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Colchester doctor suspended after draining excessive spinal fluid and then lying to patient about it
The doctor lied to the patient about how much fluid had been drained
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Manhunt with dog units carried out in Essex town after man seriously attacked
Crime
A man suffered serious injuries to his face in the attack
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Woman missing from Essex village for over a week
Essex Police
The public have been told to call the police immediately if they see her
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Man at the centre of Basildon attempted murder investigation charged with causing grievous bodily harm
Crime
The victim is still in a critical condition in hospital
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Northern Lights set to return on Sunday, May 12 as yellow alert issued
Weather
The UK has seen some amazing light shows as a geomagnetic storm with Sun coronal mass ejections has caused the beautiful phenomenon
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Man left with serious head injuries after attack outside pub in Leigh-on-Sea
Crime
Police have appealed for witnesses
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Stray puppy found wandering streets near Heathrow Airport becomes police dog
Crime
He was rescued by a charity in the county and rehomed, before training to become a police dog in Nottingham
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Chelmsford mum went through burnout after striving to be the 'perfect parent'
Chelmsford
She's now giving top tips to other parents to avoid the same fate
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Muddy Stiletto Awards: The 'quality' restaurant named the best in Essex as team 'delighted'
Things to do in Essex
The modern Lebanese restaurant was set against tough competition in this year's Muddy Stilettos Awards for the best independent businesses across 28 English counties
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Essex weather forecast for this week as sunshine and rain are both expected
Weather
Temperatures will remain between 15C and 20C but with some rain still set to return
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Tributes to a 'much loved aunt' lead Essex death notices and funeral announcements this week
Essex
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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England’s Euro Squad: Crystal Palace Trio eye a place in the squad
Euro 2024
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M25 drivers warned of delays during closures as UK could see hottest day of year this weekend
M25
There will be several different closures which will have an impact on motorway traffic in Essex
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Essex zoo is one of UK's best for a family day out this summer
Colchester
There are more than 150 species of animal for visitors to Colchester Zoo to enjoy, including plenty of family favourites
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'I went to one of Essex's best pub gardens with beautiful surrounding countryside'
Things to do in Essex
This joyful pub has a cosy interior with calming colours and enjoyable pictures hung on the walls. On the exterior is a comfortable pub garden set with idyllic views over the countryside
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Pothole on Essex road reappears three weeks after being 'fixed'
Dunmow
The pothole was used as a specific example during a scrutiny session with Essex highways
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The Essex areas given Harry Potter and other magical themed nicknames for a life-saving reason
Essex
Other amusing nicknames include Stinky Bay and Teletubby Hill
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Exact date Aldi's sold-out air fryer £95 cheaper than Ninja will be back in store
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One of Aldi's most popular Specialbuys is coming back for a strictly limited time and it looks set to be tougher to get hold of than ever
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Experts warn of ‘very high probability’ bluetongue animal disease will spread from Europe to Essex and the South East
Essex
The disease affects livestock including cattle and sheep - but it does not affect humans or food safety
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Acid attack arrest and balaclava-clad men on speeding mopeds - everything that happened on our police patrol in Chelmsford
Essex Police
We were shown the ins and outs of community policing in a snapshot of their working lives
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash with car near M11 sliproad
M11
Police have appealed for witnesses
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The abandoned Essex railway station once destroyed by fire that's now a community centre
Essex
It was thought the station had to close because it was too expensive to keep running
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Man and woman arrested in connection to 'dine and dash' incidents at Essex restaurants
Crime
They have since been released on bail with conditions not to attend premises that serves food which can't be paid for before consumption
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Soul, Reggae & Ska Festival to hit Hainault at the end of May Bank Holiday
bank holiday
Adult Tickets start from £14.95 and Children's tickets from £5.95 - use code LIVE at checkout for an extra 10% off
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Four new cost of living payments to be paid in June and July to struggling households
The Budget
The government has announced that four new cost of living payments will be made available to help people with their shopping after the scheme was renewed
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Jet setters snap up £20 dentist-approved teeth whitening product to bring in your luggage
Shopping
"This product is extremely easy to use. It has made a significant difference in the whiteness of my teeth."
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Chelmsford College's Ofsted rating continues to be ‘Good’
Education
The college remains steadfast in its mission to nurture the leaders and innovators of tomorrow
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Gavin and Stacey to return for final Christmas Day episode this year, James Corden confirms
BBC
James Corden and Ruth Jones confirmed the news today
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The historic landmark a short drive from Essex that inspired a Netflix film
Museums
Sutton Hoo is an Anglo-Saxon burial ground and the site of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time - and it's just a short drive from Essex
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Take a look inside the dazzling new Spirits Bar and Games in Chelmsford that's 'one of the biggest adult playgrounds in Essex'
Things to do in Essex
The games bar boasts a huge amount of attractions including axe throwing, escape rooms, an airsoft shooting range, foot-pool and interactive darts
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The Essex beachfront campsite with a bar and swimming pool perfect for summer
Things to do in Essex
The holiday park has direct access to a private sandy beach
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The walk on the edge of Essex named one of the best in England
Things to do in Essex
This is a three-mile journey walkers will not regret making
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Once-thriving ancient Essex village now completely lost under water
Billericay
Today the area is a popular tourist attraction and renowned for its stunning views
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The tiny Essex village that's completely split in two
Essex
Just under 800 people live in the small village
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Essex
The Essex areas named among the most depressing to live in the UK
Eleven Essex locations have made it onto the shortlist
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This Morning viewers praise ‘glowing’ Sian Welby in River Island dress
Sian Welby
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Two teenagers arrested after man shot and stabbed in Dagenham 'attempted murder'
Crime
Four other people have previously been arrested in connection to the incident
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Globetrotting Colchester DJ bedbound by long Covid says condition cost him his career, friends and mobility
Colchester
Rowan used to run 15km daily, but now struggles to move around and says the condition is "like a prison"
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Experts say stunning Northern Lights may be visible again tonight
Weather
Many people who missed the amazing display on Friday night are desperate to see it for themselves - forecasters explain if the aurora borealis will show tonight
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Ellis Whitehouse
Essex's newest Turkish inspired cafe that's a complete gamechanger
Matt Lee
I tried the Essex barbers named Britain's best and it was an incredible experience with a brilliant trim
Ellis Whitehouse
The 'unpretentious' family-run Leigh Bistro restaurant where you're treated like royalty
Matt Lee
I tried making Jamie Oliver's 'amazing' Yorkshire Puddings and it was incredibly easy to follow
New Sky broadband bundle includes Netflix and hundreds of channels for just £45 a month
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The new bundle from Sky includes ultra-speedy broadband, hundreds of TV channels and the top shows from Netflix in one easy to use package
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Man charged with murdering pensioner following death in Enfield
Enfield
Another 16-year-old boy was also injured during the incident
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Muddy Stilettos Awards: The bar named the best in Essex - and it's only for over 25s
Things to do in Essex
Frankie's Wine Bar in Hornchurch, Essex, has been named the best bar in the county in the Muddy Stilettos Awards
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Shoppers praise £9 Amazon find calling it an 'absolute gardening gem' for a 'perfect' green lawn
Amazon United Kingdom
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Second person arrested in attempted murder investigation with victim still critical in hospital
Crime
The man remains in custody for questioning
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Essex skyline lit up with stunning Northern Lights after 'extreme' geomagnetic storm
Weather
The rare extreme storm caused the lights to be visible for much of the UK
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The Essex seaside resort once named among the worst destinations - with the most expensive house prices
Things to do in Essex
Visitors seem to take a very different view than people who want to live there
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The stunning Tudor gatehouse near Colchester the tallest in UK first built by a friend of King Henry VIII
Things to do in Essex
The gatehouse is the tallest of its kind in the UK - and people can stay there either in historic rooms or glamping outside
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Woman pretended to be nurse to steal from wheelchair-bound residents and smiled at CCTV cameras
Crime
She refused to watch the footage of her walking around the facility and smiling at the cameras
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The story behind 'exceptionally rare' female assassin's dagger disguised as a hairbrush that's displayed in Essex
Museums
It was used by a 'femme fatale' who's job it was to lure German officers and high ranking targets into her room before killing them.
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Ilford rapist linked to two attacks caught as police trace hotel stay to images on his social media
Crime
He picked his first victim up in Basildon before driving to an alleway and raping her
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'Extremely premature' baby born at 26 weeks saved by East of England Ambulance Service responders
Chelmsford
The responders have been recognised for saving the baby and his mum's lives
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Illuminate your future: 5 great reasons to invest in solar panels in Essex
Partner Stories
Soly aims to help customers find an environmentally-friendly way to power their home
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Lorry overturns on busy road in Leyton while 'travelling at just 5mph'
Essex News
The bus driver came across the scene, which had traffic backed up in three directions in Leyton, East London, for half an hour, earlier this week
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Huge fire breaks out in scrap yard in Brentwood as four fire engines rush to the scene
Brentwood
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined
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Stansted Airport passengers heading to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Portugal issued passport warning
European Union
The Foreign Office regularly updates its guidance on what tourists need to know before they leave the UK. Here, we look at some of the key bits of advice including passport requirements.
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Driver who made U-turn that caused serious motorbike crash near Harlow avoids jail
Crime
The motorcyclist was thrown on top of the car and into the road
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Stacey Solomon's future on Loose Women unveiled after 18-month absence
Stacey Solomon
She was last on the show in 2022
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Paris Saint-Germain Féminine vs Olympique Lyonnais: A High-Stakes UEFA Women's Champions League Showdown
Champions League
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The tiny Essex village a German Zeppelin crashed in on its way back from bombing London
Essex
It was a dramatic night in Little Wigborough
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The Essex school Eurovision star Sam Ryder went to
Eurovision Song Contest
The singer and songwriter was once described as a 'cheeky' student
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The picturesque Essex countryside walk that starts and ends at a pub
bank holiday
You can work up an appetite or thirst on the walk
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Life of Chelmsford prisoner 'needlessly lost' after healthcare failures
Chelmsford
Daniel Weighman's death is ninth self-inflicted death at HMP Chelmsford since 2020
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White House Farm
The quiet Essex village that was plunged into the limelight after a grisly murder
The tiny village suddenly became famous for being the setting of one of the most shocking murder cases in UK history
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The 'awful' Essex road residents fear living on after fatal crashes
Essex
There has been a number of fatal and serious collision on the A414 over the past few years
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The Essex village named one of Britain's 'poshest' without a pub and where homes cost more than £1m
Essex
Ramsden Bellhouse has been named one of the UK's poshest villages by The Telegraph. Houses there often cost more than £1m but there is little to do when it comes to attractions
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The nature reserve that ends up covered in foul-smelling sewage after heavy rain
Environment
Jonathan Trower has spent "thousands and thousands of pounds a year" on nature recovery near Stanstead Abbotts in Hertfordshire
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The town Victoria Beckham calls home is Essex's least affordable place to live
Harlow
The average person in Harlow has to spend around 60p of every pound they earn on rent according to analysis of ONS figures
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Traffic and Travel
Traffic and Travel
Savvy travellers can save up to £135 on Antler luggage, but they'll need to be quick
Save money on mix and match sets, with this limited time deal that ends on Sunday
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Huge M25 plans unveiled for two new service stations near Brentwood that would create 400 new jobs and HGV spaces
M25
The plans have been submitted by Moto for land near Brentwood between junctions 27 and 28
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M25 drivers warned of delays during closures as UK could see hottest day of year this weekend
M25
There will be several different closures which will have an impact on motorway traffic in Essex
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M25 traffic delays after van catches fire between M11 and A12 junctions
Traffic and Travel
It follows earlier traffic incidents elsewhere on the motorway in Essex
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M25 Dartford Crossing: Man dies after concerns for welfare near QEII Bridge
Dartford Crossing
Essex Police have shared the very sad update this afternoon
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Chelmsford
Crime
Man at the centre of Basildon attempted murder investigation charged with causing grievous bodily harm
The victim is still in a critical condition in hospital
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Chelmsford mum went through burnout after striving to be the 'perfect parent'
Chelmsford
She's now giving top tips to other parents to avoid the same fate
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Tributes to a 'much loved aunt' lead Essex death notices and funeral announcements this week
Essex
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Essex weather forecast for this week as sunshine and rain are both expected
Weather
Temperatures will remain between 15C and 20C but with some rain still set to return
Bookmark
Muddy Stiletto Awards: The 'quality' restaurant named the best in Essex as team 'delighted'
Things to do in Essex
The modern Lebanese restaurant was set against tough competition in this year's Muddy Stilettos Awards for the best independent businesses across 28 English counties
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Courts
Enfield
Man charged with murdering pensioner following death in Enfield
Another 16-year-old boy was also injured during the incident
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Romford worker blew £18k on calls to overseas church using taxpayer-funded phone
Romford
Alessandra Akiwowo made over 1,100 calls worth over £18,000 on a phone given to her by the Cabinet Office
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Family 'disappointed' over verdict around death of mental health patient
NHS
Jazz been diagnosed with ‘psychosis induced by drug use’ in 2021
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Enfield masseur 'preyed on vulnerable women' and sexually assaulted victims in their homes
Crime
The man also took pictures of his clients without their knowledge
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Child rapists, erratic drivers and boots full of cocaine - the Essex criminals jailed in April 2024
Crime
We have also seen an Essex drug dealer kill a man in London and a crook who stole Range Rovers and tried to flog them online
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Food and Drink
Things to do in Essex
The best Essex pub gardens to enjoy a heatwave weekend in
A trip to a pub garden is a great way to enjoy sunny weather during the summer months
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Two recipes you can make at home for a Eurovision-watch party
Food & Drink
Swedish meatballs will be a must-have
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Ricky Gervais says his vodka is neurotoxin linked to intellectual impairment
Food & Drink
It is the latest honest advert from the co-owner of the vodka brand
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'I went to one of Essex's best pub gardens with beautiful surrounding countryside'
Things to do in Essex
This joyful pub has a cosy interior with calming colours and enjoyable pictures hung on the walls. On the exterior is a comfortable pub garden set with idyllic views over the countryside
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How much tea we drink - and why - as new campaign launches
Food & Drink
64 per cent of the UK’s tea drinkers agreed sipping on a brew can be a mindful moment
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Man left with serious head injuries after attack outside pub in Leigh-on-Sea
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Man at the centre of Basildon attempted murder investigation charged with causing grievous bodily harm
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Woman missing from Essex village for over a week
The public have been told to call the police immediately if they see her
Northern Lights set to return on Sunday, May 12 as yellow alert issued
Weather
The UK has seen some amazing light shows as a geomagnetic storm with Sun coronal mass ejections has caused the beautiful phenomenon
Huge M25 plans unveiled for two new service stations near Brentwood that would create 400 new jobs and HGV spaces
M25
The plans have been submitted by Moto for land near Brentwood between junctions 27 and 28
The Essex beachfront campsite with a bar and swimming pool perfect for summer
Things to do in Essex
The holiday park has direct access to a private sandy beach
The walk on the edge of Essex named one of the best in England
Things to do in Essex
This is a three-mile journey walkers will not regret making
Crime
Manhunt with dog units carried out in Essex town after man seriously attacked
A man suffered serious injuries to his face in the attack
Colchester doctor suspended after draining excessive spinal fluid and then lying to patient about it
Employment
The doctor lied to the patient about how much fluid had been drained
Man left with serious head injuries after attack outside pub in Leigh-on-Sea
Crime
Police have appealed for witnesses
Man at the centre of Basildon attempted murder investigation charged with causing grievous bodily harm
Crime
The victim is still in a critical condition in hospital
Woman missing from Essex village for over a week
Essex Police
The public have been told to call the police immediately if they see her