That's it from us at Essex Live this week - thanks for stopping by. 

We'll back on Tuesday with the latest news for the county from 08:00.

Have a great Bank Holiday weekend. 

Chris Bell
BBC Look East weather

Any showers should die away through this evening. 

Cloud will then break up allowing temperatures to fall, leading to a light frost - particularly for rural areas. Minimum temperature: 2C (36F).

After a sunny start for most tomorrow, a few scattered showers will develop mainly during the afternoon. It should feel pleasant in any sunshine, with winds staying light.

You can stay up-to-date with the latest at BBC Weather.

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

The weather has been a bit odd in Essex this afternoon...

Here in Chelmsford we've been basking in sunshine, but about 15 miles down the road in Hutton they've seen a light dusting of snow!

Image source, BBC/Weather Watchers Gripper

If you're heading out and wondering if you need to pack a scarf, pair of shorts or an umbrella, we'll have a full weather forecast for you shortly. 

A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was found badly burned in a Harlow woodland yesterday.

The 30-year-old was discovered in Fesants Croft at about 16:55. Her injuries are described as "life-changing".

The man remains in police custody where he is currently being questioned. 

Image source, Google

Richard Smith
BBC Essex

Almost 7,000 knives have been handed in during an amnesty in Essex since January 2015.

Only Cowards Carry, external is running the campaign with Essex Police. 

Toni Knight from the weapon awareness charity described to me some of the knives that had been binned.

Nick Alliker
BBC Essex

Here's a look at the latest headlines for Essex: 

• James Fairweather has been detained for a minimum of 27 years for murdering James Attfield and Nahid Almanea in Colchester two years ago
• A bus has crashed on Mersea Island injuring at least two people, police say
• A teenager is facing a £2,117 bill for her mother's funeral following a benefits dispute with the government

A bus has crashed on Mersea Island injuring at least two people, police say. 

Emergency services attended Mersea Road after the vehicle entered a ditch earlier this afternoon. 

There are no reports of any serious injuries. The road remains partially blocked. 

Image source, Google

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

We're going to take a look at some other news stories happening around Essex shortly. 

In the meantime, you can read the full story on James Fairweather's sentencing here.

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

A recap on this afternoon's sentencing of James Fairweather at the Old Bailey:

• The 17-year-old has been detained for a minimum of 27 years for the murders of James Attfield and Nahid Almanea in Colchester in 2014
• The teenager wore a long black leather coat and was supported by his parents who sat in the well of the court
• The mother of victim James Attfield, Julie Finch, said: "James Fairweather is a monster in our eyes - and we will never be able to forgive him"

• Judge Mr Justice Robin Spence described the killings as "brutal, relentless and cowardly"

• Fairweather appeared to mouth "I don't give a s***" towards his parents as he was sent down

Gareth George
BBC Look East

Continuing his sentencing of James Fairweather, 17, for the Colchester double murders, Judge Mr Justice Robin Spence added: "I have no doubt the way James Attfield screamed in pain when he was stabbed through the eye had remained with you and excited you."

The Old Bailey also heard Fairweather was "turned on" by serial killers and researched Ian Huntley, Myra Hindley and Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, of whom he had a picture on his phone.

Gareth George
BBC Look East

During sentencing this afternoon, Judge Mr Justice Robin Spence said the killings in Colchester caused "fear and anxiety in the town". 

"The terror which you had created lasted for almost another year until you were eventually arrested on 26 May 2015," he said. 

"You told one of the psychiatrists, Dr Joseph, that during that period of 11 months you spent your time thinking of killing and raping and watching pornography every day."

Assistant Chief Constable, Steve Worron, thanked the community of Colchester for helping to bring killer James Fairweather to justice. 

"Residents listened to our community reassurance advice and appeals," he said.

"Tensions in the town did dissipate and confidence returned over time and that was due to the strength and resilience of the local people, minority groups, businesses and partnerships working together in Colchester." 

Charlotte Rose
BBC Essex

Teenager James Fairweather mouthed "I don't give a s***" towards his parents as he was sentenced to a minimum of 27 years for the murders of James Attfield and Nahid Almanea at the Old Bailey this afternoon.

Mr Attfield's family left the court in tears.

David Keller
BBC News

Essex Police has just released an extract of the 999 call made to the control room on the morning James Fairweather was arrested.

Fairweather was arrested in May 2015 after a dog walker saw him hiding in bushes, near the same spot he had attacked his second victim.

The teenager, who was wearing latex gloves and carrying a knife, told police he was "going to get my third victim, but there was no-one about". 

Image source, Essex Police

Officers had questioned and released Fairweather shortly after Ms Almanea's death, as one of 70 people interviewed with a history of knife crime.

Jack Warren
BBC Local Live

Following the sentencing of James Fairweather, Assistant Chief Constable Steve Worron said the killings were of a "ferocious nature" and had a "massive impact on the Colchester community, striking fear and tension among the town's residents for 14 months".

"No sentence will ever bring James and Nahid back and it will not stop their families from grieving every day," he added.

Saudi Arabian student Nahid Almanea, 31, was stabbed with a bayonet as she walked to the University of Essex campus on 17 June 2014.

Her brother, Raed Almanea, said in a statement read at the Old Bailey today, that he felt a personal blame at not being able to save her. 

Image source, Essex Police

Father-of-four James Attfield, who was registered disabled following a car crash, was stabbed more than 100 times on 29 March 2014 - initially while he was asleep in the town's Castle Park.

The 33-year-old was still alive when he was found, but died as paramedics tried to save him.

Image source, Essex Police

Here's a timeline of events from one of the "biggest murder investigations" in Essex: