Essex

'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.
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England
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2 hours ago
Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Essex
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Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback
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Essex
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2 hours ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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1 day ago
'I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull'
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Essex
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1 day ago
All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley
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Essex
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2 days ago
Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers
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Essex
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1 day ago

Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool
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Essex
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1 day ago
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
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1 day ago
Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment
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Essex
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1 day ago
Dredging works completed at picturesque quay
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Essex
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2 days ago
Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire
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Essex
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2 days ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?

The Conservatives increased their majority in Harlow, despite Reform UK success elsewhere in Essex.

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

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
Potholes and change: Why Essex voted for Reform
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Essex
Newly elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims
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Essex
Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex
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Essex

The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

O'Sullivan to face Brecel in Snooker 900 final
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Snooker
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10 hours ago
Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire
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County Cricket
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15 hours ago
Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Colchester
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19 hours ago
Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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Braintree
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20 hours ago
Southend owner on club's 'incredible support' Audio, 12 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year

The Sounds of Essex

Southend United. Maher: 'Players are determined to be sucessful' Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Need To Know Essex. Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading? Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
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4 days ago
Secret Essex. Before the raid: Essex and the Dambusters. Audio, 13 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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County Championship, day three: Radio comms & text updates
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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
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England
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2 hours ago
Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire
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County Cricket
Posted
15 hours ago
Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Colchester
Posted
19 hours ago
Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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Braintree
Posted
20 hours ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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1 day ago
Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers
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Essex
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1 day ago
Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool
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Essex
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1 day ago
'I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull'
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Essex
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1 day ago
Essex fight back after fast Leicestershire start
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County Cricket
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1 day ago
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
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1 day ago
'Callous' thieves jailed for string of raids
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England
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1 day ago
Olly Murs in tears as he completes endurance feat
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England
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1 day ago
Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment
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Essex
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1 day ago
Olly Murs finishes fourth day of 'brutal' challenge
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England
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1 day ago
Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire
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Essex
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2 days ago
All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley
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Essex
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2 days ago
Dredging works completed at picturesque quay
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Essex
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2 days ago
Reform leader's legal letter over council shake-up
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Essex
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2 days ago
Reform council to scrap new library charges
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Essex
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2 days ago
Student stabbed with 21cm knife, murder trial told
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England
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2 days ago
Olly Murs cheered on in charity challenge. Video, 00:01:11
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England
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2 days ago