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Driver clocked going 55mph in 30 zone among 100 speeders caught by police
Essex Police caught more than 100 speeding drivers in April in the Tendring area.
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Former police sergeant 'targeted' female colleagues in an 'inappropriate way'
A former Essex Police sergeant was found to have targeted female colleagues in an 'inappropriate' way following a misconduct hearing.
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Three Essex areas win BIG on postcode lottery
Residents in parts of Essex are celebrating after winning big money in the People’s Postcode Lottery.
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When will bins across Essex be collected over the bank holiday weekend?
With the early May bank holiday coming up we have looked at Colchester and Tendring bin collection changes.
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Major Essex route BLOCKED with severe delays due to 'nasty' lorry crash
A reported crash is causing slow traffic on part of the A120 close to the Notley Green Roundabout, near Braintree, Essex.
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Two people found dead after emergency services surround hotel
Two people have been found dead after emergency services surrounded the Premier Inn in Ipswich this week.
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University of Essex launches support package for commuting students
The University of Essex has launched a support package to become the most commuter‑friendly university in the Eastern Region.
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Home badly damaged after blaze started by discarded cigarette spreads
Crews from Essex County Fire and Rescue attended a fire at an address in Loughton that was found to be caused by an incorrectly discarded cigarette.
National News
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Half of convenience and vape stores in some areas linked to organised crimeAs many as half of convenience stores and vape retailers in some areas are estimated to have links with organised crime, according to a Trading Standards report.
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Government announces 25m for security after Golders Green attackA further £25 million will be invested to increase security for Jewish communities after the suspected terror attack in north London, the Government has said.
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Immersive David Attenborough exhibition to be turned into free London showThe Natural History Museum’s immersive Sir David Attenborough exhibition is to be transformed into a free five-minute show in central London to celebrate his 100th birthday.
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Organs donated by eight year old boy save four lives in bittersweet legacyThe mother of a little boy who saved four lives by donating his organs has spoken of her son’s “bittersweet” legacy.
Sport
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Lua Lua among Colchester United legends set to feature in charity match
Colchester United legends to be reunited for Hope for Grace charity football match
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Former Colchester United defender to depart National League South side
Former Colchester United defender to leave National League South team
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Ian Holloway punished by FA for conduct during Colchester win over Swindon
Ian Holloway hit with punishment following red card at Colchester United
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