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Murdered MP nominated for highest US civilian honour
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Biometric checks after 179 prisoners released in error in year to March
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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Chaos and hope felt ahead of local elections in Essex

Voters give their views on politics in two areas of Essex that will be highly contested.

Voting takes place on Thursday, 7 May for Essex County Council, Southend and Thurrock unitary councils, and six districts.

Will the local elections deliver affordable housing? Video, 00:00:45
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England
Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK
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All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections
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Your Voice – on your local BBC
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O'Sullivan to play China's He in Crucible round one
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Colchester must focus amid Terry 'noise' - Payne
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Women's Cricket
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The Sounds of Essex

Secret Essex. A hero of the Titanic. Audio, 4 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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Essex bride hitchhikes to wedding. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:14
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BBC Essex
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