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The relaxation of rules for mixing is cut from five days to Christmas Day in England, Scotland and Wales.

Mansfield's wait for a first home league win of the season goes on but Jordan Bowery rescues a late point against Southend.

Morecambe move into the League Two play-off spot with a victory that ends Colchester's unbeaten home league record.

The police officer was riding a motorbike when it was in collision with a lorry.

Millwall and Colchester United will not face disciplinary action after some supporters booed while players took the knee earlier this month.

The family of the backpacker who was killed in New Zealand say they are "pleased" with the court's verdict.

Deta Hedman says there will be "no pressure" when she makes her PDC World Darts Championship debut on Saturday.

The winner of this year's Masterchef: The Professionals series says "it is the best feeling ever".

Ronnie O'Sullivan comes from 3-1 down to beat Kyren Wilson 5-3 and will play Judd Trump in the World Grand Prix semi-finals.

Three hospitals cancel non-urgent activity due to an rise in Covid patients, the BBC understands.

As we wait on a deal or no-deal outcome, what would either mean for the East of England?

The county remains divided with parts in tier two and other areas in tier three.

Tyrel Thompson was part of a group which "lured" a drug user to his death, a court hears.

Essex, reigning 2019 county champions and 2020 Bob Willis Trophy winners, will start the 2021 season at home to Worcestershire.

What does the announcement of tier three mean for festive plans made by businesses in Essex?

Greg Halford says he "put out an SOS" offering to play for free before joining Southend, scoring on his debut hours later.

Historic England has added 423 sites to its National Heritage List in 2020.

Greg Halford scores on his debut as Southend secure back-to-back wins for the first time since October 2018 with victory against 10-man Grimsby.

Cambridge beat Colchester but the game is overshadowed after some fans boo as the players took the knee before kick-off.

League Two's bottom club Southend United sign veteran defender Greg Halford on a one-month deal.