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Dr Vishwanathan Mohan with the robot

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Strawberry-picking robots trialled at famous farm as part of new experiment

Incident - police outside Baddow Antiques Centre

Incident - police outside Baddow Antiques Centre

Police probe after 'thousands of pounds' of goods stolen from antiques shop

Game - charity football team Tekkerslovakia continue their hard work as they prepare for game to raise money for SaveCC

Game - charity football team Tekkerslovakia continue their hard work as they prepare for game to raise money for SaveCC

Charity Fundraiser

Former Col U star to take part in game to raise crucial funds for little CC

Closed - Tasha's Artisan Coffee Shop has been forced to close after its appeal to an independent planning inspector was dismissed.

Closed - Tasha's Artisan Coffee Shop has been forced to close after its appeal to an independent planning inspector was dismissed.

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Coffee shop van forced to close after planning inspector rules against owner

Prevention - police team in South Woodham Ferrers

Prevention - police team in South Woodham Ferrers

Police team give bike theft prevention advice in South Woodham Ferrers

Prevention - Essex Police have been using drone technology in an attempt to crack down on hare coursing

Prevention - Essex Police have been using drone technology in an attempt to crack down on hare coursing

Officers in Maldon continue efforts to crack down on hare coursing

The new Limebrook Way Primary School in Maldon

The new Limebrook Way Primary School in Maldon

Delight after new school opens in Maldon enjoying bright start to first term

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Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes

Former south Essex teacher admits sex offences spanning more than four decades

Former south Essex teacher admits sex offences spanning more than four decades

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Former Essex teacher admits sex offences spanning more than four decades

Roadworks at Marks Tey have slowed down traffic for months.

Roadworks at Marks Tey have slowed down traffic for months.

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A12 ranked worst major road in England for driver satisfaction, survey says

Wow - Pumpkin Village, next door to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park

Wow - Pumpkin Village, next door to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park

Thousands of pumpkins unveiled as stunning Halloween display opens in Essex

Region to get more new ambulances

Region to get more new ambulances

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New ambulances set to hit the roads ahead of Christmas

Winner - London Stansted has been named Airport of the Year as it announced new destinations

Winner - London Stansted has been named Airport of the Year as it announced new destinations

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Stansted Airport named Airport of the Year with exciting new destinations

Lightning in Southend and [inset] weather warning map

Lightning in Southend and [inset] weather warning map

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Thunderstorms set to batter Essex today as 12-hour weather warning issued

Challenge - Tarran will continue to run 10km every day until the end of October

Challenge - Tarran will continue to run 10km every day until the end of October

Maldon man running 10km every day this month in aid of friends battling cancer

'Failings' - Fox and Emma Leban

'Failings' - Fox and Emma Leban

Mum of young woman who died at station pays tribute to 'really special' daughter

Braintree - TGI Friday's in Braintree is among the sites to remain open

Braintree - TGI Friday's in Braintree is among the sites to remain open

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Revealed: The Essex TGI Friday restaurants closing and staying open

Jon Culshaw presented the awards and was joined by London Stansted’s chief operating officer, Jon Fowler, amongst others

Jon Culshaw presented the awards and was joined by London Stansted’s chief operating officer, Jon Fowler, amongst others

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Stansted Airport is named 'Airport of the Year' at prestigious awards

Brinkley Grove Primary School in Colchester is one of many schools in the supplement

Brinkley Grove Primary School in Colchester is one of many schools in the supplement

Listed: The 92 schools included in our First Class school supplement out tomorrow

Inquest - Essex Area coroner Michelle Brown reopened the inquest

Inquest - Essex Area coroner Michelle Brown reopened the inquest

Death of 79-year-old was due to asbestos exposure, coroner concludes

Family - Julia Chernyshova is looking for an English sponsor for her, her daughter and her mum due to frightening Ukraine war

Family - Julia Chernyshova is looking for an English sponsor for her, her daughter and her mum due to frightening Ukraine war

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Fleeing family of three seeking asylum from Ukraine war in Essex

Nominate your favourite local barbershop to enter our competition

Nominate your favourite local barbershop to enter our competition

Tell us all about your favourite local barber shop

Enter our competition to win a £200 theatre ticket to use at over 300 venues nationwide

Enter our competition to win a £200 theatre ticket to use at over 300 venues nationwide

What's to love most about theatre-going and how to win tickets this month

Brave - Aiden Waller shares his story

Brave - Aiden Waller shares his story

Mum of Essex boy battling cancer urges families to be aware of warning signs

Tim Supple will be the new head of MA Acting

Tim Supple will be the new head of MA Acting

Acclaimed theatre director joins Essex acting school

Watchdog warning - The report advised police after the inspection

Watchdog warning - The report advised police after the inspection

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Government watchdog warns Essex Police over use of restraints and spit hoods

Popular - Perrywood Tiptree

Popular - Perrywood Tiptree

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Popular garden centre among 10 of the best spots for afternoon tea in Essex

Home - This former convent has been transformed into a beautiful home

Home - This former convent has been transformed into a beautiful home

Stunning 19th century convent-turned-home on the market for over £800k

Star - Olly Murs on stage during a previous show in Colchester

Star - Olly Murs on stage during a previous show in Colchester

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Everything you need to know for Olly Murs' 'biggest-ever homecoming show'

Greater Anglia has launched Autumn Hare Fares

Greater Anglia has launched Autumn Hare Fares

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Greater Anglia offering £6 return train tickets for limited time - how to get one

Generations - FaNs Network has launched its new project, aiming to create relationships between older and younger generations

Generations - FaNs Network has launched its new project, aiming to create relationships between older and younger generations

Charity launches new care home project to create bonds across generations

UK Today

Do you stick to your shopping list? These are the UK's top 3 most wasted foods

Penybont Ladies battle back to share spoils with Wellington

'Vibrant' Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray dies at the age of 71

Everything you need to know about capital gains tax in the UK

Man who 'no one believed' films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town

Aldi customers list Specialbuy wooden toy sets on Vinted for 3x the price

Sport

Game - charity football team Tekkerslovakia continue their hard work as they prepare for game to raise money for SaveCC

Charity Fundraiser

Former Col U star to take part in game to raise crucial funds for little CC

Academy - PSG have chosen Brantham to be the base of their new Essex hub

Academy - PSG have chosen Brantham to be the base of their new Essex hub

Football Ventures

Global football club Paris Saint-Germain choose Brantham for new academy hub

Delayed - the second half did not start on time at AFC Fylde

Delayed - the second half did not start on time at AFC Fylde

Southend United FC

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Police confirm no arrests were made after drone stopped play for Shrimpers

Fan power - West Ham United supporters group Hammers United are campaigning against changes to concessionary tickets at the London Stadium

Fan power - West Ham United supporters group Hammers United are campaigning against changes to concessionary tickets at the London Stadium

West Ham fans group vow to 'never give up' over controversial ticketing policy

Up in the air - Maldon and Tiptree in action during their recent derby match against Heybridge Swifts

Up in the air - Maldon and Tiptree in action during their recent derby match against Heybridge Swifts

Non-League Football

Maldon and Tiptree make vow for rearranged game after match is abandoned

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National Sport

Wales manager Craig Bellamy says his players have been affected by the death of George Baldock (Nick Potts/PA)

Wales manager Craig Bellamy says his players have been affected by the death of George Baldock (Nick Potts/PA)

Craig Bellamy says Wales players receiving support after George Baldock death

Tributes were paid to George Baldock ahead of the Nations League match between England and Greece at Wembley on Thursday night (John Walton/PA)

Tributes were paid to George Baldock ahead of the Nations League match between England and Greece at Wembley on Thursday night (John Walton/PA)

George Baldock ‘tragically drowned’ while swimming in his home pool in Athens

Rafael Nadal applauds at Wimbledon (Adam Davy/PA)

Rafael Nadal applauds at Wimbledon (Adam Davy/PA)

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Rafael Nadal to end illustrious tennis career after Davis Cup Finals in Spain

Jack Catterall (left) has closed the door on a third fight with Josh Taylor (Richard Sellers/PA)

Jack Catterall (left) has closed the door on a third fight with Josh Taylor (Richard Sellers/PA)

Jack Catterall focused on Regis Prograis rather than third Josh Taylor fight

Harry Brook was more interested in his dad’s record than the England greats he joined by reaching a triple century (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Harry Brook was more interested in his dad’s record than the England greats he joined by reaching a triple century (Anjum Naveed/AP)

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Harry Brook targeted dad’s record during triple ton for England against Pakistan

Police say there was no evidence of criminal activity having caused the death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock (Mike Egerton/PA)

Police say there was no evidence of criminal activity having caused the death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock (Mike Egerton/PA)

Greek police say no evidence of criminal activity in death of George Baldock

Emma Raducanu will spend at least a month on the sidelines (John Walton/PA)

Emma Raducanu will spend at least a month on the sidelines (John Walton/PA)

Emma Raducanu pulls out of two more tournaments in China due to injury

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Could you give any of these Essex RSPCA pets a home?

5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes

Dr Vishwanathan Mohan with the robot

Strawberry-picking robots trialled at famous farm as part of new experiment

Incident - police outside Baddow Antiques Centre

Police probe after 'thousands of pounds' of goods stolen from antiques shop

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Boki, a brown bear at the Wildwood Trust, underwent brain surgery in the first operation of its kind in the UK and is said to be doing well but ‘not out of the woods’ yet (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Boki, a brown bear at the Wildwood Trust, underwent brain surgery in the first operation of its kind in the UK and is said to be doing well but ‘not out of the woods’ yet (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Boki the bear ‘not out of the woods’ yet after successful brain surgery

Lord Mandelson (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Lord Mandelson (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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UK must move on from economic ‘doom loop’ of underinvestment – Lord Mandelson

Palestinians search for the bodies of their relatives killed in an Israeli bombardment of a school in Deir al-Balah (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Palestinians search for the bodies of their relatives killed in an Israeli bombardment of a school in Deir al-Balah (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza kills at least 27 people

President Joe Biden (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

President Joe Biden (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Joe Biden tells Donald Trump to ‘get a life’ amid storm misinformation

Police are appealing for information after an ambulance was damaged in a collision (Nick Potts/PA)

Police are appealing for information after an ambulance was damaged in a collision (Nick Potts/PA)

Police release footage of fail-to-stop collision leaving ambulance on its side

Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking to the media during a visit to Georgetown University in Washington, DC (Niall Carson/PA)

Taoiseach Simon Harris speaking to the media during a visit to Georgetown University in Washington, DC (Niall Carson/PA)

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Taoiseach: Ireland sees historic parallels with ‘struggle of Palestinian people’

Taoiseach Simon Harris urged that any firing in the vicinity of Unifil troops stops (Niall Carson/PA)

Taoiseach Simon Harris urged that any firing in the vicinity of Unifil troops stops (Niall Carson/PA)

Firing on peacekeepers ‘can never be tolerated’, says Irish premier

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