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University of Essex staff facing losing their jobs were 'incorrectly' told they were safe from redundancy
The University of Essex has apologised for the error
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Three arrested after woman attacked on busy Essex street
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of GBH without intent
The peaceful Essex area where hardly any residents live in town centres
Residents of this area live all over - and aren't just focussed on the high street!
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Two stuck in 'quicksand' prompts indefinite Essex lagoon closure
A mother and daughter got stuck in wet sand at the beach last week
Crackdown on fraudsters illegally subletting council homes in Southend
Subletting council properties has cost the council more than quarter of a million pounds over the past three years
Mum and child trapped in quicksand saved by Adventure Island staff
The theme park said they are 'incredibly concerned' by the current situation
6 taxi drivers licences revoked after being deemed not “fit and proper” to work in Southend
"We need to make sure all drivers meet the high standards we have”
Everything you need to know about Elizabeth and Greater Anglia line closures this weekend
There will be replacement bus services running this Mother's Day
Detectives name third man in attempted Essex jewellery heist
The daylight robbery involved multiple getaway vehicles but foiled by the shop's security shutters and passing street rangers
Essex man accused of building 'bomb' named by police
People in the area were evacuated from their homes
Essex bus service suspended due to antisocial behaviour
The bus provider said it has supended the service to protect its staff
Man who killed his partner in crash recalled for prison for driving while disqualified
He caused the death of 20-year-old Jess Waterman in 2022
Adventure Island 'heroes' rescue mum and daughter stuck in 'waist-deep' sand
The team rescued them and then contacted the coastguard
Epping man accused of assaulting emergency worker on town's high street
He was arrested last week
Cameras installed across Essex areas 'linked to crime hotspots'
The cameras are bought using cash seized from criminals
N-Dubz star Dappy to visit Southend bar this weekend for 'night to remember'
He will be performing some of his biggest hits, like 'No regrets'
The major Essex A-road used by thousands each day once the longest in England
The A127 has a long and varied history
Southend Barclays bank set to shut for three months for huge refurb
The Essex branch will close for refurbishment
Parts of A12 and A127 to stay shut for another month due to flyover roadworks
They were closed as part of the Gallows Corner Flyover works
Major update for Southend and Stansted Airport passengers that could affect millions each year
It's going to potentially impact millions of people each year