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Raid suspect cannot afford lawyer
A man wanted in Suffolk over a £1m theft in 1993 cannot afford a lawyer after being charged in the United States, a court hears. (Read More...)
Eight held over payments inquiry
Five Sun employees are among eight people arrested over alleged corrupt payments to police and public servants following raids in London, Kent and Essex. (Read More...)
Farmers nurture wildlife habitats
Farmers in the East of England remain committed to wildlife conservation despite pressures to produce more food. (Read More...)
Biker jailed after death of boy
A motorcyclist is jailed for five years and five months after causing the death of a six-year-old boy in Essex by dangerous driving. (Read More...)
Four jailed over £50m drink fraud
Four men from Essex and Kent are jailed for their part in a massive £50m tax scam involving alcohol. (Read More...)
Views sought on new homes plans
Views are sought on proposals to build thousands of new homes across an Essex borough over the next 20 years. (Read More...)
Arrest after teenager strangled
An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl whose body was found in east London. (Read More...)
Virus-carrying mosquito detected
A mosquito known to carry the dangerous West Nile virus is discovered in Kent and Essex. (Read More...)
Web profile 'can hinder job hunt'
On Safer Internet Day experts warn how careless social networking can affect job offers (Read More...)
Snow leads to father's home birth
A father from Essex explains how heavy snowfall led to him delivering his own baby daughter (Read More...)
Southend 0-2 Rotherham
Rotherham's on-loan striker Shaun Harrad scores on his debut to help to end the Millers' three-game losing run at Southend. (Read More...)
Walsall P-P Colchester
Saturday's League One match between Walsall and Colchester is postponed because of a frozen pitch. (Read More...)
Braintree Town P-P Southport
The Blue Square Bet Premier match between Braintree and Southport is postponed because of the bad weather. (Read More...)
Watford winger in Braintree loan
Braintree Town have signed Watford forward Britt Assombalonga on a one-month youth loan. (Read More...)
Vincent set for first-team return
Colchester winger Ashley Vincent thinks he is on the verge of returning to the first team after a hamstring injury. (Read More...)
Coughlan 'hurts' at not playing
Southend player-coach Graham Coughlan says that he finds it frustrating not to be in the first team anymore. (Read More...)
Selby begins squash title defence
Defending champion Daryl Selby will play qualifier Nathan Lake in the first round of the British National Squash Championships on Tuesday. (Read More...)
Metal theft problem for diocese
An Essex diocese with the highest number of metal theft cases says the incidents are having a major impact on its churches. (Read More...)
Christian bookshop to close doors
The manager of a Christian bookshop in Essex says an increase rise in online sales is the main reason for it closing its doors. (Read More...)
Bishop sets out 15-year strategy
The Anglican Bishop of Chelmsford sets out his strategy for how the Essex diocese should look by 2025. (Read More...)
New Bishop of Bradwell announced
The Archdeacon of Wiltshire, the Venerable John Wraw, is appointed as the new Anglican Bishop of Bradwell. (Read More...)
Live acts for Introducing special
Unsigned bands from across Essex are to help mark the 25th anniversary of BBC Essex with a special three-hour show. (Read More...)
BBC Introducing in Essex tracks
Find out which tracks have been featured on BBC Introducing in Essex every Friday evening. (Read More...)
Introducing: All you need to know
If you are an unsigned band and producing original music in Essex this is your chance to get your music played on air. (Read More...)
BBC Essex marks 25th anniversary
Two of the original presenters at BBC Essex recall their first few days at the local radio station, 25 years after it went on air. (Read More...)
Terms & Conditions: On the Money
Find out how you can win a BBC Essex clock on the Essex Years show with Steve Scruton. (Read More...)
Nominations open for sport awards
Nominations open for the 2011 Essex Sports Awards (Read More...)
Pupils star in 2012 mascot song
Pupils from a junior school in Essex team up with the lead singer of McFly for the official London 2012 mascots song. (Read More...)
Olympic torch route is revealed
The 2012 Olympic torch relay route will travel to 17 Essex towns and villages next year. (Read More...)
Gardener proud of 2012 park role
An amateur gardener who helped design part of the Olympic Park in Stratford says she is honoured to be a part of the 2012 Games. (Read More...)


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