Essex

Sex offender used AI to make indecent child images
Adam Evans, 51, is jailed for four years at Chelmsford Crown Court.
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Essex
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27 minutes ago
MP hits out at 'outrageous' decision to axe school
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Essex
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3 hours ago
Amber heat alert issued for East of England
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England
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2 hours ago
Farage was issued with court judgement for £9,400 debt
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Politics
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2 hours ago
House and cars destroyed in large blaze
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Essex
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8 hours ago
Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons'
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Essex
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3 hours ago
Takeover deal finalised for iconic seaside venue
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Essex
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10 hours ago

Tory and Reform deal in place to run council
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Essex
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6 hours ago
Tudor fort to be uncovered during coastline dig
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Essex
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10 hours ago
Reform to lead minority administration at Rochford
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Two more men arrested in sex offences inquiry
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Essex
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1 day ago
Baby death remains unexplained after four years
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Essex
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1 day ago

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Local elections 2026

Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons'

By-elections could take place for the Grays seats, if requested by voters.

Reform UK wins control of Essex and Thurrock councils, and makes gains at other local authorities.

Tory and Reform deal in place to run council
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Essex
Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removal
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Essex
Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Essex
Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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Essex
How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?
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Essex

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Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment
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Southend
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1 day ago
Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win
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Southend
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2 days ago
Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
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Essex
Posted
4 days ago
Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win. Video, 00:00:36
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Essex
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4 days ago
Scott-Morriss on 'deserved' FA Trophy win. Audio, 3 minutes
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The Sounds of Essex

Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:03:02
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BBC
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3 days ago
Southend United. Maher: 'I love winning trophies for this club' Audio, 3 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Need To Know Essex. Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading? Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
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12 May
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Reform to lead minority administration at Rochford
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Essex
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Amber heat alert issued for East of England
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England
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MP hits out at 'outrageous' decision to axe school
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Essex
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Two Reform councillors quit for 'personal reasons'
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Tory and Reform deal in place to run council
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Essex
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House and cars destroyed in large blaze
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Takeover deal finalised for iconic seaside venue
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Tudor fort to be uncovered during coastline dig
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Two more men arrested in sex offences inquiry
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Essex
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1 day ago
Somerset aim for history in revamped T20 Blast
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Baby death remains unexplained after four years
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Teenager fatally hit by van after getting off bus
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Partner of baby killer has sentence reduced on appeal
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Oak trees spared the axe after two-year battle
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Boost to bird numbers after reserve restoration
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Care plan delays create inconsistent SEND outcomes
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Essex
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Southend appoint Duckett as head of recruitment
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Southend
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Murder accused feared Sikh blade attack, jury told
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England
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Woman jailed after crash kills motorcyclist
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England
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Ukrainian denies being asked about flag removal
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Driver died in stabbing at music video shoot
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England
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Woman died after vegan diet made her delusional
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UK
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2 days ago
Kevin Maher 'devastated' by Southend Utd sacking
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