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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 October 21-23

HUNDREDS of refugees from war torn countries are being assisted in starting a new life in Essex by being given the chance to learn skills and enter the workplace.

A LONG-RUNNING animal safe haven battling "frightening" costs has issued a desperate appeal to the public, asking: “Can you help us get through the winter?”

A SEASIDE venue is set to host two festive themed charity events, giving shoppers the perfect opportunities to purchase quirky stocking fillers ahead of the big day.

AN exploding display of vibrant colours and whizzing rockets will pepper the skies above a primary school next month.

Greenstead residents have said they are fed up of the damage which is being caused by lorries and workers

A MAN was caught carrying coats with their tags still on after they had been stolen from a town centre store.

A diversion route will be in place.

His last 50 junior parkruns add up to more than 100k – which is the equivalent of an ultra-marathon

Shoppers watched on as a Home Office enforcement team raided the Post Office

He was spared jail

A lectern was set up outside 10 Downing Street.

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

Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Penny Mourdant are all among the bookies favourites for next Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Penny Mourdant are all among the bookies favourites for next Prime Minister

Alongside his work, he is hoping to improve the diversity of lawyers across the industry

The decision has been announced this evening

FIVE men have been jailed for a total of 50 years after the theft of an ATM.

A trial concluded on Thursday

A MUM who is desperately trying to find a home for her family was nearly hoodwinked out of hundreds of pounds by a property scammer posing as a landlord.

A LONG-SERVING healthcare worker has accused hospital staff of repeated neglect after she says her elderly dad contracted sepsis five times in as many months.

REPORTS suggest the Foreign Secretary will not be standing for Prime Minister.

A man from Colchester has been jailed alongside a gangster rapper (who performed on BBC Radio 1Xtra) for running a huge heroin and cocaine dealing empire.

NORTH Essex’s Conservatives have reacted to Liz Truss’ resignation as Prime Minister.

CONTRACTORS are being asked to submit proposals for a new skate park in Clacton.

It has been a tumultuous time for Conservative politicians

What can £2 get you in today’s economy?

A jury has returned its verdict

ANY plans to hold a leadership contest were branded "an emotional response and not a plan" by Braintree's MP ahead Prime Minister Liz Truss resigning.

TENDRING'S MPs have reacted after Liz Truss has resigned as Prime Minister.

WILD goats with a penchant for grazing have been parachuted in to help groom a beauty spot – but fear not, they will not be “headbutting whoever they want.”

CONSTRUCTION has reached the highest point of a new £4.4million pound development in Jaywick.

The family is calling for people to be 'held to account'

The suspect has links to Essex

EDUCATION bosses have been left feeling “delighted” after a school was awarded tens of thousands of pounds to fund an ambitious history project.

He will be sentenced next month

There are a few pets from the Essex RSPCA centres and Danaher Animal Home who are looking for new owners

AN award-winning property firm is celebrating after enhancing its impressive portfolio by acquiring a new business.

A MAN was violently struck in the face after being verbally abused in a city centre attack.

Harwich Haven Authority delighted students from the town with unique behind the scenes tour.

Two men and a 17-year-old boy have been charged with the murder of a man who was found dead near an industrial estate in Essex.

A BUDGET statement from Essex County Council revealed that they are investing less than half of the amount needed to correctly maintain its roads, footways, street lighting and other public rights of way.

DRIVERS can expect delays with a pair of roads scheduled to close next week.

A DOCTOR has been struck off after allegedly exposing himself to a female colleague and slapping her.

A GRANDMOTHER who hit the ground when her heart suddenly stopped believes she “would not be alive today” if not for the heroes who saved her.

CAMPAIGNERS silently marched through a city centre resulting in “eyes being opened to the sad reality” of human trafficking in the modern world.

PUPILS will bear the brunt of the impact of rising energy costs on schools, fears an education boss whose bills have nearly tripled.

The sensitive documents were reportedly found discarded in a park

The runway was also closed for a short period of time