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West Ham defender Kurt Zouma will appear in court after being accused of three offences under the Animal Welfare Act for allegedly harming his cat.

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Kurt Zouma

Zouma to face animal welfare allegations in court

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma will appear in court after being accused of three offences under the Animal Welfare Act for allegedly harming his cat.

  • 2h2 hours ago
  • Football
Artist's impression of the route on the north side of the Thames

Thames Crossing proposes farmland to soak up fumes

The £8.2bn project says more land is needed in Thurrock for the route which will link Kent and Essex.

  • 11h11 hours ago
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A Lloyds Bank sign

Town to become third in the area to have no bank

The loss of another branch of Lloyds will make "life very hard" for some people, a priest says.

  • 6h6 hours ago
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Kevin Jay's light image of two blue-coloured serpents, with a man standing in front of them

Light artist creates nod to The Essex Serpent

Photographer Kevin Jay uses a slow shutter speed and a series of lights to create his images.

  • 1da day ago
  • Essex
Welcome To Luton Sign at Gatwick Airport

'Welcome to Luton' stunt panics Gatwick arrivals

YouTuber, Max Fosh, says the "prank" is to put smiles on faces and is sorry for any confusion caused.

  • 1da day ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Gordon Carter sitting in the stand named in his honour

Football fan dies weeks after stand named after him

Gordon Carter was a loyal supporter of Little Oakley FC for 70 years.

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Kurt Zouma

Zouma to face animal welfare allegations in court

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma will appear in court after being accused of three offences under the Animal Welfare Act for allegedly harming his cat.

  • 2h2 hours ago
  • Football
Artist's impression of the route on the north side of the Thames

Thames Crossing proposes farmland to soak up fumes

The £8.2bn project says more land is needed in Thurrock for the route which will link Kent and Essex.

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Essex
  • Comments
A Lloyds Bank sign

Town to become third in the area to have no bank

The loss of another branch of Lloyds will make "life very hard" for some people, a priest says.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Essex
  • Comments
Kevin Jay's light image of two blue-coloured serpents, with a man standing in front of them

Light artist creates nod to The Essex Serpent

Photographer Kevin Jay uses a slow shutter speed and a series of lights to create his images.

  • 1da day ago
  • Essex
Welcome To Luton Sign at Gatwick Airport

'Welcome to Luton' stunt panics Gatwick arrivals

YouTuber, Max Fosh, says the "prank" is to put smiles on faces and is sorry for any confusion caused.

  • 1da day ago
  • Beds, Herts & Bucks
Gordon Carter sitting in the stand named in his honour

Football fan dies weeks after stand named after him

Gordon Carter was a loyal supporter of Little Oakley FC for 70 years.

  • 2d2 days ago
  • Essex
Local news promo

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Artist's impression of the route on the north side of the Thames

Thames Crossing proposes farmland to soak up fumes

The £8.2bn project says more land is needed in Thurrock for the route which will link Kent and Essex.

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Essex
  • Comments
A Lloyds Bank sign

Town to become third in the area to have no bank

The loss of another branch of Lloyds will make "life very hard" for some people, a priest says.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Essex
  • Comments
Kevin Jay's light image of two blue-coloured serpents, with a man standing in front of them

Light artist creates nod to The Essex Serpent

Photographer Kevin Jay uses a slow shutter speed and a series of lights to create his images.

  • 1da day ago
  • Essex
Welcome To Luton Sign at Gatwick Airport

'Welcome to Luton' stunt panics Gatwick arrivals

Gordon Carter sitting in the stand named in his honour

Football fan dies weeks after stand named after him

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Smoke coming out from a Chadwell St Mary flat, in Essex

Homes evacuated as 13th floor flat catches fire

  • 2d2 days ago
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Two further teens arrested as part of terror probe

  • 2d2 days ago
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Oldest recorded town to become newest city

  • 3d3 days ago
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Eurovision's Sam Ryder takes second place again

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Judge sets date to decide on future of boy in coma

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    Thames Crossing proposes farmland to soak up fumes

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    Essex wrap up innings victory over Lancashire

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  10. Posted at 17:09 20 May17:09 20 May

    Eurovision's Sam Ryder takes second place again

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    Lancashire top order collapses against Essex

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    County Championship, day two as it happened, Brook continues prolific form

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