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Motorbike crash victim lived life to the full, says family
Lee Abbott's parents say he will be "truly missed" following the collision earlier this month.
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Man accused of terror plot 'isolated by Covid'
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Section of A12 to be shut overnight for two weeks
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Essex
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11 hours ago
Why should we learn to love cockles again?
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Crews tackle industrial unit fire
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Singer appeals after car with medical equipment is stolen
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Vehicles and units on fire at industrial estate
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Essex
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17 hours ago
Chelmsford appoint Cooper as new manager
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Woman arrested after death of car passenger
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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Chaos and hope felt ahead of local elections in Essex

Voters give their views on politics in two areas of Essex that will be highly contested.

Voting takes place on Thursday, 7 May for Essex County Council, Southend and Thurrock unitary councils, and six districts.

Will the local elections deliver affordable housing? Video, 00:00:45
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England
Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK
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Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation
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All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections
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Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Barker helps Warwickshire to victory against Essex
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County Cricket
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10 hours ago
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59
Chelmsford appoint Cooper as new manager
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Harlow Town come out of administration
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20 hours ago
Harrogate beat Colchester to boost survival hopes
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2 days ago
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Halifax Town 2-6 Southend United
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2 days ago

The Sounds of Essex

Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight. Audio, 00:03:09
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BBC Essex
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3 days ago
Secret Essex. A hero of the Titanic. Audio, 4 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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BBC
Posted
13 April
Essex bride hitchhikes to wedding. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:14
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BBC Essex
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10 April
Essex councils set to be abolished. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:26
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BBC Essex
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31 March

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