Essex

Newly-elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims
Reform UK's Stuart Prior is accused of creating Islamophobic posts on social media.
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Essex
Posted
9 hours ago
Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid. Video, 00:01:30
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Essex
Posted
11 hours ago
Alan Brazil says recent operation saved his life
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England
Posted
8 hours ago
'Double-parking makes it difficult to get to fires'
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Essex
Posted
19 hours ago
What the elections tell us about the East of England
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Politics
Posted
19 hours ago

Battle of Britain memorial flight returns to airshow
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Essex
Posted
19 hours ago
Saxon coin hoard linked to time of Viking raids
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Essex
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1 day ago
'Photographing stars in Cannes are days I will never forget'
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England
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1 day ago
Essex look to build momentum after three-day win
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Essex
Posted
16 hours ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex

Nigel Farage's party celebrates winning Essex County Council and Thurrock Council.

Reform UK wins control of Essex and Thurrock councils, and makes gains at other local authorities.

Five things we learned from Essex's local elections
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Essex
New Reform councillor quits after race post claims
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Essex
What the elections tell us about the East of England
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Politics
Reform takes control of Essex and Thurrock councils
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Essex
All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections
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Essex

The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Essex look to build momentum after three-day win
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Essex
Posted
16 hours ago
O'Sullivan beats Perry in final on World Seniors debut
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Snooker
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1 day ago
Critchley steers Essex to six-wicket win at Hants
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County Cricket
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1 day ago
Bouchier stars as Hampshire, Durham and Essex win
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Cricket
Posted
5 days ago
Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title
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Snooker
Posted
4 May

The Sounds of Essex

Secret Essex. Before the raid: Essex and the Dambusters. Audio, 13 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Historic Essex site on Uk ‘most endangered’ list. Audio, 00:02:33
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BBC Essex
Posted
28 April
Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight. Audio, 00:03:09
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BBC Essex
Posted
17 April
Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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BBC
Posted
13 April
Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Alan Brazil says recent operation saved his life
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England
Posted
8 hours ago
New Reform councillor quits after race post claims
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Essex
Posted
9 hours ago
Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
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England
Posted
11 hours ago
Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid. Video, 00:01:30
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Essex
Posted
11 hours ago
Essex look to build momentum after three-day win
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Essex
Posted
16 hours ago
'Double-parking makes it difficult to get to fires'
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Essex
Posted
19 hours ago
Battle of Britain memorial flight returns to airshow
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Essex
Posted
19 hours ago
O'Sullivan beats Perry in final on World Seniors debut
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Snooker
Posted
1 day ago
Critchley steers Essex to six-wicket win at Hants
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County Cricket
Posted
1 day ago
Saxon coin hoard linked to time of Viking raids
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
'Photographing stars in Cannes are days I will never forget'
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England
Posted
1 day ago
Harmer and Porter help Essex to parity with Hants
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County Cricket
Posted
2 days ago
Weekend-long dispersal order put in place in city
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Essex
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2 days ago
Buses to replace trains during platform work
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England
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2 days ago
Five things we learned from Essex's local elections
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Essex
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2 days ago
'Illegal' traveller plot was for sale on Facebook
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England
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2 days ago
East of England news quiz of the week
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England
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2 days ago
Essex lose late wickets after Hampshire collapse
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County Cricket
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3 days ago
Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex
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Essex
Posted
3 days ago
Football club owners in court on rape charges
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Essex
Posted
3 days ago
Woman works at mental health trust that saved her
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Essex
Posted
3 days ago
Reaction from Southend as results come in. Video, 00:00:20
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Essex
Posted
3 days ago
New centre could mean same-day cancer diagnosis
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Essex
Posted
3 days ago
Firefighters tackle derelict pub blaze for four hours
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Essex
Posted
4 days ago