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Mystery of Vitoria Barreto's disappearance remains unsolved 6 months on after last sighting in Brightlingsea
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Police seize £200k Lamborghini under tightened antisocial driving laws
Officers seize supercar in Southend after reports of it being driven at up to twice speed limitPolice have seized a Lamborghini potentially worth more than £200,000 under tightened laws introduced to crack down on dangerous driving.Essex police confiscated the Lamborghini Huracan on Saturday aftern...
Police search for teenage boy after 13-year-old robbed of an e-bike
A 17-year-old boy has already been arrested in connection with the incident
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The well-known Essex roundabout where a popular pub once stood
Thousands of drivers use the roundabout every day, but some may not know about its past
Coastguard called to boat ‘struggling in the sea’ off Essex coast
The coastguard also received reports there was a possible person in the sea
The 500-year-old Essex school that educated an Inbetweeners star
The school has taught some famous faces
Leading councillor 'extremely unhappy' as plans for 900 homes not discussed in time
Developers who want permission to build 910 homes at Foots Farm, off Southend Road say Basildon Council has taken too long in processing the application
Mum won £127k on night out in Southend – but it turned her life upside down
Essex mum-of-two Lisa Walker now helps women recover from the destruction that comes in he wake of gambling addictions and she knows better than most how costly it can be
Bank Holiday bin collection changes across Essex this August
Some councils are changing their bin collection dates
Face of Chelmsford man who raped woman on the street in Southend
He will spend several years behind bars
Brave seafront workers tackled knife-wielding teens during night of Southend disorder
Ten people were locked up over the incident
5 children rescued after getting stuck in the water in Southend
The RNLI has warned locals to "properly prepare" if you're visiting the beaches
Trains to popular Essex summer destinations cancelled due to 'uneven' track
The disruption follows the prolonged dry weather
Explosions and gunfire expected to be heard across this Essex area
Large calibre gunfire and explosions may be heard over two days
Wickford train delays expected to last for another week after derailment
"Although we are making good progress, it remains a huge and complex task"
999 crews rush to Canvey Island beach after report of person 'struggling' in the water
Teams arrived at the scene within minutes
Greater Anglia shares major update in removing train that came off tracks in Wickford
The railway line has been shut for 5 days so far
Emergency department at Essex hospital to expand despite 'inadequate' rating
Improvements will be made after a six-figure cash injection
Latest update on train derailment that caused 'extensive damage'
More than a mile of track needs repairing
999 crews rush to Southend seafront to reports of children 'in difficulty'
The coastguard has issued a warning to those entering the water