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Police hunt for man with links to Essex wanted on recall to prison

He has links to Chelmsford and Norwich

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Essex school closed after being 'struck by lightning'

It will also be fully closed tomorrow (June 24)

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Essex pie and mash shop hits back at 'not hot' claims after heatwave closure

Businesses, schools and transport networks are being impacted by the sudden warm weather

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Chelmsford primary school forced to close early due to 'uncomfortable temperatures'

It closed at midday due to the heatwave saying they had issues over lacks adequate ventilation

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What you need to know as 'extreme' 37C Essex heatwave looms

There are significant changes being brought in across Essex as the county braces for 'extreme heat'

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Locals worried by plans for new deli and bar by Essex village green

Plans were submitted to transform the former Mauro's café on The Green in Writtle into a new coffee, bakery and wine deli

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Trial date set for Drewitt-Barlows facing rape and human trafficking charges

The prosecutor told the court that the pair had featured in documentaries and reality TV shows

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Name of man facing sexual assault charges after 'incident' in Loughton

He is set to stand trial in 2027

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Drewitt-Barlows charged with 17 more offences in human trafficking investigation

Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow both remain in police custody

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Essex council changes bin collection times ahead of 'hot and humid' weather

This is to help collection crews manage in the hot conditions

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Closing the Bell Hotel only a 'victory' for people who want to 'intimidate and divide'

The Epping hotel has become the centre of anti-immigration sentiment even after its planned closure

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Essex dad died months after collapse when daughter heard 'weird noises'

Mick Laws was just 55 when he was found slumped on the floor

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Chelmsford man wanted in connection with series of burglaries

In one burglary, a five-figure sum of cash was stolen

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Police name man charged with Chelmsford pub 'beating'

The man has been charged with two counts of assault by beating

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The huge Essex park with a lake, ancient woodlands and cosy café that featured in Netflix's The Crown

It is a great spot for a walk or some family exploring on a sunny day

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Essex rapist facing years behind bars - once police catch him

He's gone on the run after a series of horrendous crimes

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Police rush to Chelmsford school after man seen in the grounds

Local officers continue to liaise with the school after the incident

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Essex girl, 5, lost fingertips in horrfic playground accident

Firefighters carefully picked up her fingertips from the scene so they could be reattached by a surgeon

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Scorching 11-day heatwave will make Essex hotter than New York

More warm weather is forecast to be on the way for parts of Essex

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Dramatic moment Essex Police swoop on man with gun in stolen car

Police swooped on the vehicle as it drove on the A12 near Boreham