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Suspected fly-tipper arrested and two vehicles seized in major operation
Suspected fly-tipper arrested in High Ongar after joint operation by Epping Forest Council, Essex Police and City of London; two vehicles seized in Essex.
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Miles of delays as major Essex road CLOSED due to crash
A12 Essex crash: northbound road closed between Kelvedon South and North, causing severe delays and queues back to Witham North.
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Armed police descend on residential area - live updates
Armed police at a Southend estate tonight as officers continue searching for those involved in an incident which led to the recovery of a knife.
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Police issue major update on ongoing armed response
Essex Police recover a knife from a vehicle in Southend after a man was threatened in Leigh-on-Sea, prompting an armed response and helicopter search on October 9.
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Essex mental health deaths must stop as Lampard Inquiry continues, says campaigner
Campaigner Melanie Leahy urges action as Lampard Inquiry examines over 2,000 Essex mental health deaths, calling for physical checks and Oxevision safeguards
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A127 hotel addresses 'false and misleading' migrant claims
The Palms Hotel in Hornchurch denies false Facebook claims that migrants were dropped off, saying Nigerian IT professionals attended The Business Show London.
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Rush hour delays on major Essex route due to crash
M11 crash causes southbound delays after Junction 9 for Saffron Walden, with queues and disruption affecting motorists travelling towards Essex and London.
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Major police response as armed officers descend on neighbourhood
Armed police and a helicopter were seen over Saxon Gardens, Southend, as Essex Police respond to a major emergency services presence.
National News
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NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant bans Drumcree paradeNorthern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has announced that he is to ban the contentious Drumcree parade.
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England win in Crete to take healthy lead into return play off against GreeceEngland will take a comfortable lead into the second leg of their Women’s World Cup play-off semi-final after they earned a 3-1 victory over Greece in Crete.
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Lib Dem MP quits front bench in bid to topple Sir Ed DaveyA senior Liberal Democrat MP has quit the party’s front bench in what is reported to be an effort to topple leader Sir Ed Davey.
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King privately funded Andrews Royal Lodge repair and restoration costsThe King has privately made funds available for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s repair and restoration costs on the Royal Lodge.
Sport
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Grounded: Jay Williams on international frustration and Colchester ambitions
Colchester United midfielder Jay Williams on Newport County
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Essex Rebels to host first home double-header of season in Colchester
The Essex Rebels are set to host their first home double-header of the season.
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Colchester United's key trait that is source of encouragement for Danny Cowley
Colchester United have formed a habit of scoring late goals in League Two
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Former Colchester United and Ipswich Town favourites to join forces for Dixie
Former Colchester United and Ipswich Town favourites join forces for Dixie
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The New Rock for Heroes - West Cliff Theatre, Clacton
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