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Tragic – a coroner concluded Simon Gibbs's death was one of accident

Coroner concludes inquest into death of 'brilliant' headteacher Simon Gibbs

Event - The annual Christmas Fayre was a spectacular hit

Event - The annual Christmas Fayre was a spectacular hit

Witham Christmas Fayre held its biggest ever festive event to light up the town

Bright - The O'Brien family love Christmas

Bright - The O'Brien family love Christmas

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Family who 'just love' Christmas puts up 30,000 lights for charity

Location - The former police station in Feering

Location - The former police station in Feering

Planning and development

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Former Essex Police station up for sale could be changed into a 'commercial' property

Donations can be made in stores across Braintree and Witham

Donations can be made in stores across Braintree and Witham

Winter Food Collection comes to Braintree and Witham Tesco stores

Blocked - The A12 has been blocked following a crash

Blocked - The A12 has been blocked following a crash

Key Essex road blocked after crash as long delays are expected

Support - Trusted Money Confidence works to encourage sharing knowledge and support with financial challenges

Support - Trusted Money Confidence works to encourage sharing knowledge and support with financial challenges

Business which offers community and support with money challenges comes to town

News

An aerial view of London Stansted Airport

An aerial view of London Stansted Airport

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Stansted Airport outlines future vision and plans to 'unlock potential' of runway

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

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

Incident - where the crash happened

Incident - where the crash happened

Busy road near Braintree blocked both ways after crash with queueing traffic

Dazzling - Paul has decorated his house with its biggest display ever in memory of his late wife

Dazzling - Paul has decorated his house with its biggest display ever in memory of his late wife

Essex man decorates house with 70,000 bulbs for Christmas-loving late wife

Decorations - Mike Fieldhouse outside his home

Decorations - Mike Fieldhouse outside his home

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'Real life Grinch' seen tearing down Christmas decorations in Essex street

Ray and Collette Kerry raised their grandson for much of his life

Ray and Collette Kerry raised their grandson for much of his life

Family vow to 'fight for answers' after tragic death of Essex 20-year-old in Turkey

Hero - Alan Mabbutt has raised thousands for the 2024 RBL Poppy Appeal

Hero - Alan Mabbutt has raised thousands for the 2024 RBL Poppy Appeal

Former army medic raises more than £3,000 from his front drive in Poppy Appeal

Success - The first Christmas Market at the Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens was enjoyed by all

Success - The first Christmas Market at the Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens was enjoyed by all

Magical Christmas Market brings joy to Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens

Published - William is excited to share his historic fictional novel with the world

Published - William is excited to share his historic fictional novel with the world

Man in his 70s celebrates publishing his first ever novel: a historical romance

Strong winds and heavy rain set to batter Essex as 39-hour weather warning issued

Strong winds and heavy rain set to batter Essex as 39-hour weather warning issued

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Strong winds and heavy rain set to batter Essex as 39-hour weather warning issued

Chappel Viaduct

Chappel Viaduct

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London Liverpool Street station to be closed for a week over festive period

Greater Anglia services will be renationalised by next autumn,

Greater Anglia services will be renationalised by next autumn,

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Greater Anglia set to be one of the first UK rail companies renationalised

Battle - Erin has been suffering from endometriosis since she was nine

Battle - Erin has been suffering from endometriosis since she was nine

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Essex teen says endometriosis shouldn't be 'taboo' as she shares her story

Christmas has arrived at Braintree Village

Christmas has arrived at Braintree Village

Braintree Village unveils Christmas activities for 2024

Crash - The crash in Stock Road

Crash - The crash in Stock Road

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Police cordon off Essex road after crash between Amazon van and car

Impact - Police have found knife possession is down by 20 per cent in Braintree

Impact - Police have found knife possession is down by 20 per cent in Braintree

Essex Police find knife possession down by 20% in Braintree after patrols

Area - the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway

Area - the A12 between Marks Tey and Stanway

Why the new A12 will need to be closed for three nights next week

Recovering - Ross Verner and partner Monica Murphy with their children

Recovering - Ross Verner and partner Monica Murphy with their children

Essex dad says he is 'lucky to be alive' as he returns home after horror crash

Traumatised - Jennifer with her cat, Shadow

Traumatised - Jennifer with her cat, Shadow

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Beloved pet's tail 'skinned' amid fears 'cat attacker' is targeting Essex area

Wow - Witham based group, The BIG Sing have released a new single this Christmas, just one year after receiving four yesses on Britain's Got Talent

Wow - Witham based group, The BIG Sing have released a new single this Christmas, just one year after receiving four yesses on Britain's Got Talent

Witham based choir that performed on BGT last year release new Christmas hit

Priti Patel MP met with Witham business and charity leaders

Priti Patel MP met with Witham business and charity leaders

National government

Priti Patel backs affordable housing with Witham almshouses

Both Essex farm shops were commended for their variety of stock

Both Essex farm shops were commended for their variety of stock

Essex farm shops with 'astounding variety' named among best in the UK

Flight Lieutenant Barber from 309 (Sawbridgeworth) RAFAC, Cllr Reece Smith Mayor of Sawbridgeworth, Dan Turpin Vice-Chair of the SACF and cadets

Flight Lieutenant Barber from 309 (Sawbridgeworth) RAFAC, Cllr Reece Smith Mayor of Sawbridgeworth, Dan Turpin Vice-Chair of the SACF and cadets

Stansted Airport fund awards £30k to Essex, Herts projects

Fined - Seven Essex based businesses have been fined a combined total of over £165,000, for employing illegal staff

Fined - Seven Essex based businesses have been fined a combined total of over £165,000, for employing illegal staff

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Seven Essex businesses fined a total £165k for employing illegal workers

UK Today

Storm Darragh to bring very strong winds and heavy rain to UK over the weekend

Coronation Street star confirms exit from show a year after landing dream role

How to bleed a radiator without a key and heat your home up quicker

Waitrose apologises to customers as product deemed a 'health risk' is recalled

What are the symptoms of chickenpox to look out for? (It's more than just spots)

Could this be the end of classic beer? Brits move towards low-alcohol options

Sport

On target: Inih Effiong celebrates after scoring Braintree Town's winner against West Bromwich Albion under-21s.

Impressive Iron see off West Bromwich Albion youngsters in National League Cup

Heads up: Liam Whipps nods in for Witham Town in their win over Sporting Bengal United.

Heads up: Liam Whipps nods in for Witham Town in their win over Sporting Bengal United.

Non-League Football

Prolific Witham get back to winning ways in style after huge victory

Thumbs up: Braintree Town interim boss Justin Moseley following his side's 2-2 draw with Gateshead.

Thumbs up: Braintree Town interim boss Justin Moseley following his side's 2-2 draw with Gateshead.

Justin Moseley leads Braintree to creditable draw in first game of interim spell

Message: Braintree Town boss Angelo Harrop has thanked supporters following his departure from the club this week

Message: Braintree Town boss Angelo Harrop has thanked supporters following his departure from the club this week

Angelo Harrop delivers a classy message after Braintree Town departure

Return - Chris Silverwood has been appointed Essex's Director of Cricket

Return - Chris Silverwood has been appointed Essex's Director of Cricket

Former England coach Chris Silverwood returns to Essex as Director of Cricket

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National Sport

Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from all competition for one year (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from all competition for one year (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin handed one-year suspension

Jacob Bethell made his Test debut last week (John Davidson/Photosport via AP)

Jacob Bethell made his Test debut last week (John Davidson/Photosport via AP)

I was impressed – Sir Alastair Cook backs Jacob Bethell to keep England spot

Luke Littler has been shortlisted for the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year award (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Littler has been shortlisted for the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year award (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Darts prodigy Luke Littler nominated for Young Sports Personality of the Year

England Test captain Ben Stokes (PA)

England Test captain Ben Stokes (PA)

Ben Stokes focused on winning as England return to scene of Wellington thriller

Pep Guardiola’s side returned to winning ways (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola’s side returned to winning ways (Martin Rickett/PA)

We needed it – Pep Guardiola relieved to end Man City’s winless run

Enzo Maresca’s side are in fine form (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Enzo Maresca’s side are in fine form (Andrew Matthews/PA)

We’ve got our Chelsea back – Enzo Maresca loving chants from fans after win

Mohamed Salah scored twice in Liverpool’s thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw at Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Mohamed Salah scored twice in Liverpool’s thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw at Newcastle (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot talks up ‘special player’ Mohamed Salah

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Braintree and Witham News

Incident - where the crash happened

Busy road near Braintree blocked both ways after crash with queueing traffic

Dazzling - Paul has decorated his house with its biggest display ever in memory of his late wife

Dazzling - Paul has decorated his house with its biggest display ever in memory of his late wife

Essex man decorates house with 70,000 bulbs for Christmas-loving late wife

Hero - Alan Mabbutt has raised thousands for the 2024 RBL Poppy Appeal

Hero - Alan Mabbutt has raised thousands for the 2024 RBL Poppy Appeal

Former army medic raises more than £3,000 from his front drive in Poppy Appeal

Event - The annual Christmas Fayre was a spectacular hit

Event - The annual Christmas Fayre was a spectacular hit

Witham Christmas Fayre held its biggest ever festive event to light up the town

Tragic – a coroner concluded Simon Gibbs's death was one of accident

Tragic – a coroner concluded Simon Gibbs's death was one of accident

Coroner concludes inquest into death of 'brilliant' headteacher Simon Gibbs

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South Essex news

Incident - where the crash happened

Busy road near Braintree blocked both ways after crash with queueing traffic

Dazzling - Paul has decorated his house with its biggest display ever in memory of his late wife

Dazzling - Paul has decorated his house with its biggest display ever in memory of his late wife

Essex man decorates house with 70,000 bulbs for Christmas-loving late wife

Hero - Alan Mabbutt has raised thousands for the 2024 RBL Poppy Appeal

Hero - Alan Mabbutt has raised thousands for the 2024 RBL Poppy Appeal

Former army medic raises more than £3,000 from his front drive in Poppy Appeal

Event - The annual Christmas Fayre was a spectacular hit

Event - The annual Christmas Fayre was a spectacular hit

Witham Christmas Fayre held its biggest ever festive event to light up the town

Tragic – a coroner concluded Simon Gibbs's death was one of accident

Tragic – a coroner concluded Simon Gibbs's death was one of accident

Coroner concludes inquest into death of 'brilliant' headteacher Simon Gibbs

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National News

Michel Barnier has been ousted as prime minister of France (Michel Euler/AP)

Michel Barnier has been ousted as prime minister of France (Michel Euler/AP)

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Barnier ousted as France’s prime minister after losing vote of no confidence

Shell said the deal was intended to sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK (Yui Mok/PA)

Shell said the deal was intended to sustain domestic oil and gas production and security of energy supply in the UK (Yui Mok/PA)

Shell and Equinor tie-up to create new UK oil and gas producer

Gregg Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef (Yui Mok/PA)

Gregg Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef (Yui Mok/PA)

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Women who report inappropriate behaviour must have confidence – Starmer

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms (Richard Townshend/PA)

Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms (Richard Townshend/PA)

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Disability ministers will ‘champion’ inclusion and accessibility, says Timms

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has already branded Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s speech an ’emergency reset’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has already branded Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s speech an ’emergency reset’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Starmer promises his ‘plan for change’ will improve people’s lives

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released from prison for 21 days following surgery on her leg (Narges Foundation Archive via AP)

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been released from prison for 21 days following surgery on her leg (Narges Foundation Archive via AP)

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Iran frees jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for 21 days on medical grounds

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has cut its profit guidance after weaker confidence among shoppers (Frasers/PA)

Sports Direct owner Frasers Group has cut its profit guidance after weaker confidence among shoppers (Frasers/PA)

Frasers cuts profit outlook amid ‘weaker’ shopper confidence around Budget

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