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  • Blaze destroys beach huts in Dovercourt

    AN investigation has been launched after beach huts were destroyed following a suspected arson in Dovercourt. Fire crews from Dovercourt, Manningtree and Weeley were called to the blaze, in Wick Lane, at about 9.35pm on Friday. Two of the huts were

  • Cables theft disrupts train services

    TRAIN services were disrupted across Essex after thieves stole cables from a railway line in Marks Tey. Signalling cables were dug up near Marks Tay overnight on Friday Network Rail said a reduced service was run between London and Norwich on Saturday

  • Olly Murs books his place in the X Factor final

    Witham's Olly Murs has booked himself a place in tonight’s X Factor final. The 25-year-old is now one public vote away from winning a life-changing recording contract. He will be in the final of the ITV show alongside Newcastle’s Joe

  • Suspected asylum seeker rescued from Harwich harbour

    LIFEBOAT crews were called to the aid of a suspected asylum seeker who reportedly jumped from a ship into Harwich harbour. Harwich Inshore Lifeboat was returning from helping a vessel with engine failure when it was called to the aid of the