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Huge tree falls on car with person inside after thunderstorm across Essex

It comes after some parts of the county saw strong winds, rain and thunder

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When the sun will return to Essex with temperatures of 24C forecast

It's just in time for the bank holiday!

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Man left with serious head injuries after wine bottle attack in Colchester

Essex Police are appealing for information

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Major change to Essex Pride as longest-ever march route through Chelmsford confirmed

The annual event provides a platform for LGBTQ+ individuals to be seen and recognised, challenging stereotypes and promoting acceptance

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Huge change to Chelmsford city centre car park after major decision

It affects a popular, city centre long-stay car park

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Chelmsford taxi driver 'grabbed and touched' woman in alleged assault

The driver denies the offence and is on trial at Chelmsford Crown Court

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Faces of 5 men who targeted 'vulnerable' men in 'degrading' drug gang crimes

One man was forced to sleep on the floor and plied with heroin

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Stunning wildlife captured by Mid Essex Camera Club in breathtaking gallery

Members of the Mid Essex Camera Club have been turning lenses towards the wild, capturing striking images of birds, nature and wildlife across the county.

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Adorable baby chimpanzee Kiera melts hearts in new Colchester Zoo photos

Heartwarming new photos capture baby Kiera and mum Kora’s playful and peaceful moments at Colchester Zoo.

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All the Essex faces set to appear on next series of hit Channel 4 show

Multiple Essex faces are set to appear on the next series of Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.

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Full container mysteriously DUMPED at the side of the A12

A large industrial container has been dumped in a lay-by on the A12 London-bound near Colchester, Essex.

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Essex University scientist provides hantavirus update as Brits infected

A public health incident is under investigation following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship.

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TWO Essex postcodes win big in postcode lottery

Residents in parts of Essex are celebrating after three postcodes in the county were named among the latest winners in the postcode lottery.

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Exciting new bar and restaurant to open in Chelmsford city centre spot with riverside views

They hope to bring a new experience to the city

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'Cruel' drugs gang filmed humiliating abuse of vulnerable 'cuckooing' victims

Drugs gang members who ran a crack cocaine and heroin network in Braintree have been sentenced

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Big-name brands that look set to close stores in Essex this year

Here are some of the big-name brands that are set to close major stores in Essex this year

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International footballer who had stints in Essex has 'life-saving' operation

TalkSPORT host and former football Alan Brazil has undergone a 'life-saving' operation. Ex-pro used to play in Essex for Chelmsford City and Wivenhoe Town.

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Essex primary schools invited to enter national reading competition

Primary schools in Essex have been invited to take part in the nationwide Bitesize Bookworm competition.

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Disruptive passengers fined €10,000 after Stansted flight forced to divert

TWO passengers who caused a Ryanair flight from Stansted to Ibiza to divert to Toulouse have been convicted in France following the incident.

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Former TOWIE star pays tribute to 'one of a kind' Jake Hall after sudden death

Former TOWIE star James Argent has paid tribute to his former co-star Jake Hall, who tragically passed away at a holiday home in Majorca last week.