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The original updates from the #Maldon area of Essex, UK (Burnham, Latchingdon, Purleigh, Dengie, Southminster, Mayland, Heybridge) since 2012. First on the bird app, now on here
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More than 100 Essex Police staff at risk as budget necessitates redundancies

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More than 100 Essex Police staff at risk as budget necessitates redundancies
More than 100 Essex Police staff could lose their jobs after a budget approved today means the force will "have to make staff…
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February 3, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Essex-born TV personality confirmed in line up for Channel 4's charity Bake Off

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Essex-born TV personality confirmed in line up for Channel 4's charity Bake Off
Mark Wright has been confirmed in the 2026 line up for Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Council tax for Essex Police rises by £14 as force solves 2,700 more crimes

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Council tax for Essex Police rises by £14 as force solves 2,700 more crimes
Following a meeting of the Police, Fire & Crime Panel today, members voted to increase the council tax precept for policing in Essex by £14.94…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Reminder: these car parks will be closed for the King's visit to Essex village

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Reminder: these car parks will be closed for the King's visit to Essex village
As King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit a picturesque village near Colchester later this week, many roads will be closed off as a result.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Tekkerslovakia ladies win home debut and raise funds for family after loss of mum

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Tekkerslovakia ladies win home debut and raise funds for family after loss of mum
Tekkerslovakia ladies have come out victorious after they played their first home game, raising funds for the family of a mum who died after a short…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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County council awards £15K to knife-crime prevention campaign

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County council awards £15K to knife-crime prevention campaign
Essex county council has awarded £15,000 to an important organisation to help deliver life-saving bleed prevention kits.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Have your say on future of health and wellbeing in Essex

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Have your say on future of health and wellbeing in Essex
Essex residents are invited to help shape the future of health and wellbeing in the county.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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New textile recycling collection service launched in Maldon

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New textile recycling collection service launched in Maldon
Maldon District Council is starting a new textile and fabric collection service.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Essex sexual abuser jailed for 20 years following offences against two women

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Essex sexual abuser jailed for 20 years following offences against two women
A sexual abuser from Essex has been jailed for 20 years after admitting offences against two women.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Campaign group launches to oppose 'unsustainable' Burnham housing schemes

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Campaign group launches to oppose 'unsustainable' Burnham housing schemes
A GROUP of Burnham residents have formally launched a campaign group to oppose "unsustainable" housing schemes.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Man charged with thefts after stealing nearly £8,000 of meat and deli items

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Man charged with thefts after stealing nearly £8,000 of meat and deli items
Paul Evans, 47, was arrested on Sunday by police officers at the BP garage in Lower Burnham Road, South Woodham Ferrers.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Jeff Brazier ITV reality show cancelled due to 'ongoing stress' within family

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Jeff Brazier ITV reality show cancelled due to 'ongoing stress' within family
A REALITY show set to be hosted by presenter Jeff Brazier and his sons has been cancelled.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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King surprises cancer park run participants days before visit to Dedham

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King surprises cancer park run participants days before visit to Dedham
The King surprised joggers on a parkrun celebrating people living with cancer just days before his visit to Essex.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Ashley Warren trial: police taser XL Bully dogs to reach grandmother, new clip shows

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Ashley Warren trial: police taser XL Bully dogs to reach grandmother, new clip shows
On Monday, the prosecution opened against 41-year-old defendant Ashley Warren after Esther Martin died in February 2024 due to severe dog bites.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Armed robber who attempted to smash way into Hollywood star's bedroom is jailed

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Armed robber who attempted to smash way into Hollywood star's bedroom is jailed
AN armed robber who tried to get into the bedroom of Hollywood star Anya Taylor-Joy when she was staying at a London mansion has been jailed.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Drugs kingpin lived lavish lifestyle in Essex despite being unemployed

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Drugs kingpin lived lavish lifestyle in Essex despite being unemployed
A COUPLE who had a multi-million-pound role in a drugs gang were snared after one of them was caught leaving their home with more than £160,000 of…
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February 3, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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Acting ward manager suspended after keeping patients' money and bank card

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Acting ward manager suspended after keeping patients' money and bank card
Caroline Elizabeth Harding, a mental health nurse in the Colchester area, was referred to the Nursing (NMC) regarding her fitness to practise.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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Woman who 'brings history to life' having special interactive exhibition

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Woman who 'brings history to life' having special interactive exhibition
History lover Kerrie Creighton, known as Art by Kerrie, is showing her artistic restorations at a special exhibition.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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Inquest date set for son of 80s pop legend Paul Hardcastle after Essex crash

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Inquest date set for son of 80s pop legend Paul Hardcastle after Essex crash
An inquest date has been set for the son of 80s pop legend Paul Hardcastle after he died last month in a tragic motorcycle crash
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February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Braintree residents 'ashamed' of town after Tommy Robinson joined protest

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Braintree residents 'ashamed' of town after Tommy Robinson joined protest
Residents in Braintree were divided after far-right activist Tommy Robinson joined a protest against Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Tommy Robinson joins protests over asylum centre in march through Essex town

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Tommy Robinson joins protests over asylum centre in march through Essex town
Protestors marched through Braintree in droves today in opposition to the housing of migrants at Wethersfield Airfield.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Mayor leads new tributes for Essex Uni students more than a year on since tragedy

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Mayor leads new tributes for Essex Uni students more than a year on since tragedy
Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Daljang Wol, 22, Makyle Bayley, 22, and Anthony TJ Hibbert, 24, died in the early hours of February 1 last year when the…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Businesses and community partners come together for Essex Energy Summit

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Businesses and community partners come together for Essex Energy Summit
More than 140 organisations came together for the Essex Energy Summit in Chelmsford.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Major investment to bring new features to three Essex playgrounds

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Major investment to bring new features to three Essex playgrounds
Essex County Council has announced a £335,000 upgrade for three playgrounds across the county.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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London Liverpool Street Station is set to close for five days next month - here's why

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London Liverpool Street Station is set to close for five days next month - here's why
Network Rail has announced London Liverpool Street Station, and its concourse, will be closed on certain weekends in March.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM