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Rich list reveals wealthiest people in Essex (with their estimated fortunes)
The richest people in Essex have been revealed according to the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026.
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Man arrested after police stop stolen Nissan with cloned plates
Essex Police have arrested a 59-year-old man from Halstead after officers stopped a stolen Nissan Navara in Bocking. Vehicle reported stolen from Southend.
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Two lorries involved in incident blocking major Essex route
Drivers on the A12 are experiencing delays after an incident involving two lorries blocks the carriageway at Junction 26. Traffic back to Colchester stadium.
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Thug jailed for breaking student's jaw over noise complaint
Shane Correia, 33, confronted crowd of people from Essex University’s Turkish Society and said, “Go away, we have a baby.
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'Eyesore' empty Debenhams unit transformed into public art space
Vacant former Debenhams store in Culver Square has been transformed into a rotating exhibition space for artists.
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Chairman speaks out after memorial bench 'completely destroyed' in suspected arson
The memorial bench at Millennium Green in Earls Colne was discovered on Sunday morning by a dog-walker, with only the base structure remaining.
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Popular pub on the market for £1.25m as Greene King 'exploring all options'
The Swan in Stanway, a Hungry Horse pub, which has 1,588 reviews on Google, has been listed on Rightmove for £1.25 million.
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The Essex school named among best of best in 'Oscars of education' awards
Brentwood School, a selective, independent day and boarding school in Essex, has been shortlisted in the prestigious Tes Schools Awards.
National News
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British Gas agrees 20m payout and compensation for prepayment meter failuresBritish Gas has agreed to a £20 million payout and to compensate customers who had a prepayment meter installed without their permission, regulator Ofgem has said following an investigation.
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Cheapest supermarket for branded items revealedAsda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries for the third consecutive month, with its standard prices even beating loyalty card deals at Tesco and Sainsbury’s, Which? has found.
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Screening for prostate cancer likely to reduce deaths but risks remain reviewScreening men for prostate cancer using a blood test is likely to reduce deaths from the disease, a new review has found, although experts stressed there are still risks around overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
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Bathing season kicks off with 13 new spots including first Thames site in LondonThe first-ever bathing spot on the River Thames in London is among 13 new sites opening as the season kicks off.
Sport
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Danny Cowley aims to ‘control the controllables’ amid Colchester takeover talks
Colchester United head coach Danny Cowley on summer planning
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League Two newcomers appoint former Colchester United defender as boss
Former Colchester United defender is new Exeter City boss
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Ex-Colchester defender Junior Tchamadeu 'proud' to sign new Stoke City deal
Former Colchester United full-back Junior Tchamadeu signs new Stoke deal
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League Two side appoint former Ipswich Town coach as their new manager
League Two side name former Ipswich Town coach as new boss
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University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued
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