Essex

Murdered MP nominated for highest US civilian honour
The White House is considering a bid for the late MP to receive America's highest civilian honour.
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Officer cleared of assault after prosecution delay
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Friends embark on mission to help Ukraine's animals
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Hospice to cut jobs and bereavement services
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Essex
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19 hours ago
Terry attends Colchester game amid takeover reports
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Colchester
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8 hours ago
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78
Borough to get thousands of EV charging points
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Essex
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19 hours ago
Village church opens doors after dog attack death
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Essex
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1 day ago

Seven marathons teen aims to inspire youngsters
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England
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1 day ago
Colchester fans excited by possible Terry takeover
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Essex
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21 hours ago
Culture and arts venues to share £6.6m funding
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England
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1 day ago
Murder charges two years after woman found dead at home
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Essex
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1 day ago
Student to be remembered with celebrity match
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England
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1 day ago

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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.

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK
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Politics
Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation
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Essex
All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections
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Essex
How do I register to vote in the May 2026 elections?
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Politics
Your Voice – on your local BBC
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Culture

Sport - Essex

Terry attends Colchester game amid takeover reports
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Colchester
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8 hours ago
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John Terry watches Colchester United beat Accrington Stanley amid takeover talk
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League Two
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9 hours ago
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Aldershot Town 0-2 Southend United
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National League
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9 hours ago
Colchester fans excited by possible Terry takeover
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Essex
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21 hours ago
Colchester confirm 'detailed' sale talks amid Terry link
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Colchester
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1 day ago

The Sounds of Essex

Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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BBC
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1 day ago
Secret Essex. The town built by shoes. Audio, 12 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Essex bride hitchhikes to wedding. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:14
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BBC Essex
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4 days ago
Essex councils set to be abolished. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:26
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BBC Essex
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31 March
Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Terry attends Colchester game amid takeover reports
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Colchester
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78
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