Essex

Baby death remains unexplained after four years
Ralphie Payne was found not breathing in his pushchair, a court hears.
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Essex
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34 minutes ago
Partner of baby killer has sentence reduced on appeal
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Essex
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4 hours ago
Oak trees spared the axe after two-year battle
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Essex
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5 hours ago
Boost to bird numbers after reserve restoration
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Essex
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5 hours ago
Care plan delays create inconsistent SEND outcomes
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Essex
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17 hours ago
Driver murdered after disrupting music video shoot, court told
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England
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19 hours ago
Woman took her own life after vegan diet made her delusional
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UK
Posted
22 hours ago

Murder accused feared Sikh blade attack, jury told
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England
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17 hours ago
Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removal
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Essex
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19 hours ago
Kevin Maher 'devastated' by Southend Utd sacking
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Essex
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1 day ago
Woman jailed after crash kills motorcyclist
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England
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19 hours ago
Sports promoter Barry Hearn to receive civic honour
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Essex
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1 day ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change

The leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.

Reform UK wins control of Essex and Thurrock councils, and makes gains at other local authorities.

Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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Essex
How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?
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Essex
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
Reform leader threatens legal action against council shake-up
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Essex
Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock
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England

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Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment
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Southend
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17 hours ago
Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win
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Southend
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1 day ago
Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
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Essex
Posted
3 days ago
Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win. Video, 00:00:36
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Essex
Posted
3 days ago
Scott-Morriss on 'deserved' FA Trophy win. Audio, 3 minutes
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The Sounds of Essex

Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:03:02
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BBC
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1 day ago
Southend United. Maher: 'I love winning trophies for this club' Audio, 3 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Need To Know Essex. Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading? Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
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12 May
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Baby death remains unexplained after four years
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Partner of baby killer has sentence reduced on appeal
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Essex
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Oak trees spared the axe after two-year battle
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Essex
Posted
5 hours ago
Boost to bird numbers after reserve restoration
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Essex
Posted
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Care plan delays create inconsistent SEND outcomes
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Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment
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Murder accused feared Sikh blade attack, jury told
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Woman jailed after crash kills motorcyclist
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Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removal
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Driver died in stabbing at music video shoot
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Woman died after vegan diet made her delusional
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Kevin Maher 'devastated' by Southend Utd sacking
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Sports promoter Barry Hearn to receive civic honour
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Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win
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Maldon & Tiptree FC manager steps down
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Zombie knives and machetes left in police bin
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Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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Essex
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Major rail disruption due to blocked line
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Reform starts legal move against new councils plan
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Essex
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2 days ago
Police told to crack down on high street crime
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Kitesurfer praises crews after near-fatal crash
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Drug dealer who tried to crash police car jailed
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More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
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