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Jodie Marsh defends giving llama cannabis oil as she fights farm decision

She says she has 'given up everything' for the animals on her farm

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Exact date Essex to be hotter than Barcelona as mini heatwave to sizzle county

Temperatures are set to be much warmer than the average for this time of year!

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Chelmsford has some of the most abandoned cars of all cities in the UK

Freedom of Information requests have shown nearly 800 reports were made of abandoned vehicles in 2024

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Repeat child sex offender jailed for 12 years as victim left 'unable to be alone'

One of his victims has spoken out since he was jailed

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Exact date Red Arrows will fly over Essex for VE day celebrations

Quite a few Essex towns and villages could catch a glimpse

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Boy, 15, sent home from school with headache has inoperable tumour

Doctors say Callum's tumour is 'growing like a cobweb'

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The historic Essex village hosting a thriving beer festival that draws people for miles

The village has three popular countryside pubs

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Traffic held on A12 as heavy delays build behind 'obstruction' - live updates

All traffic has been held on the A12 due to an obstruction, more to follow

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Mini three-day heatwave to sizzle Essex as temperatures set to soar

Temperatures are forecast to be much hotter than usual at this time of year

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'Stunning and historic' private island estate in Essex on sale for £25 million

The famous Osea Island in Essex is on sale with a guide price of £25 million, with the island previously playing host to some celebrity guests.

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REVEALED: Ambulance trust spends £9million on overtime wages

The East of England Ambulance Service Trust, which operates ambulances in Suffolk, spent more than £9million on overtime wages for crews last year.

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Chelmsford Bishop pays tribute to Pope Francis

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died at around 7.30am on Easter Monday

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Train lines 'blocked' and delays confirmed at busy Essex airport station

TRAIN lines are blocked at a busy Essex airport and disruption is expected “until further notice”.

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Essex's most prolific Japanese Knotweed hotspots are revealed

Japanese Knotweed sightings around Essex are recorded by Environet, with larger areas like Southend and Brentwood being among the hotspots.

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The Essex preschool where children love it so much they 'run in' everyday

Ofsted rated is as having 'Good' qualities in April as children were 'excited to start their day'

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Loose Women star Stacey Solomon flooded with support as she shares 'devastating' family heartache

Loose Women's Stacey Solomon revealed she is 'truly devastated' as she shared her heartbreaking family news and was met by an outpouring of support from her fans

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Tributes to great grandma who 'touched many lives' lead Essex death notices this week

Our thoughts remain with those who have lost a loved one

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Essex Police introduce new scheme to bring shoplifting suspects before the courts

The schemes aim to improve conviction rates while freeing up officers’ time and allowing them to get back out on the streets, Essex Police have said.

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Family left homeless after candle fire rips through bedroom in Chelmsford house

The fire service has issued a warning

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The 'remote' area with 'thriving' birds named Essex's best National Trust site

The Telegraph has compiled a list of the best National Trust properties in every English county. Here is what was highlighted in Essex.