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Man spent 10 weeks in hospital after 'ear infection' left him in coma

Daniel Harding had to learn to walk and talk again

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Wickford man, 21, charged with child abuse named by police

He has been charged following a police investigation into inappropriate messages sent to a teenage girl

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Woman saved from violent attack after smart watch automatically called 999

'The attack was so violent, blood would not stop pouring'

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Missing teenage girl might be in Essex after disappearing 8 days ago

She went missing from North Wales and is believed to have travelled to Essex

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Fostering agency rated 'outstanding' as founder calls for more foster parents

It comes after an Essex fostering agency was rated 'Outstanding' in its latest Ofsted inspection

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Three people injured after ambulance overturns on A13

The crash involved 3 vehicles

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Drivers urged 'avoid area' after multi-vehicle crash on A13

Essex Police are currently at the scene of the crash and have told people to avoid the area for the rest of the evening

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Three more charged following assaults that left people with 'serious injuries' in Southend

Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries

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Southend police officer running London Marathon in memory of colleagues lost to suicide

The Southend-based officer is running in memory of beloved colleagues lost to suicide

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Man, 50, dies in hospital five days after 'hit and run' on Westcliff road

Detectives are still investigating the circumstances behind the collision

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Under threat Essex bus route could be saved in 'leaked' plan

A leaked letter has outlined plans that could save a 'vital' bus service in Essex

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Tributes pour in after death of 'exceptional' Essex Police officer

He had dedicated 18 years of service to Essex Police

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Sick vandals cover Essex children's park with dangerous metal spikes

The council became aware of the issue on Friday night (April 17)

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Police name man accused of attempted murder after two injured in Southend

A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on bail

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Police name man accused of attempted murder after serious crash leaves man fighting for his life

It follows a serious crash earlier this week

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Armed police swarm Southend home after concerns reported

Police have clarified what happened after a number of reports on social media

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People rushed to hospital with serious injuries after two incidents

Residents saw police in the area after the incidents

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Police issue update after serious crash leaves man fighting for his life

The man remains in hospital

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Drivers warned of delays as M25 to close in both directions

Motorists using the M25 in Essex are set to face around 10 miles of diversions which are due to last for a week.

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Essex bride forced to hitchhike to wedding after taxi mix up

An Essex bride and groom were forced to hitchhike on their wedding day after a taxi mix-up left them without a ride in Brighton.