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Man murdered armed teenage boys in south Essex who had been chasing him, court told

Man murdered armed teenage boys in south Essex who had been chasing him, court told
A man being chased by armed teenagers waited for them in a car park before stabbing two of them to death

Depeche Mode confirm Andy Fletcher's cause of death (PA)

Depeche Mode confirm keyboardist Andy Fletcher's cause of death at age 60

‘I still feel so numb’: Mum of Ryan Heffernan-Surplice speaks out after son finally laid to rest

WATCH: ‘I still feel so numb’: Mum of Ryan Heffernan-Surplice speaks out after son finally laid to rest

Best and worst rated GPs in Southend area according to patient reviews (Credit: Google / PA)

Best and worst rated GPs in Southend area according to patient reviews

Delighted - Wakering's Ryan Peniston celebrates his first round win at Wimbledon

Live From Wimbledon: Wakering's Ryan Peniston wins first round tie

New data shows how much south Essex population has changed in ten years. Credit: Google Street View / PA

New data shows how much south Essex population has changed in ten years

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'It was horrendous': Dog mowed down in hit-and-run on busy High Street

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Donation - New defibrillator at Leigh Fire Station

Fire station receive defibrillator donated in memory of Sir David Amess

The supermarket is on the hunt for a new store in Essex, so if you know the perfect location, Aldi could reward you (PA)

Aldi reveals Essex wishlist for new store locations, plus a finder's fee

Essex man in hospital after attempted murder as women to appear in court. Photo: Google Street View

Essex man in hospital after attempted murder as woman to appear in court

'She's battered and bruised, but still smiling' - Teenager hospitalised after horror crash

Essex teenager is left 'battered and bruised' after horror crash

More than million trees to be planted as part of £82billion Lower Thames Crossing

More than million trees to be planted as part of £82billion Lower Thames Crossing

South Essex singer Ruti set to perform as part of Adele's line-up for Hyde Park gigs

South Essex singer Ruti set to perform as part of Adele's line-up for Hyde Park gigs

Fewer than one in 10 services will run if planned strike goes ahead - says rail bosses

Fewer than one in 10 services will run if planned strike goes ahead - says rail bosses

Drivers facing congestion across south Essex during morning commute

Drivers facing congestion across south Essex during morning commute

All we know about blaze that destroyed wildlife hospital equipment and parts of garden

All we know about blaze that destroyed wildlife hospital equipment and parts of garden

'We need it fixed asap': Sink hole repairs in busy Southend street set to take a week

'We need it fixed asap': Sink hole repairs in busy Southend street set to take a week

'Staffing crisis meant I couldn't do my job anymore': Southend A&E nurse on why she quit

'Staffing crisis meant I couldn't do my job anymore': Southend A&E nurse on why she quit

Save the tree - Holt Oak Tree campaigners

Campaign to save 100-year-old tree gets major boost amid idea to relocate it to park

Coming soon - £16 million veterinary hospital opening in August

New state-of-the-art £16 million veterinary hospital to open this summer

Love Island’s Ekin-Su couples up with Quay sunglasses (ITV/Quay)

Love Island's Ekin-Su couples up with Quay sunglasses and so can you

British Gas customers can claim £1,500 off energy bills - how to apply. (PA)

British Gas is offering up to £1,500 off your energy bills - how to apply

ShopDisney releases new Stitch collection to mark Anniversary (ShopDisney)

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stitch with the new collection from ShopDisney

Get Disney+ for free when you book your next Disney holiday – find out how (Disney)

You can get access to Disney+ for free- find out how

Marks and Spencer releases its summer 2022 occasionwear. Credit: Marks and Spencer

Marks and Spencer releases 2022 summer range perfect for any occasion

Live updates as fire crews tackle huge blaze at industrial estate in south Essex. Photo: Essex Fire and Rescue Service

RECAP: fire crews tackle huge blaze at industrial estate in south Essex

Thief who stole hundreds of pounds worth of items from Basildon shops is jailed

Thief who stole hundreds of pounds worth of items from Basildon shops is jailed

Collision - The crash occurred on the A120 at the Wix bypass

Section of A120 closed following four vehicle collision

General image of Basildon Hospital

Man who damaged Basildon Hospital window is ordered to pay compensation

More people injured and killed on Southend's roads last year - figures revealed

More people injured and killed on Southend's roads last year - figures revealed

Drink driver caught over limit while in charge of child ordered to stop drinking

Drink driver caught over limit while in charge of child ordered to stop drinking

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Delighted - Wakering's Ryan Peniston celebrates his first round win at Wimbledon

From Wimbledon: Wakering's Ryan Peniston wins first round tie
FOLLOW all the action from Ryan Peniston's first round tie against Henri Laaksonen here.

Essex beat Hampshire by 12 runs, credit TSG Photos

Essex edge out Hampshire in narrow victory

Will Atkinson has joined Boston United

Former Shrimpers midfielder joins Boston United

West Ham United sign goalkeeper Alphonse Areola

Hammers goalkeeper 'wanted to do everything' to make permanent move happen

West Ham United sign goalkeeper Alphonse Areola

Hammers complete permanent transfer for Alphonse Areola

Former Blues striker has new home in Braintree Town

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Harry Seaden, credit Nicky Hayes/BTFC Press

Exclusive Seaden aims for quick promotion with Billericay

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Lewis Hamilton says ‘archaic mindsets’ must change following Nelson Piquet slur

Jacques Nienaber

South Africa prepared for tough opening clash with Wales

Eoin Morgan says it’s ‘right time’ to go as he confirms international retirement

Champions Cup trophy

London Irish, Exeter and Harlequins face SA trips in Champions Cup pool stage

Wimbledon 2022 – Day Two – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Ryan Peniston reels off straight-sets win on Wimbledon debut

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Will Atkinson has joined Boston United

Former Shrimpers midfielder joins Boston United

Matt Rush

Former Blues striker has new home in Braintree Town

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Harry Seaden joined Billericay Town, credit Nicky Hayes/BTFC Press

Exclusive 'No brainer' - Seaden admits joining Billericay was an easy decision

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Rishi Sunak (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Rishi Sunak criticises Scottish Government for ‘imposing austerity’

Migrants arriving in the UK (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Channel crossings continue as traffickers face life sentence under new law

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Bruises were ‘ignored’ by social services

Highly antibiotic-resistant MRSA strain that arose in pigs ‘can jump to humans’

Boots owner WBA pulls £5bn sale of UK pharmacy chain

Wimbledon 2022 – Day Two – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Adding artificial fibres to grass could see Wimbledon-style courts around world

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Johnson condemns ‘utter barbarism’ of Putin’s attacks on Ukraine as G7 ends

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