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Dispersal order placed on Southend after week of antisocial behaviour
Key areas of Sothend are impacted by the order
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Primary school teacher, 62, wrote secret notes and asked pupil on date
Carl Dixon was banned from teacher for engaging in behaviour of a sexual nature including asking a pupil on a date.
Essex singer who worked with famous rapper attacked stranger in nightclub
A SINGER who collaborated with Big Narstie left a stranger with blood dripping down her face after assaulting her with a cup at a nightclub, a court has heard
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Colchester Zoo upgrading popular habitat to make way for 'new arrivals'
Colchester Zoo is upgrading one of its most popular habitats after the death of an animal.
The rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for more than £160 - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009
Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and more issue 'do not eat' warnings as food recalled
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued several “do not eat” warnings on food sold at major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
Ex-assistant head at south Essex special school banned for 'appalling' misconduct
A FORMER assistant head at a Billericay special school has been banned from teaching after concealing his “appalling” conduct with pupils
Colchester Zoo upgrading popular habitat to make way for 'new arrivals'
Colchester Zoo is upgrading one of its most popular habitats after the death of an animal.
'Weapons arrests' after major police response to south Essex town centre 'fight'
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and weapons offences after a major police response in Grays town centre today.
REVEALED: Full list of candidates for upcoming Southend Council elections
The full list of candidates standing for election in Southend has been revealed. Find out who is up for election in your ward on May 7, 2026.
Dog groomer taking pups on holiday after winning £10k a month for a year
A Harwich dog groomer is taking a special holiday with her two Shih Tzu pups to celebrate winning £10,000 every month for a year from the National Lottery.
Biker dies after crash between car and motorcycle in Essex
Emergency services were called to a collision in the B1035, also known as Clacton Road, involving a motorcycle and a car
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash on main south Essex route
A motorcyclist had to be airlifted to hospital after a crash on Brentwood Road on the A128 yesterday morning. Air ambulance crews attended scene around 10:46am.
Boy racers issued fines after police stop illegal event in south Essex
Essex Police have fined two drivers after they attended the scene of an illegal street race on Roscommon Way. Police continue to monitor the area.
Major Essex road could see changes made after 780 homes agreed
The M11 could see new changes as 780 new homes have been agreed
Disruption expected on c2c services this weekend as several lines closed
Commuters in south Essex can expect some disruption on c2c rail services this weekend, as ongoing engineering works will close several key lines.
Photos show lorry tipped on its side after Essex railway bridge crash
A lorry tipped on its side after a crash in Essex in the early hours of its morning when the vehicle hit a low railway bridge.
Long-standing south Essex chippy goes up for sale after owner's retirement
A long-standing fish and chip shop in Hullbridge, Alexander's, has gone up for sale following the owner's retirement after more than 16 years in the business
Jailed: south Essex stalker threatened to torch woman's dogs and attack her with acid
Alfie O'Shea was sentenced at Basildon Crown Court for bombarding his victim with threats to torch her house, blow up her car and attack her with acid.
Essex Trading Standards warning issued as Ann Summers sex toy recalled
Essex Trading Standards have issued an urgent warning amid a product recall for a sex toy sold by major retailer Ann Summers