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Unlicensed A13 driver tried to escape police in desperate 115mph chase

He narrowly avoided two crashes and sped through multiple red lights

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Live: Gridlock across south Essex with long delays on A127 and A13

Live updates as drivers face severe delays across south Essex.

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Dozens of homes without power after 'underground cable fault' in south Essex

Power is not expected to be back on until at least 11.30am.

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Essex residents start to see snow as yellow weather alert covers UK

'Big snowflakes' have been seen across Essex including Hadleigh, Benfleet and Leigh

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Drivers facing significant delays on A13 following crash in south Essex

The crash has left the A13 on the Stanford-le-Hope by pass Eastbound partially blocked.

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Police appeal after woman found injured next to e-scooter on south Essex road

She was taken to hospital with a suspected head injury, where she remains.

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Paddy McGuinness said Children in Need bike ride showed who he is 'off telly'

Paddy McGuinness said that him completing the BBC Children in Need challenge showed people who is when he's not on the TV.

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Phones designed for children launch in the UK - Do you think it's a good idea?

A child-safe smartphone has arrived in the UK, as the Pinwheel offers built-in-age guardrails.

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Investigation launched after dead fish spotted on surface of pond in Shoebury park

Shocked anglers have claimed that between eight and ten dead carp were seen at one of the ponds in Friars Park yesterday.

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Leigh dad given special VIP visit to Wembley after heartbreaking cancer diagnosis

The family have received overwhelming support and have a number of big days out planned to help create cherished memories.

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Car dealership set to be knocked down and transformed into six new homes in Westcliff

A car dealership in Westcliff will be knocked down and transformed into six homes after plans were approved by Southend Council.

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Basildon Council looking to buy up flats in newly-completed apartment block

Basildon Council is looking to acquire flats in a new apartment complex in Billericay to use for temporary accommodation as part of an £80 million strategy to address the issue.

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'It was like one big hug' - Football match in memory of south Essex man raises £4k

The Ollie Bibby Memorial Cup raised almost £4,000 for the Willow Foundation, who help poorly people between 16-40 make memories.

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'It was a shock'- Police search south Essex home for 'firearms and explosives'

Residents have been left shocked and surprised after waking up to find armed police and the army uniformed officers outside a Pitsea address.

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Revealed: Bus services in Southend to benefit from £2.5million funding boost

The significant investment, announced today, is part of more than £1 billion funding to support buses across the UK.

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Longstanding business unveils plans for new showroom and flats in south Essex

A more than 30-year-old upholsterer in Billericay is set to demolish three warehouses and create a new and improved showroom, workshop and 21 flats up-to nine storeys high.

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What is Danny Jones' net worth as the McFly star takes on I'm A Celebrity jungle?

McFly’s Danny Jones is in the jungle for ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! but what is his net worth?

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Keepers announce birth of adorable new squirrel monkey at Colchester Zoo

Keepers have announced the venue's squirrel monkey Milu has given birth to a female baby squirrel monkey with male Malcolm.

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House prices drop by £5000 with sellers rushing ahead of Stamp Duty hike

The average price tag on a newly marketed home has fallen by more than £5,000 in November, with buyers and sellers rushing to complete before Stamp Duty relief ends.