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Court told to reconsider Archie life support ruling

The High Court had ruled Archie Battersbee was dead and doctors could end life support treatment.

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Hollie Dance with her son Archie

Court told to reconsider Archie life support ruling

The High Court had ruled Archie Battersbee was dead and doctors could end life support treatment.

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Harley Watson

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Hollie Dance with her son Archie

Court told to reconsider Archie life support ruling

The High Court had ruled Archie Battersbee was dead and doctors could end life support treatment.

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Harley Watson

Boy's killer had 'flawed' mental health assessment

Harley Watson, 12, was killed when Terence Glover drove into a crowd of school children in Essex.

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Phoebe and Jacob

Mum of twins thanks mystery hero who paid for food

A mother tracks down a stranger who paid for her shopping while she fed her four-month-old babies.

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Cameron Norrie celebrates beating Jaume Munar

Norrie wins in five sets to reach third round

Southend's Ryan Peniston is unable to back up his first Wimbledon win as he is outplayed in round two.

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John Stephenson

Essex announce plan to help meet diversity targets

Essex announce a new governance plan after failing to meet England and Wales Cricket Board diversity targets.

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Boy, 16, arrested at Stansted for terror offences

The teenager is being questioned after he was detained during a stop and search at the airport.

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Harley Watson

Boy's killer had 'flawed' mental health assessment

Harley Watson, 12, was killed when Terence Glover drove into a crowd of school children in Essex.

  • 2h2 hours ago
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Phoebe and Jacob

Mum of twins thanks mystery hero who paid for food

A mother tracks down a stranger who paid for her shopping while she fed her four-month-old babies.

  • 13h13 hours ago
  • Essex
Cameron Norrie celebrates beating Jaume Munar

Norrie wins in five sets to reach third round

Southend's Ryan Peniston is unable to back up his first Wimbledon win as he is outplayed in round two.

  • 1h39 minutes ago
  • Tennis
John Stephenson

Essex announce plan to help meet diversity targets

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      Boy's killer had 'flawed' mental health assessment

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    3. Posted at 23:43 28 Jun23:43 28 Jun

      County Championship, day four: leaders Surrey held by Kent as it happened

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      Stolen puppies found after two arrested

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      Harmer career-best as Essex beat Hampshire

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      Simon Harmer produces career-best match figures of 15-207 as Essex beat Hampshire by 12 runs in the County Championship.

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      Million trees to be planted for Thames Crossing

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      East of England has biggest population rise in census

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      What does losing its last bank mean for a town?

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      A branch in south Essex is one of 60 that Lloyds is shutting across the UK.

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    10. Posted at 19:56 27 Jun19:56 27 Jun

      County Championship, day three - radio & text

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      Hants start run-chase after Dawson seven-for

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      Liam Dawson takes 7-68 as Essex are bowled out for 223, leaving Hampshire 299 to win, and they reach 35-0 at stumps.

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      Hundreds attend festival about climate crisis

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      County Championship, day two: Harmer takes eight-wicket haul - radio & text

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      Harmer gives Essex upper hand against Hampshire

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      County Championship, day one: Tons for Amla and Hameed - radio & text

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      Bears crush neighbours Worcestershire in T20 Blast

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      Bears batter Adam Hose hit four sixes and 13 fours in his 110 off 53 balls against Worcestershire

      Adam Hose's second T20 ton helps Birmingham Bears beat Worcestershire, while South Group leader Surrey lose again to Essex Eagles.

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      Council vows to fight BBC Look East merger

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      Pylon proposal could hit house prices 'by a third'

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      Five arrested in modern slavery raids

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