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Ex-England and Essex captain Graham Gooch says the allegations of racism at his old county are "very distressing".

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

Essex take the final wicket they need early on day four to complete an innings victory over Lancashire.

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

An Essex attack led by Sam Cook and Simon Harmer take 14 wickets on the third day to leave them on the brink of an innings win over Lancashire.

The arrests of a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man follow the arrest of a 13-year-old in London.

Lancashire collapse to 32-5 in their first innings on a rain-hit second day against Essex.

People who live and work in Colchester tell of their surprise and delight at gaining city status.

Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten century for Essex but Lancashire fight back on day one at Emirates Old Trafford.

Another Tory MP backs opponents of a National Grid plan for a 400kV power line across East Anglia.

The East of England Ambulance Service says the alleged behaviour of staff was "unacceptable".

A 19-year-old is arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

BBC London's transport correspondent recounts how covering Crossrail morphed into a nightmare.

Fifteen beaches have met the high standard required to be awarded a Blue Flag.

Alison Bird says she is hosting the Ukrainian family despite "barriers" put up by local councils.

The Office of Rail and Road grants approval for the railway to begin running on 24 May.

Views are being sought on further changes to the plans for a tunnel linking Kent and Essex.