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He caused £100K damage by using a plank and a vacuum cleaner to batter the windows of vehicles parked near his home after an argument with his partner

Essex Police are investigating the assault

The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious

The road has been the scene of more fatal crashes than any other in Essex over the past few years

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Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

A regimental war diary shows a team of six soldiers were killed after coming under heavy trench mortar fire

You would think that nothing terrible ever goes wrong here - but that's not strictly true

It has a fantastic blend of historic architecture and modern upgrades

A woman alleges that a man approached her and made racially motivated threats to assault her

A review into Oakley's death could have a lasting impact across Essex

The victim was in hospital for 115 days following the crash

Families say it's 'much-needed' investment in sports facilities by the local council

A video was found on the phone of one of the dealers in which he bragged about being a "sugar daddy"

It's steeped in history - and was apparently visited by kings

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested

Cats Protection says she is a 'delight' to be around

Dame Helen Mirren, 80, born in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, has been awarded Companion of Honour in the King's Birthday Honours for her services to drama

Colin Appleton woke up in hospital unable to remember his family

Residents say they shop elsewhere - but the vamp 'could change all that'