Essex

Reform starts legal moves against new councils plan
The government says it hopes to end the two-tier system, which "slows down decision-making".
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Queen Elizabeth II bridge closed after incident
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England
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Drug dealer who tried to crash police car jailed
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HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load
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Essex
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13 hours ago
More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
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Essex
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'Trackless tram' could link two counties
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England
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12 hours ago
Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win. Video, 00:00:36
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20 hours ago

Group rescues 30 animals from Ukraine front line
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Essex
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20 hours ago
Paddleboarders and surfers protest over sewage
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Norfolk
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1 day ago
Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory
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Essex
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1 day ago
'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
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1 day ago
Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback
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Essex
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Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change

The leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.

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

How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?
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Essex
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
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

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Sport - Essex

Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
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Essex
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1 day ago
Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win. Video, 00:00:36
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Essex
Posted
20 hours ago
Scott-Morriss on 'deserved' FA Trophy win. Audio, 3 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Trophy win 'everything I can ask for' - Southend's Bridge. Audio, 1 minute
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BBC Essex
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O'Sullivan beats Brecel to win Snooker 900 title
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Snooker
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1 day ago

The Sounds of Essex

Southend United. Maher: 'I love winning trophies for this club' Audio, 3 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Need To Know Essex. Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading? Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
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6 days ago
Secret Essex. Before the raid: Essex and the Dambusters. Audio, 13 minutes
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Queen Elizabeth II bridge closed after incident
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Drug dealer who tried to crash police car jailed
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More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
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'Trackless tram' could link two counties
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HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load
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Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
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Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire
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Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory
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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
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Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback
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Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire
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Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers
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'I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull'
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Essex fight back after fast Leicestershire start
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Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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'Callous' thieves jailed for string of raids
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