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War of words - Tom Cunningham and Peter Harris have clashed over plans for security patrols in Essex.

Local government

War of words erupts as council leaders clash over ‘divisive’ security patrols

Inquest - coroner Michelle Brown opened an inquest into Mr McCormack's death at a hearing last week

Inquest - coroner Michelle Brown opened an inquest into Mr McCormack's death at a hearing last week

Coroner opens inquest into death of man found in hotel after going missing

Cost - Mum Faye Kennedy said it costs almost £100 per week for her three children to get to school

Cost - Mum Faye Kennedy said it costs almost £100 per week for her three children to get to school

Families are 'crippled' by bus fare costs of sending multiple children to school

Fraud - More than 100 people in Essex fell victim to fraud by someone they trust last year

Fraud - More than 100 people in Essex fell victim to fraud by someone they trust last year

More than 100 people in Essex defrauded by someone they trust last year

Charity founders - Steph and Peter Shilton

Charity founders - Steph and Peter Shilton

Football icon opens up about gambling addiction ahead of event

Meet the team - volunteers and staff at Sanctus' hub in Chelmsford.

Meet the team - volunteers and staff at Sanctus' hub in Chelmsford.

Essex Homelessness Campaign

Meet the 'life-changing' charity helping rough sleepers

Appearance - comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton will discuss his career and books at Maldon United Reformed Church.

Appearance - comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton will discuss his career and books at Maldon United Reformed Church.

Channel 4 star and podcaster coming to Maldon for book event

News

Delighted - Jet2 staff announcing new Stansted routes earlier this year

Delighted - Jet2 staff announcing new Stansted routes earlier this year

Stansted Airport

Jet2 hiring new cabin crew at Stansted Airport as flight schedule expands

Future - Tammy Shepherd, head of patient experience, with the robotic therapy cat

Future - Tammy Shepherd, head of patient experience, with the robotic therapy cat

Robo pet calms Essex dementia patient in 'beautiful moment'

Expensive - This property in Chigwell is currently the most expensive Essex home on sale on Zoopla

Expensive - This property in Chigwell is currently the most expensive Essex home on sale on Zoopla

Inside the £15m most expensive Essex home currently on sale on Zoopla

TV star - Stacey Solomon has shared glimpses inside her new family home in the Essex countryside

TV star - Stacey Solomon has shared glimpses inside her new family home in the Essex countryside

Stacey Solomon shares sneak peeks inside new Essex '£2.2m mega-mansion'

Police - Armed officers were called to Melbourne Avenue in Chelmsford

Police - Armed officers were called to Melbourne Avenue in Chelmsford

Armed police descend on Essex street after reports of man carrying firearm

Reunion - Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has reunited with her ex-best friend Bobby Norris

Reunion - Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has reunited with her ex-best friend Bobby Norris

TOWIE star Gemma Collins ends bitter seven-year feud with former best friend

Dangerous - a coroner said there is always a risk involved in taking drugs, particularly synthetic opioids

Dangerous - a coroner said there is always a risk involved in taking drugs, particularly synthetic opioids

24-year-old died after taking drugs with man he had never met before, inquest told

Crowds turned out in force for the Maldon Car Show

Crowds turned out in force for the Maldon Car Show

Record crowds enjoy vintage vehicles at Maldon Car Show

The Large Model Air Show at Stow Maries Great Aerodrome

The Large Model Air Show at Stow Maries Great Aerodrome

Crowds wowed by Large Model Air Show at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Social media star GK Barry has dropped a major clue after being asked who her least favourite celebrity guest was

Social media star GK Barry has dropped a major clue after being asked who her least favourite celebrity guest was

Fans think Essex star may be GK Barry's least favourite guest after major clue

Crews at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Crews at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

Cultural attractions

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome to hold military communications exhibition

LEGO is opening at Lakeside Shopping Centre this autumn

LEGO is opening at Lakeside Shopping Centre this autumn

Lakeside Shopping Centre

Iconic brand launches recruitment drive for first-ever Essex store opening

Maldon District Council has been recognised for its animal welfare work

Maldon District Council has been recognised for its animal welfare work

Local government

Maldon council wins gold RSPCA award for animal welfare work

Bypass Nurseries has seen its café re-open

Bypass Nurseries has seen its café re-open

Popular garden centre just off A12 reopens café after sudden closure

Loughton - Police have secured charges for two men in connection to robberies in the Marlescroft Way area

Loughton - Police have secured charges for two men in connection to robberies in the Marlescroft Way area

Two men charged in connection to linked robberies in Essex town

Popular - Beaulieu Park School was the hardest to get into this year

Popular - Beaulieu Park School was the hardest to get into this year

Five hardest secondary schools to get into in Essex as applications open

Crime - Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of men attempted a robbery outside Harlow train station

Crime - Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of men attempted a robbery outside Harlow train station

British Transport Police

Man 'struck with a bottle' during attempted robbery at Essex train station

Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months

Jack Shepherd has been jailed for 20 months

Speedboat killer jailed AGAIN after admitting assault

Lakeside Shopping Centre - Partyman World has closed at the centre after 17 years

Lakeside Shopping Centre - Partyman World has closed at the centre after 17 years

Lakeside Shopping Centre

Heartfelt goodbye as Lakeside soft play centre is closed after 17 years

Pauline (left) and Rochelle (right) entered the Big Brother house last night

Pauline (left) and Rochelle (right) entered the Big Brother house last night

Meet the two Essex women in the Big Brother house as show returns to TV

Essex County Council have confirmed that six operatives will patrol Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester

Essex County Council have confirmed that six operatives will patrol Braintree, Chelmsford and Colchester

Essex County Council

Security guards deployed over fears of town centre 'migrant gatherings'

Drivers to face 22-mile diversion as stretch of A12 to close from TODAY

The A12 near Kelvedon

The A12 near Kelvedon

Traffic building as A12 partially blocked after crash

Scene - general view of Stadium Way in Harlow

Scene - general view of Stadium Way in Harlow

Police appeal after overnight business break-in near golf course

UK Today

DVLA warning to over 70s as they risk not being allowed to drive

Kate Garraway 'replacement' on Good Morning Britain revealed after star taken off air

Just 1 in 16 pensioners could benefit from new State Pension tax break

Coronation Street and Emmerdale removed from ITV schedule again this week - see when

Jeremy Clarkson praised by charity as his efforts help save lives

New government changes for showing your ID to be introduced from this week

Sport

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Non-League Football

Maldon & Tiptree's new owners revealed as club enters brand new era

Maldon has been named among the best places in England for access to sports facilities

Maldon has been named among the best places in England for access to sports facilities

Maldon named among England’s best areas for access to sports facilities

Men's singles champion Andy Squire and ladies singles champion Bobby Bruce

Men's singles champion Andy Squire and ladies singles champion Bobby Bruce

Maldon Bowls Club members contest nine titles in club finals weekend

The men's B team at Burnham Hillside Bowls Club

The men's B team at Burnham Hillside Bowls Club

Burnham Hillside bowls team lose to Ingatestone in Marconi Cup fixture

Non-League Football

Maldon & Tiptree issue fresh statement as consortium eyes investment

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Delighted - Jet2 staff announcing new Stansted routes earlier this year

Stansted Airport

Jet2 hiring new cabin crew at Stansted Airport as flight schedule expands

War of words - Tom Cunningham and Peter Harris have clashed over plans for security patrols in Essex.

Local government

War of words erupts as council leaders clash over ‘divisive’ security patrols

Inquest - coroner Michelle Brown opened an inquest into Mr McCormack's death at a hearing last week

Coroner opens inquest into death of man found in hotel after going missing

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Amy Hunt does not want Sydney Sweeney’s advert to be a barrier for girls in sport (Martin Rickett/PA)

Amy Hunt does not want Sydney Sweeney’s advert to be a barrier for girls in sport (Martin Rickett/PA)

Amy Hunt reiterates need for ‘role models’ after Sydney Sweeney advert backlash

Hamilton cannot wait to see Scotland take on the ‘mega’ might of New Zealand

Hamilton wants London City Sevens to become event the capital can't miss

Leeds manager Daniel Farke hailed their win over Newcastle as ‘one of the best performance over the last 12 months (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Leeds manager Daniel Farke hailed their win over Newcastle as ‘one of the best performance over the last 12 months (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Daniel Farke thrilled with Leeds display after hammering Newcastle

Leeds’ 4-1 win against Newcastle at Elland Road was the only home win in the latest round of Premier League fixtures (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Leeds’ 4-1 win against Newcastle at Elland Road was the only home win in the latest round of Premier League fixtures (Annabel Lee-Ellis/PA)

Home is no longer where the hurt is as hellish run for hosts ends at Elland Road

Dominic Calvert-Lewin played a big part in doubling Leeds’ lead (PA)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin played a big part in doubling Leeds’ lead (PA)

Four-midable: Leeds ease past Newcastle to climb to third in Premier League

Roberto De Zerbi will not use Richarlison in Tottenham’s cup tie at Liverpool (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi will not use Richarlison in Tottenham’s cup tie at Liverpool (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi opts not to name Richarlison for Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool

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National News

Job vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures (Alamy/PA)

Job vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures (Alamy/PA)

Vacancies drop to fresh five-year low as small firms remain under pressure – ONS

Liverpool-based tinned tuna and Napolina firm Princes Group has revealed stronger sales (Alamy/PA)

Liverpool-based tinned tuna and Napolina firm Princes Group has revealed stronger sales (Alamy/PA)

Princes sales lift on takeover deals despite ‘inflationary pressures’

As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniform fell (Alamy/PA)

As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniform fell (Alamy/PA)

Grocery price inflation speeds up as families alter spending choices

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Inquiry report over crimes of killer nurse Lucy Letby to be published

Beer glasses and a set of car keys on a bar in a pub in central London (Philip Toscano/PA)

Beer glasses and a set of car keys on a bar in a pub in central London (Philip Toscano/PA)

Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rules

Reform UK’s billionaire donors could be subject to new checks (Will Colebourne/PA)

Reform UK’s billionaire donors could be subject to new checks (Will Colebourne/PA)

Reform UK’s £72m crypto tycoon donors could face ‘enhanced residency checks’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured earlier this year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured earlier this year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Meghan wishes Harry happy birthday as Sussexes move children to new school

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