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Campaigners 'thrilled' after at-risk Essex hospital saved from closure

Plans were in place to close the hospital for good, but a strong opposition has helped keep it open

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Millions of people could get TV Licence for free in just 16 minutes

Certain people who meet the criteria could get their TV licence for free

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Thunderstorm weather warning for Essex as rain could batter the county for two days

The yellow warnings are in place for the entire county

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Man, 38, denies trying to kiss girl, 14, after reports of 'inappropriate acts' in Epping

He is accused of a number of offences

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Essex hospital saved from closure but some NHS services will go

Plans arose last year to entirely close the hospital

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TV patisserie chef opens new disco bar in Essex

Denise Van Outen will be DJing there this weekend, too!

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Essex play area gets huge makeover with new equipment and 'improved safety'

It has opened just in time for the summer holidays

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Chelmsford toy store hosting huge Beyblade competition

Winners can go on to compete in Tokyo this October

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Essex man ‘treated like inmate’ during stay at ‘prison-like’ mental health facility, inquiry hears

The Lampard Inquiry is looking into the deaths of more than 2,000 people

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Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on A414 outside Chelmsford

He tragically died at the scene

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Crash on B1137 causing traffic delays near major Essex town

Emergency services were called to the scene on the B1137 between Terling Hall Road and Bury Lane shortly after 2pm.

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Essex fire crews assist with major wildfire-125 crews and 20 engines on scene

Around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were deployed, with the London Fire Brigade confirming fire had spread across eight hectares of grass.

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Drone footage shows devastation left behind after 'deliberate' fire at nature reserve

Firefighters believe the blaze was started deliberately

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Full and part-funded GCSE courses offered in English, maths and science

Adult learning provider ACL Essex is offering fully and partly-funded GCSE courses in English, maths and sciences.

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Beaulieu station: Council leader gives updates on when new £160m Chelmsford railway station will open

The station has been built in 'super fast time', the county council leader said

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Boy charged after teenagers attacked with 'metal pole' in Colchester park

Luckily their injuries were not thought to be serious

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Police swarm Essex city centre after 'incident' at premises in Chelmsford

He is due to appear in court today

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Huge fire sweeps across field near Basildon as firefighters and farmers fight back blaze

Damage was done to much of the field

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Latest on Southend Airport as it remains closed after 'fireball' plane crash

Those that are due to travel on Monday, July 14, are advised to contact their airline

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The bustling Essex commuter area where nearly everybody was wiped out from notorious disease

The population seriously dwindled during the disease