Essex

Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win
Southend United sack head coach Kevin Maher two days after the club's historic FA Trophy win at Wembley.
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Southend
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4 hours ago
Maldon & Tiptree FC manager steps down
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Essex
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9 hours ago
Zombie knives and machetes left in police bin
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Essex
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11 hours ago
Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
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London
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11 hours ago
Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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Essex
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15 hours ago
Police told to crack down on high street crime
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England
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18 hours ago
Kitesurfer praises crews after near-fatal crash
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England
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18 hours ago

Reform starts legal move against new councils plan
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Essex
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17 hours ago
Queen Elizabeth II bridge reopens after police incident
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England
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1 day ago
Drug dealer who tried to crash police car jailed
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England
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1 day ago
HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load
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Essex
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1 day ago
More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
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Essex
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1 day ago

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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change

The leader of Colchester City Council says "time's up" for Sir Ed Davey.

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

Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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Essex
How did the Tories hold on to Harlow?
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Essex
Ukraine flag removed from council HQ by Reform
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Essex
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

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Sport - Essex

Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win
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Southend
Posted
4 hours ago
Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
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Essex
Posted
2 days ago
Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win. Video, 00:00:36
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Essex
Posted
1 day ago
Scott-Morriss on 'deserved' FA Trophy win. Audio, 3 minutes
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year
Trophy win 'everything I can ask for' - Southend's Bridge. Audio, 1 minute
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BBC Essex
Available for over a year

The Sounds of Essex

Russell Kane's guide to the Essex accent. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:03:02
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BBC
Posted
10 hours ago
Southend United. Maher: 'I love winning trophies for this club' Audio, 3 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
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Ancient remains found under Essex hospital. BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:52
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BBC Essex
Posted
12 May
Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Southend sack Maher two days after Wembley win
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Southend
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4 hours ago
Maldon & Tiptree FC manager steps down
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Essex
Posted
9 hours ago
Zombie knives and machetes left in police bin
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Essex
Posted
11 hours ago
Labour retains leadership of Southend council
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Essex
Posted
15 hours ago
Major rail disruption due to blocked line
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England
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16 hours ago
Reform starts legal move against new councils plan
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Essex
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Police told to crack down on high street crime
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England
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Kitesurfer praises crews after near-fatal crash
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England
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Queen Elizabeth II bridge reopens after police incident
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England
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1 day ago
Drug dealer who tried to crash police car jailed
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England
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More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
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Essex
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'Trackless tram' could link two counties
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England
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HGV driver hid drugs in Kim Kardashian Skims load
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Essex
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Watch: Southend United fans react to FA Trophy win. Video, 00:00:36
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Essex
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1 day ago
Group rescues 30 animals from Ukraine front line
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Essex
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Southend fans' joy after penalty drama at Wembley
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Essex
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Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire
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Equipment donated to hospitals in boy's memory
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Lib Dems in Essex suggest leadership change
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Dad who ditched holiday is plotting Wembley comeback
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Goalkeeper Macey to leave Colchester
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Braintree Town placed under transfer embargo
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