Essex

Helicopters and boats join search for man in sea
An "extensive search" is carried out after reports of a man falling from a vessel in a harbour.
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Essex
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30 minutes ago
Essex filmmakers making slasher movie on a budget
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Essex
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3 hours ago
Footballers praise study looking at women's boots
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Essex
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3 hours ago
Veteran who built Mosquitos in WW2 turns 100
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Essex
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3 hours ago
Why are people flocking to our urban peregrines?
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England
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3 hours ago
A12 closed in both directions after crash
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Essex
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15 hours ago
Police stop van with parrot wedged between parcels
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Essex
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21 hours ago

Teen artist's 'amazing legacy' opens at hospital
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Essex
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1 day ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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2 days ago
Tackle knife and drug crime, Hearn urges council
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Essex
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1 day ago
'Like the National Portrait Gallery, but you can wee on it' Video, 00:00:37
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Essex
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1 day ago
Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friend
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Essex
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1 day ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons'

By-elections could take place for the Grays seats, if requested by voters.

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

Tory and Reform deal in place to run council
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Essex
Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removal
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Essex
Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Essex
Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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Essex
How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?
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Essex

The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Morton and Hopper leave Southend after FA Trophy win
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Southend
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1 day ago
Southend boss hopes to appoint coach in 'next three weeks' Video, 00:01:00
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Essex
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1 day ago
Essex lose to Sharks in T20 Blast opener
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County Cricket
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2 days ago
Essex beat Bears in Women's T20 Blast opener
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Cricket
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2 days ago
Southend chairman Justin Rees explains Kevin Maher departure. Audio, 23 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year

The Sounds of Essex

‘Exciting’ future for Southend landmark. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:57
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BBC Essex
Posted
2 days ago
Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:03:02
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BBC
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5 days ago
Southend United. Why did Southend United sack Kevin Maher? Audio, 9 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
Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Helicopters and boats join search for man in sea
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Essex
Posted
30 minutes ago
I rode a moped from Thailand to England. This is what it taught me
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England
Posted
3 hours ago
Veteran who built Mosquitos in WW2 turns 100
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Essex
Posted
3 hours ago
Essex filmmakers making slasher movie on a budget
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Essex
Posted
3 hours ago
Footballers praise study looking at women's boots
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Essex
Posted
3 hours ago
Why are people flocking to our urban peregrines?
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England
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3 hours ago
A12 closed in both directions after crash
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Essex
Posted
15 hours ago
Police stop van with parrot wedged between parcels
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Essex
Posted
21 hours ago
Teen artist's 'amazing legacy' opens at hospital
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
'Like the National Portrait Gallery, but you can wee on it' Video, 00:00:37
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
Tackle knife and drug crime, Hearn urges council
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Essex
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1 day ago
Two more men charged in sex offences inquiry
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Essex
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1 day ago
Morton and Hopper leave Southend after FA Trophy win
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Southend
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1 day ago
Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friend
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Essex
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1 day ago
Take a look inside this endangered Grade II venue
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Essex
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1 day ago
Southend boss hopes to appoint coach in 'next three weeks' Video, 00:01:00
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Essex
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1 day ago
Colchester finally gets its big-screen moment
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Essex
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2 days ago
Fantastical snails on display for the first time
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England
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2 days ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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2 days ago
Holders Somerset beat Hampshire - T20 Blast round-up
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County Cricket
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2 days ago
Murder accused with Sikh blade denies manslaughter
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England
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2 days ago
Building works scammers laundered £330k proceeds
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England
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2 days ago
Surrey start Women's T20 Blast defence with win
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Cricket
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2 days ago
Sex offender used AI to make indecent child images
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Essex
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2 days ago