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International footballer who had stints in Essex has 'life-saving' operation
TalkSPORT host and former football Alan Brazil has undergone a 'life-saving' operation. Ex-pro used to play in Essex for Chelmsford City and Wivenhoe Town.
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Farmers bring agriculture to life for children with new education programme
The Tendring Hundred Farmer's Club (THFC) are bringing agriculture to life for children in Tendring.
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Essex primary schools invited to enter national reading competition
Primary schools in Essex have been invited to take part in the nationwide Bitesize Bookworm competition.
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Disruptive passengers fined €10,000 after Stansted flight forced to divert
TWO passengers who caused a Ryanair flight from Stansted to Ibiza to divert to Toulouse have been convicted in France following the incident.
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Banking giant set to close Essex branch THIS WEEK
A banking giant is set to close its branch in Brentwood high street next week due to more people using online banking tools.
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Former TOWIE star pays tribute to 'one of a kind' Jake Hall after sudden death
Former TOWIE star James Argent has paid tribute to his former co-star Jake Hall, who tragically passed away at a holiday home in Majorca last week.
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Police 'worried' about missing man as urgent search launched
Essex Police have launched an appeal to find Adam Smith, 40, who is missing from Southend. Officers believe him to be wearing grey joggers and white top.
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Essex's last remaining lido is reopening ready for the summer months
Brightlingsea Lido is a volunteer-run outdoor swimming pool by the sea. Lidos were once all over Essex but today this is the only one in the county.
National News
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Pudsey Bear finds voice for Children In Needs mental health campaignPudsey Bear will speak for the first time in more than 40 years as part of a campaign encouraging children to talk about their mental health.
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Senior doctors across England balloted on taking strike actionSenior doctors in the NHS in England are being balloted on whether they wish to take strike action.
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Defence ministers to outline contribution to Strait of Hormuz missionDefence ministers from more than 40 nations will meet on Tuesday to discuss the plans led by the UK and France to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Adolescence star Owen Cooper pays tribute to the Beatles after Bafta winOwen Cooper paid tribute to John Lennon and The Beatles as he collected a Bafta Television Award for Adolescence.
Sport
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Colchester United supporters - have your say in our End of Season survey
Colchester United fans can have their say in our End of Season survey
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Colchester United's loanees assessed and how each player fared
Colchester United's 2025/26 season loan signings are assessed
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Colchester United youngsters finish with seven-goal thriller against Wigan
Colchester United under-18s lost 4-3 to Wigan Athletic
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Essex youth footballers have 'day we'll never forget' as they see history made
A group of young footballers from Essex watched Ipswich Town secure promotion.
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