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Updates as Boris Johnson holds Covid press conference
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to address the nation at 5pm. It is expected he will be joined by Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance.
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Two new Covid-19 deaths announced at Braintree Community Hospital
ANOTHER two deaths linked to Covid-19 have been recorded at Braintree Hospital.
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Benefits cheat who claimed more than £20k handed suspended sentence
A woman who claimed more than £20k in benefits has been handed a suspended sentence.
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Boris Johnson to address the nation - what he might say
The Prime Minister’s briefing comes as the country continues to record high numbers of cases and record death tolls.
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Essex: Huge disruption to trains this weekend due to emergency repairs
Train services to Colchester, Clacton, Braintree, Harwich and Southend will be disrupted.
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Witham man given £200 for illegal football match breaching Covid rules
A man has been issued with a £200 fine for taking part in a football match, breaking lockdown regulations.
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Snow warning: Met Office issue yellow weather warning
A WEATHER warning has been issued for snow and ice across Essex.
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Met Office issues cold weather warning as snow forecast
Public Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather.
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Essex teen charged in connection with terrorism offences
A teenager accused of a neo-Nazi-inspired terrorist plot involving printed firearms has been given a trial date in the summer due to his young age and the "gravity" of the charges.
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Sir Bob Russell has done more than any current politician
Armchair critic Desmond McCarron (Gazette Letters, January 4, “Changes are needed to avoid gridlock”) had a pop at Sir Bob Russell, asking “what, if any, changes Sir Bob managed to help engineer on the parlous state of Colchester transport during his long stint in public office”.
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Should everyone who tests positive for Covid get £500 to self-isolate?
EVERYONE who tests positive for Covid could automatically be handed £500 to self-isolate.
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Melinda Hinchliffe has been nominated for community efforts
Do you know someone who has gone the extra mile during the pandemic?
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The Foresters Arms, in Harwich, was damaged by incendiaries
TODAY’S nostalgia spread features a real slice of history.
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Top tips for tonight's race meet at Chelmsford Racecourse
Here are the top tips for tonight's race meet at Chelmsford City Racecourse, courtesy of My Racing:
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Covid: £500 grant plan to encourage people to self-isolate
Everyone in England who tests positive for Covid-19 could automatically be given £500 as part of plans ministers are reportedly considering to boost quarantine compliance.
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Essex police officers coughed on, spat at or bitten during pandemic
Police in Essex have been coughed on, spat at or bitten hundreds of times during the Covid-19 pandemic, shocking new figures have revealed.
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Millard House Care home awarded for end-of-life care
STAFF at a care home are celebrating after receiving an award.
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Clacton care home's delight as it receives vital coronavirus jabs
A CARE home boss has said it is an “honour” to see some of his elderly residents be the first in the region to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
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Towie's Mick Norcross found dead
TOWIE star and Essex businessman, Mick Norcross, has been found dead, it was reported tonight.
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Part of A12 at Kelvedon closed due to broken down vehicle
Part of the A12 at Kelvedon has been closed due to a broken down vehicle.
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