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The new Maldon Fields crematorium

New Maldon crematorium to hold first funerals after building work completed

Santa - the Brown family alongside the big man

Santa - the Brown family alongside the big man

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Pictures: Stow Maries hosts final event in series of fundraisers after difficult year

Sam Scott in Malden

Sam Scott in Malden

Maldon author releases sixth book in six years says it's 'never too late to learn'

Priti Patel attended the The Museum of Power's launch event

Priti Patel attended the The Museum of Power's launch event

Museum of Power unveils expansion after £1.2m investment

Scenes from Light Up Maldon- Residents enjoying some mulled wine

Scenes from Light Up Maldon- Residents enjoying some mulled wine

'Light Up Maldon' spreads festive cheer at spectacular Christmas light's switch event

The display at the Salty Dogs Show in Maldon.

The display at the Salty Dogs Show in Maldon.

'Salty Dogs Christmas Exhibition' returns to Maldon for Christmas

Anger - Residents are frustrated as houses are constructed without them being aware planning applications were approved

Anger - Residents are frustrated as houses are constructed without them being aware planning applications were approved

Local government

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Residents 'angry' and 'shocked' as eight houses go up without their knowledge

News

Greater Anglia services will be renationalised by next autumn,

Greater Anglia services will be renationalised by next autumn,

Greater Anglia set to be one of the first UK rail companies renationalised

Battle - Erin has been suffering from endometriosis since she was nine

Battle - Erin has been suffering from endometriosis since she was nine

Essex teen says endometriosis shouldn't be 'taboo' as she shares her story

Crash - The crash in Stock Road

Crash - The crash in Stock Road

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Police cordon off Essex road after crash between Amazon van and car

Area - the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway

Area - the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway

Why the new A12 will need to be closed for three nights next week

Recovering - Ross Verner and partner Monica Murphy with their children

Recovering - Ross Verner and partner Monica Murphy with their children

Essex dad says he is 'lucky to be alive' as he returns home after horror crash

Traumatised - Jennifer with her cat, Shadow

Traumatised - Jennifer with her cat, Shadow

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Beloved pet's tail 'skinned' amid fears 'cat attacker' is targeting Essex area

Both Essex farm shops were commended for their variety of stock

Both Essex farm shops were commended for their variety of stock

Essex farm shops with 'astounding variety' named among best in the UK

Fined - Seven Essex based businesses have been fined a combined total of over £165,000, for employing illegal staff

Fined - Seven Essex based businesses have been fined a combined total of over £165,000, for employing illegal staff

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Seven Essex businesses fined a total £165k for employing illegal workers

Blocked - The A12 has been blocked following a crash

Blocked - The A12 has been blocked following a crash

Key Essex road blocked after crash as long delays are expected

Six lucky Essex winners bag top £100k prizes as Premium Bond winners announced

Six lucky Essex winners bag top £100k prizes as Premium Bond winners announced

Six lucky Essex residents bag top £100k prizes as Premium Bond winners announced

Magical - Siobhan Cucina, 55, from Little Canfield near Braintree (Left) and granddaughter Grace, 14, in Lapland in Finland

Magical - Siobhan Cucina, 55, from Little Canfield near Braintree (Left) and granddaughter Grace, 14, in Lapland in Finland

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Essex gran takes daughter to Lapland for just ONE day after bagging £130 flights

Exciting - Duran Duran

Exciting - Duran Duran

80s legends Duran Duran announced as headliner for new Essex music festival

Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but she is also an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood

Fay Greaves is probably best known to readers as one of the stars of the BBC show The Traitors, but she is also an NSPCC Campaigner for Childhood

The Traitors star explains why the NSPCC's vital work is so needed

Arrested - A man has been arrested on suspicion of hare coursing in Essex

Arrested - A man has been arrested on suspicion of hare coursing in Essex

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Man arrested on suspicion of hare coursing at Essex farm

The full cast of 'Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War'

The full cast of 'Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War'

Latchingdon Arts and Drama Society delights village with 'Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War'

Vanessa and Standin Scott

Vanessa and Standin Scott

Strictly Air Ambulance returns to Essex with exciting new contestants line-up

Jailed - Keith Wright

Jailed - Keith Wright

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Essex man jailed after threatening to 'stab' shop staff and exposing himself

Kitchen blaze - The aftermath of the fire

Kitchen blaze - The aftermath of the fire

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Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze sparked by unattended candle in Essex flat

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater among supporters of Dignity in Dying, celebrating hearing the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater among supporters of Dignity in Dying, celebrating hearing the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster

Here is how your Essex MP voted on the Assisted Dying Bill

Maldon and District Community Voluntary Service Secures Contract for Universal Standard Support Offer across Essex

Maldon and District Community Voluntary Service Secures Contract for Universal Standard Support Offer across Essex

Local government

Maldon and District CVS secures Contract for Universal Standard Support offer

Jailed - Samson Kuteyi

Jailed - Samson Kuteyi

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International drug dealer jailed for importing cannabis through Essex airport

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the A12, M25 and Dartford Crossing

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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend

Tyler Kerry died after falling into an empty lift shaft in Antalya, Turkey

Tyler Kerry died after falling into an empty lift shaft in Antalya, Turkey

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Family heartbroken after Essex 20-year-old dies in hotel lift shaft fall

Wanted - Harrison Sullivan

Wanted - Harrison Sullivan

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TikTok influencer with Essex links wanted for failing to turn up at court

UK Today

Tesco offers full refund to customers as chicken product poses 'risk to health'

Aldi 'sorry for any disappointment' as it discontinues 2 biscuit varieties

Multiple energy firms offering free electricity for customers this Christmas

Full BBC Christmas Day TV schedule including Gavin & Stacey, Doctor Who and more

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace faces new 'groping' allegations

HMRC issues important tax update to eBay, AirBNB and JustEat users

Sport

Return - Chris Silverwood has been appointed Essex's Director of Cricket

Former England coach Chris Silverwood returns to Essex as Director of Cricket

Leading the way - Brett Munyard led his Maldon and Tiptree side to victory over Newmarket Town in his first game in charge

Leading the way - Brett Munyard led his Maldon and Tiptree side to victory over Newmarket Town in his first game in charge

Non-League Football

New Jammers boss Brett Munyard claims victory in first game in charge

On the ball: Jack Adlington-Pile looks to advance forward during Heybridge Swifts' home defeat to Grays Athletic.

On the ball: Jack Adlington-Pile looks to advance forward during Heybridge Swifts' home defeat to Grays Athletic.

Non-League Football

Swifts slump to a disappointing home defeat in Essex derby

Team - Tekkerslovakia will be taking on Beer Lanyard FC

Team - Tekkerslovakia will be taking on Beer Lanyard FC

Colchester United FC

Ex-Prem stars announced ahead of charity game for young girl with rare condition

New role - Brett Munyard has been appointed Maldon and Tiptree's new first-team manager

New role - Brett Munyard has been appointed Maldon and Tiptree's new first-team manager

Colchester United FC

Maldon and Tiptree announce Brett Munyard as their new first-team manager

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National Sport

Max Verstappen crosses the line to win the Dutch Grand Prix in 2023 (Tim Goode/PA)

Max Verstappen crosses the line to win the Dutch Grand Prix in 2023 (Tim Goode/PA)

Max Verstappen’s home race to end as Dutch GP removed from calendar after 2026

Ollie Pope will continue as England’s stand-in wicketkeeper for the second Test against New Zealand (John Davidson/Photosport via AP).

Ollie Pope will continue as England’s stand-in wicketkeeper for the second Test against New Zealand (John Davidson/Photosport via AP).

Ollie Pope to keep England gloves for second Test against New Zealand

Ruud van Nistelrooy made a winning start at Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ruud van Nistelrooy made a winning start at Leicester (Mike Egerton/PA)

Cheers and beers for Ruud van Nistelrooy as Leicester reign starts with win

Sarina Wiegman’s side won in Sheffield (Danny Lawson/PA)

Sarina Wiegman’s side won in Sheffield (Danny Lawson/PA)

Mixed feelings for Sarina Wiegman after England beat Switzerland

Pep Guardiola (right) has denied there are issues between him and Kevin De Bruyne (left) (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola (right) has denied there are issues between him and Kevin De Bruyne (left) (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola denies rumours of a rift with Kevin De Bruyne

Grace Clinton’s early goal proved to be the winner (Martin Rickett/PA)

Grace Clinton’s early goal proved to be the winner (Martin Rickett/PA)

England end 2024 with win over Switzerland thanks to early Grace Clinton strike

Jean-Philippe Mateta struck in the second half (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Jean-Philippe Mateta struck in the second half (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Jean-Philippe Mateta on target as Crystal Palace beat fellow strugglers Ipswich

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Greater Anglia services will be renationalised by next autumn,

Greater Anglia set to be one of the first UK rail companies renationalised

Battle - Erin has been suffering from endometriosis since she was nine

Essex teen says endometriosis shouldn't be 'taboo' as she shares her story

Santa - the Brown family alongside the big man

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Pictures: Stow Maries hosts final event in series of fundraisers after difficult year

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National News

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘the time to act is now’ (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘the time to act is now’ (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Lammy tells Nato members to ‘get serious’ about increased defence spending

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is the daughter of Rodrigo Duterte (AP)

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is the daughter of Rodrigo Duterte (AP)

Second impeachment complaint filed against Philippine Vice President Duterte

Interest rates will fall less than previously predicted, the OECD has said (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Interest rates will fall less than previously predicted, the OECD has said (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD

Shayne Ward, Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill, Montell Douglas, Wynne Evans, Sarah Hadland and Jamie Borthwick will take part in the 2025 live tour (Ray Burmiston/PA)

Shayne Ward, Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill, Montell Douglas, Wynne Evans, Sarah Hadland and Jamie Borthwick will take part in the 2025 live tour (Ray Burmiston/PA)

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Tasha Ghouri and JB Gill among stars on 2025 Strictly Come Dancing live tour

Killer nurse Lucy Letby has been interviewed by detectives in prison over the suspicious deaths of more babies (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Killer nurse Lucy Letby has been interviewed by detectives in prison over the suspicious deaths of more babies (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Lucy Letby questioned over more baby deaths

Mr Yoon’s decision has led to calls for his impeachment (AP)

Mr Yoon’s decision has led to calls for his impeachment (AP)

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Explainer: What events led to chaotic scenes in South Korea?

The National Databank works like a food bank for mobile data (PA)

The National Databank works like a food bank for mobile data (PA)

Virgin Media O2 expands National Databank access to all O2 stores

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