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Teen smoking cannabis in play area 'killed dad with machete' upon being told off
Tieran Carmody, 19, was approached by a group of adults because he was scaring children at a kid’s play area in Joyner's Field in Harlow before the fatal stabbing, a court heard today
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Six inmates died in last 3 weeks at prison where 'staff spit in inmates' food'
Six prisoners have died within the last three weeks at troubled prison HMP Parc in Bridgend, south Wales where a nurse was jailed for having a relationship with an inmate
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Hilarious mistake on city road sign forces council to take drastic action
The road sign was spotted by Chelmsford locals, who quickly picked up on the unfortunate error, as Essex Highways confirms it'll make sure a replacement is installed as soon as possible
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Pensioner, 85, jailed after murdering his wife with hammer & chisel at home
Mr Berry called 999 himself after carrying out the violent attack on his wife of 6 1 years Edna at their bungalow in Turpins Close, Clacton-on-Sea, on February 21, 2023
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Man rushed to hospital after Christmas Wonderland ride 'made weird noises'
The man was rushed to hospital after an unknown incident at the Christmas Wonderland event at Lakeside Shopping Centre at the weekend after a ride made a "really weird noise"
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Football team's remarkable fines for players as they bid to fight climate change
Sunday league side AC United in Essex have been using a unique way to discipline their players, who commit offences on or off the pitch, by not hitting them with substantial fines - but instead getting them to do some good for the environment
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Massive deadly snake found abandoned 'blocking a driveway' in quiet village
A large boa constrictor snake was rescued by the RSPCA after it was abandoned and left blocking a driveway on a housing estate in Essex - it was fortunately in good health
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Urban explorer goes inside abandoned sinking restaurant trapped in time
Urban explorer, Urban Banana, took pictures inside Miller & Carter Steakhouse, a converted paddle steamer at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, that sank in December 2022
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Archie Battersbee's mum continues 'fight for justice' year on after son's death
Archie Battersbee's mum Hollie Dance said she is 'determined to pursue justice' for her 12-year-old son who died last year, and added she will continue to hold the Government accountable
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Teen sweethearts make contact on Facebook and get back together after 32 years
Dawn Gray and Lee Richards fell in love at first sight when they met on Southend Pier in July 1991, aged 17 and 15 but they hadn't seen each other for over three decades when Lee sent her a Facebook message
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Killer boasts he 'knows what happened' to police as he returns to murder scene
Marek Hecko, who was jailed for life yesterday, could be seen swigging from a bottle of alcohol outside a home in Essex as he told a police officer that he "knows what happened"
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Man found dying in Iceland car park was dad 'who was always smiling'
Essex Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in a car park outside an Iceland supermarket following a suspected attack at a nearby pub on Saturday
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Students banned from hugging as fuming parents slam 'draconian' new school rules
Parents have slammed Hylands School in Chelmsford, Essex, after the school implemented "draconian" new rules which include a ban on pupils hugging and holding hands