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Essex woman killed by own dog in freak chicken nugget accident

Michelle Hempstead’s dog was a ‘gentle giant’ who normally slept on her bed

The Independent UK

Epping protester who refused to uncover face argued people can ‘wear burkas’

Joshua Meadows, 18, refused to remove the covering when asked to do so by police during a protest in the Essex town on July 24, the court heard.

Evening Standard

The late DJ Chris Hill galvanised funkateers, brought Black music to the clubs – and got Mick Jones dancing

The legendary Essex DJ, who died earlier this month, was a cultural influencer before there was such a thing. He democratised the dancefloor, fearlessly blended genres and understood the power of personality

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Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with 16,000 cards

Dougie Shelley, who was on HMS Milne on D-Day, celebrated his birthday at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend, Essex.

Evening Standard

Emma review – Austen’s comedy of manners gets an exaggerated Essex makeover

Ava Pickett’s modern-day adaptation of the novel adds pop music, farce and clowning but lacks gimlet-eyed observations

The Guardian - UK

Asylum seeker at centre of Essex hotel protests jailed for 12 months

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, was convicted last month of assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman

The Guardian - UK

British art dealer in row over return of Banksy artworks from Italy

Essex-based John Brandler seeking final loan payments as well as three murals from exhibitions company

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Two men and a woman arrested in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia

Arrests follow counter-terrorism investigation into suspected National Security Act offences, Met police say

The Guardian - UK

Three people arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

Two men and a woman have been arrested at two separate addresses in Grays, Essex, on suspicion of assisting the Russian intelligence service.

Evening Standard

Three people arrested in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia

Scotland Yard said it would not disclose the nationalities of those involved

The Independent UK

Stacey Solomon rows with Joe Swash after he ‘disappears’ during BBC reality show

The 35-year-old presenter grew increasingly frustrated when her husband vanished for nearly two hours from their Essex home — but it was for good reason

Evening Standard

Farage gets expert tax advice amid pressure to explain Clacton home arrangements

The Reform UK leader said last year he had bought a home in his Essex constituency, but it was later reported that his partner had made the purchase.

Evening Standard

Essex leaders call for ‘breathing space’ in Epping after summer of protests

In an open letter, local government leaders for the area have said they acknowledge the right to peaceful protest and called for calm.

Evening Standard

Epping asylum hotel resident guilty of sex assaults that sparked anti-migrant protests

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu ‘s arrest sparked mass anti-migrant protests and counter-demonstrations that spread across the UK

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The Independent UK

Man whose arrest sparked asylum hotel protests found guilty of sexual assault

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu assaulted a woman and a girl days after arriving in the UK on a small boat

Evening Standard

Police continue investigations into disorder at asylum seeker hotel protests

Multiple demonstrations have been held outside the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex since July 13.

Evening Standard

'Ketamine Queen' pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry drugs leading to death

Jasveen Sangha, who grew up in Essex, admitted to five charges, including one count of distributing ketamine resulting in the death of the Friends star

The Guardian - UK

Council leader calls for protests to end at Essex asylum hotel

Chris Whitbread says Epping families ‘need respite’ while officials press case in the courts

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The Independent UK

Driver charged after hit-and-run crash that killed two children on e-scooter

Siblings Roman and Darcie Casselden were pronounced dead at the scene in Essex on Frbruary 1

The Independent UK

Two men die and five others seriously injured in roundabout crash

Essex Police said it was called to reports of a two-vehicle collision at the Rayleigh Spur roundabout, near Wickford, shortly after 4.15am on Monday.

Evening Standard

Man and woman charged after protests over asylum hotel in Epping

Essex Police stressed that nobody had been arrested for unfurling a flag.

Evening Standard

Protester who assaulted police officer at Epping migrant hotel demo avoids jail

Jimmy Hillard, of Loughton, Essex, admitted to assault of an emergency worker at a protest outside the Bell Hotel

Al Jazeera

UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign

Agitators target a mosque and assault Muslims as the St George flag is flown widely following anti-immigration protests.

The Independent UK

Police clash with anti-migrant protesters marching on Epping council offices

Police officers clashed with anti-migrant protesters marching from the Bell Hotel in Essex towards Epping Forest council offices on Sunday, 31 August.

The Guardian - UK

Blackpool lights up the north of England

Letters: Julian Allitt backs the lights of Lancashire, while Rev Ruth Cartwright stands up for Southend in Essex

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