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BBC Essex News: Gurkha band plays to veterans in new Colchester home
The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas performs traditional Nepali songs in new "home away from home". The post BBC Essex News: Gurkha band plays to veterans in…
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BBC Essex News: Missed opportunities before ex-footballer’s death
An inquest jury finds care failings contributed to the death of a former professional player. The post BBC Essex News: Missed opportunities before…
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BBC Essex News: Escaped pigs saved from being shot thanks to locals
Residents donate thousands of pounds towards the animals' upkeep. The post BBC Essex News: Escaped pigs saved from being shot thanks to locals appeared first…
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Sky News: Police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death
Police have closed the investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after a post-mortem found she died accidentally. The post Sky News: Police close…
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BBC Essex News: Man in 20s killed in three-vehicle collision
The crash took place about 200m (656ft) south of the level crossing, police say. The post BBC Essex News: Man in 20s killed in three-vehicle collision appeared…
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Local sport fixture – 30th October
Just one match taking place involving one of our local sides. Football (7:45pm kick off unless stated) Enterprise National League The post Local sport fixture…
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BBC Essex News: Racecourse reopens for ‘new chapter’ next week
After financial problems, Essex's only racecourse is to stage its first meeting since March. The post BBC Essex News: Racecourse reopens for ‘new…
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BBC Essex News: Fly-tip fines to rise 1,000% in council crackdown
One council is increasing the maximum penalty to £5,000 after a series of "final straw" dumps. The post BBC Essex News: Fly-tip fines to rise 1,000% in council…
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BBC Essex News: Mum quits job as lawyer to voice Netflix cartoon
Emily McGonagle, 42, decides to change careers after watching Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol on repeat. The post BBC Essex News: Mum quits job as lawyer to voice…
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BBC Essex News: Study to investigate harmful adult-child messaging
About 1,500 youngsters aged 12-18 years old will take part in the university-led survey. The post BBC Essex News: Study to investigate harmful adult-child…
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BBC Essex News: Ex-footballer’s death ‘challenging case to unpick’
An inquest opens into the death of a former Leyton Orient and Southend United player. The post BBC Essex News: Ex-footballer’s death ‘challenging…
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BBC Essex News: Colchester v Chorley or Worcester in FA Cup first round
Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition. The post BBC…
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BBC Essex News: Fly-tip blocks road and prompts investigation
A council warns that households could be fined if their waste is found dumped by rogue traders. The post BBC Essex News: Fly-tip blocks road and prompts…
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BBC Essex News: Need To Know Essex
The suspected murder of a mother and her five children in a house fire is now a cold case. The post BBC Essex News: Need To Know Essex appeared first on…
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BBC Essex News: Masts from explosives-packed ship taken to museum
Removing the poles has reduced the risk of them toppling on to the bombs, a junior minister says. The post BBC Essex News: Masts from explosives-packed ship…
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Remember a loved one and Light up a Life with St. Luke’s Hospice
St. Luke’s Hospice has launched its annual ‘Light up a Life’appeal, giving people the chance to celebrate the memory of a loved one, while also supporting the…
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Gordon Willis visits a couple of local football grounds
Our local football reporter Gordon Willis has taken a visit to some of our local football teams and their stadiums on his trip around the grounds and this time…
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BBC Essex News: Aim toxic comments at me, not players – Dyer
Southend United boss Kieron Dyer says fans should direct their frustration at him rather than players after their FA Cup exit. The post BBC Essex News: Aim…
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Local sport fixtures – 21st October
Here are our local sides in action. Football (7:45pm kick off unless stated) Football Pitching In North Division Thurlow Nunn League First Division South The…
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BBC Essex News: Withdrawn democracy reforms cost councils £5m
The authorities have been preparing for the biggest shake-up in local government in half a century. The post BBC Essex News: Withdrawn democracy reforms cost…
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BBC Essex News: Council’s SEND school transport budget rises 100%
A senior Essex councillor says the "pressures on the SEND system" are a "national challenge". The post BBC Essex News: Council’s SEND school transport…
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BBC Essex News: Bubble-blowing Tesla helps owner break into car scene
Jo King admits her striking car gets plenty of double takes from surprised drivers The post BBC Essex News: Bubble-blowing Tesla helps owner break into car…
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Local sport fixtures – 13th October
Here are our local sides in action. Football (all 7:45pm kick offs unless stated) Essex Senior League BBC Essex Senior Cup 3rd Round The post Local sport…
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BBC Essex News: Pope appoints new head of Catholic church in Essex
The Rt Rev Menezes moves from his role within the Catholic church in Birmingham. The post BBC Essex News: Pope appoints new head of Catholic church in Essex…
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BBC Essex News: Northern Lights illuminate the East of England
Stargazers capture beautiful images of the Aurora Borealis as it lights up the night sky on Saturday. The post BBC Essex News: Northern Lights illuminate the…
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BBC Essex News: Owl released back into wild after head trauma
Katrina Myers says she did not think Tawny would survive the night. The post BBC Essex News: Owl released back into wild after head trauma appeared first on…
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BBC Essex News: ‘We’re busy with vape and mobile phone customers’
While a mobile and vape shop manager says he is busy, residents say they want more varied shops. The post BBC Essex News: ‘We’re busy with vape and…
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BBC Essex News: The sewage spill that cost a water company boss £1m
Thousands of tonnes of raw sewage contaminated a beauty spot killing fish, including rare species. The post BBC Essex News: The sewage spill that cost a water…
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BBC Essex News: Pedestrian in 70s dies in collision with motorcycle
A woman dies and a man in his 20s is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The post BBC Essex News: Pedestrian in 70s dies in collision…
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BBC Essex News: Pedestrian in 70s dies in collision with motorcycle
A woman dies and a man in his 20s is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The post BBC Essex News: Pedestrian in 70s dies in collision…
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BBC Essex News: ‘Don’t axe Youth Parliament’ pleads teen member
The government plans to no longer fund the scheme launched to get young people into politics. The post BBC Essex News: ‘Don’t axe Youth…
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BBC Essex News: Harry Potter actor says mates ‘keep him grounded’
Bafta-winning star Lenny Rush, 17, will play Dobby in HBO's upcoming series based on JK Rowling's books. The post BBC Essex News: Harry Potter actor says mates…
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BBC Essex News: What is the Lampard Inquiry and what could it change?
An inquiry into the deaths of people under the care of mental health services will run until 2027. The post BBC Essex News: What is the Lampard Inquiry and…
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BBC Essex News: Early Lampard findings could come within weeks
Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says. The post BBC Essex News: Early Lampard findings could come…
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BBC Essex News: Eight vehicles torched in car wash arson attack
Essex Police is launching an investigation into what it said was a deliberately started fire. The post BBC Essex News: Eight vehicles torched in car wash arson…
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BBC Essex News: Daughter of MP murdered five years ago says politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death. The post BBC Essex News: Daughter of MP murdered five…
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BBC Essex News: Daughter of MP murdered five years ago tells BBC politicians still at risk
Katie Amess questions if anything has changed to protect politicians five years after her father's death. The post BBC Essex News: Daughter of MP murdered five…
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Local sport fixtures – 6th October
Here are our local sides in action. Football Pitching In Premier Division Pitching In North Division Thurlow Nunn League First Division South The post Local…
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BBC Essex News: Lenny Rush helps get Eric Morecambe book on TV
Gary Morecambe says writing the books gave his father "as much pleasure" as Morecambe and Wise. The post BBC Essex News: Lenny Rush helps get Eric Morecambe…
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BBC Essex News: Lenny Rush helps get Eric Morecambe book on TV
Gary Morecambe says writing the books gave his father "as much pleasure" as Morecambe and Wise. The post BBC Essex News: Lenny Rush helps get Eric Morecambe…
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BBC Essex News: High street businesses say ferry closure hit trade
Traders say the loss of the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry has reduced footfall amid calls to restore it. The post BBC Essex News: High street businesses say ferry…
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BBC Essex News: Ten NHS staff removed over Noah Woods data breach
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust says it has launched an "urgent" investigation. The post BBC Essex News: Ten NHS staff removed over Noah…
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BBC Essex News: Child’s hidden letter found after 44 years
Michelle Harwood had not been born when the letter was written and did not expect to find the writer. The post BBC Essex News: Child’s hidden letter…
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BBC Essex News: Why is there a memorial for German soldiers at an Essex bus stop?
It is 110 years since British forces successfully defended the county against an airborne threat. The post BBC Essex News: Why is there a memorial for German…
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BBC Essex News: Fisher outpoints bloodied Pirotton on Zuffa debut
British heavyweight Johnny Fisher wins his first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner with a majority points victory over Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box…
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BBC Essex News: Elgar leads Essex fightback after Ul Hassan’s five for Glamorgan
A century from retiring South African batter Dean Elgar leads the Essex fight-back after Zain Ul Hassan's maiden five-wicket haul for Glamorgan. The post BBC…
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BBC Essex News: Award for passers-by who saved woman on bridge
The trio "showed exceptional selflessness and courage" according to the Essex Chief Constable. The post BBC Essex News: Award for passers-by who saved woman on…
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BBC Essex News: Southend sign Yeboah on loan from Bristol City
Southend United sign striker Ephraim Yeboah on a 28-day loan deal from Bristol City. The post BBC Essex News: Southend sign Yeboah on loan from Bristol City…
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Local sport fixture – 28th September
Just one match taking involving two of our local sides. Football (7:45pm kick off unless stated) Velocity Cup 1st Round The post Local sport fixture –…
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Local sport fixtures – 22nd September
Here are our local sides in action. Football Pitching In North Division Thurlow Nunn League First Division South The post Local sport fixtures – 22nd…
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BBC Essex News: Why are parakeet numbers on the rise?
Parakeets are a green feathered bird native to northern India. The post BBC Essex News: Why are parakeet numbers on the rise? appeared first on Gateway 97.8.
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BBC Essex News: Veteran cricket commentator retires after 31 years
Dick Davies says he has been "exceptionally lucky" to cover Essex County Cricket Club's matches. The post BBC Essex News: Veteran cricket commentator retires…
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Sky News: Ed Sheeran breaks silence at first concert after Macklemore Palestine row
Ed Sheeran has told fans in Philadelphia that he's "honestly so grateful" for their support in his first concert since Macklemore's removal from his tour. The…
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BBC Essex News: Brown maintains perfect record by stopping Essex’s Hedges
Pat Brown continues his perfect start to life as a professional with a seventh successive stoppage to hand John Hedges his first defeat in front of a raucous…
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BBC Essex News: Dispersal and face-cover bans in place for protest
The move comes ahead of an expected demonstration at a former RAF base used to house asylum seekers. The post BBC Essex News: Dispersal and face-cover bans in…
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BBC Essex News: Explosions warning as vehicles involved in scrapyard fire
The fire service says people should not be alarmed if they hear explosions. The post BBC Essex News: Explosions warning as vehicles involved in scrapyard fire…
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BBC Essex News: Swimming pool water used to tackle thatched roof fire
Fire crews are going to investigate the cause of the blaze once it is safe to do so. The post BBC Essex News: Swimming pool water used to tackle thatched roof…
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BBC Essex News: Ronan Keating gig is ‘huge boost for Colchester’
The pop star is joined by the boy band Blue at the city's castle in August 2027. The post BBC Essex News: Ronan Keating gig is ‘huge boost for…
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BBC Essex News: Watch: World War Two explosive detonated on beach
The device, 6in (28cm) in diameter, is destroyed by an Army explosive ordnance disposal team. The post BBC Essex News: Watch: World War Two explosive detonated…
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BBC Essex News: Ending rough sleeping is ‘not just a housing issue’
Andy Burnham wants to get people "in from the cold" by Christmas, but the scale of the task is huge. The post BBC Essex News: Ending rough sleeping is…