Essex news

• Suspected migrants seen jumping off lorry

  05-08-2026 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The vehicle suffers "significant damage" including a hole in the roof, during the incident in Essex.
  
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• Police target speeding and unsafe conduct on water

  08-08-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sgt Alex Southgate says reports of incidents have risen over the past two years.
  
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• 'Lawn mower racing is a window into people's lives'

  08-08-2026 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Photographer Harry George Hall captures the cheapest form of motorsport at a race event in Braintree.
  
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• Essex narrowly beat Glamorgan in One-Day Cup

  07-08-2026 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.
  
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• Drug dealer dragged girl skating home into bush

  07-08-2026 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Younas is jailed for nine years following an attack on a 13-year-old girl.
  
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• Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election

  07-08-2026 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation.
  
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• Colchester re-sign Thorn on loan from Lincoln

  07-08-2026 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colchester United re-sign midfielder Oscar Thorn from Lincoln City on a season-long loan deal.
  
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• 'Pain of Courtney's murder will last until we die'

  07-08-2026 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Friends and family members gather to honour Courtney Mitchell, who was murdered in Ipswich in 2024.
  
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• The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?

  07-08-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.
  
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• Five four-week-old kittens saved from house fire

  07-08-2026 08:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters say they gave the animals oxygen with specialised masks after rescuing them.
  
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• Nesting boxes for swifts to be unveiled at church

  07-08-2026 06:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dozen shelters are larger than regular boxes in order to accommodate a swift's wingspan.
  
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• 'Essex people aren't numpties' says town boasting culture bid

  07-08-2026 06:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Basildon residents share their love for their hometown, which could become the UK's Town of Culture.
  
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• Stephen Bear jailed for breaching restraining order

  06-08-2026 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting a harassment charge regarding Georgia Harrison.
  
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• Braintree Town transfer embargo lifted

  06-08-2026 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League South club Braintree Town have their transfer embargo lifted.
  
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• The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election

  06-08-2026 15:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to get their deposits back.
  
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• E-scooter warning after fire at home

  06-08-2026 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service urges residents to take care when storing e-scooters.
  
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• Colchester sign keeper Lo-Tutala on loan

  06-08-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Colchester United sign goalkeeper Thimothee Lo-Tutala on a season-long loan from Hull City.
  
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• Fans face £16.50 parking charge as season kicks off

  06-08-2026 06:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The £16.50 charge will be in place on football match days and for events like music concerts.
  
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• Woman dies after being caught in Spanish wildfire

  05-08-2026 15:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Our hearts are completely broken," her family says.
  
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• Fire crews rescue flock of sheep from river

  05-08-2026 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service praises its "baa-rilliant animal rescue specialist".
  
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• Tributes paid to teen after fatal motorbike crash

  05-08-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jay Barrow's family say they are "heartbroken" after a fatal crash last month.
  
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• 'Deeply upsetting' corridor care is region's worst

  05-08-2026 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Data reveals how many patients were treated in corridors at Basildon Hospital's emergency department.
  
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• Residents allowed home after gas leak evacuation

  04-08-2026 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A damaged gas pipe is fixed allowing dozens of people to return home.
  
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• Suspected migrants 'cut into roof' says removal firm

  04-08-2026 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Footage shared on social media appears to show four people jumping down from the lorry's roof.
  
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• Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated'

  04-08-2026 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife.
  
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• Review must give answers say murdered MP's family

  04-08-2026 13:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir David Amess' family say lessons need to be learned to prevent future tragedies.
  
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• More children sign up for sea safety lessons

  04-08-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tendring District Council say about 100 more children have been signed up compared to last year.
  
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• Concerns for beauty spot after wildfires break out

  04-08-2026 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Conservationists fear it is going to have a devastating impact on wildlife.
  
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• NHS must plan for heat and wildfires, says expert

  04-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kim van Daalen says healthcare systems "are becoming more strained" due to the heat.
  
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• Southend sign ex-Forest midfielder McAdam

  03-08-2026 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Southend United sign midfielder Kyle McAdam on a two-year deal after his release by Nottingham Forest.
  
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