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Urgent 999 appeal as police search for missing 94-year-old woman
Essex Police search for missing 94-year-old Mercia Styles from Ingatestone, who has not been in contact since October 25. Call 999 with information.
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Busy Essex road BLOCKED due to crash
Drivers are facing delays after a crash blocked a road close to one of the area's major junctions.
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URGENT warning to Essex shoppers as popular food product recalled over glass fears
Essex shoppers warned not to eat recalled Arla Protein Puddings over possible glass contamination. Three flavours should be returned to shops for a full refund.
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'Bungling' burglars caught after birdwatcher spotted them through binoculars
Three ‘bungling’ burglars avoided jail after a birdwatcher spotted their suspicious behaviour through binoculars in St Osyth.
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Man given absolute discharge after drug dealing charges dropped
A man accused of dealing drugs and possessing zombie knives has been given an absolute discharge after almost all the charges against him were dropped.
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NHS to get £4.45 million to help tackle violence against women in Essex
Domestic abuse survivors in Essex will get faster access to support through a £4.45 million funding boost.
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Plans for bungalow to be converted into residential care home
A planning application has been submitted to convert a four-bedroom bungalow into a supported living home.
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80-year-old who ran over teen then failed eye test fined and banned from driving
David Williams, 80, was driving a Volkswagen Passat in heavy rain when he struck the 16-year-old in Hatfield Road, Witham, last September.
National News
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Bonfire Night will have largest police deployment since Trump visitBonfire Night will see the largest co-ordinated deployment of police resources in Scotland since the visit of President Donald Trump, a senior officer has said.
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Andrea Bocelli James Blunt and Idina Menzel to perform at Royal Variety 2026Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt and Idina Menzel will lead the stars taking to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance 2026.
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No penalty practice for Conor Haughey before dealing final blow to ArsenalFleetwood shootout hero Conor Haughey admitted he had not even practised penalties before hitting an emphatic spot-kick that dispatched Arsenal and secured a Carabao Cup upset his manager Matt Lawlor described as “mental”.
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Trial to begin of man accused of attempted murders on LNER trainA man is due to stand trial accused of attempting to murder 10 people in a mass stabbing incident on a London-bound train.
Sport
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Former Colchester favourite helps Fleetwood pull off stunning Arsenal cup shock
Former Colchester United favourite Mark Yeates helped Fleetwood shock Arsenal
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Danny Cowley sends clear message as Colchester United seek end to winless run
Danny Cowley says Colchester United must find solutions from within as they look to end a nine-game winless run
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Former Colchester United striker signs for Essex side on loan
Former Colchester United striker Tyreece Simpson has joined Southend United on loan
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Experienced boss backs Cowleys to turn Colchester United fortunes around
FORMER Premier League manager Tony Pulis has backed Danny Cowley and Nicky Cowley to push Colchester United forward despite the U’s current struggles
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