Essex

'I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull'
Laura Mathias is asking people to think before they speak, after hurtful comments on her appearance.
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Essex
Posted
21 hours ago
Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool
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Essex
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21 hours ago
Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers
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Essex
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21 hours ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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21 hours ago
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
Olly Murs finishes fourth day of 'brutal' challenge
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England
Posted
1 day ago
All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley
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Essex
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1 day ago

Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment
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Essex
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1 day ago
Dredging works completed at picturesque quay
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Essex
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1 day ago
Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire
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Essex
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1 day ago
Reform council to scrap new library charges
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Essex
Posted
2 days ago
Student stabbed with 21cm knife, murder trial told
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England
Posted
2 days ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?

The Conservatives increased their majority in Harlow, despite Reform UK success elsewhere in Essex.

Reform UK wins control of Essex and Thurrock councils, and makes gains at other local authorities.

Reform leader threatens legal action against council shake-up
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Essex
Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock
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England
Potholes and change: Why Essex voted for Reform
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Essex
Newly elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims
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Essex
Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex
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Essex

The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire
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County Cricket
Posted
10 hours ago
Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Colchester
Posted
13 hours ago
Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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Braintree
Posted
14 hours ago
Southend owner on club's 'incredible support' Audio, 12 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Wembley loss will fuel Southend for FA Trophy - Ralph
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Southend
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3 days ago

The Sounds of Essex

Southend United. Maher: 'Players are determined to be sucessful' Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Need To Know Essex. Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading? Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
Posted
4 days ago
Secret Essex. Before the raid: Essex and the Dambusters. Audio, 13 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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County Championship, day three: Radio comms & text updates
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County Cricket
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Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire
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County Cricket
Posted
10 hours ago
Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Colchester
Posted
13 hours ago
Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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Braintree
Posted
14 hours ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
Posted
21 hours ago
Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers
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Essex
Posted
21 hours ago
Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool
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Essex
Posted
21 hours ago
'I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull'
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Essex
Posted
21 hours ago
Essex fight back after fast Leicestershire start
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County Cricket
Posted
1 day ago
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
'Callous' thieves jailed for string of raids
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England
Posted
1 day ago
Olly Murs in tears as he completes endurance feat
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England
Posted
1 day ago
Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
Olly Murs finishes fourth day of 'brutal' challenge
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England
Posted
1 day ago
Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
Dredging works completed at picturesque quay
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
Reform leader's legal letter over council shake-up
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Essex
Posted
2 days ago
Reform council to scrap new library charges
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Essex
Posted
2 days ago
Student stabbed with 21cm knife, murder trial told
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England
Posted
2 days ago
Olly Murs cheered on in charity challenge. Video, 00:01:11
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England
Posted
2 days ago
Men in court accused of killing football fan
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England
Posted
2 days ago
Tree deserts put health at risk, says charity
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UK
Posted
2 days ago
Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock
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England
Posted
2 days ago