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MoD detonates 'live explosive' found on Essex beach
It was safely detonated on MOD land
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Times when 'explosions' and 'gunfire' may be heard across Essex
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed there will be explosions and gunfire at one of its ranges over the next few days
Flowers left to teenage girl, 18, who died after incident in Southend park
A 18-year-old woman died after a "incident" involving a vehicle
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Plans to expand Essex special needs day centre
The organisation offers 'valuable support' for people with special needs
Closed betting shop on Essex high street could be turned into new takeaway
William Hill closed the shop in May and now new plans could turn it into a takeaway
Man left with 'serious injuries' after being hit by car in Southend
Police are appealing for further information
Teenager, 18, dies after 'incident' in busy Southend park
Police have arrested two other teenagers
Incredible moment man flips out of stolen motorhome after chase through Essex
The motorhome hit some railings
Essex girl, 5, lost fingertips in horrfic playground accident
Firefighters carefully picked up her fingertips from the scene so they could be reattached by a surgeon
Police issue update after emergency services swarm south Essex supermarket
A man arrested following a suspected grievous bodily harm incident at a Basildon supermarket has been bailed.
Number of patients being treated in hospital corridors in Essex revealed
Figures have shown how many patients are being treated in hospital corridors across Essex.
Girl remains in critical condition following incident with vehicle in Southend
A teenage girl remains in a critical condition following a late-night incident involving a vehicle in Southend.
Inquest told Towie star died 'after colliding with glass door in Spain'
Towie star Jake Hall died after colliding with a glass door in Spain, an inquest in east London heard.
Hundreds of parcels DESTROYED during lorry blaze on M25
T J Cottis Transport has carried out an overnight clean‑up operation on the M25 in Essex following a serious lorry fire.
Dramatic photos capture scale of huge lorry fire on M25
The M25 in Essex is closed anti-clockwise between J27 for the M11 and J28 for the A12 after a lorry fire with pictures showing the extent of the blaze.
Live updates as M25 CLOSED due to two lorry fires
Live updates as M25 in Essex remains closed between the M11 and A12 junctions
Severe delays on south Essex route due to crash involving lorry and motorbike
Long delays are building on a key route into London after a serious crash in Tilbury on the A13.
Late night blaze rips through seafront bar
Firefighters tackled a late-night blaze at a seafront bar in Clacton, Essex.
Busy stretch of M25 CLOSED due to two lorry fires
Part of the M25 is shut this morning following two reported lorry fires on the Essex motorway.
The day Essex will be hotter than Barcelona this week
Essex is set to sizzle in temperatures hotter than Barcelona on Friday, with 30c temperatures forecast by the Met Office amid another potential heatwave.