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LIVE: Lane closed on M11 Northbound after crash near A120

Hello and welcome to our Live Blog. Here we will keep you posted on the M11 Northbound, where a crash between the A120 and A11 has seen a lane closed.

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Crash near A120 closes lane on M11 Northbound with delays building

One lane is closed on the M11 northbound after a crash between the A120 and A11.

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Lane blocked on A120 West-bound near A12 due to broken down vehicle

One lane is blocked on the A120 westbound, between A133 and A12, Junction 29, Ardleigh Crown, due to a broken down vehicle.

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The cheapest and most expensive fuel across North and Mid Essex as prices soar

As petrol and diesel prices continue to increase since the beginning of the Iran conflict, here are the cheapest and most expensive petrol stations across North and Mid Essex.

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Bus service partners with Colchester Zoo to launch new transport link to site

First Bus has partnered with Colchester Zoo to launch a new transport link, aiming to make it easier for people to visit the popular attraction.

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Man given unpaid work after being found with more than 2,000 indecent files

Samuel Smith, 30, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday, after he admitted three charges of making indecent photographs of a child.

Braintree and Witham Times | News

Concerns raised after death of woman, 63, during elective surgery at Essex hospital

The death of a 63-year-old woman at a private hospital has sparked concerns about how medics responded to a fatal haemorrhage while she underwent spinal surgery

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Colchester homes affected by overnight power cut after fault with equipment

UK Power Networks confirmed a fault with a piece of electrical equipment was the cause of the issue.

Braintree and Witham Times | News

'This is a disaster' - row after plans to dual A120 dropped by Government

The Department for Transport’s Road Investment Strategy, published on Thursday, set out which schemes it will fund and prioritise

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Colchester United to assess Tom Flanagan injury amid fears he could miss run-in

Colchester United to assess captain Tom Flanagan after injury

Braintree and Witham Times | News

Braintree man given unpaid work after being found with more than 2,000 indecent files

Samuel Smith, 30, appeared before Chelmsford Crown Court on Wednesday, after he admitted three charges of making indecent photographs of a child.

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

North Essex animal rescue saves pheasant which suffered 'glancing blow'

Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre looks after injured and unwell animals around the Essex area.

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Pensioner billed £604 after insulting neighbours with homophobic slurs

On July 18 last year, officers attended an address in Victory Road following a heated argument between neighbours.

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Colchester learning disability service rated 'outstanding' in CQC inspection

A learning disability and autism inpatient service at Lexden Hospital, Colchester has been rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Jermain Defoe to work with ex-Colchester United youth coach after appointment

Former Colchester United coach to work with Jermain Defoe after appointment

Braintree and Witham Times | News

WATCH – Large-scale emergency response following crash on major Essex road

Footage has emerged of a large-scale emergency response after a crash on A130 in Essex

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Colchester's eCargo bike scheme helps residents ditch the car

Colchester's eCargo bike scheme is helping residents take the strain out of everyday journeys.

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

St John Ambulance recruiting emergency first responders in Colchester

St John Ambulance is recruiting emergency first aid responders in Colchester.

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Bastille stars recall Layer Road football match ahead of return for summer concert

The Gazette reported last year how the group will appear on August 23 with support acts Arthur Hill, Orla Gartland and Alfie Templeman.

Gazette | Braintree & Witham

Inside the £1.55m five-bedroom Colchester home with more than 3,000sq ft

A five-bedroom detached house in Lexden, Colchester has been put on the market for £1,550,000.