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Paedophile who sent girl indecent images and met up with her in hotel sent to prison
He was sent to prison for 5 years and placed on the sex offenders register for life
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Man whose body was found on Essex beach on Christmas Day is named
The post-mortem found that he drowned
Southend Reform leader claims environment training asks councillors to join Extinction Rebellion
Southend's Reform leader has claimed a council training document on cutting carbon footprints asks councillors to join what he called 'disruptive groups' like Extinction Rebellion and Greenpeace
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Dad 'given another chance' after devastating kitesurfing accident on Essex beach
'I hate to think what would have happened'
Police search for man in flat-cap after string of Shoeburyness thefts
It was reported a man took multiple items without paying over the course of a week
Library reservation charge to be scrapped in Essex after change in leadership
A charge for reserving library books in Essex is set to be scrapped following a change in leadership at Essex County Council.
Murderer and gang members among criminals jailed in Essex this month
Here are the 15 criminals put behind bars across the county so far this month.
Warning issued after FOUR pool closures at south Essex centre within weeks
Basildon Sporting Village has issued a warning to swimmers after repeated pool closures at the leisure centre.
Police 'concerned' for welfare of missing Southend pensioner
He is wearing a farmer-style cap
Plumes of smoke seen after blaze on roof of south Essex fire station
Thick black smoke could be seen billowing after a blaze started at Billericay Fire Station this afternoon.
Search launched for Southend man in his 80s on 'distinctive' mobility scooter
Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Southend after concerns were raised for his welfare.
Large cannabis 'factory' with 420 plants found at former Essex pub
Officers uncover a large cannabis grow inside an abandoned pub near New England, as Braintree neighbourhood police seize 420 plants in a rural drugs operation.
Thousands of eggs suspected to be illegally owned as man faces court
The eggs are protected by law
Engineering works to affect south Essex rail network this weekend
Passengers can expect delays on c2c services this weekend, as engineering works will close London Fenchurch Street, with diversions in place.
Long-standing County Hall flag replaced after Reform election win
Essex County Council has made a significant change to the flags flown at County Hall after Reform UK’s election victory.
Cancellations after person hit by train with Essex commuters facing disruption
Greater Anglia trains between Essex and London are currently affected due to a person being hit by a train.
Long-standing councillor is selected as Southend's 105th mayor
Long-standing councillor Tony Cox has been selected as Southend Mayor
Rape, stalking, domestic abuse - Pleas entered at Basildon Crown Court today
Defendants from across south Essex entered pleas at Basildon Crown Court on charges including rape, attempted GBH, sexual assault and stalking.
Lorry driver hospitalised in crash causing major delays
Long delays have built up on a major route following a collision where a lorry driver has been taken to hospital.
Long-standing councillor takes over as new Southend mayor
'I'm proud to serve Southend and will do my absolute best to meet the expectations of this important role' he said