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Community building almost completely destroyed by fire
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Evie Waite with her winning poster to promote the school's 50th anniversary year

Chase Lane's exhibition for 50th anniversary tomorrow

Letter: ‘They’ll say we’re not worth the fare’

Off-street parking fees and charges in Tendring rise by £195,000 in 4 years

Police appeal for attempted burglary information

Judge orders top TV chef to pay £75k to designer following court dispute

Georgie and Rich jumping for joy after competition success

Weather warning to clear leaving unbroken sunshine over scorching weekend

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Woman arrested following incident on plane near Stansted Airport released on bail

There is major train disruption this morning due to fault at Liverpool Street

Charity issues advice for feeding Mistley's swans

Football dugouts damaged at park

Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Essex

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Harwich's Train Maintenance Centre gets given green light

Community won’t submit bid to run Manningtree library

Do YOU have what it takes to star in game shows alongside Alan Carr?

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Toddler rescued from hot car after being left alone for more than an hour in scorching heat

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Aldi to trial removing plastic from fresh vegetables in Essex

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Search and rescue dogs give live demonstration to Inner Wheel

Beware of the hedgehog! New road sign to warn drivers of small animals

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Troops and veterans can get a FREE Toby Carvery this Armed Forces Day

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How to get the job of a lifetime for your pooch (and a free holiday)

All the outdoor cinema events taking place in Essex this summer

Woman arrested after fighter jets escort plane back to airport

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School lunches through the decades and the shocking 'health' change from the 70's to now

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Letter: What should we do with Harwich?

Jimmy: It’s happy birthday, West Cliff

Tory leadership chaos as police visit Johnson’s home after neighbour reports row

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Loud "explosion" heard across Essex confirmed as a sonic boom

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25 mile charity walk for disabled teenager Maisy

Summer of events to teach residents about world wars

Essex households urged to be vigilant when making home improvements

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Double win for Harwich as two pubs scoop top awards

Three brothers jailed for crime spree which involved more than 200 offences

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Essex Lottery urging people to buy tickets for shot at £25,000

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Holidaymakers heading to Greece warned of mosquitoes carrying virus

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'It was hard talking but it was good' - brave rape victim on how service saved his life

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The 12 driving offences which will land you with penalty points on your licence

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The lesser-know Essex link to the moon landings as world prepares to mark 50 years

Letter: Stay positive and pull together for our town

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Artists follow their own paths for riverside gallery exhibition

GPs to be consulted on opposition to law on assisted dying

Donald Trump issues denial after facing new sexual assault allegation

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Derelict factory turned into homes for the council's housing list

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Overnight closures to mark end of A120 roundabout work

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Tens of thousands of people expected at Essex house festival tomorrow

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TOWIE favourite to appear on hit TV show.... TONIGHT

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Harwich RNLI crew after surfboard is spotted in the water

Fundraising team to swim total of 21 miles for Acorn Village

Train firm gets £1.1million to improve cycling facilities

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Lifeline buses are damaged by crooks

IN PICTURES: The aftermath of Parkeston's community hub fire

Will and Kate's wedding cake fetches tasty £300 at Royal auction sale

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McDonald's is FINALLY extending the hours it serves breakfast

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Rediscovered Constable drawing sells for staggering £87,500

Your weather update for the next two weeks

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People in Essex are more likely to be victims of online bank fraud than any other place in the UK

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County Hall hands over the reins for grass cutting and pavement repairs to parish councils

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Letters: Austerity threatening our right to protest peacefully

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‘Lifeline’ hospital buses are targeted by thieves

Man, 72, quizzed in connection with unsolved murder from more than 20 years ago

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Third of sickness at council is now stress or mental health related

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Editorial comment: Why has town square been delayed?

IN PICTURES: Your photos of last night's spectacular lightning storm

Human rights groups cry foul as figures show spit guards use on rise in Essex

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Letters: BBC thanked veterans for D-Day heroism...then took free TV licences away

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Hayfever and asthma sufferers warned of 'pollen bomb'

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County Hall fined twice for failing to educate absent pupils

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Meet the doctor tasked with improving the health of one million patients

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How you can find out where to fill up your water bottle for free

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Bring your dog to work day is this week - here is everything you need to know

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More than 24 hours of thunderstorms and rain to hit Essex today

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Letter: 'Electoral system must be replaced'

Sport

“It’s fiercely competitive and that’s exactly what we want - to be in the thick of a battle"

Kilian strikes gold at the Haringey Multi Nations Box Cup

Comfortable victory showed the progress we've made: Butcher

Alderman is the Carnival Cup king

"We want to take the club as far and high as possible" - Wallace on his new role with the Shrimpers

Carmichael is delighted as "core" squad members pen contracts

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Sport

Butcher is delighted to take over as Swans skipper

Shelley: potential new signings can help take us to the next level

Trio qualify to compete on the regional stage

Harrison leads the way at Parkrun

Butcher is relieved to get first victory on the board

Harwich's famous Royal Oak ground from the sky

Links aces are crowned Scottish champions

Alex pens a two-year deal with Saracens

Karate club members shine on the national stage

Double delight for Shrimpers goal king Jordan

Your chance to vote for our non-league team of the year

Rising star Rio secures an eye-catching victory

Brothers brings his brother to Brantham

Long-serving Nicky is honoured by the Shrimpers

Friend defies strong headwind to clock a new Parkrun PB

U's legend Steve set to help the Shrimpers

Shelley: I'm confident we'll push on and become a force to be reckoned with next season

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National sport

Morgan focused on England progression rather than Smith and Warner’s reception

Cricket World Cup matchday 27: England bid to bounce back against Australia

Boothroyd questions concentration as ‘poor decisions’ cost England Under-21s

Bronze: We want to push the women’s game forward

Young Lions held by Croatia to exit Euro 2019 without a win

Paul Jubb relishing Wimbledon debut despite first-round Eastbourne defeat

Norwich sign Switzerland striker Josip Drmic on a free transfer

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North Essex news

WATCH: Adorable Amur tiger cubs born at Colchester Zoo

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Local Sport

“It’s fiercely competitive and that’s exactly what we want - to be in the thick of a battle"

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Education News

School children can vote for the Book of the Year

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National news

Iran says talks with US impossible amid sanctions and ‘intimidation’

Sexual assault accuser is ‘not my type’, says Trump

Police release hundreds of files from Smollett investigation

Jeremy Hunt pledges to boost defence spending by a quarter if he becomes PM

Camilla to visit charities and newspaper office in Aberdeenshire

What the papers say – June 25

Michael Jackson fans still mourning King Of Pop decade after his death

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