Essex

Why was an EasyJet plane too heavy for take-off?
The weather, length of runway and number of passengers can all impact a plane's ability to fly.
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Essex
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How do Colchester United fans feel about a John Terry takeover?
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Essex
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Fly-tipping at old station is 'abhorrent mess'
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What are the warning signs that a dog is about to attack?
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Essex
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The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of
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UK
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21 hours ago
Man arrested for attempted murder after hit-and-run
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Essex
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17 hours ago

Fears stroke victim will lose Cambodia hospital bed
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Essex
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1 day ago
Scott-Morriss hitches ride to play for Southend
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Strikes by workers at Stansted Airport called off
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Essex
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1 day ago
Government rules out 750 homes on green belt
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Essex
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Jodie Marsh denies assaulting man at animal farm
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Essex
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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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Politics
Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation
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Essex
All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections
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Essex
Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Sport - Essex

Harrogate beat Colchester to boost survival hopes
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League Two
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12 hours ago
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Halifax Town 2-6 Southend United
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15 hours ago
Scott-Morriss hitches ride to play for Southend
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Southend
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10 hours ago
Essex on top despite Hain's heroics for Warwicks
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County Cricket
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11 hours ago
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Surrey march on as Yorkshire earn first One-Day Cup win
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Women's Cricket
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11 hours ago

The Sounds of Essex

Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight. Audio, 00:03:09
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BBC Essex
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1 day ago
Secret Essex. A hero of the Titanic. Audio, 4 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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BBC
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5 days ago
Essex bride hitchhikes to wedding. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:14
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BBC Essex
Posted
10 April
Essex councils set to be abolished. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:26
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BBC Essex
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31 March

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