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A remorseless criminal who burgled homes while awaiting sentence for a car crash which killed his young girlfriend is starting a six-year jail term. read more
The undisputed master of quiz shows, and one of the most famous names on Radio 4's Brain of Britain show, has died at the age of 74. read more
Maldon Town have announced the appointment of Mick Potter as part of their management team for next season. read more
Young residents are being forced out of villages due to the soaring cost of housing, parish councillors have warned. read more
Strong winds caused fowl play when a wild bird got blown off course and crash landed through a window. read more
A fresh bid for a new multi-million pound university campus in the heart of Southend has been launched. read more
A Hadleigh teenager who suffers from cystic fibrosis has danced her way to the top and scooped a national award. read more
Changes to the master plan for developing the giant Chafford Hundred estate have again angered councillors and residents - this time with the scrapping of open space and access to a beauty spot. read more
A crackdown is to be launched as part of a new strategy to win the war on rural crime in Rochford. read more
Tickets for Southend United's prestigious friendly against West Ham on July 23 will cost £15 (£10 concessions). read more
The coach driver involved in a crash which killed a Brightlingsea couple has had his sentence axed. read more
Rescuers were called out to the Strood after two drivers were hurt in a head-on crash. read more
Family members were today comforting the husband of Lesley Mansell, the cyclist killed when she was hit by a car in Leigh. read more
Vandalism at public play areas has led to calls for parents to take better control of their children. read more
Residents in Jaywick are kicking up a stink over what they say is a pungent smell from a sewage treatment works. read more
A memorial garden plagued by vandals has now been targeted by thieves. read more
Police hunting a vicious attacker who bit off half his victim's ear in Southend have issued CCTV pictures of a man they want to trace. read more
Having strong local businesses is essential to maintain Colchester's unique attractiveness as an historic town. read more
First aid kits for cats and dogs and natural remedies for horses are just some of the topics up for discussion at a special pet evening being held at the Freight House, Rochford, tonight. read more
More caravans have parked on farmland in Witham despite travellers being asked to leave. read more
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