, says mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Dennis pays tribute to her son, George, 11, saying he will be missed every single day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-killed-in-crash-had-kindest-heart-says-mum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-killed-in-crash-had-kindest-heart-says-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School summer holidays could start one week earlier]]></title><description><![CDATA[But pupils would be back in the classrooms in August, a councillor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-summer-holidays-could-start-one-week-earlier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-summer-holidays-could-start-one-week-earlier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence leaves Southend to become Carlisle CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Lawrence will leave his role as director at Southend United to take up the chief executive role with Carlisle United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lawrence-leaves-southend-to-become-carlisle-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lawrence-leaves-southend-to-become-carlisle-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The candidates standing in the Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-candidates-standing-in-the-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-candidates-standing-in-the-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation launched into Basildon Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it has "concerns about member conduct and culture" at the local authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/investigation-launched-into-basildon-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/investigation-launched-into-basildon-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music fans flying into the UK disappointed by cancelled concerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Dearing, who planned to travel over from the US, says her flights are non-refundable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/music-fans-flying-into-the-uk-disappointed-by-cancelled-concerts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/music-fans-flying-into-the-uk-disappointed-by-cancelled-concerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone']]></title><description><![CDATA[He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nhs-manager-says-trust-wanted-4000-reports-gone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nhs-manager-says-trust-wanted-4000-reports-gone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants beat Essex to reach T20 Blast semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hants-beat-essex-to-reach-t20-blast-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hants-beat-essex-to-reach-t20-blast-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/easyjet-passengers-stuck-on-tarmac-for-hours-when-plane-couldnt-refuel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/easyjet-passengers-stuck-on-tarmac-for-hours-when-plane-couldnt-refuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-arrested-over-social-media-post-threatening-to-shoot-farage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library bosses will need to approve Pride displays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners against Essex County Council's stance submit petitions with 30,000 signatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/library-bosses-will-need-to-approve-pride-displays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/library-bosses-will-need-to-approve-pride-displays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes left for George, 11, after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Balloons, flowers and flags are left at the scene in Ongar in memory of George Dennis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-left-for-george-11-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-left-for-george-11-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub stays open for England match despite car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local Conservative MP says "amazingly" the pub remained open on Tuesday and again on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pub-stays-open-for-england-match-despite-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pub-stays-open-for-england-match-despite-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taller ticket barriers to tackle fare dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the new barriers would be installed at "fare dodger hotspots".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/taller-ticket-barriers-to-tackle-fare-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/taller-ticket-barriers-to-tackle-fare-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee has conviction quashed after 19 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court of Appeal judges say Sadia Adow "suffered a substantial injustice" when she was jailed in 2007.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/refugee-has-conviction-quashed-after-19-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/refugee-has-conviction-quashed-after-19-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Combine harvester fire damages 44-acre field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews spend more than 14 hours at the scene after flames spread across a large field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/combine-harvester-fire-damages-44-acre-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/combine-harvester-fire-damages-44-acre-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists sail to Greenland to study melting ice sheets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cambridge scientist is leading the pioneering study into the impact of melting glaciers on our oceans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/scientists-sail-to-greenland-to-study-melting-ice-sheets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/scientists-sail-to-greenland-to-study-melting-ice-sheets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crew honoured by Venezuela president after quake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Essex firefighters and their rescue dog Bailey are given medals before flying home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crew-honoured-by-venezuela-president-after-quake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crew-honoured-by-venezuela-president-after-quake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Thieves steal Ford Fiesta in four minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The thieves managed to steal the car... although they did also reverse it into a wall as they made their escape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-thieves-steal-ford-fiesta-in-four-minutes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-thieves-steal-ford-fiesta-in-four-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex all-rounder Thain signs new three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex all-rounder Noah Thain signs a contract extension that will see him remain at the county until 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-all-rounder-thain-signs-new-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-all-rounder-thain-signs-new-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dont-let-blood-be-on-your-hands-mother-tells-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dont-let-blood-be-on-your-hands-mother-tells-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Police use chainsaw to raid drug dealer's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heroin and cocaine were seized from the home of a dealer who was operating a drug line from Colchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-police-use-chainsaw-to-raid-drug-dealers-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-police-use-chainsaw-to-raid-drug-dealers-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bin, two foxes and a fish finger: The candidates fighting Clacton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-fish-finger-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-fish-finger-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/injured-whitlock-withdraws-from-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/injured-whitlock-withdraws-from-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country estate festivals cancelled over finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Live calls off summer festivals at Sandringham, Audley End and Englefield at short notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/country-estate-festivals-cancelled-over-finances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/country-estate-festivals-cancelled-over-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire started 'deliberately' in High Street building]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 25 fire crews were sent to tackle the blaze on High Street in Harwich on Sunday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-started-deliberately-in-high-street-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-started-deliberately-in-high-street-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patten promises to show tennis ally his hometown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wimbledon champion says Manningtree, in Essex, is "a beautiful place".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/patten-promises-to-show-tennis-ally-his-hometown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/patten-promises-to-show-tennis-ally-his-hometown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride displays may have upset parents, says leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leader Peter Harris says displays in some libraries contained "inappropriate" books.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pride-displays-may-have-upset-parents-says-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pride-displays-may-have-upset-parents-says-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleary-eyed hikers walk 100 miles without sleep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Copsey and Simon Alexander questioned their sanity during the hilly walk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bleary-eyed-hikers-walk-100-miles-without-sleep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bleary-eyed-hikers-walk-100-miles-without-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra £250m to boost Jewish community safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police forces are to receive extra funds to help increase protection in Jewish communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/extra-250m-to-boost-jewish-community-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/extra-250m-to-boost-jewish-community-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset, Essex and Yorks reach T20 quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex end T20 Blast campaign with win over Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze warm up for Friday's T20 Blast finals day with wins in their final group stage games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-end-t20-blast-campaign-with-win-over-somerset/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-end-t20-blast-campaign-with-win-over-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-driver-arrested-as-child-dies-in-collision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-driver-arrested-as-child-dies-in-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze at tyre yard tackled by 40 firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators are working to establish the cause of the fire in south Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blaze-at-tyre-yard-tackled-by-40-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/blaze-at-tyre-yard-tackled-by-40-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pupils-vow-to-save-dying-river-in-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pupils-vow-to-save-dying-river-in-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricketer secretly pens thriller before his death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Matt Murray were stunned to discover his covert project just two weeks before his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cricketer-secretly-pens-thriller-before-his-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cricketer-secretly-pens-thriller-before-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning filmmakers prioritise Essex talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borley Rectory: The Awakening is National Film Awards' best thriller of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/award-winning-filmmakers-prioritise-essex-talent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/award-winning-filmmakers-prioritise-essex-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten and Heliovaara win second Wimbledon title together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara claim their second Wimbledon men's doubles title together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-win-second-wimbledon-title-together/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-win-second-wimbledon-title-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal after fight breaks out on seafront]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers believe a car was involved in what they called a "large disturbance".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-appeal-after-fight-breaks-out-on-seafront/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-appeal-after-fight-breaks-out-on-seafront/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Essex outplay Hampshire, Lancs win Roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-essex-outplay-hampshire-lancs-win-roses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-essex-outplay-hampshire-lancs-win-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right-back Hunt extends Colchester stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United right-back Rob Hunt signs a new deal with the League Two club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/right-back-hunt-extends-colchester-stay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/right-back-hunt-extends-colchester-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does a hosepipe ban mean for the UK's driest region?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge Water and Anglian Water are imposing hosepipe bans covering much of the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-does-a-hosepipe-ban-mean-for-the-uks-driest-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-does-a-hosepipe-ban-mean-for-the-uks-driest-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Water hosepipe ban for UK's driest region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary ban is being introduced during "unrelenting" hot and dry conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anglian-water-hosepipe-ban-for-uks-driest-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anglian-water-hosepipe-ban-for-uks-driest-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affinity Water hosepipe ban after demand rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The restrictions affect parts of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Surrey and London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/affinity-water-hosepipe-ban-after-demand-rises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/affinity-water-hosepipe-ban-after-demand-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten people rehoused as fire affects mobile homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flames are now under control and firefighters are working to dampen the area down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ten-people-rehoused-as-fire-affects-mobile-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ten-people-rehoused-as-fire-affects-mobile-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester captain Flanagan announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Northern Ireland international and Colchester United captain Tom Flanagan announces his retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-captain-flanagan-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-captain-flanagan-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clacton by-election date set for 13 August]]></title><description><![CDATA[The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-by-election-date-set-for-13-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/clacton-by-election-date-set-for-13-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend to visit Altrincham in National League opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 National League fixtures have been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-to-visit-altrincham-in-national-league-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-to-visit-altrincham-in-national-league-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long delays on motorway after car and lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[All traffic is temporarily held before all lanes are reopened, but long delays remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/long-delays-on-motorway-after-car-and-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/long-delays-on-motorway-after-car-and-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPS insider jailed for helping smuggle £10m of cocaine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Archbold abused his position at UPS to help smuggle 300 parcels through an Essex depot, CPS says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ups-insider-jailed-for-helping-smuggle-10m-of-cocaine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ups-insider-jailed-for-helping-smuggle-10m-of-cocaine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bin, two foxes and a mystic: the candidates fighting Clacton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-mystic-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/a-bin-two-foxes-and-a-mystic-the-candidates-fighting-clacton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lampard Inquiry: Concerns raised before death were not acted on]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS manager tells the Lampard Inquiry she had raised concerns before the death of Bethany Lilley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lampard-inquiry-concerns-raised-before-death-were-not-acted-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lampard-inquiry-concerns-raised-before-death-were-not-acted-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More hospital night flights set to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon Hospital hopes the improved facilities will lead to more lives being saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/more-hospital-night-flights-set-to-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/more-hospital-night-flights-set-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten and Heliovaara reach Wimbledon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara reach their second Wimbledon men's doubles final in three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-reach-wimbledon-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gbs-patten-and-heliovaara-reach-wimbledon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basildon shortlisted for UK town of culture award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basildon is announced among a shortlist of towns for the UK Town of Culture awards 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/basildon-shortlisted-for-uk-town-of-culture-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/basildon-shortlisted-for-uk-town-of-culture-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ihionvien returns to Colchester on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign Peterborough striker Bradley Ihionvien on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ihionvien-returns-to-colchester-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ihionvien-returns-to-colchester-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battle six field fires in 52 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flames spread "out of control quickly" in dryer conditions, the Essex fire service says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crews-battle-six-field-fires-in-52-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/crews-battle-six-field-fires-in-52-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's by-election in Clacton officially confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform's Lee Anderson has moved the writ in the Commons, with the by-election likely to happen on 13 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farages-by-election-in-clacton-officially-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farages-by-election-in-clacton-officially-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains cancelled in Essex due to heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operator c2c cancels some services to and from London because of the hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trains-cancelled-in-essex-due-to-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trains-cancelled-in-essex-due-to-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-NHS nurse says staff apathy 'astonishing']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Essex trust apologises and says care and staffing on its wards have been "transformed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-nhs-nurse-says-staff-apathy-astonishing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-nhs-nurse-says-staff-apathy-astonishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage says opponents 'scared' of losing by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK's leader says he wants to be judged by Clacton's voters rather than a Parliament watchdog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-says-opponents-scared-of-losing-by-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-says-opponents-scared-of-losing-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage denies stunt as Reform proposes August by-election date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader tells the BBC it is "only fair" that it is the electorate who judges him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-denies-stunt-as-reform-proposes-august-by-election-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-denies-stunt-as-reform-proposes-august-by-election-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader says he wants an "establishment versus the people by-election" but Labour calls it a "circus".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farages-rivals-rule-out-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farages-rivals-rule-out-standing-in-clacton-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Farage's resignation honourable or a psychological game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clacton will hold a by-election this summer, but most parties say they will not field candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/is-farages-resignation-honourable-or-a-psychological-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/is-farages-resignation-honourable-or-a-psychological-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughter lost in mental health system, says mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Wolff says medical staff ignored her daughter's autism diagnosis before she took her own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/daughter-lost-in-mental-health-system-says-mum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/daughter-lost-in-mental-health-system-says-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Holland takes Somerset to win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niamh Holland hits an unbeaten 92 as Somerset beat Essex by two wickets in the Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/superb-holland-takes-somerset-to-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/superb-holland-takes-somerset-to-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Farage resigned and what happens next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader has faced increasing pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-has-farage-resigned-and-what-happens-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-has-farage-resigned-and-what-happens-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do Farage's constituents think about his resignation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in Clacton share contrasting feelings of frustration and support towards Nigel Farage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-do-farages-constituents-think-about-his-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-do-farages-constituents-think-about-his-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockport extend Norwood deal and sign Adigun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran midfielder Ollie Norwood agrees a new two-year contract with Stockport, who also sign Jason Adigun from Chelmsford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stockport-extend-norwood-deal-and-sign-adigun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/stockport-extend-norwood-deal-and-sign-adigun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Peter Shilton predicts victory over Norway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goalie Peter Shilton feels England can overcome the threat of Haaland after the Mexico win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/englands-peter-shilton-predicts-victory-over-norway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/englands-peter-shilton-predicts-victory-over-norway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester sign Dundee midfielder Digby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign midfielder Paul Digby following his release by Dundee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-sign-dundee-midfielder-digby/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-sign-dundee-midfielder-digby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Essex heatwave: what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are expected to remain very high again across the county all this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/latest-essex-heatwave-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/latest-essex-heatwave-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long will the Essex heatwave last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are expected to remain very high again across the county all this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-long-will-the-essex-heatwave-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-long-will-the-essex-heatwave-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ideal site' sought for veterans village in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[It also aims to help forces veterans who are homeless and is modelled on a similar community in Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ideal-site-sought-for-veterans-village-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ideal-site-sought-for-veterans-village-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three lanes closed on M25 after vehicle fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are currently 11 miles of tailbacks and lengthy delays, according to National Highways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-lanes-closed-on-m25-after-vehicle-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/three-lanes-closed-on-m25-after-vehicle-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS trust 'to spend &pound;30m' on mental health inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inquiry is looking into more than 2,000 mental health-related deaths over a 24-year period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nhs-trust-to-spend-pound30m-on-mental-health-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nhs-trust-to-spend-pound30m-on-mental-health-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anti-hate projects give sense of empowerment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual competition is based on tackling discrimination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anti-hate-projects-give-sense-of-empowerment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anti-hate-projects-give-sense-of-empowerment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Duncan joins Southend on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City academy goalkeeper Joe Duncan joins Southend United on a season-long loan deal for 2026-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/goalkeeper-duncan-joins-southend-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/goalkeeper-duncan-joins-southend-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Water 'can't rule out' hosepipe ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglian Water says the situation is changing very quickly with another heatwave forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anglian-water-cant-rule-out-hosepipe-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/anglian-water-cant-rule-out-hosepipe-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police not seeking anyone over tower block death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are treating a man's fatal fall in Westcliff-on-Sea as "unexpected".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-not-seeking-anyone-over-tower-block-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-not-seeking-anyone-over-tower-block-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester takeover collapse an opportunity - Cowley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A third failed takeover in 12 months leaves Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley with a recruitment headache but plenty of "opportunity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-takeover-collapse-an-opportunity-cowley/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-takeover-collapse-an-opportunity-cowley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School opens early to screen match for 200 pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers welcome pupils for breakfast and to watch the game to prevent them from going to bed late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-opens-early-to-screen-match-for-200-pupils/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-opens-early-to-screen-match-for-200-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of murdering his mum appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Mansfield, 65, is due to enter a plea to the murder charge in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-murdering-his-mum-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-accused-of-murdering-his-mum-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign defender Daley-Campbell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign wing-back Vontae Daley-Campbell on a one-year deal following his release from League Two side Chesterfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-defender-daley-campbell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-defender-daley-campbell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother backs watchdog for inquiry findings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melanie Leahy backs calls for an independent watchdog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mother-backs-watchdog-for-inquiry-findings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mother-backs-watchdog-for-inquiry-findings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Essex lose to Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls &ndash; the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast &ndash; as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-essex-lose-to-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-essex-lose-to-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub group for strangers marks 1,000th meet-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Events are held in Essex and Peterborough and as far away as the United Arab Emirates and Colombia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pub-group-for-strangers-marks-1000th-meet-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pub-group-for-strangers-marks-1000th-meet-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Animal rescue mission was like a Terminator film']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pen Farthing has returned to the UK after rescuing 194 animals from the Ukrainian front line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/animal-rescue-mission-was-like-a-terminator-film/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/animal-rescue-mission-was-like-a-terminator-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet woman who builds palaces out of gingerbread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Garland recreates iconic buildings from around the world, and from a well-known video game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-woman-who-builds-palaces-out-of-gingerbread/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meet-woman-who-builds-palaces-out-of-gingerbread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 75, aiming for world Hyrox history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annie Reid wants to be the first 80-year-old woman to compete in the Hyrox World Championships solo category.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-75-aiming-for-world-hyrox-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-75-aiming-for-world-hyrox-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vandals smash headstones and chapel windows]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the second time vandals have desecrated the cemetery, says the local council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vandals-smash-headstones-and-chapel-windows/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/vandals-smash-headstones-and-chapel-windows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British history over 1,000 years relived at airfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festivities at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome will cover periods from the 10th century to WW1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/british-history-over-1000-years-relived-at-airfield/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/british-history-over-1000-years-relived-at-airfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you go to jail for flying a flag during the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What flags can you fly in public and outside your home, and what happens if you break the rules?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/can-you-go-to-jail-for-flying-a-flag-during-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/can-you-go-to-jail-for-flying-a-flag-during-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex romp to big win over Sussex - T20 Blast round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notts Outlaws stay top of the T20 Blast North Group as Olly Stone holds his nerve with the ball in the final over to beat Lancashire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-romp-to-big-win-over-sussex-t20-blast-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-romp-to-big-win-over-sussex-t20-blast-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign West Ham defender Oyebade on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign teenage defender Rayan Oyebade on a season-long loan from Championship side West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-west-ham-defender-oyebade-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-west-ham-defender-oyebade-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to woman who died after loading vehicle incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tallulah Bradford was "a beautiful soul and life will never be the same without her", say family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-to-woman-who-died-after-loading-vehicle-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tributes-to-woman-who-died-after-loading-vehicle-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after falling from seaside tower block]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident tells the BBC he heard "a big scream and a crash of glass"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-dies-after-falling-from-seaside-tower-block/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-dies-after-falling-from-seaside-tower-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowak killer appeals against conviction and sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nowak-killer-appeals-against-conviction-and-sentence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nowak-killer-appeals-against-conviction-and-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane crash victim was celebrating finishing studies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vamshi Krishna Mandala's family tell the BBC of their "profound grief" over his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plane-crash-victim-was-celebrating-finishing-studies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/plane-crash-victim-was-celebrating-finishing-studies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglars jailed for trying to gun down van driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the attack was part of a feud between two rival groups in Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/burglars-jailed-for-trying-to-gun-down-van-driver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/burglars-jailed-for-trying-to-gun-down-van-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Left-back Iandolo signs new Colchester deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United left-back Ellis Iandolo agrees a new deal to keep him at the League Two club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/left-back-iandolo-signs-new-colchester-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/left-back-iandolo-signs-new-colchester-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldham defender Leake joins Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United make former Oldham Athletic defender Jake Leake their second signing of the summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oldham-defender-leake-joins-colchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/oldham-defender-leake-joins-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No criminal offences linked to nursery, say police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maldon nursery says it will remain closed until all inquiries are completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-criminal-offences-linked-to-nursery-say-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-criminal-offences-linked-to-nursery-say-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager arrested in car park murder investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it has recovered a silver MG car as part of its inquiries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teenager-arrested-in-car-park-murder-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teenager-arrested-in-car-park-murder-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New crossing spared after spending cuts announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says some schemes will be scaled back to help fund a &pound;15bn boost in defence spending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-crossing-spared-after-spending-cuts-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-crossing-spared-after-spending-cuts-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club launches official membership scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme is for fans who "wish to go the extra mile" to help the Shrimpers, says the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-club-launches-official-membership-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/football-club-launches-official-membership-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears for pupils as school strike runs into its ninth week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching at Grays Convent High School is being disrupted due to ongoing industrial action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fears-for-pupils-as-school-strike-runs-into-its-ninth-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fears-for-pupils-as-school-strike-runs-into-its-ninth-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal plane crash 'traumatising' for villagers in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A church minister says the deaths of two people in Ongar have been traumatising for local people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fatal-plane-crash-traumatising-for-villagers-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fatal-plane-crash-traumatising-for-villagers-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Essex in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks maintain their perfect record in the T20 Blast by beating Gloucestershire at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/surrey-beat-essex-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/surrey-beat-essex-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester sign experienced defender Raggett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester United sign experienced central defender Sean Raggett on a free transfer following his release by Rotherham United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-sign-experienced-defender-raggett/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-sign-experienced-defender-raggett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs beat Yorks as Bears get third straight Blast win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire Thunder eased to a six-wicket victory against rivals Yorkshire, while Warwickshire Bears breezed past Essex to claim a third T20 win in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lancs-beat-yorks-as-bears-get-third-straight-blast-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lancs-beat-yorks-as-bears-get-third-straight-blast-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar during a 30-minute flying experience on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-dead-after-plane-crashed-during-flight-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-dead-after-plane-crashed-during-flight-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nowak case officers face gross misconduct investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nowak, 18, was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nowak-case-officers-face-gross-misconduct-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nowak-case-officers-face-gross-misconduct-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review into university nursing course standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nursing regulator carries out an "extraordinary review" of a mental health nursing course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/review-into-university-nursing-course-standards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/review-into-university-nursing-course-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rude' PC threw body-worn camera towards colleague]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Annabelle Shaker is sacked by Essex Police for her conduct at work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rude-pc-threw-body-worn-camera-towards-colleague/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rude-pc-threw-body-worn-camera-towards-colleague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning refusals are inconsistent, says developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for Stansted Mountfichet and Birchanger are turned down by Uttlesford District Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/planning-refusals-are-inconsistent-says-developer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/planning-refusals-are-inconsistent-says-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-declares-earning-270000-for-promoting-gold-bullion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/farage-declares-earning-270000-for-promoting-gold-bullion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked protester grappled police at asylum site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Fleming, 22, is handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting violent disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/masked-protester-grappled-police-at-asylum-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/masked-protester-grappled-police-at-asylum-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Women sign Kirk on loan from The Blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex sign batter Michaela Kirk on loan from The Blaze for their five remaining group games in the Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-women-sign-kirk-on-loan-from-the-blaze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-women-sign-kirk-on-loan-from-the-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games place boosts Bennett after serious injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex hurdler Sam Bennett suffered a serious knee injury at the end of last year, but is now back and in top form as he looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/games-place-boosts-bennett-after-serious-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/games-place-boosts-bennett-after-serious-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Colchester and EFL chairman Heard dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colchester and the EFL have paid tributes to Peter Heard, who guided the club to unprecedented success as U's chairman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-colchester-and-efl-chairman-heard-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-colchester-and-efl-chairman-heard-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for airbase housing asylum seekers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council leader says migrants should not be allowed to come and go from their MoD base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/whats-next-for-airbase-housing-asylum-seekers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/whats-next-for-airbase-housing-asylum-seekers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major rail disruption due to trespass on line]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trespass incident is causing services to be delayed, amended or cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-rail-disruption-due-to-trespass-on-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-rail-disruption-due-to-trespass-on-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of M25 shut after lorry fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of the road needs to be resurfaced, says National Highways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/part-of-m25-shut-after-lorry-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/part-of-m25-shut-after-lorry-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 200 runners join 5k in memory of Henry Nowak]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's days like this that help the family keep going," says Lucy Ross, Henry's mum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/over-200-runners-join-5k-in-memory-of-henry-nowak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/over-200-runners-join-5k-in-memory-of-henry-nowak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen, 17, scores coaching job for semi-pro club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowers &amp; Pitsea FC's Freddie Soden wants to prove that his ability is more important than his youth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teen-17-scores-coaching-job-for-semi-pro-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teen-17-scores-coaching-job-for-semi-pro-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlord says roadworks delay threatens his pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Completion of roadworks that have closed a village's main street are pushed back until August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/landlord-says-roadworks-delay-threatens-his-pub/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/landlord-says-roadworks-delay-threatens-his-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants extend lead, Blaze go second in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with victory against Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hants-extend-lead-blaze-go-second-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hants-extend-lead-blaze-go-second-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club renames home ground amid police inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The non-league Essex club's home ground will now be known as The Maldon Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/club-renames-home-ground-amid-police-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/club-renames-home-ground-amid-police-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry driver was proud and loving dad, says family]]></title><description><![CDATA["He fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-driver-was-proud-and-loving-dad-says-family/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lorry-driver-was-proud-and-loving-dad-says-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How might 'King of the North' Burnham treat the East?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has criticised a north and south inequality &ndash;&nbsp;but what about the East of England?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-might-king-of-the-north-burnham-treat-the-east/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/how-might-king-of-the-north-burnham-treat-the-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leonna, 7, remembered one year after tree death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black armbands will be worn by cricketers who tried to help lift the branch off Leonna in June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/leonna-7-remembered-one-year-after-tree-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/leonna-7-remembered-one-year-after-tree-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Derby defender Cox joins Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United sign former Derby County defender Daniel Cox on a two-year contract with an option for an extra year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-derby-defender-cox-joins-southend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-derby-defender-cox-joins-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after struggling in the water at beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it is treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-dies-after-struggling-in-the-water-at-beach/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-dies-after-struggling-in-the-water-at-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-found-cancer-after-requesting-mammogram-at-79/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/woman-found-cancer-after-requesting-mammogram-at-79/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sikhs tell Nowak's mum his death won't divide them]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows members of the faith reporting hostilities since murderer Vickrum Digwa was jailed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sikhs-tell-nowaks-mum-his-death-wont-divide-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sikhs-tell-nowaks-mum-his-death-wont-divide-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Essex thrashed by Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks seal a sixth straight victory in the T20 Blast with a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group table-toppers Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-round-up-essex-thrashed-by-northants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-round-up-essex-thrashed-by-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women fined after 58 animals found in filth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the women are no longer allowed to look after any animals for the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/women-fined-after-58-animals-found-in-filth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/women-fined-after-58-animals-found-in-filth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No hosepipe ban, but use carefully says water firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company supplying much of eastern England urges careful use of water to preserve supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-hosepipe-ban-but-use-carefully-says-water-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/no-hosepipe-ban-but-use-carefully-says-water-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School disruption expected as heatwave continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex remains under a red weather warning and temperatures could hit 38C (96.8F).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-disruption-expected-as-heatwave-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-disruption-expected-as-heatwave-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer died in crash on his first day back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Parker was responding to an emergency when the crash happened, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-officer-died-in-crash-on-his-first-day-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-officer-died-in-crash-on-his-first-day-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public tried to save life of park stabbing victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner says people tried to administer CPR and stop the bleeding at the park in Chelmsford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/public-tried-to-save-life-of-park-stabbing-victim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/public-tried-to-save-life-of-park-stabbing-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher banned over 'sexy beast' colleague comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel hears how the man touched colleagues, made sexual comments and tried to kiss a colleague.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-banned-over-sexy-beast-colleague-comment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-banned-over-sexy-beast-colleague-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/home-office-plan-to-use-more-military-bases-to-house-asylum-seekers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/home-office-plan-to-use-more-military-bases-to-house-asylum-seekers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents 'living in a nightmare' after tree kills girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A branch fell on Leonna, 7, as she played in the park with other children, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/parents-living-in-a-nightmare-after-tree-kills-girl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/parents-living-in-a-nightmare-after-tree-kills-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach Pilates classes to return after council deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandra Beard is told she only has to pay a one-off charge to the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/beach-pilates-classes-to-return-after-council-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/beach-pilates-classes-to-return-after-council-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Henry Nowak's killer repeatedly lie to police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nowak's killer is seen lying to police in bodycam video released after a request from the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-henry-nowaks-killer-repeatedly-lie-to-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-henry-nowaks-killer-repeatedly-lie-to-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posh sign keeper Andeng Ndi from Southend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peterborough United sign goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi from National League side Southend United for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/posh-sign-keeper-andeng-ndi-from-southend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/posh-sign-keeper-andeng-ndi-from-southend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police arrest repeat drug-driver twice in one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offender's behaviour is branded "completely unacceptable" by Essex Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-arrest-repeat-drug-driver-twice-in-one-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-arrest-repeat-drug-driver-twice-in-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester to start season away at Accrington Stanley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoted York City host Bristol Rovers in their first League Two game of the season after a decade away from the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-to-start-season-away-at-accrington-stanley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-to-start-season-away-at-accrington-stanley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the hot weather in Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools are closing and events are being cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hot-weather-in-essex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hot-weather-in-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lever urges England to bat Cox higher up the order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex president and former Test player John Lever urges England to allow Jordan Cox to bat higher up the order in Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lever-urges-england-to-bat-cox-higher-up-the-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lever-urges-england-to-bat-cox-higher-up-the-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang rapper guilty of murder at music video shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellis Heather, a drill rapper known as Rack5, is to be sentenced at the Old Bailey in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gang-rapper-guilty-of-murder-at-music-video-shoot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gang-rapper-guilty-of-murder-at-music-video-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV captures 'enormous' lightning strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the residents of the care home are safe and unharmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cctv-captures-enormous-lightning-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cctv-captures-enormous-lightning-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School shuts as pupils suffer nosebleeds in heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex primary head teacher calls for more funding to future-proof schools for extreme weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-shuts-as-pupils-suffer-nosebleeds-in-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-shuts-as-pupils-suffer-nosebleeds-in-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CQC rating upgrade for youth mental health wards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors visit wards run by an Essex mental health trust and find improvements have been made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cqc-rating-upgrade-for-youth-mental-health-wards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cqc-rating-upgrade-for-youth-mental-health-wards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More domestic abuse help for 999 control rooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nour Norris hopes more families may be spared the heartbreak that hers lives with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/more-domestic-abuse-help-for-999-control-rooms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/more-domestic-abuse-help-for-999-control-rooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police trace £20k stolen digger behind mud mound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers say the vehicles will undergo forensic examination before they are reunited with owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-trace-20k-stolen-digger-behind-mud-mound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-trace-20k-stolen-digger-behind-mud-mound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nesting sites disturbed by bikers during break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is just one of a "series of shocking incidents" at Essex Wildlife Trust's sites in 2026, it says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nesting-sites-disturbed-by-bikers-during-break-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nesting-sites-disturbed-by-bikers-during-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-took-eight-minutes-to-find-henry-nowaks-fatal-stab-wound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-took-eight-minutes-to-find-henry-nowaks-fatal-stab-wound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wins for Blaze, Durham &amp; Lancs in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze move further clear at the top, Durham climb to third and Lancashire thrash struggling Essex in the Women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wins-for-blaze-durham-amp-lancs-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wins-for-blaze-durham-amp-lancs-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraudster who stole Gift Aid worth £700k is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdul Robbani "cynically exploited" the charity system for personal gain, prosecutors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fraudster-who-stole-gift-aid-worth-700k-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fraudster-who-stole-gift-aid-worth-700k-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave brings thunder and lightning to Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amber weather warning is in place across the county, with a more dramatic warning for Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heatwave-brings-thunder-and-lightning-to-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/heatwave-brings-thunder-and-lightning-to-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory in soapbox rally was inspired by pub trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Beesley and Lee Masser hit top speeds of 35mph (56km/h) as they hurtle past the finish line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/victory-in-soapbox-rally-was-inspired-by-pub-trips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/victory-in-soapbox-rally-was-inspired-by-pub-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reading sign winger Lisbie from Colchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading sign attacker Kyreece Lisbie from Colchester United as their first addition of the summer transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reading-sign-winger-lisbie-from-colchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/reading-sign-winger-lisbie-from-colchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['AI couldn't fix a boat': The apprentices keeping a traditional craft afloat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of apprentice carpenters is falling, but one boatyard is bucking that trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ai-couldnt-fix-a-boat-the-apprentices-keeping-a-traditional-craft-afloat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ai-couldnt-fix-a-boat-the-apprentices-keeping-a-traditional-craft-afloat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nursery's registration suspended over 'harm risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[The education watchdog says it has "reasonable belief that children might be at risk of harm".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nurserys-registration-suspended-over-harm-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/nurserys-registration-suspended-over-harm-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitt to remain as manager of Braintree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manager Steve Pitt is to remain in charge of Braintree Town despite their relegation from the National League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pitt-to-remain-as-manager-of-braintree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pitt-to-remain-as-manager-of-braintree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silverwood unhappy with Essex batting effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex boss Chris Silverwood insists batting first was "absolutely the right decision" despite a heavy Championship defeat by Nottinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/silverwood-unhappy-with-essex-batting-effort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/silverwood-unhappy-with-essex-batting-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Notts complete innings victory at Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire wrap up an innings victory against Essex inside three days in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/champions-notts-complete-innings-victory-at-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/champions-notts-complete-innings-victory-at-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meadow rises from the ashes a year after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birds are starting to come back, and an open day is being held at Chelmer Blackwater Reserve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meadow-rises-from-the-ashes-a-year-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/meadow-rises-from-the-ashes-a-year-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live video help for 999 callers will run every day]]></title><description><![CDATA[East of England Ambulance Service Trust sees positive outcomes from its live video coaching pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-video-help-for-999-callers-will-run-every-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/live-video-help-for-999-callers-will-run-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He tried to make Ram Man a new currency in 2011 - how did it go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Moakes has been following his dream of making Ram Man so rare it becomes expensive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/he-tried-to-make-ram-man-a-new-currency-in-2011-how-did-it-go/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/he-tried-to-make-ram-man-a-new-currency-in-2011-how-did-it-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornchurch bring in ex-Southend striker Walker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hornchurch sign striker Josh Walker after he was released by Southend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hornchurch-bring-in-ex-southend-striker-walker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hornchurch-bring-in-ex-southend-striker-walker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police go nationwide with anti-deepfake campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA["We want this to be one message that goes out to absolutely everybody," says the leading detective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-go-nationwide-with-anti-deepfake-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/police-go-nationwide-with-anti-deepfake-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers can now bypass Epping council - what does this mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People wanting to build major developments no longer have to apply to Epping Forest District Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/developers-can-now-bypass-epping-council-what-does-this-mean/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/developers-can-now-bypass-epping-council-what-does-this-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is inclusive rugby and why is it thriving?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As new teams launch in the area, how do LGBTQ+ players feel about finding their spot on the pitch?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-is-inclusive-rugby-and-why-is-it-thriving/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-is-inclusive-rugby-and-why-is-it-thriving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to take government to court over reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK-led Essex County Council will ask the High Court for a judicial review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-to-take-government-to-court-over-reforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-to-take-government-to-court-over-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/tories-win-seats-from-reform-at-essex-by-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Thief somersaults out of motor home after police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police release footage of the moment a vehicle gets wedged between railings and the driver flees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-thief-somersaults-out-of-motor-home-after-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-thief-somersaults-out-of-motor-home-after-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 18, dies after being hurt by loading vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are urging people who witnessed the incident to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/girl-18-dies-after-being-hurt-by-loading-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/girl-18-dies-after-being-hurt-by-loading-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat warning for Essex: latest forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very high temperatures are expected over the weekend and into early next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/extreme-heat-warning-for-essex-latest-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/extreme-heat-warning-for-essex-latest-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters save girl's fingertips after accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crew searches for Olive's fingertips before reuniting her with them in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/firefighters-save-girls-fingertips-after-accident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/firefighters-save-girls-fingertips-after-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wait for parking lines 'ridiculous', say residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takeley resident Miriam Turton says locals would "paint the lines down themselves" if it were legal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wait-for-parking-lines-ridiculous-say-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wait-for-parking-lines-ridiculous-say-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retiree celebrates bus pass with epic 840-mile ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Beckett, 68, enjoyed the kindness of strangers during his 804 miles of catching buses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/retiree-celebrates-bus-pass-with-epic-840-mile-ride/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/retiree-celebrates-bus-pass-with-epic-840-mile-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend sign midfielders Oldaker and Hartigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[National league Southend United bring in former National League-winning midfielders Darren Oldaker and Anthony Hartigan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-midfielders-oldaker-and-hartigan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-sign-midfielders-oldaker-and-hartigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men guilty of violent disorder near asylum hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defendants, from Essex and Hertfordshire, will be sentenced in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-guilty-of-violent-disorder-near-asylum-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-guilty-of-violent-disorder-near-asylum-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siblings' e-scooter deaths move coroner to tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coroner Michelle Brown says the injuries suffered by Roman and Darcie Casselden were "unsurvivable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/siblings-e-scooter-deaths-move-coroner-to-tears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/siblings-e-scooter-deaths-move-coroner-to-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions winner suffered brain injury in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are treating Anthony Canty's death as a suspected hit-and-run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/euromillions-winner-suffered-brain-injury-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/euromillions-winner-suffered-brain-injury-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angioplasty reverses heart failure in boy, 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot underwent six procedures to improve blood flow and make him fit enough for major surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/angioplasty-reverses-heart-failure-in-boy-7/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/angioplasty-reverses-heart-failure-in-boy-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six young poets picked to open Latitude Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will perform their pieces on the theme of generations at Henham Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/six-young-poets-picked-to-open-latitude-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/six-young-poets-picked-to-open-latitude-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MasterChef finalist inspires new menu for hospice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anurag Aggarwal, who appeared on the BBC show in 2023, says food has the power to connect people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/masterchef-finalist-inspires-new-menu-for-hospice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/masterchef-finalist-inspires-new-menu-for-hospice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust warned over self harm and staffing levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Care Quality Commission inspectors find staff at a mental health ward did not think it was safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trust-warned-over-self-harm-and-staffing-levels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/trust-warned-over-self-harm-and-staffing-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't delay breast checks, says TOWIE's Attwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reality star says women and girls should not be embarrassed about getting their breasts checked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dont-delay-breast-checks-says-towies-attwood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/dont-delay-breast-checks-says-towies-attwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mechanics discover runaway rabbit under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bunny was in the tray of a Volkswagen Golf which arrived from Burnham-on-Crouch for a service at the garage in Hanningfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mechanics-discover-runaway-rabbit-under-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mechanics-discover-runaway-rabbit-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six officers injured after horse threat incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers respond to reports of a man carrying a knife and threatening a horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/six-officers-injured-after-horse-threat-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/six-officers-injured-after-horse-threat-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Southend councillor admits computer misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Leroy, a former councillor in Southend, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence under the Criminal Law Act and the Computer Misuse Act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-southend-councillor-admits-computer-misuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/former-southend-councillor-admits-computer-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi reveals locations for 16 new stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket chain says it is investing &pound;370m into the new stores as part of its expansion plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/aldi-reveals-locations-for-16-new-stores/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/aldi-reveals-locations-for-16-new-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays on M25 after two lorry fires close motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road is expected to remain closed for some time, National Highways says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-on-m25-after-two-lorry-fires-close-motorway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/delays-on-m25-after-two-lorry-fires-close-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens in crown court charged with park murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hearing comes as police appeal for more information about the fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-teens-in-crown-court-charged-with-park-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-teens-in-crown-court-charged-with-park-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cause of TOWIE star's death unknown, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[A full inquest into the death of the 35-year-old has been set for December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cause-of-towie-stars-death-unknown-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cause-of-towie-stars-death-unknown-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Video shows aftermath of M25 lorry fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charred remains are strewn across the motorway, which was closed during the morning rush hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-video-shows-aftermath-of-m25-lorry-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-video-shows-aftermath-of-m25-lorry-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unusual whale found on Canvey beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine experts say it's more than 15 years since the last sighting in Essex waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unusual-whale-found-on-canvey-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/unusual-whale-found-on-canvey-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bar and van destroyed in late-night seaside fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation into the cause of the blaze is to be carried out, a fire service says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bar-and-van-destroyed-in-late-night-seaside-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/bar-and-van-destroyed-in-late-night-seaside-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town is transformed into collection of book shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author John Tarrow comes up with the idea after realising his town does not have a bookshop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/town-is-transformed-into-collection-of-book-shops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/town-is-transformed-into-collection-of-book-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex set to name first female chief constable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The force says it will ratify the decision at a hearing in due course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-set-to-name-first-female-chief-constable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-set-to-name-first-female-chief-constable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are we being warned about toxic caterpillars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm weather leads to an increase in oak processionary moth caterpillars - but how dangerous are they?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-are-we-being-warned-about-toxic-caterpillars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/why-are-we-being-warned-about-toxic-caterpillars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rabbit find like a Benny Hill sketch, says mechanic]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'd like to think it's living a happy life in a field somewhere now," the mechanic adds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rabbit-find-like-a-benny-hill-sketch-says-mechanic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rabbit-find-like-a-benny-hill-sketch-says-mechanic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Cocaine gang taken down in series of arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the sentences "reflect both the scale of this operation and the seriousness of the offences committed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-cocaine-gang-taken-down-in-series-of-arrests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-cocaine-gang-taken-down-in-series-of-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed after protest outside asylum hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defendant is set to spend almost three years behind bars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-jailed-after-protest-outside-asylum-hotel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-jailed-after-protest-outside-asylum-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex go top with victory over Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Walter's 110 helps guide Essex to victory at Leicestershire to go top of Division One in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-go-top-with-victory-over-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-go-top-with-victory-over-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teenagers charged over fatal park stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old face murder charges after a stabbing in a city park, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-teenagers-charged-over-fatal-park-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/two-teenagers-charged-over-fatal-park-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill leads Foxes resistance to hold up Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire bat through all of day three to reach 326-7 as they try to hold up Essex's push for victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hill-leads-foxes-resistance-to-hold-up-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hill-leads-foxes-resistance-to-hold-up-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could board games replace Tinder for people looking for love?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toria Papworth says a decade on and off dating apps was "pretty pants, to be honest".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/could-board-games-replace-tinder-for-people-looking-for-love/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/could-board-games-replace-tinder-for-people-looking-for-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proud moment for dad of world No 1 Patten]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's a result of an extraordinary year's worth of tennis by the pair of them."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/proud-moment-for-dad-of-world-no-1-patten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/proud-moment-for-dad-of-world-no-1-patten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proud moment for dad of world No 1 Henry Patten]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's a result of an extraordinary year's worth of tennis by the pair of them."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/proud-moment-for-dad-of-world-no-1-henry-patten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/proud-moment-for-dad-of-world-no-1-henry-patten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/does-the-uk-have-a-blind-spot-on-ufo-sightings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/does-the-uk-have-a-blind-spot-on-ufo-sightings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council granted development injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council wins a court order over what is believed to be work building a travellers' site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-granted-development-injunction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/council-granted-development-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex on top as they force Foxes to follow on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling Leicestershire are in danger of slipping to a fourth consecutive Division One defeat after being made to follow on by Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-on-top-as-they-force-foxes-to-follow-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-on-top-as-they-force-foxes-to-follow-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Essex lose to Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Elwiss hits a match-winning 96 as The Blaze comfortably beat Surrey to strengthen their hold on top spot in the Women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-one-day-cup-essex-lose-to-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-one-day-cup-essex-lose-to-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl critically injured in 'loading vehicle' incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two are arrested after an incident in a park just after midnight puts a girl in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/girl-critically-injured-in-loading-vehicle-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/girl-critically-injured-in-loading-vehicle-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Cox extends contract with Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper-batter Jordan Cox signs a contract extension with Essex after being named in England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/englands-cox-extends-contract-with-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/englands-cox-extends-contract-with-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 14, among murder suspects after man killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police say three teenagers are being questioned on suspicion of murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-14-among-murder-suspects-after-man-killed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-14-among-murder-suspects-after-man-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southend make Popoola new boss Dyer's first signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United make forward Josh Popoola their first signing since the appointment of Kieron Dyer as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-make-popoola-new-boss-dyers-first-signing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/southend-make-popoola-new-boss-dyers-first-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Colchester stars win big at Seniors World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Duguid, Jamie Cureton and Greg Halford all star for the U's in the early-2000s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-colchester-stars-win-big-at-seniors-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-colchester-stars-win-big-at-seniors-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lost so much blood giving birth I can't work as a nurse any more']]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors say a condition that causes huge blood loss during childbirth is increasing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-lost-so-much-blood-giving-birth-i-cant-work-as-a-nurse-any-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/i-lost-so-much-blood-giving-birth-i-cant-work-as-a-nurse-any-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionesses star named in King's Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[England footballer Michelle Agyemang has been made an MBE by King Charles III.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lionesses-star-named-in-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/lionesses-star-named-in-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epping asylum hotel to close by July, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Hudson says "this situation has gone on for far too long".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epping-asylum-hotel-to-close-by-july-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/epping-asylum-hotel-to-close-by-july-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirate radio musical cancels again after injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mercury Theatre says all ticket holders will be contacted with options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pirate-radio-musical-cancels-again-after-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pirate-radio-musical-cancels-again-after-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School 'blown away' by dog birthday video reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clip subsequently went viral, something co-headteacher Paul Bailey says took them by surprise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-blown-away-by-dog-birthday-video-reaction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/school-blown-away-by-dog-birthday-video-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews rescue Gus the cat from rooftop ordeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The black and white moggy is recovering well after three days spent on the roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-crews-rescue-gus-the-cat-from-rooftop-ordeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-crews-rescue-gus-the-cat-from-rooftop-ordeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four boys arrested after building catches fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say their investigation in Shoeburyness is being taken "extremely seriously".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-boys-arrested-after-building-catches-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/four-boys-arrested-after-building-catches-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer meets mum whose teen son died from ecstasy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angie Long is raising awareness of the dangers of drugs after her son Ryan died while on holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/starmer-meets-mum-whose-teen-son-died-from-ecstasy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/starmer-meets-mum-whose-teen-son-died-from-ecstasy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and teen in court accused of murdering 12-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defendants are remanded in custody until a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-and-teen-in-court-accused-of-murdering-12-year-old/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-and-teen-in-court-accused-of-murdering-12-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colchester United]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed takeover of Colchester United has fallen through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-united/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/colchester-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terry consortium takeover of Colchester off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A takeover of Colchester United involving a consortium including John Terry has fallen through, the club confirms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/terry-consortium-takeover-of-colchester-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/terry-consortium-takeover-of-colchester-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On two wheels but on the wrong side of the law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are reminding people of the law on e-scooters and seizing machines being used illegally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/on-two-wheels-but-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/on-two-wheels-but-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher abandons holiday to duet with Ed Sheeran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lianne Kaye says performing with the singer was "honestly unbelievable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-abandons-holiday-to-duet-with-ed-sheeran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/teacher-abandons-holiday-to-duet-with-ed-sheeran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should patients be worried about their stolen data?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years on from the cyber attack, the extent of the breach is still to be revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/should-patients-be-worried-about-their-stolen-data/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/should-patients-be-worried-about-their-stolen-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 15, charged with murder of 12-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they have also arrested four more people on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-15-charged-with-murder-of-12-year-old/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-15-charged-with-murder-of-12-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Police given new David Sullivan information]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-police-given-new-david-sullivan-information/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-police-given-new-david-sullivan-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men banned from running football club by the FA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow are being investigated for offences including rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-banned-from-running-football-club-by-the-fa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/men-banned-from-running-football-club-by-the-fa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QEII bridge closes for several hours after incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple emergency services respond to a person on the bridge, with clockwise traffic diverted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/qeii-bridge-closes-for-several-hours-after-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/qeii-bridge-closes-for-several-hours-after-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitive budget will help fuel Southend promotion - Dyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New head coach Kieron Dyer says he is not afraid of pressure ahead of his debut campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/competitive-budget-will-help-fuel-southend-promotion-dyer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/competitive-budget-will-help-fuel-southend-promotion-dyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villagers bemoan phone coverage after mast removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident says the "village has effectively been dragged backwards by years".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/villagers-bemoan-phone-coverage-after-mast-removal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/villagers-bemoan-phone-coverage-after-mast-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can this pothole tell us about the state of UK roads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-can-this-pothole-tell-us-about-the-state-of-uk-roads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/what-can-this-pothole-tell-us-about-the-state-of-uk-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The life and times of 'Peter' the Colchester pothole]]></title><description><![CDATA[How long would it take for a Colchester pothole to be noticed, reported and fixed?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-life-and-times-of-peter-the-colchester-pothole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-life-and-times-of-peter-the-colchester-pothole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wins for Lancs, Essex &amp; Northants in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire Lightning, Essex and Northants Steelbacks all pick up wins in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wins-for-lancs-essex-amp-northants-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/wins-for-lancs-essex-amp-northants-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder inquiry after boy, 12, dies in collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy, 15, and a 43-year-old are held on suspicion of murder as police appeal for CCTV of a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-inquiry-after-boy-12-dies-in-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-inquiry-after-boy-12-dies-in-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox return boosts Essex in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex batter Jordan Cox is set to play his first game for the club this season when they meet Kent Spitfires in the T20 Blast on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cox-return-boosts-essex-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/cox-return-boosts-essex-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies causing nuisance by climbing Big Ben]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Day denies intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance by climbing the Elizabeth Tower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-denies-causing-nuisance-by-climbing-big-ben/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-denies-causing-nuisance-by-climbing-big-ben/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England midfielder Dyer named new Southend boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southend United appoint ex-Ipswich, Newcastle and England midfielder Kieron Dyer as their new head coach on an initial two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-england-midfielder-dyer-named-new-southend-boss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ex-england-midfielder-dyer-named-new-southend-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance trust to take fewer patients to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trust unveils a "major plan" in a bid to improve patient care and response times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ambulance-trust-to-take-fewer-patients-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/ambulance-trust-to-take-fewer-patients-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 54, charged with attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say it is in connection with a disturbance which left a woman with serious head injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-54-charged-with-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/man-54-charged-with-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel spillage causes long M25 delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are facing long delays after several lanes were closed for resurfacing work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fuel-spillage-causes-long-m25-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fuel-spillage-causes-long-m25-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Off-duty police officer tackles shoplifter]]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV footage shows a man being wrestled to the ground moments after filling a bag with goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-off-duty-police-officer-tackles-shoplifter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/watch-off-duty-police-officer-tackles-shoplifter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of patient records taken in cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex NHS trust discloses the data breach more than six months after it was notified about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/thousands-of-patient-records-taken-in-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/thousands-of-patient-records-taken-in-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respect and tolerance needed in politics, says chaplain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Reform UK-run councils are introducing the Lord's Prayer but many have held services for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/respect-and-tolerance-needed-in-politics-says-chaplain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/respect-and-tolerance-needed-in-politics-says-chaplain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils amazed by Tudor tunnels under their school]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hall School is built on the grounds of one of King Henry VIII's palaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pupils-amazed-by-tudor-tunnels-under-their-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/pupils-amazed-by-tudor-tunnels-under-their-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran takes to the skies to mark 102nd birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Bukowski returns to the ex-RAF Ridgewell base more than 80 years after serving there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/veteran-takes-to-the-skies-to-mark-102nd-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/veteran-takes-to-the-skies-to-mark-102nd-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Essex claim big win over Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-round-up-essex-claim-big-win-over-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-round-up-essex-claim-big-win-over-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire beat Essex in Women's T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Beaumont hits a half-century as The Blaze beat Lancashire Thunder in a low-scoring match to go top of the Women's T20 Blast table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hampshire-beat-essex-in-womens-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/hampshire-beat-essex-in-womens-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire causes significant damage to derelict building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the blaze is being treated as a "suspected arson" and investigations were progressing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-derelict-building/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/fire-causes-significant-damage-to-derelict-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB's Patten beaten in French Open doubles final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara lose to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the French Open men's doubles final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gbs-patten-beaten-in-french-open-doubles-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/gbs-patten-beaten-in-french-open-doubles-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major fire at bus depot creates huge smoke cloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are called to fight the flames after dozens of buses catch fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-fire-at-bus-depot-creates-huge-smoke-cloud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/major-fire-at-bus-depot-creates-huge-smoke-cloud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey &amp; Blaze bounce back in Women's T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze bounce back from defeat and join Durham in the top three of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/surrey-amp-blaze-bounce-back-in-womens-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/surrey-amp-blaze-bounce-back-in-womens-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rough sleepers could be fined £100 under new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rules on anti-social behaviour in Braintree town centre are amended by the local council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rough-sleepers-could-be-fined-100-under-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/rough-sleepers-could-be-fined-100-under-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum who killed toddler after court order is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oakley Barnett's father says he is "heartbroken and devastated" by the death of his young son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-who-killed-toddler-after-court-order-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mum-who-killed-toddler-after-court-order-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery over strange squares on our roads is solved]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Grid explains what the white painted symbols in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mystery-over-strange-squares-on-our-roads-is-solved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mystery-over-strange-squares-on-our-roads-is-solved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windrush descendant honours ancestors with display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stories gathered by Dexter Stewart, aka Papa D, will be on display until September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/windrush-descendant-honours-ancestors-with-display/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/windrush-descendant-honours-ancestors-with-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup cash to lift Braintree transfer embargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa is due to pay Braintree Town &pound;175,000 for letting one its players take part at the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/world-cup-cash-to-lift-braintree-transfer-embargo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/world-cup-cash-to-lift-braintree-transfer-embargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Nowak case: What happened and why has it caused national outrage?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a student's murder led to protests, political debate and scrutiny of the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/henry-nowak-case-what-happened-and-why-has-it-caused-national-outrage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/henry-nowak-case-what-happened-and-why-has-it-caused-national-outrage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New library policy 'Orwellian', says councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Librarians are being told they can no longer promote events such as Pride and Black History Month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-library-policy-orwellian-says-councillor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/new-library-policy-orwellian-says-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder suspects bailed after body found in harbour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Mitchell, 35, from Chelmsford in Essex, is thought to have gone in the water on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-suspects-bailed-after-body-found-in-harbour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murder-suspects-bailed-after-body-found-in-harbour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murdered toddler Oakley 'captured all our hearts']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Barnett will be sentenced on Friday for fatally poisoning her son in Loughton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murdered-toddler-oakley-captured-all-our-hearts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/murdered-toddler-oakley-captured-all-our-hearts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservative secures return to lead city council]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tories in Colchester have struck a coalition deal with the Liberal Democrats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/conservative-secures-return-to-lead-city-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/conservative-secures-return-to-lead-city-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonny Green reveals next steps after BGT]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artist from Southend-on-Sea says he wants to inspire young people to get into poetry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sonny-green-reveals-next-steps-after-bgt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/sonny-green-reveals-next-steps-after-bgt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway carriage classrooms inspire pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carriages in Upshire are for use by the community as well as by primary and pre-school children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/railway-carriage-classrooms-inspire-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/railway-carriage-classrooms-inspire-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Women's captain Scrivens signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Women's captain Grace Scrivens signs a new two-year deal until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-womens-captain-scrivens-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-womens-captain-scrivens-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braintree's Smith embracing 'special' New Zealand environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braintree Town defender Tommy Smith is looking forward to the "crowning glory of his career" at the World Cup with New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintrees-smith-embracing-special-new-zealand-environment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/braintrees-smith-embracing-special-new-zealand-environment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Essex defeat Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round up of the T20 Blast action as Chris Lynn scores an unbeaten century in Northamptonshire's victory over Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-round-up-essex-defeat-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/t20-blast-round-up-essex-defeat-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex beat Lancashire in Women's T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and The Blaze both suffer their first defeats of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast on a day that shakes up the top of the standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-beat-lancashire-in-womens-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/essex-beat-lancashire-in-womens-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday night's T20 Blast round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/friday-nights-t20-blast-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/friday-nights-t20-blast-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Blast: Essex beat Yorkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire register a second tie in four Women's T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-t20-blast-essex-beat-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/womens-t20-blast-essex-beat-yorkshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Essex celebs who got their Freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry Hearn says there's no quirky perks with his freedom of the borough honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-essex-celebs-who-got-their-freedom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/the-essex-celebs-who-got-their-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy with Tourette's refused flight for bomb remark]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy from Essex with Tourette syndrome was ejected from Gatwick for shouting &lsquo;bomb&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-with-tourettes-refused-flight-for-bomb-remark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/boy-with-tourettes-refused-flight-for-bomb-remark/</guid></item><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[Mental health inquiry evidence prompts 'refocus']]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquiry into 2,000 mental health deaths has "ongoing issues" with how the NHS is engaging with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mental-health-inquiry-evidence-prompts-refocus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/essex/mental-health-inquiry-evidence-prompts-refocus/</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 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