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Trial of bouncer accused of killing man with one punch outside bar collapses

THE trial of a bouncer charged with killing a man with a single punch has collapsed after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Meet the businessman helping gyms and leisure centres to reopen in April

Map predicts how the number of Covid cases will change in south Essex in March

Woman attacked by an "out of control" dog in a park

'Largest ever' group of 200 student nurses to begin at south Essex hospitals in March

Six arrests after New Years Eve party at disused church

Cocaine and ketamine overlord had 33 pairs of designer trainers stashed at home

'Dangerous' robber threatened pregnant woman with 'gun' during spree across Essex

Masked gang rob phone and watch from man as he got into his car

Teen dies after serious crash

Man charged as boy, 17, fights for life after two-car crash

Updated coronavirus rates for south Essex as 15 new cases are confirmed

Boy, 7, left with head injuries in M25 crash after father falls asleep at the wheel

CCTV images released after stones thrown at vehicles on motorway

Two dogs rescued after being trapped in utility room by fire

REVEALED: The full number of Covid-19 deaths in your neighbourhood

Driver told police they were 'only going down the road' when child found sitting on passenger's lap

Woman charged with attempted murder after man is stabbed FIVE times

Knife-wielding shop robber makes getaway with till containing thousands of pounds

Latin American restaurant reopens at shopping centre following lockdown

Man dies after crash with lorry on busy highway

Thug who beat elderly man and son during violent burglary is jailed

Families join cancer charity to honour our dads for Father's Day

Handcuffed teenager jumps into pitch black lake in bid to get away from police

Major £168m plans to extend Lakeside Shopping Centre set for go ahead

Updated WATCH - 50 homes affected as road collapses and water main bursts near homes

We’re set for a scorcher - here’s the latest forecast for our area

Man who was murdered during weekend shooting is named by police

Abuser facing jail after admitting having a 'paedophile manual'

These are the laws on what to do if you hit an animal with your car

Police boss calls for ban on protests while Covid-19 threat continues

Locked up in lockdown: The vile Essex criminals sent to jail since April

CONFIRMED: Colchester Zoo to reopen to visitors on Thursday

This is why people are calling for an autumn bank holiday

Vile rapist admits horrific lockdown attacks on two women

How to avoid crowded places by using Google Maps

Man, 30s, dies after crash between car and lorry on A127

Here's when and where big sporting events such as football and rugby will return

This is how to stay safe when meeting in a group under latest lockdown rules

UK government ends 'virtual' parliament: Here's how your MP voted

UK's most commonly diagnosed cancer - and the symptoms to look for

Scorching weather see hundreds flock to beach to catch last few rays as rain is due to hit

Re-opening of Lakeside McDonald's drive-thru ends in traffic chaos and bus delays

Flying EasyJet this summer? Children to be given comic book-inspired face masks

Convicted paedophile worked in restaurant with children despite being banned

Temperature checks and 'bring your own pencils': School plans for return from lockdown

Nearly 300 kilos of cocaine found in 'biggest ever drugs bust for eastern region'

Exclusive Dad given 1% chance of surviving Covid-19 recovers after 50 days on ventilator

Firefighters race to rescue man from heavily smoke logged flat fire

Residents in stitches as innocent woollen treasure hunt takes saucy turn

Six south Essex train station ticket offices to re-open next week

£4m overhaul plan unveiled for busy train station

How Covid-19 is making it very hard to move on illegally camped travellers

‘Hit-and-run’ dad returns home after coma fight... and couldn't wait for a KFC!