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Essex will have a few closures affecting the M25, A12 and Dartford Crossing in the early hours of the morning over the weekend from September 23-25

Zoo bosses are 'overjoyed' with the news

A stack of new roles have been made available at the firm

HEROISM and sacrifice of Second World War soldiers were honoured in a special annual memorial service.

Tickets are now available

Winners will be chosen by a public vote.

NORTH Essex health bosses have said the safety of expectant mothers is their “first and top priority” after many maternity wards were found to be underperforming.

A series of works have been completed

A DISABLED pensioner has branded a vaccine booster hub “scandalous” after being told she would have to queue despite pre-booking an appointment.

The 40-year-old was snared by paedophile hunters

Live updates with all the latest traffic, travel and other news from across Essex

Essex Police are looking to find a man in connection with an investigation.

DRIVERS can expect delays with a village road set to shut for more than a month.

It followed complaints from passengers

The driver drove off from the scene

A 29-year-old man formerly of Essex has been handed a life sentence for the attempted murder of a prison officer.

The cause of the fire has also been investigated

FREEPORT East has appointed its first permanent chief executive

ROADRUNNERS will take in the scenic Essex countryside side when they pound the pavements as part of a yearly and “famous” race.

Drivers are being warned to shut their windows as firefighters are at the scene of a lorry fire on a major south Essex road.

The arrest was made by counter terrorism officers at Stansted Airport earlier this year

The incident happened earlier today

SYNTH-POP musicians who are enjoying an “incredible renaissance” since reforming after preparing to mark a milestone anniversary with a special show in Colchester.

Police officers had items thrown at them and were threatened by a gang while they were out patrolling in Wickford.

DEDICATED care workers and swimming enthusiasts braved the freezing cold temperatures of the North Sea to raise awareness and vital funding.

NEW state-of-the-art gym equipment to be installed at three leisure centres in Tendring.

The industrial unit has been about 80 per cent damaged by the fire

It opened this morning

It puts it among the bets in the UK

FREE the Quay campaigners are set to place padlocks along a “eyesore” fence after waiting more than a year to see the barrier on their village green pulled down.

Next Chapter is one of five organisations which the Colchester mayor is raising money for this year

The original fundraiser began in March.

Firefighters remain at the scene this morning

ALL GP patients in England will be offered an appointment for non-urgent needs within two weeks under new plans to help improve access to care.

It will be back again in 2022

They rode more than 300 miles

AN eleventh-hour bid to save a much-loved village shop has seen success as residents celebrate the news.

There are some great events for everyone

She set light to a shoe and coat rack

A LEADING nurse has been made an honorary professor.

She was left shocked

He seized goods worth more than £1,300 in total

New Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng called the plan to reverse the National Insurance rise a “tax cut for workers”

True Crime Newsquest Unsolved's launch will be marked with a live Q&A with investigative journalist Mark Williams-Thomas, who exposed Jimmy Savile.

King Charles III is reportedly planning a 'slimmed down' Coronation - but when will his ceremony be?

Asda's trial is being expanded into further stores following its success.

The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has warned homeowners with a mortgage that the rise could see them paying an extra £40 a month

Customers can bring their soft plastic to recycle at Aldi stores.