Rider dies in early morning smash

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a motorcyclist died after a collision with a car at Rettendon Common The crash happened at Main Road at about 7.30am today (Sunday). Read more

Union criticise council wages

A union have criticised Essex County Council after their chief executive topped a poll of best paid chief executives for the Eastern region. Read more

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Jury slam health and safety failings in MoD inquest

A jury have slammed health and safety failures at the Ministry of Defence’s Foulness Island base blaming them for the death of a government scientist. Read more

Essex Pride comes to Chelmsford

ESSEX Pride Festival is just days away with organisers promising to transform Chelmsford for a day this Sunday. Read more

Police cut outs scrapped

Police in the county have scrapped the use of life-sized cardboard cut outs of police officers. Read more

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Spider causes flash burns in Clacton

A Clacton man has suffered flash burns after attempting to chase a spider using aerosol and a cigarette lighter. Read more

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Fire chief slams unions

Essex’s Chief Fire Officer has launched a scathing attack on the unions after a joint statement from Unison and the Fire Brigade Union demanded no job cuts in the face of the Government’s spending review. Read more

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Exhibition gives seaside snapshot of Southend in 2010

Two local artists have revamped the old tradition of seaside photography in Southend as they look to capture the modern town as it is today. Read more

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Essex's laziest teenager changing his ways after TV show

An Essex teenager labelled one of Britain’s laziest after his appearance on BBC Three series ‘Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum’ is looking to change his ways after making the final of the TV show. Read more

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Essex bidder pays £700 for Coronation Street cat's ashes

A mystery Essex bidder has paid £700 for the ashes of a cat featured in the iconic opening credits of popular soap Coronation Street. Read more

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Comedian set to become Doctor Phill Jupitus

Essex comedian Phill Jupitus is to be commended for his contribution to the arts with an honorary degree from the University of Essex. Read more

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Bishop Laurie to say farewell

THE country’s long-serving bishop is to stand down from his role in Essex and East London. Read more

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Officials consider lifting Dartford toll

Government officials have hinted that toll charges at the Dartford Bridge could be lifted when Essex roads become too congested. Read more

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Firefighters union blames boss

THE Fire Brigades Union has given its side of the story after leaving a signing ceremony today without completing an agreement to end industrial action in Essex. Read more

Union fails to sign formal end of dispute paper

FIRE Brigades Union officials have left Service headquarters at Kelvedon Park without signing the agreement to end the eight-month industrial dispute. Read more

Deal brokered to end firefighters' dispute

PEACE has finally been brokered in the long running dispute between Essex firefighters and their bosses. Read more

Free swimming set to be scrapped

Free swimming for youngsters and older residents looks set to disappear across the county after national cuts hit local councils hard. Read more

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Owners fear worst after golf club fire

Owners of Lord’s Golf and Country Club have been left fearing the worst after a fire burnt down one of their club houses. Read more

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Ducking out of school

A FAMILY of ducks have ruffled feathers at a local school after hatching in the school’s quadrangle. Read more

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Commuter chaos on A127

A COLLISION between a pedal bike and car has caused traffic chaos on the A127. Read more

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