School's no-touching rule criticised after high-five detentions
Philip Morant School in Colchester faces backlash over a no-physical-contact rule, with pupils reportedly given detentions for high-fives and hugs since term started.
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Mum's warning as toddler scalded by Starbucks babyccino
A mum is boycotting Starbucks after claiming her toddler was scalded by a 'babyccino' kids' drink, leaving her with second-degree burns on her leg.
Man found under bed after hitting 3 with car in Colchester
A man was found cowering under a bed after hitting three pedestrians with his car in Colchester. Joseph Wicks, 27, was arrested and charged with multiple offences.
Girl, 6, dies in A12 crash near Colchester
A six-year-old girl has died following a collision on the A12 near Colchester involving a lorry and a car. Another child was injured.
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Girl, 6, dies after A12 lorry crash near Colchester
A six-year-old girl has died following a collision between a lorry and a car on the A12 near Colchester. A second child suffered a leg injury and is receiving hospital treatment.
Girl, 6, killed in Essex lorry-car crash; second child injured
A six-year-old girl died and another child was injured in a lorry-car crash on the A12 near Colchester, Essex. The lorry driver passed roadside tests.
Man who hit three with car found hiding under bed
A prolific offender who hit three pedestrians with a car in Colchester was found cowering under a bed after a manhunt. Joseph Wicks, 27, was jailed for four and a half years.
University opens £2.5m lab to train biomedical scientists
The University of Essex has opened a £2.5 million government-funded laboratory to train biomedical scientists for the NHS and life sciences sector.
Boy, 7, dies after West Mersea beach tragedy
Musa Ahmed, 7, has died in hospital after the West Mersea beach incident that claimed his mother and sister, his family confirmed.
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Boy, 7, dies after Essex beach tragedy killing mother, sister
Seven-year-old Musa Ahmed has died in hospital after being pulled from the sea off Essex, following the deaths of his mother and sister in the same incident on July 22.
Boy, 7, Critical After Fatal West Mersea Incident
A seven-year-old boy remains in critical condition after the deaths of his teenage cousin and mother in a drowning incident at West Mersea Beach, Essex.
London victims of Essex beach tragedy named
Shally Rahman, 42, and her daughter Samiha, 15, from east London, died after being stranded on a sandbank at West Mersea beach in Essex.
GMB reporter yawns live on air after tech issue
A Good Morning Britain reporter yawned live on air after a technical issue left him unaware the cameras were rolling, leading to an apology from host Richard Madeley.
Teens sprint to Essex beach rescue after spotting casualties
A woman in her 40s and a teenage girl died after getting into difficulty in the sea at West Mersea beach. Three teen workers from a nearby cafe rushed to help.
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Woman and teen girl die at Mersea Beach, third in hospital
A woman and a teenage girl have died at West Mersea beach in Essex after getting into difficulty in the water. A third person remains in hospital in a serious condition.
GMB's Jay Akbar yawning live after audio glitch
Good Morning Britain reporter Jay Akbar was caught yawning live on air after a technical issue left him unable to hear the presenters.
Essex beach 'tragedy': Coastguard responds to West Mersea incident
Emergency services urge public to avoid West Mersea beach after coastguard describes a 'tragic incident' involving a family.
Richard Madeley apologises as GMB co-star yawns live
Richard Madeley apologised after Good Morning Britain reporter Jay Akbar yawned during a live report on a tragic incident at West Mersea beach.
Police shut down West Mersea beach after tragic incident
Police have shut down West Mersea beach near Colchester, Essex, after a tragic incident, with multiple emergency services on scene.
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Emergency services at Mersea Island incident
Police and fire crews are at an ongoing incident in West Mersea, urging the public to avoid Seaview Avenue and the beach area.
Koopa Bassist Joe Murphy Dies at 46, Sister Confirms
Joe Murphy, bassist of the band Koopa, has died at age 46. His sister confirmed the news on Facebook. Koopa made history in 2007 as the first unsigned act to reach the UK Top 40 via digital sales.
Koopa Bassist Joe Murphy Dies at 46 After 2021 Crash
Joe Murphy, bassist and vocalist of the chart-breaking band Koopa, has died aged 46. His sister announced the news, five years after a horror car crash that left him in intensive care.
Mistook Son's Alopecia for Razor Shave: Mum's Story
A mum thought her son had shaved his head with her razor, but the bald patch was the first sign of alopecia universalis. Now he faces cruel bullying.
GO Outdoors Colchester Store Closes with Closing Down Sale
GO Outdoors has launched a 'closing down' sale at its Colchester branch, the only store in the Essex town. The retailer, part of JD Sports, is shutting the location on Sheepen Road.
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Van driver fined for weeing in lay-by 'ridiculed' over prostate
Lee East, 51, was fined £200 for urinating in a lay-by on the A12. He claims a council worker ridiculed him over his prostate problems. The fine was overturned on appeal.
Van Driver Fined £200 for Urinating in Lay-by
Van driver Lee East, 51, with an enlarged prostate, was fined £200 for urinating in a lay-by on the A12 by a council contractor. He felt 'ridiculed' after being questioned about his health. The fine was later rescinded.
Prostate sufferer fined £200 for urinating in layby
Lee East, 51, with an enlarged prostate, was fined £200 for urinating in a layby on the A12. He was questioned by a female enforcement officer about his health and medication. The fine was later rescinded on appeal.
Man Arrested Twice for Drug-Driving in One Day
A driver in Colchester was arrested twice for drug-driving in one day after failing roadside tests and being re-arrested shortly after release from custody.
Benefits cheat mum avoids jail after £120k claim
Casey Webb, 45, fraudulently claimed over £120,000 in benefits to fund a 'slightly better standard of living' for her children, receiving a suspended prison sentence.
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Mum Faces £30k Bill After Skull Fracture in Spain
Lynn Smith faces a £30,000 bill after fracturing her skull in Majorca, as her family travel insurance only covered under-18s, leaving her without repatriation cover.
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