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WATCH: Bishop raises Essex murder 'miscarriage of justice' in House of Lords
Bishop Joanne Grenfell raised concerns about Essex man Jason Moore's murder case and the CCRC in her maiden House of Lords speech.
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Appeal to find missing 48-year-old woman from Saffron Walden
Essex Police have launched an appeal to find missing 48-year-old woman Nicky Crouchman, who was reported missing from Saffron Walden.
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Major road ‘CLOSED’ after crash
According to AA Traffic Maps, there has been a crash near the A120 Crown Interchange that has closed the road after leaving it 'partially blocked'.
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'Increasing chance' of heatwave hitting Essex this week, forecasters say
Forecasters the Met Office have said there is an 'increasing chance' that Essex could see a heatwave hit later this week, amid 27c forecasts.
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76-year-old found guilty of multiple child sex assaults in Colchester
Gerrard Hogan, 76, faced six counts of sexual assault of a girl under 13 and two counts of causing a girl under the age of 13 to engage in sexual activity.
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Objections to plans for homes on church site destroyed by arson
Old Heath Congregational Church, in Fingringhoe Road, went up in flames shortly after 10pm on May 20 last year.
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Pictured: Your new Reform Essex County Council cabinet
Reform gained 53 seats after residents across Essex voted at the May 7 elections which received its highest turnout for decades with 43.6 per cent.
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Man awarded £9,000 after 'dentist failure' left him needing traumatic surgery
Michael Cole, 60, said the ordeal has left him fearful of visiting dentists and struggling financially
National News
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Arsenal champions as Man Citys pursuit of another Premier League title ends in draw at BournemouthArsenal were crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after second-placed Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by a Bournemouth side bound for Europe.
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Strictly Come Dancing Emma Willis Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to hostEmma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe have been announced by the BBC as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing.
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I hope its not true Patrick Vieira says Pep Guardiola would be massive lossFormer Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira is hoping reports that Pep Guardiola will leave the club in the coming days are “not true” as he said the Catalan will go down as one of the Premier League’s greatest.
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Jobless rate rises and vacancies slump to lowest level in five years ONSBritain’s rate of unemployment has unexpectedly risen as vacancies slumped to their lowest level for five years amid a sharp pull back in hiring across under-pressure retail and hospitality sectors, according to official figures.
Sport
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Former school football heroes are reunited in same team...after 60 years
Former school friends reunited after more than 60 years
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Essex football team enjoy dream season with cup win and back to back promotions
Tiptree Heath FC Veterans completed a dream season
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Kevin Horlock quits as Maldon and Tiptree first team manager
Kevin Horlock has left his role as first team manager of Maldon and Tiptree
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Danny Cowley reveals 'good games' in place for Colchester United’s pre-season
Colchester United boss Danny Cowley on pre-season schedule
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A Fete Worse Than Death - Headgate Theatre
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
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