Fraudster made £8.5million in huge scams "selling" homes and land to Essex victims
He spent much of his earnings on a huge, lavish lifestyle including multiple personalised number plates that referenced his various identities
Person rushed to hospital after huge three-car crash which shut A120 for hours
One person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs
Romford MP calls for town to return to Essex due to 'deeply unhappy' residents
The MP says it makes "absolute sense" for the town to be governed as part of Essex again
Misconduct hearing for Essex Police officer set to be held in private - why we think this needs to be overturned
The officer, who cannot currently be named, is facing multiple allegations of misconduct
BBC Look East weather presenter Julie Reinger to leave corporation after 30 year career
Julie said it had been "a privilege" to bring the weather forecast to people for so many years
The Essex city 'fantastic for families' among UK's best places to live
It's constantly growing as more houses are built and people move to the area
Police storm Heathrow Airport to make 10th arrest after Southend machete attack
An 18-year-old man was arrested at the airport today after a summer of violence at the seafront
Heart-breaking way Jade Goody told her boys that she was going to die
Jeff Brazier spoke on his podcast Only Human about the challenges of the day
Tributes left at scene of tragic A12 crash that killed two men who will be 'missed so much'
Heartfelt messages have been left to pay tribute
Couple buy country's most haunted house and plan to live there
The house is on the site of a 'witches prison' and is said to be haunted by the ghosts of women who were held there
A12 live traffic updates as multi-vehicle crash causes rush hour chaos
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area
'Reckless' man set fire to block of flats in South Ockendon 'putting lives in danger'
Luckily, no one was harmed
A120 live traffic updates as crash completely shuts road near Stansted Airport
There are severe delays as a result
'I built my own house on an A12 roundabout - now TfL wants to take it away from me
Digger, who has been homeless for 15 years, has built his own home complete with oak floors, electricity and a stove
Primark shoppers love their new jewellery that 'makes heads turn'
The new sets are on sale now in all Primark stores
Dunelm's linen-scented candle that 'makes the house smell fresh' is perfect for Mother's Day
Dunelm's Linen Ellipse Crackle Candle is one of the most popular candles on the site, and it's perfect for Mother's Day, with a burn time of up to 50 hours and a crackling wick
Leisure centre staff and paramedics save two people's lives days apart
The two men separately suffered cardiac arrests at leisure centres but were saved by staff, paramedics and members of the public
Boy, 17, arrested in connection with animal cruelty after multiple incidents with horse in Essex village
Police have urged people not to speculate on social media
New block of flats in Brentwood set to be built despite parking concerns
The seven-story development has now been given the green light
Police looking to speak to man after incident at Colchester petrol station
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward
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