Essex

What is going on at troubled Chelmsford City Racecourse?
The venue is in turmoil after losing its racing licence in April.
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Two teens have knife wounds after 30-person brawl
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How a struggling school tackled misogyny and became a happier place
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East of England news quiz of the week
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Football club makes £1.3m loss despite revenue boost
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Morris dancers mark May Day celebrations in Maldon
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Driver high on drugs killed mum-of-two in crash
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Former EFL footballer charged over armed robbery
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How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack
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Chief constable retires after 36 years in policing
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Veteran launches high-stakes animal rescue mission
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Tyres and a fence among six tonnes of A12 rubbish
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Local elections 2026

Local elections 2026

Lack of access raised at social care debate

Adults with learning disabilities ask questions in a special social care debate.

Voting takes place on Thursday, 7 May for Essex County Council, Southend and Thurrock unitary councils, and six districts.

All you need to know as Essex heads into a big round of elections
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How Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey answered BBC local radio questions
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Tory leader Kemi Badenoch in BBC local radio hotseat ahead of elections
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What Reform leader Nigel Farage had to say as he faced BBC local radio questions
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What Green Party leader Zack Polanski said in local elections questioning
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The video playlist

Our pick of standout clips from Essex

Sport - Essex

Southend make £1.3m loss despite revenue boost
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Wu level with Allen after longest Crucible frame
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Scunthorpe beat Southend to reach play-off semis
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3 days ago
Robertson calls for ban on O'Sullivan's chalk
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4 days ago
Rebels aim to make home advantage count in play-offs
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The Sounds of Essex

Historic Essex site on Uk ‘most endangered’ list. Audio, 00:02:33
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3 days ago
Need To Know Essex. More delays for UK’s longest running roadworks. Audio, 6 minutes
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Available for over a year
Passengers asked to leave 'too heavy' Southend flight. Audio, 00:03:09
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17 April
Has Essex fallen out of love with cockles? BBC Essex. Audio, 00:02:28
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13 April
Listen Live: BBC Essex. Audio

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Two teens have knife wounds after 30-person brawl
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How a struggling school tackled misogyny and became a happier place
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What is going on at troubled Chelmsford City Racecourse?
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East of England news quiz of the week
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Morris dancers mark May Day celebrations in Maldon
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Football club makes £1.3m loss despite revenue boost
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Chief constable retires after 36 years in policing
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Driver high on drugs killed mum-of-two in crash
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Veteran launches high-stakes animal rescue mission
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How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack
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Tyres and a fence among six tonnes of A12 rubbish
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Neo-Nazi guilty of terror charge after MI5 sting
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Family may not get answers over drowning in Turkey
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Man died in crash with goalpost while testing bike
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Police stop overloaded car with pink unicorn on roof
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Commuter-friendly campus hailed as game changer
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Wins for Hampshire, Essex and The Blaze in One-Day Cup
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Man jailed for killing driver while on TikTok
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Dog rescued and school evacuated after house fire
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Family of woman who died 'fleeing ex' get new inquest
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Lack of access raised at social care debate
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Investor denies misleading council in failed deals
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Town international has one big football dream left
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