Essex
Covid-19: John Cleese tells Essex hotspot 'I think I had virus'
The comedy legend is asked to revive Basil Fawlty for a public health message for Basildon.
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Covid-19: How Essex is fighting to stave off tier 3 threat
High rates of Covid-19 infections have been recorded in some parts of Essex.
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Essex lorry deaths: Old Bailey jury retires to consider verdicts
Four men are accused of being part of a plot linked to the deaths of 39 people in a trailer in Essex.
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Harwich port death: Man hit by lorry named as Michael Abrahams
A 46-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving was released on bail.
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Colchester stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder
A man in his 20s was declared dead at the scene of a stabbing on the Greenstead estate, Colchester.
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Covid-19 tests for secondary school pupils in parts of London, Kent and Essex
All 11 to 18-year-olds in the worst-hit areas told to get tested, whether they have symptoms or not.
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Covid-19: Southend's infection rate rise 'rapid and worrying'
Hospital admissions in South and Mid Essex are on par with at the start of the pandemic.
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Great Yarmouth smuggling arrests: Charges dropped against Albanian migrants
Migrants arrested after a fishing boat was intercepted off Great Yarmouth won't face any charges.
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Christmas decorations: Essex man, 78, carves polystyrene Santa in lockdown
Tony Rymill unveils an elaborate festive scene in his front garden after months of work.
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John Constable sketch initially deemed a copy sells for almost £100,000
The oil painting of the English countryside was originally thought to be a copy.
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Mental health: Families take letter to Downing Street
Campaigners argue a planned independent inquiry into care failures is insufficient.
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Covid-19: Schools told they can close in Essex hotspot
The education authority says is up to heads to decide if they want to move back to remote learning.
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Dropping of 'Essex Girl' by Oxford dictionary welcomed by women
One woman, photographed for a series about Essex women, is "amazed" it was ever included.
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MS: Essex woman says she is 'determined' after diagnosis
Danielle Thorburn, 29, sees her multiple sclerosis diagnosis as a "challenge" to achieve her goals.
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Ronnie O'Sullivan & John Higgins survive early scares at Scottish Open
Ronnie O'Sullivan and John Higgins stage comeback wins to reach round two at the Scottish Open.
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Scunthorpe United 0-1 Colchester United
Tommy Smith's first-half header secures Colchester their first away victory of the season in a 1-0 success at Scunthorpe.
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Covid-19: Harlow gym owner faces trial for breaking lockdown rules
Michelle Meade-Wyatt has pleaded not guilty to two charges after allegedly refusing to close.
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Covid-19: 'Less discipline due to vaccine' in Essex hotspot
There are concerns that a feeling of "it's over, we can begin to relax" has emerged.
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Celebrity items raise nearly £150k for East Anglia's Children's Hospices
The top bid was £23,000 for an original piece of work by artist Tracey Emin.
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Covid-19: Basildon residents urged to 'get tested even if you are well'
Basildon has England's sixth highest Covid-19 infection rate per 100,000 people.
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