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Tribute - Family members of Julie Watson have paid tribute, after the 65-year-old died following a collision near High Garrett

Family pay tribute to 'loving' mum from Burnham who died in fatal crash

Bryan Barker looks on as Renee LU from Zen Yoga players the Gong

Bryan Barker looks on as Renee LU from Zen Yoga players the Gong

East Anglian Food and Craft Fayre hailed as success at Stow Maries aerodrome

Blackwater Sailing Club to host an open day

Blackwater Sailing Club to host an open day

Sailing club in Heybridge to host open day with free sailing taster sessions

Awarded - Essex Police detectives have been commended after a

Awarded - Essex Police detectives have been commended after a

Detectives who solved Mersea Island double murders commended with awards

Criminal with 'appalling record' jailed for stealing brand-new Range Rover in Maldon

Essex County Council stock image

Essex County Council stock image

Number of parish councils in mid Essex to receive share of £500k fund for bus use

Watching - Stacey Dooley (right) alongside Barrie Drewitt Barlow (central) and Scott Drewitt-Barlow

Watching - Stacey Dooley (right) alongside Barrie Drewitt Barlow (central) and Scott Drewitt-Barlow

TV star joins Maldon and Tiptree owner to celebrate their derby game victory

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Clayhill Vineyard has been named one of the best in the East of England

Clayhill Vineyard has been named one of the best in the East of England

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Essex village vineyard named one of the best in East of England at 'Rural Oscars'

Luke D'Wit was jailed for the murder of Carol and Stephen Baxter on Mersea Island in Essex

Luke D'Wit was jailed for the murder of Carol and Stephen Baxter on Mersea Island in Essex

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What happened to Essex murderer Luke D'Wit? ITV documentary exploring case

TCS London Marathon - runners

TCS London Marathon - runners

Thousands of runners took part in the London Marathon, were you one of them?

Stephen and Carol Baxter were found dead in their Mersea home on Easter Sunday in 2023

Stephen and Carol Baxter were found dead in their Mersea home on Easter Sunday in 2023

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How to watch ITV's Essex Millionaire Murders documentary about Luke D'Wit

Closed - Tiptree's Wilkin & Son's has announced the closure of their Southwold Tea Room

Closed - Tiptree's Wilkin & Son's has announced the closure of their Southwold Tea Room

Tiptree's Wilkin and Sons announce 'necessary' closure of tearoom

Garry Newnes, prison governor at HMP Chelmsford

Garry Newnes, prison governor at HMP Chelmsford

The reality of life behind bars at HMP Chelmsford revealed in new video

Windows 'scorched' after unattended barbecue falls and causes blaze in Essex garden

Windows 'scorched' after unattended barbecue falls and causes blaze in Essex garden

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Windows 'scorched' after unattended barbecue falls and causes blaze in Essex garden

Prices - Where in Essex is cheapest for a three-course meal

Prices - Where in Essex is cheapest for a three-course meal

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The cheapest Essex location for two people to enjoy a three-course meal

Maldon Town Council

Maldon Town Council

Local government

Maldon Town Council seeks passionate members of the community to join its ranks

Appeal - The attack took place at Colchester's Castle Park

Appeal - The attack took place at Colchester's Castle Park

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Hate crime investigation launched after woman attacked by teenagers in Colchester

Appeal - Hasinah Fazal was last seen yesterday evening

Appeal - Hasinah Fazal was last seen yesterday evening

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Missing persons appeal launched for 23-year-old Essex woman

Nine fire crews tackle roof blaze as smoke fills quiet street in Essex village

Nine fire crews tackle roof blaze as smoke fills quiet street in Essex village

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Nine fire crews tackle roof blaze as smoke fills quiet street in Essex village

Blackwater Against New Nuclear Group

Blackwater Against New Nuclear Group

Planning and development

Campaigners tell Government to drop Bradwell site for nuclear energy

Rob Adcock noticed Wizz Air's flight from London Luton Airport only offered a ticket with 20kg baggage included

Rob Adcock noticed Wizz Air's flight from London Luton Airport only offered a ticket with 20kg baggage included

Holidaymaker slammed as 'pathetic' for taking 20 kilos of weights on his flight

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash were recently caught arguing in the street

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash were recently caught arguing in the street

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Stacey Solomon reveals 'biggest issue' in marriage to Joe Swash after fight

Together - both the cubs irritating mum

Together - both the cubs irritating mum

'Brilliant' pictures of Essex zoo Amur leopard cubs by photographer

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust spent more than £9million in overtime wages for ambulance crews

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust spent more than £9million in overtime wages for ambulance crews

East of England Ambulance Service

Revealed: Ambulance trust spends £9million on overtime wages

Warning - Stealing wild bird's eggs is a crime

Warning - Stealing wild bird's eggs is a crime

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'Do not disturb nesting birds': Essex Police warns residents as season begins

Appeal - Residents are asked to contact police if they see Hanlon

Appeal - Residents are asked to contact police if they see Hanlon

Police seek man with Essex connections in relation to sexual offences investigation

Feering Primary School with Anita Fincham, the sales manager at Mulberry Homes

Feering Primary School with Anita Fincham, the sales manager at Mulberry Homes

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Luxury homebuilder donated £1,000 donation to school in Essex

Exciting - New eco-centre opens at Gosfield School

Exciting - New eco-centre opens at Gosfield School

New eco-centre opens in honour of long-serving teacher at mid Essex school

Crackdown - Police will be seizing illegally ridden e-scooters

Crackdown - Police will be seizing illegally ridden e-scooters

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Nuisance e-scooter riders to be targeted as part of fresh Essex Police crackdown

Jessica's Place was started by Jessica two years back

Jessica's Place was started by Jessica two years back

21-year-old running 'vibrant' café claims it offers 'a bit of London' on Essex coast

Katie Edwards

Katie Edwards

Heybridge woman to run London Marathon to raise funds for hospital garden

UK Today

Can you park on a single yellow line? The rules and fines to consider

How do average speed cameras work? Motoring experts AA and RAC explain

Error to look for on 'ultra rare' 50p coin that could make it worth more than £3k

Nestle releases 'amazing' new chocolate in B&M dubbed 'collab we've waited for'

What is SPF and what does the number mean? This is when you should reapply

Should you open or close your windows during a heatwave? Expert settles debate

Sport

Watching - Stacey Dooley (right) alongside Barrie Drewitt Barlow (central) and Scott Drewitt-Barlow

TV star joins Maldon and Tiptree owner to celebrate their derby game victory

Spoils shared: Maldon and Tiptree's Dylan Williams fires in a shot during their draw with Walthamstow

Spoils shared: Maldon and Tiptree's Dylan Williams fires in a shot during their draw with Walthamstow

Non-League Football

Jammers strike late to claim a point at home to Walthamstow

Late show: Maldon and Tiptree celebrate Kai Brown's late equaliser against Walthamstow.

Late show: Maldon and Tiptree celebrate Kai Brown's late equaliser against Walthamstow.

Non-League Football

Jammers leave it late to claim a share of the spoils

Maldon & Tiptree players celebrate Image: Max Fretwell

Maldon & Tiptree players celebrate Image: Max Fretwell

Jammers grab late point but rue missed chances

Ready - Holly Swain prepares for take off

Ready - Holly Swain prepares for take off

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16-year-old girl bucks the trend as she flies solo after gaining pilots licence

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National Sport

Daniel Farke celebrates Leeds’ promotion to the Premier League (Mike Egerton/PA)

Daniel Farke celebrates Leeds’ promotion to the Premier League (Mike Egerton/PA)

No-one has to worry about me, says ‘happy’ Leeds boss Daniel Farke

Ao Tanaka (centre) celebrates scoring Leeds’ first goal (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ao Tanaka (centre) celebrates scoring Leeds’ first goal (Mike Egerton/PA)

Leeds turn on the style to return to the top of the Championship

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century (Surjeet Yadav/AP)

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century (Surjeet Yadav/AP)

Fourteen-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits 35-ball century in IPL

Ronnie O’Sullivan wrapped up victory over Pang Junxu at the Crucible (Danny Lawson/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan wrapped up victory over Pang Junxu at the Crucible (Danny Lawson/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan and Luca Brecel seal quarter-final places with quick-fire wins

Luis Enrique has led Paris St Germain to victories over Manchester City, Liverpool and Paris St Germain this season (Adam Davy/PA)

Luis Enrique has led Paris St Germain to victories over Manchester City, Liverpool and Paris St Germain this season (Adam Davy/PA)

PSG ‘full of confidence’ as they target another Premier League victim

Judd Trump celebrated after beating Shaun Murphy on day 10 of the World Snooker Championship (Danny Lawson/PA)

Judd Trump celebrated after beating Shaun Murphy on day 10 of the World Snooker Championship (Danny Lawson/PA)

Judd Trump holds off spirited Shaun Murphy fightback to make Crucible last eight

Dundee’s Simon Murray (right) has been nominated for PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year (Steve Welsh/PA)

Dundee’s Simon Murray (right) has been nominated for PFA Scotland Premiership Player of the Year (Steve Welsh/PA)

Dundee forward Simon Murray says player of the year nomination ‘quite special’

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Blackwater Sailing Club to host an open day

Sailing club in Heybridge to host open day with free sailing taster sessions

Bryan Barker looks on as Renee LU from Zen Yoga players the Gong

East Anglian Food and Craft Fayre hailed as success at Stow Maries aerodrome

Clayhill Vineyard has been named one of the best in the East of England

Essex village vineyard named one of the best in East of England at 'Rural Oscars'

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National News

Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Leader Mark Carney votes with his wife Diana Fox Carney in Ottawa, Ontario (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal Leader Mark Carney votes with his wife Diana Fox Carney in Ottawa, Ontario (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Mark Carney’s Liberals projected to win Canadian election

The Duchess of Sussex during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, 2023

The Duchess of Sussex during the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, 2023

Meghan not using Her Royal Highness title, says spokesman

Fr Paul Murphy (Cillian Sherlock/PA)

Fr Paul Murphy (Cillian Sherlock/PA)

Teenager who stabbed army chaplain to be sentenced for attempted murder

Kneecap performing at the SSE Arena in Belfast (PA)

Kneecap performing at the SSE Arena in Belfast (PA)

Kneecap says footage has been ‘exploited and weaponised’ over dead Tory comment

A draft document is being drawn up ahead of a major UK-EU summit in May (Justin Tallis/PA)

A draft document is being drawn up ahead of a major UK-EU summit in May (Justin Tallis/PA)

Government says it will not ‘choose between US and EU’ amid mooted Brussels pact

(Gareth Fuller/PA)

(Gareth Fuller/PA)

Hot spell to continue with highs of 25C forecast for Tuesday

(PA)

(PA)

Long-awaited watchdog report into Kingsmill massacre due to be released

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