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BBC Radio 2 in the Park tickets and how to get yours if you missed out
BBC Radio 2 in the Park fans can still get involved in the upcoming event if they know where to look.
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Essex soft play area shuts unexpectedly due to 'maintenance issue'
It will be shut until further notice
Essex in 'scary' situation as number of people killed on county's roads spiral
The number of deaths in the first part of this year is almost the same as the total number of deaths in the whole of 2024
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Two more men accused of violent disorder at The Bell Hotel Epping are named as charges brought
They are due to appear in court today (July 29)
Southend plane crash update as inquest into death of victims to open this week
The plane crashed shortly after take-off
Anglian Water offers to pay £62.8m enforcement package after Ofwat investigation
The entire package will be funded by Anglian Water's shareholders, with no cost to customers.
The Inbetweeners star James Buckley’s fuming as he rants about Essex bin collections
The Inbetweeners star has publicly criticised charging for garden waste collection
'Wandering' horse rescued after falling into a river
After her little incident, she was completely fine
Plans to expand Essex school nursery at risk of closure
If agreed the new larger nursery could offer an additional seven child places
12 people charged after incidents of disorder at Epping hotel protests named by police
23 arrests have been made so far
In photos: Thrilled fans wait outside Essex airport for Lionesses to arrive
THRILLED England fans have gathered outside Southend Airport ahead of the arrival of the victorious Lionesses following their Euro win
Essex asylum centre to temporarily increase to 1,245 beds, Home Office confirms
A CENTRE for asylum seekers near Braintree will have its capacity temporarily increased, government officials have confirmed.
MPs have Disabled people's 'lives in their hands' but do they really understand?
Disability Pride Month is a whole month to celebrate inclusivity and promote equality for the disabled community.
Essex teenager hoping to 'scale past £100k in revenue' with towel business
A SAVVY teenager has launched his own cold sweat towel business out of his bedroom and is now expecting to break £100k in revenue this year.
Exact date Essex set to get hotter and sunnier as temperatures to soar to 27C
Warmer weather is on the horizon with temperatures set to soar once again
Speed restrictions to be implemented on busy Essex road to prevent more fatal crashes
NEW road safety measures are being implemented on a busy Essex road to help reduce fatal crashes.
Loubees: Popular Essex café to close down after 10 years in Chelmsford
The cafe said it 'would miss everyone' after being forced to close down
Tributes to beloved nan among the death and funeral notices from Essex Chronicle this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Police issue update as protest groups gathered outside Essex hotel
Peaceful protests took place outside an Essex hotel this afternoon, police confirmed.
Watch: the moment a drug dealer police nicknamed 'Gangster Granny' is arrested
POLICE have released footage of the moment a drug dealer nicknamed ‘Gangster Granny’ was arrested following an investigation into her gang picking up shipments of cocaine at an Essex port.