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Beach huts have never been so in demand in an Essex seaside town - what's all the fuss about?
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'People are almost panic buying beach huts here'
Beach huts have never been so in demand in an Essex seaside town - what's all the fuss about?

'Significant' English Civil War stirrup found
The find helps bring to life the people caught up in the conflict, an archaeologist says.

Backpacker's family praise 'rough sex' defence ban
Grace Millane's cousin says it was "truly horrendous" listening to her killer's lies in court.

Victim named by police in seaside murder probe
The woman died two days after being attacked in Jaywick on the Essex coast.

Metal detector to be destroyed after coin theft
Detectorist Shane Wood found more than 900 Iron Age coins but kept 23 as a "memento", a court hears.

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'People are almost panic buying beach huts here'
Beach huts have never been so in demand in an Essex seaside town - what's all the fuss about?

'Significant' English Civil War stirrup found
The find helps bring to life the people caught up in the conflict, an archaeologist says.

Backpacker's family praise 'rough sex' defence ban
Grace Millane's cousin says it was "truly horrendous" listening to her killer's lies in court.

Victim named by police in seaside murder probe
The woman died two days after being attacked in Jaywick on the Essex coast.

Metal detector to be destroyed after coin theft
Detectorist Shane Wood found more than 900 Iron Age coins but kept 23 as a "memento", a court hears.

Video 56 minutes 55 seconds
Your East of England election questions answered
Our panel of experts take a closer look at the comments and topics you want to know more about.

'Significant' English Civil War stirrup found
The find helps bring to life the people caught up in the conflict, an archaeologist says.

Backpacker's family praise 'rough sex' defence ban
Grace Millane's cousin says it was "truly horrendous" listening to her killer's lies in court.

Victim named by police in seaside murder probe
The woman died two days after being attacked in Jaywick on the Essex coast.
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