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It was part of an operation deployed in Chelmsford and Brentwood

People in parts of Southend have reported smelling a "vile" odour that has been compared to "rotten eggs" - and some locals think they have worked out the culprit behind the stench

The court heard he was a "respected individual" before the sick crimes

The charge rose in March - which was the first increase since 2020

The government says submission of the plan to the inspector for examination should happen no later than December 31

An extra 56m litres is being used on average each day in Essex currently

It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas!

The turnout in both by-elections for the local council was considerably lower than in May

There could be a risk to the lives of vulnerable people

Thousands of travellers have faced delays at European airports this summer, thanks to new EU rules

A 28-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene

The school will offer care and education in a "safe, inspiring and nurturing environment"

The women who died were a mother and daughter

“It is unacceptable for parents to try and game the system in this way, and the council will not hesitate to take action"

A security risk assessment found the 86-year-old wheelchair-bound inmate had "no potential to escape"

The man has been placed on the sex offenders register

The 26-year-old also filmed himself while driving

The incident was described as a “near miss that could easily have ended in tragedy”

New details have emerged

The boy was last seen in Colchester in June