Essex

Driver high on drugs killed mum-of-two in crash
Lee Rance, 44, is jailed for more than 20 years at Basildon Crown Court.
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Essex
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Former EFL footballer charged over armed robbery
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England
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How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack
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England
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Chief constable retires after 36 years in policing
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Essex
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Veteran launches high-stakes animal rescue mission
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Essex
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Tyres and a fence among six tonnes of A12 rubbish
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Essex
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22 hours ago
Neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 sting
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England
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Man died in crash with goalpost while testing bike
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Police stop overloaded car with pink unicorn on roof
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Family may not get answers over drowning in Turkey
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Commuter-friendly campus hailed as game changer
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch in BBC local radio hotseat ahead of elections
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England
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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Lack of access raised at social care debate

Adults with learning disabilities ask questions in a special social care debate.

Voting takes place on Thursday, 7 May for Essex County Council, Southend and Thurrock unitary councils, and six districts.

What Reform leader Nigel Farage had to say as he faced BBC local radio questions
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England
What Green Party leader Zack Polanski said in local elections questioning
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England
How will the Gen Z politicians of Essex tackle the big issues?
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Essex
Councils spend more than £2m on pothole compensation
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England
Chaos and hope felt ahead of local elections in Essex
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Essex

The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Higgins and Murphy locked at 8-8 in semi-final
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Snooker
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Scunthorpe beat Southend to reach play-off semis
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National League
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2 days ago
Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk
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3 days ago
Rebels aim to make home advantage count in play-offs
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Basketball
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3 days ago
Westley century leads Essex to draw with Surrey
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County Cricket
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3 days ago

The Sounds of Essex

Historic Essex site on Uk ‘most endangered’ list. Audio, 00:02:33
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BBC Essex
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3 days ago
Need To Know Essex. More delays for UK’s longest running roadworks. Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight. Audio, 00:03:09
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BBC Essex
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17 April
Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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BBC
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13 April
Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Cheltenham Town v Colchester United
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Chief constable retires after 36 years in policing
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Essex
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4 hours ago
Driver high on drugs killed mum-of-two in crash
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Essex
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5 hours ago
Veteran launches high-stakes animal rescue mission
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Essex
Posted
10 hours ago
How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack
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England
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11 hours ago
Tyres and a fence among six tonnes of A12 rubbish
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Essex
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22 hours ago
Neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 sting
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England
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1 day ago
Family may not get answers over drowning in Turkey
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Essex
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1 day ago
Man died in crash with goalpost while testing bike
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Essex
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1 day ago
Police stop overloaded car with pink unicorn on roof
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Essex
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1 day ago
Commuter-friendly campus hailed as game changer
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Essex
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1 day ago
Wins for Hampshire, Essex and The Blaze in One-Day Cup
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Women's Cricket
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1 day ago
Man jailed for killing driver while on TikTok
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England
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Dog rescued and school evacuated after house fire
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Essex
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2 days ago
Family of woman who died 'fleeing ex' get new inquest
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England
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2 days ago
Lack of access raised at social care debate
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Essex
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2 days ago
Investor denies misleading council in failed deals
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Essex
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2 days ago
Town international has one big football dream left
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England
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2 days ago
SEND school support staff win extra pay dispute
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Essex
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3 days ago
Watch: High-speed pursuit ends in man's arrest. Video, 00:00:34
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Essex
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3 days ago
Chalk controversy at the Crucible. Video, 00:00:55
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Snooker
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3 days ago
Inspection highlights care home failings
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Essex
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3 days ago
Rebels aim to make home advantage count in play-offs
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Basketball
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3 days ago
Mum's dementia was tough, but now I have new skills
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Essex
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