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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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John Stephenson

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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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    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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    Stansted Airport sign

    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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    Regency Court, Brentwood

    Man murdered teenagers who chased him, court told

    Frankie Watson is accused of murdering two 16-year-olds and injuring another boy.

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    Southend Hospital

    Nurses leaving hospital due to 'toxic' conditions

    A whistleblower reveals nurses are quitting a hospital because they feel "helpless and unsupported".

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    Heather Watson

    Watson celebrates 'emotional' win at Wimbledon

    Southend's Ryan Peniston makes a superb start as he overcomes Henri Laaksonen in straight sets.

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    • Tennis
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    Census

    East of England has biggest population rise in census

    Figures show the number of people in the region grew by 8.3% since the last census in 2011.

      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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      Stansted Airport sign

      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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      • Essex
      Regency Court, Brentwood

      Man murdered teenagers who chased him, court told

      Frankie Watson is accused of murdering two 16-year-olds and injuring another boy.

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      Southend Hospital

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      East of England has biggest population rise in census

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          Sam Ryder to sing at British Grand Prix

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          The Essex singer's 2022 Eurovision performance saw the UK finish second behind Ukraine.

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