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Guilty - Harry Bloyce admitted one charge of burglary at Colchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday

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Man who took part in £26k warehouse burglary was 'stupid, unwise and immature'

Count - Tabor Academy where the Braintree and Witham count was held

Count - Tabor Academy where the Braintree and Witham count was held

General Election 2024

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The 2024 General Election results for Braintree and Witham

Count - an image of the sports hall at Tabor Academy and an inset image of Braintree MP, James Cleverly

Count - an image of the sports hall at Tabor Academy and an inset image of Braintree MP, James Cleverly

General Election 2024

Conservative wins in Braintree and Witham 'tinged with sadness' according to MP

Winner - Priti Patel has been re-elected as MP for Witham

Winner - Priti Patel has been re-elected as MP for Witham

General Election 2024

Witham re-elects Priti Patel as MP after gaining more than 18,000 votes

Winner - James Cleverly at the Braintree and Witham coun

Winner - James Cleverly at the Braintree and Witham coun

General Election 2024

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Braintree re-elects James Cleverly as MP

General Election 2024: Live updates from across north and mid Essex

General Election 2024: Live updates from across north and mid Essex

General Election 2024

Recap: General Election 2024 updates from across north and mid Essex

Candidate - Paul Thorogood, Green Party

Candidate - Paul Thorogood, Green Party

General Election 2024

Green Party candidate not hopeful about winning the Braintree seat

News

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the M25

There will be a few late night road closures in Essex over the weekend, including on the M25

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend

Bayo Alaba delivered the first blow to the Tories

Bayo Alaba delivered the first blow to the Tories

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Labour's Bayo Alaba takes the first Tory scalp at the Southend count

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'I’ll work tirelessly' - Labour makes history with a double win in Southend

Here are all the General Election results in Essex

Here are all the General Election results in Essex

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Listed: Every result across all Essex constituencies for 2024 General Election

There have been 57 Prime Ministers before Keir Starmer in the UK

There have been 57 Prime Ministers before Keir Starmer in the UK

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'We will rebuild Britain' - Keir Starmer addresses nation for first time as PM

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

Rishi Sunak gave his final statement from Downing Street before heading off to resign as Prime Minister

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'This is a difficult day' - Rishi Sunak gives final Downing Street statement as PM

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

Could you give any of these Essex pets a home?

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

Hopeful - Chelsey Jay

Hopeful - Chelsey Jay

Witham MP candidate thankful for 'community support' as she waits for the count

Congestion - the A120 busy at Bradwell

Congestion - the A120 busy at Bradwell

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Delays in addressing jams along A120 between Colchester and Braintree a 'disgrace'

Jailed - Ethan Burdett

Jailed - Ethan Burdett

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Lorry driver who killed four day-trippers in fatal Essex crash is jailed

Colourful - A Pride event held in the nearby city of Colchester

Colourful - A Pride event held in the nearby city of Colchester

Braintree's first ever Pride event coming to the town - here's where and when

Scene - Virginia McCullough's actions were uncovered four years after the murders

Scene - Virginia McCullough's actions were uncovered four years after the murders

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Daughter admits murdering her parents in their Essex home four years ago

The new Simon Gibbs Building (left) and Mr Gibbs' family (right)

The new Simon Gibbs Building (left) and Mr Gibbs' family (right)

New Rickstones Academy honours late headteacher by naming building after him

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win a Westminster majority

Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win a Westminster majority

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Exit Poll predicts Labour and Sir Keir Starmer will win election landslide

Braintree and Witham candidates have their say on why they should be the next MP

Braintree and Witham candidates have their say on why they should be the next MP

Braintree and Witham candidates have their say on why they should be the next MP

Suspect - Police want to talk to this woman in relation to assault on security guard

Suspect - Police want to talk to this woman in relation to assault on security guard

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Police want to speak to woman after security guard 'assaulted' at Braintree Tesco

PLAY Airlines is offering new flights to America from Stansted

PLAY Airlines is offering new flights to America from Stansted

How you can fly to four iconic US cities and see Northern Lights from Stansted

Seized - The car was taken away after the arrest

Seized - The car was taken away after the arrest

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Braintree crash incident sees police arrest suspect for drink driving

Ban - XL Bully's

Ban - XL Bully's

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Dozens of XL Bullies 'destroyed' in Essex since nationwide ban on the breed

Shoplifting - Essex Police have charged 29 people in the past fortnight

Shoplifting - Essex Police have charged 29 people in the past fortnight

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Nearly 30 shoplifters charged across Essex in the past fortnight

General Election - a ballot box

General Election - a ballot box

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Braintree Council apologises for 'any confusion' after 'duplicate' polling cards sent

Raising funds for charity - Rosie Lilian Becker

Raising funds for charity - Rosie Lilian Becker

Braintree youngster, 8, set to cut off up to 13 inches of hair in aid of charity

Recovered - Essex Police worked with Kent Police to combat organised vehicle crime

Recovered - Essex Police worked with Kent Police to combat organised vehicle crime

Police shut down Braintree 'chop shop' and recover parts from 'high-value vehicles'

Performance - Bootleg Blondie are dubbed the number one tribute to the original in the world

Performance - Bootleg Blondie are dubbed the number one tribute to the original in the world

Top tribute to iconic band coming to Witham Public Hall this week

UK Today

General Election 2024: Interactive map of results from every constituency

Why Japanese Knotweed is a problem and what to do if you find some

This is how old you have to be if you want to fly alone - did you know?

Rachel Reeves appointed as first female UK chancellor in Keir Starmer cabinet

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reveals new cabinet in full - see their roles

'Been waiting a very long time for these' - discontinued chocolate back at B&M

Sport

New recruit - Colchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Alex Woodyard

Former Braintree Town midfielder Alex Woodyard signs for Colchester

Done deal - Oliver Bearman has signed a contract to race in Formula One with American team Haas

Done deal - Oliver Bearman has signed a contract to race in Formula One with American team Haas

Essex-raised driver lands multi-year to race for Formula One team

Departure: Baris Altintop has left Braintree Town to join Northern Irish club Larne FC.

Departure: Baris Altintop has left Braintree Town to join Northern Irish club Larne FC.

Braintree Town confirm departure of popular promotion hero

Moving on - Chay Cooper has left Colchester United for Braintree Town

Moving on - Chay Cooper has left Colchester United for Braintree Town

Chay Cooper says he couldn't turn down Braintree offer after leaving Colchester

Thrilled - Michal Czekajlo, 16, from Witham after completing his first ever solo flight on June 26

Thrilled - Michal Czekajlo, 16, from Witham after completing his first ever solo flight on June 26

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Witham boy, 16, completes first solo flight in glider... just after finishing GCSEs

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National Sport

Sonay Kartal was beaten in straight sets by the world number two Coco Gauff (Aaron Chown/PA)

Sonay Kartal was beaten in straight sets by the world number two Coco Gauff (Aaron Chown/PA)

Sonay Kartal’s impressive Wimbledon run ended by world number two Coco Gauff

Fabian Schar, right, does not want Eddie Howe to leave Newcastle for England (Nick Potts/PA)

Fabian Schar, right, does not want Eddie Howe to leave Newcastle for England (Nick Potts/PA)

Swiss star Schar hopes Howe sticks with Newcastle if England look for new boss

Carlos Alcaraz edged past Frances Tiafoe in five sets (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Carlos Alcaraz edged past Frances Tiafoe in five sets (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Carlos Alcaraz survives scare against Frances Tiafoe to keep title defence alive

Lando Norris finished fastest in both practice sessions (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris finished fastest in both practice sessions (David Davies/PA)

Lando Norris back on track to lead British Grand Prix practice

Remco Evenepoel took his first Tour de France victory in stage seven’s time trial (Daniel Cole/AP)

Remco Evenepoel took his first Tour de France victory in stage seven’s time trial (Daniel Cole/AP)

Remco Evenepoel survives late scare to win Tour de France stage seven time trial

Serena Williams, left, and Andy Murray played mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 2019 (Victoria Jones/PA)

Serena Williams, left, and Andy Murray played mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 2019 (Victoria Jones/PA)

Serena Williams makes heartfelt tribute to Andy Murray

Zak Brown (pictured) has taken aim at Christian Horner (David Davies/PA)

Zak Brown (pictured) has taken aim at Christian Horner (David Davies/PA)

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Zak Brown hits out at Christian Horner in wake of Verstappen-Norris collision

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Braintree and Witham News

Winner - Priti Patel has been re-elected as MP for Witham

Witham re-elects Priti Patel as MP after gaining more than 18,000 votes

Count - an image of the sports hall at Tabor Academy and an inset image of Braintree MP, James Cleverly

Count - an image of the sports hall at Tabor Academy and an inset image of Braintree MP, James Cleverly

Conservative wins in Braintree and Witham 'tinged with sadness' according to MP

Winner - James Cleverly at the Braintree and Witham coun

Winner - James Cleverly at the Braintree and Witham coun

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Braintree re-elects James Cleverly as MP

Count - Tabor Academy where the Braintree and Witham count was held

Count - Tabor Academy where the Braintree and Witham count was held

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The 2024 General Election results for Braintree and Witham

Candidate - Paul Thorogood, Green Party

Candidate - Paul Thorogood, Green Party

Green Party candidate not hopeful about winning the Braintree seat

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South Essex news

Winner - Priti Patel has been re-elected as MP for Witham

Witham re-elects Priti Patel as MP after gaining more than 18,000 votes

Count - an image of the sports hall at Tabor Academy and an inset image of Braintree MP, James Cleverly

Count - an image of the sports hall at Tabor Academy and an inset image of Braintree MP, James Cleverly

Conservative wins in Braintree and Witham 'tinged with sadness' according to MP

Winner - James Cleverly at the Braintree and Witham coun

Winner - James Cleverly at the Braintree and Witham coun

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Braintree re-elects James Cleverly as MP

Count - Tabor Academy where the Braintree and Witham count was held

Count - Tabor Academy where the Braintree and Witham count was held

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The 2024 General Election results for Braintree and Witham

Candidate - Paul Thorogood, Green Party

Candidate - Paul Thorogood, Green Party

Green Party candidate not hopeful about winning the Braintree seat

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Time for a great reset in Anglo-Irish relations, says Taoiseach after Labour win

The storm has caused widespread damage (AP)

The storm has caused widespread damage (AP)

Hurricane Beryl slams into Mexico’s coast as Caribbean death toll rises to 11

Labour MP Lisa Nandy arrives at 10 Downing Street, London, following the landslide General Election victory for the Labour Party (Lucy North/PA)

Labour MP Lisa Nandy arrives at 10 Downing Street, London, following the landslide General Election victory for the Labour Party (Lucy North/PA)

Lisa Nandy set to oversee review of licence fee as she becomes Culture Secretary

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said that he plans to meet with junior doctors next week (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said that he plans to meet with junior doctors next week (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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Junior doctor talks to ‘start next week’ – Streeting

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar with some of the newly elected Labour MPs at Four Winds Pavilion in Glasgow (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar with some of the newly elected Labour MPs at Four Winds Pavilion in Glasgow (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Sarwar sets sights on Holyrood 2026 election after Labour landslide engulfs SNP

Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with his wife Victoria Starmer are clapped in by staff (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer with his wife Victoria Starmer are clapped in by staff (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

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News outlet pre-recorded general election coverage before going off-air

Andrew Tate smiles while waiting along with his brother Tristan, left, for a hearing inside the Court of Appeals building in Bucharest, Romania (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Andrew Tate smiles while waiting along with his brother Tristan, left, for a hearing inside the Court of Appeals building in Bucharest, Romania (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

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Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must stay in EU as he awaits trial, court says

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