Essex

Man found 'cowering in swamp' after police pursuit. Video, 00:00:31
He tried to escape on foot after driving at high speed on the wrong side of an A-road, police say.
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Essex
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6 hours ago
Police called out over cosplayer's plastic sword
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Essex
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7 hours ago
Helicopters and boats join search for man in sea
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England
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3 hours ago
Essex filmmakers making slasher movie on a budget
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Essex
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13 hours ago
Footballers praise study looking at women's boots
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Essex
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13 hours ago
Veteran who built Mosquitos in WW2 turns 100
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Essex
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13 hours ago
Why are people flocking to our urban peregrines?
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England
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13 hours ago

Police stop van with parrot wedged between parcels
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Essex
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1 day ago
Teen artist's 'amazing legacy' opens at hospital
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Essex
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1 day 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

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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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Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?
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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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2 days ago
Southend boss hopes to appoint coach in 'next three weeks' Video, 00:01:00
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Essex
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2 days 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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3 days ago
Southend chairman Justin Rees explains Kevin Maher departure. Audio, 23 minutes
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BBC Essex
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The Sounds of Essex

‘Exciting’ future for Southend landmark. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:57
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BBC Essex
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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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6 days ago
Southend United. Why did Southend United sack Kevin Maher? Audio, 9 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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Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Helicopters and boats join search for man in sea
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England
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Man found 'cowering in swamp' after police pursuit. Video, 00:00:31
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Essex
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6 hours ago
Police called out over cosplayer's plastic sword
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Essex
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7 hours ago
I rode a moped from Thailand to England. This is what it taught me
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England
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Veteran who built Mosquitos in WW2 turns 100
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Essex
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13 hours ago
Essex filmmakers making slasher movie on a budget
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Footballers praise study looking at women's boots
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Why are people flocking to our urban peregrines?
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England
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A12 closed in both directions after crash
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Police stop van with parrot wedged between parcels
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Teen artist's 'amazing legacy' opens at hospital
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'Like the National Portrait Gallery, but you can wee on it' Video, 00:00:37
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Tackle knife and drug crime, Hearn urges council
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Two more men charged in sex offences inquiry
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2 days ago
Morton and Hopper leave Southend after FA Trophy win
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Southend
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Van driver prosecuted for tooting horn at friend
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Essex
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Take a look inside this endangered Grade II venue
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Essex
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Southend boss hopes to appoint coach in 'next three weeks' Video, 00:01:00
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Colchester finally gets its big-screen moment
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Fantastical snails on display for the first time
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East of England news quiz of the week
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Holders Somerset beat Hampshire - T20 Blast round-up
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Murder accused with Sikh blade denies manslaughter
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Building works scammers laundered £330k proceeds
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