Essex

Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
Fans of Southend United are in ecstasy as the side wins its first ever domestic trophy.
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Southend win FA Trophy in penalty shoot-out
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Football
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4 hours ago
Paddleboarders and surfers protest over sewage
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Norfolk
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13 hours ago
Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory
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Essex
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13 hours ago
'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
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England
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17 hours ago
Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire
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County Cricket
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7 hours ago
Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Essex
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17 hours ago

'I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull'
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Essex
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1 day ago
Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback
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Essex
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17 hours ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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1 day ago
Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers
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Essex
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1 day ago
Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool
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Essex
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1 day ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?

The Conservatives increased their majority in Harlow, despite Reform UK success elsewhere in Essex.

Reform UK wins control of Essex and Thurrock councils, and makes gains at other local authorities.

Reform leader threatens legal action against council shake-up
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Essex
Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock
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England
Potholes and change: Why Essex voted for Reform
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Essex
Newly elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims
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Essex
Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex
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Essex

The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Southend beat Wealdstone in FA Trophy shootout
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Sport
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4 hours ago
Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire
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County Cricket
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7 hours ago
O'Sullivan to face Brecel in Snooker 900 final
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Snooker
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1 day ago
Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Colchester
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1 day ago
Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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Braintree
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1 day ago

The Sounds of Essex

Southend United. Maher: 'I love winning trophies for this club' Audio, 3 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Need To Know Essex. Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading? Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
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5 days ago
Secret Essex. Before the raid: Essex and the Dambusters. Audio, 13 minutes
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BBC Essex
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Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
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Essex
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Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire
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Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory
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Essex
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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
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England
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17 hours ago
Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Essex
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17 hours ago
Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback
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Essex
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Porter hits maiden 50 for Essex against Leicestershire
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Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Colchester
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Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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Braintree
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East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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Farmer terrorised by machete-wielding hare coursers
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Essex
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Plea to swimmers after poo and vomiting in pool
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Essex
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'I have alopecia but someone asked if I was dressed as Pitbull'
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Essex
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Essex fight back after fast Leicestershire start
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County Cricket
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2 days ago
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
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2 days ago
'Callous' thieves jailed for string of raids
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England
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2 days ago
Olly Murs in tears as he completes endurance feat
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England
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2 days ago
Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment
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Essex
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2 days ago
Olly Murs finishes fourth day of 'brutal' challenge
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England
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Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire
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Essex
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All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley
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Essex
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2 days ago
Dredging works completed at picturesque quay
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Essex
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2 days ago
Reform leader's legal letter over council shake-up
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Essex
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3 days ago
Reform council to scrap new library charges
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Essex
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3 days ago