Essex

Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
Reform says it is "proud" of the move, but the Conservatives have branded it "performative".
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Essex
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2 hours ago
Olly Murs finishes fourth day of 'brutal' challenge
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England
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7 hours ago
All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley
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Essex
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13 hours ago
Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment
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Essex
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6 hours ago
Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire
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Essex
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12 hours ago
Dredging works completed at picturesque quay
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Essex
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13 hours ago
Reform council to scrap new library charges
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Essex
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1 day ago

Student stabbed with 21cm knife, murder trial told
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England
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1 day ago
Reform leader threatens legal action against council shake-up
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Essex
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1 day ago
Men in court accused of killing football fan
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England
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1 day ago
Tree deserts put health at risk, says charity
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UK
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1 day ago
High Court extends injunction on traveller site
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Essex
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1 day ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?

The Conservatives increased their majority in Harlow, despite Reform UK success elsewhere in Essex.

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

Reform leader threatens legal action against council shake-up
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Essex
Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock
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England
Potholes and change: Why Essex voted for Reform
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Essex
Newly elected Reform councillor quits after social media claims
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Essex
Reform ends Tories' 25-year control of Essex
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Essex

The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Essex fight back after fast Leicestershire start
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County Cricket
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1 hour ago
Wembley loss will fuel Southend for FA Trophy - Ralph
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Southend
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2 days ago
Braintree's Smith in New Zealand World Cup squad
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Football
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1 day ago
Chatterji leads Surrey to One-Day Cup win over Essex
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Women's Cricket
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3 days ago
Essex Rebels on the up despite semi-final loss
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Basketball
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3 days ago

The Sounds of Essex

Southend United. Maher: 'Players are determined to be sucessful' Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Need To Know Essex. Does ‘unsafe’ A120 need upgrading? Audio, 6 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
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3 days ago
Secret Essex. Before the raid: Essex and the Dambusters. Audio, 13 minutes
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Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Essex fight back after fast Leicestershire start
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Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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'Callous' thieves jailed for string of raids
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Olly Murs in tears as he completes endurance feat
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England
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Maldon skatepark opens after £911,000 investment
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Olly Murs finishes fourth day of 'brutal' challenge
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Nine people homeless after cigarette causes fire
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All you need to know ahead of Southend United's final at Wembley
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Dredging works completed at picturesque quay
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Reform leader's legal letter over council shake-up
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Reform council to scrap new library charges
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Student stabbed with 21cm knife, murder trial told
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Olly Murs cheered on in charity challenge. Video, 00:01:11
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England
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Men in court accused of killing football fan
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England
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Tree deserts put health at risk, says charity
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Reform picks ex-Plymouth leader to run Thurrock
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England
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High Court extends injunction on traveller site
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Rail firms brought under single leadership team
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Olly Murs cheered on in charity challenge
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England
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Thames crossing will be built at pace, says King
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Cat rescued after hitching 15-mile ride under car
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Essex
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Council buys abandoned cinema in regeneration plan
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Rival fans abuse football club after owners arrested
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Essex
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2 days ago
Wembley loss will fuel Southend for FA Trophy - Ralph
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