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Chelmsford property lawyer Keeley Livingstone appeared in a BBC One documentary last week called The Leasehold Trap

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Property lawyer 'has saved Essex neighbours over £100k' in service charges

Crash - several vehicles are said to have been involved in a crash on the A130 northbound

Crash - several vehicles are said to have been involved in a crash on the A130 northbound

Delays building after crash involving 'five vehicles' on major Essex road

Popular retailer to unveil flagship store at south Essex shopping centre

Popular retailer to unveil flagship store at south Essex shopping centre

The Fragrance Shop

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Popular retailer to unveil flagship store at south Essex shopping centre

Paul White, also known as Lord Hanningfield, was one of the most respected politicians in Britain. Then his reputation was destroyed by the Parliamentary expenses scandal. But was he really the villain painted by the tabloids?

Paul White, also known as Lord Hanningfield, was one of the most respected politicians in Britain. Then his reputation was destroyed by the Parliamentary expenses scandal. But was he really the villain painted by the tabloids?

Essex County Council

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Hero, villain or something in-between? The life and crimes of Lord Hanningfield

Spooky staycations - A study by a holiday tour operator has found Essex to be one of the “spookiest staycations” in the UK.

Spooky staycations - A study by a holiday tour operator has found Essex to be one of the “spookiest staycations” in the UK.

Essex ranked as fourth 'spookiest staycation' in UK in study

Tribute - Margaret Jones (inset) has sadly passed away

Tribute - Margaret Jones (inset) has sadly passed away

Thurrock Council

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Heartfelt tribute paid after death of south Essex borough's first-ever mayor

Two bestsellers - Skyla's work has been bought in New Zealand and the USA

Two bestsellers - Skyla's work has been bought in New Zealand and the USA

Mother chuffed after south Essex girl, 9, wins two awards for bestselling books

'Poisoned' - Labradoodle, Bear, 4, had to be taken to the vet after eating 'poison'

'Poisoned' - Labradoodle, Bear, 4, had to be taken to the vet after eating 'poison'

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Dog almost 'died in agony' after eating 'rat poison' dumped in south Essex park

Garden centres - With Christmas fast approaching, we have prepared a list of the five best garden centres for holiday shopping

Garden centres - With Christmas fast approaching, we have prepared a list of the five best garden centres for holiday shopping

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The five best garden centres in south Essex for Christmas shopping

Cars seized - £83k worth of stolen cars were found at London Gateway Port

Cars seized - £83k worth of stolen cars were found at London Gateway Port

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Shipping container filled with stolen cars worth £83k seized in south Essex

Highest loss - Essex has experienced the biggest financial hit for ticket fraud when it comes to the East of England

Highest loss - Essex has experienced the biggest financial hit for ticket fraud when it comes to the East of England

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Fans left £20k out of pocket as Essex reports highest ticket fraud loss in region

GP Extension - Mark Francois MP with Professor Dr Mahmoud and his team, after their meeting to discuss their plans to expand the Jones Family Practice in Hockley

GP Extension - Mark Francois MP with Professor Dr Mahmoud and his team, after their meeting to discuss their plans to expand the Jones Family Practice in Hockley

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GP surgery unveils major expansion plans for 2,000 extra south Essex patients

Heavy rain - The Met Office have issued a weather warning for south Essex and large part of the UK

Heavy rain - The Met Office have issued a weather warning for south Essex and large part of the UK

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for all of south Essex

Fatal - a woman in her 20's has died at the scene of a crash which happened on Epping Road

Fatal - a woman in her 20's has died at the scene of a crash which happened on Epping Road

Woman in her 20's dies at the scene of a crash between two cars in Essex

Making a splash - The Hadleigh Plungers pose for the camera

Making a splash - The Hadleigh Plungers pose for the camera

South Essex swimming group make a splash with award at London open water event

Appointments changed - Tens of thousands of appointments have been rescheduled due to strikes at the Mid and South Essex Trust since the end of 2022, NHS England figures have shown

Appointments changed - Tens of thousands of appointments have been rescheduled due to strikes at the Mid and South Essex Trust since the end of 2022, NHS England figures have shown

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Nearly 30,000 appointments cancelled at south Essex hospitals due to strikes

Scam - police are warning residents to not be fooled by a scam which tells people they are due to pay a parking fine

Scam - police are warning residents to not be fooled by a scam which tells people they are due to pay a parking fine

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Scam alert: Police warning over fake parking ticket texts from Essex councils

Warning - Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for Monday across south Essex

Warning - Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for Monday across south Essex

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South Essex hit with yellow weather warning ahead of 24 hours of rainfall

Following a burglary in Waltham Abbey, three young males are believed to be involved

Following a burglary in Waltham Abbey, three young males are believed to be involved

Burglary at residential property in Essex with three males believed to be involved

Incident - after a man was hit by a car in Harlow, police are treating the incident as GBH

Incident - after a man was hit by a car in Harlow, police are treating the incident as GBH

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Man intentionally hit by Volkswagen Golf during shocking incident in Essex

Arson - police are treating a vehicle fire in Harlow as arson

Arson - police are treating a vehicle fire in Harlow as arson

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Arson probe launched after man seen fleeing scene of vehicle fire in Essex

Fireworks - With Bonfire Night just over a month away and there are a multitude of brilliant firework displays happening across south Essex

Fireworks - With Bonfire Night just over a month away and there are a multitude of brilliant firework displays happening across south Essex

The big fireworks displays taking place in south Essex in November

Mid and South Essex Trust senior managers have “given themselves a discount” for parking while workers are left in the lurch, UNISON have claimed

Mid and South Essex Trust senior managers have “given themselves a discount” for parking while workers are left in the lurch, UNISON have claimed

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Managers at south Essex hospitals 'getting a discount' as free staff parking scrapped

One postcode in Essex has won £1,000 in the postcode lottery over the last week

One postcode in Essex has won £1,000 in the postcode lottery over the last week

People's Postcode Lottery

Here is the winning Essex street for the People's Postcode Lottery this week

No date yet - TfL have confirmed a date has not been confirmed to roll out the C2C system following the cyber attack last week

No date yet - TfL have confirmed a date has not been confirmed to roll out the C2C system following the cyber attack last week

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c2c issues update on rollout of 'tap and go' payments after cyber attack caused delay

Postcode Lottery wins in Essex

Postcode Lottery wins in Essex

People's Postcode Lottery

The Essex postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

What should Essex have? - Our readers told us the 17 things they want for the county

What should Essex have? - Our readers told us the 17 things they want for the county

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'I want a rejuvenated Kursaal': The 17 things our readers wish Essex had

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Essex for the next two days Credit: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, MET OFFICE

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Essex for the next two days Credit: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, MET OFFICE

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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for next two days across Essex

Lucy, Anna, Sharon, Amber, Marley, Lauren, Rosie, Tarnia, Tara & Dawn Credit: ANNA WILSON

Lucy, Anna, Sharon, Amber, Marley, Lauren, Rosie, Tarnia, Tara & Dawn Credit: ANNA WILSON

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Hairdressers across south Essex give kids free trims and goodie bags ahead of school

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the whole of Essex as hot weather continues to blanket the county Credit: ARCHIVE, PIXABAY

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued for the whole of Essex as hot weather continues to blanket the county Credit: ARCHIVE, PIXABAY

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Yellow heat-health warning issued for Essex as temperatures set to peak at 29C

A-Level results day LIVE: Updates across Essex as students find out their grades

A-Level results day LIVE: Updates across Essex as students find out their grades

A Level Results 2024

A-Level results day RECAP: Students across Essex find out their grades

Army experts carried out a

Army experts carried out a

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Army experts carry out 'controlled explosion' after suspicious item reported

During the incident an 80-year-old woman was approached by two people with clipboards

During the incident an 80-year-old woman was approached by two people with clipboards

Elderly woman 'pushed and threatened' by people with clipboards before ring stolen

Fire - Seven crews attended a fire which spread to eight houses in South Woodham Ferrers

Fire - Seven crews attended a fire which spread to eight houses in South Woodham Ferrers

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

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Shed fire spreads to eight houses in south Essex

Arrests - Essex Police have secured 69 charges for shop theft in the past fortnight

Arrests - Essex Police have secured 69 charges for shop theft in the past fortnight

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Almost 70 charges for shop theft made in the past fortnight by Essex Police

Reaching the top - Indirock's new mobile climbing wall encourages people to try wall climbing

Reaching the top - Indirock's new mobile climbing wall encourages people to try wall climbing

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New mobile climbing wall hits streets of Southend ahead of Paris Olympics

Huge emergency response in Old Leigh tonight

Huge emergency response in Old Leigh tonight

Huge emergency service operation launched in Old Leigh tonight

Missing woman from Pitsea found

Missing woman from Pitsea found

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Essex Police: Woman missing from Pitsea has been found

Jailed - Mzioued, Kennedy, and Chittock

Jailed - Mzioued, Kennedy, and Chittock

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Drugs gang who used 'violence' and 'poisoned communities' in south Essex jailed

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Three men spotted opening manhole and stealing copper cables in south Essex

Engagement - Essex Police officers with Pony and trap

Engagement - Essex Police officers with Pony and trap

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Police take action amid concerns over ‘pony and trap racing’ in south Essex

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Violent screwdriver attack leaves man needing surgery after road rage incident

Attending incidents - emergency vehicles arrive at Southend to attend incidents

Attending incidents - emergency vehicles arrive at Southend to attend incidents

Coastguard attends seven Southend incidents in 24 hours - including rescuing teens

Court - Basildon Crown and County Courts where the man will appear next month

Court - Basildon Crown and County Courts where the man will appear next month

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Rayleigh man charged by police after terrifying knife attack

Handcuffs - Essex Police arrest man on suspicion of GBH

Handcuffs - Essex Police arrest man on suspicion of GBH

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Man injured after being attacked by gang during violent incident in south Essex

Guilty - A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of assault

Guilty - A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of assault

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A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of assault

Fun – the crowds start a conga line

Fun – the crowds start a conga line

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In pictures: Southend Pride brings 'amazing atmosphere' as 6,000 gather to celebrate

Delays – a vehicle breakdown has caused long delays in the Dartford Tunnel this afternoon

Delays – a vehicle breakdown has caused long delays in the Dartford Tunnel this afternoon

Essex-bound drivers face long delays after breakdown in Dartford Tunnel

Arrested - Harlow man has been arrested following reports of a man carrying a knife

Arrested - Harlow man has been arrested following reports of a man carrying a knife

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Police rush to Essex park after reports of man 'with knife' threatening children

Crash - M25 part closure due to junction 26 incident near Waltham Abbey

Crash - M25 part closure due to junction 26 incident near Waltham Abbey

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Part Closure: Crash on M25 causing long delays

Arrests - Shoplifter offences in Essex

Arrests - Shoplifter offences in Essex

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Fifty arrested as Essex Police crackdown on shoplifters across the county

Amazing - Gold Geese celebrates six years of supporting families battling childhood cancer

Amazing - Gold Geese celebrates six years of supporting families battling childhood cancer

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Gold Geese celebrates six years of supporting families battling childhood cancer

Drivers face lunchtime queues approaching Essex after 'problem' at Dartford Crossing

Drivers face lunchtime queues approaching Essex after 'problem' at Dartford Crossing

Drivers face lunchtime queues approaching Essex after 'problem' at Dartford Crossing

Trains across 'whole c2c network' delayed after fault in south Essex

Trains across 'whole c2c network' delayed after fault in south Essex

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Trains across 'whole c2c network' delayed after fault in south Essex