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LIVE updates as two lanes CLOSE after crash on Dartford Crossing

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Dartford Crossing recap after car fire causes delays near shopping Centre

Appeal - A1306, in Thurrock

Appeal - A1306, in Thurrock

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Police appeal after woman found injured next to e-scooter on south Essex road

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

Can you help any of these Essex RSPCA pets find a home?

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5 pets at RSPCA Essex who are looking for loving new homes

Local government

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Thurrock councillor eyes joining Reform as he quits Independent group

A crash happened on the M25

A crash happened on the M25

M25 closed after 'serious' crash - recap

Area - the A1013 and an inset image of the traffic control map

Area - the A1013 and an inset image of the traffic control map

Grays crash causes section of A1013 to become 'partially blocked'

LIVE updates as multi-vehicle crash causes SEVERE delays near Dartford Crossing

LIVE updates as multi-vehicle crash causes SEVERE delays near Dartford Crossing

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'Serious' crash causes THREE hour delays near Dartford Crossing

Seized - Arterial Road, near Lakeside

Seized - Arterial Road, near Lakeside

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Imitation firearm and knife seized as three men arrested near Lakeside

Campaign - Sir Keir Starmer at the Purfleet event

Campaign - Sir Keir Starmer at the Purfleet event

National government

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In pictures: Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer launches campaign in south Essex

Arrested - Teen boy questioned by police in connection with a robbery at Lakeside, Thurrock

Arrested - Teen boy questioned by police in connection with a robbery at Lakeside, Thurrock

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Teenager arrested in connection with robbery at Lakeside

Event - South Essex Colleges Group helped the Rotary Club with the school competition

Event - South Essex Colleges Group helped the Rotary Club with the school competition

Thurrock students take part in competition hosted by Rotary Club

UK Today

Celebrate Christmas with English Heritage and snap up a membership offer!

Pub chain offering free bottle of beer to customers throughout December

I tried this Nancy Birtwhistle grout cleaning hack - how effective was it?

Huge new B&M store in south Essex creates 69 jobs as opening date revealed

Save on Just Go’s Black Friday deals for your 2025 holidays!

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

Sport

Delayed - the second half did not start on time at AFC Fylde

Southend United FC

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Police confirm no arrests were made after drone stopped play for Shrimpers

Fan power - West Ham United supporters group Hammers United are campaigning against changes to concessionary tickets at the London Stadium

Fan power - West Ham United supporters group Hammers United are campaigning against changes to concessionary tickets at the London Stadium

West Ham fans group vow to 'never give up' over controversial ticketing policy

Moving on - Wes Fonguck

Moving on - Wes Fonguck

Southend United FC

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National League club announce signing of midfielder from Blues

Cyclists going through the Essex countryside at Ford RideLondon

Cyclists going through the Essex countryside at Ford RideLondon

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Thousands of riders tackle FordRide London-Essex 2024 cycling challenges

Talented - professional netball player George Fisher with Gosfield School pupils

Talented - professional netball player George Fisher with Gosfield School pupils

This famous England netball star is spearheading a new Gosfield School initiative

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National Sport

Luke Williams thought Swansea were second best for the majority despite picking up all three points (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Luke Williams thought Swansea were second best for the majority despite picking up all three points (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Luke Williams feels Swansea ‘lost grip’ on game despite sealing victory at Derby

Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers scored an own goal for Club Brugge (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Celtic’s Cameron Carter-Vickers scored an own goal for Club Brugge (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Brendan Rodgers praises Celtic and Cameron Carter-Vickers’ mentality

Alexis Mac Allister put Liverpool ahead against Real Madrid in the 52nd minute (Peter Byrne/PA)

Alexis Mac Allister put Liverpool ahead against Real Madrid in the 52nd minute (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool beat holders Real Madrid with Aston Villa denied win against Juventus

Shaun Murphy celebrated a 6-5 win over Ding Junhui (Danny Lawson/PA)

Shaun Murphy celebrated a 6-5 win over Ding Junhui (Danny Lawson/PA)

Shaun Murphy battles past Ding Junhui in final-frame decider

Diego Carlos was adjudged to have fouled Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to rule our Morgan Rogers’ strike (David Davies/PA)

Diego Carlos was adjudged to have fouled Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to rule our Morgan Rogers’ strike (David Davies/PA)

Aston Villa denied last-gasp winner in Juventus stalemate

Ruud van Nistelrooy is the frontrunner to become Leicester’s new manager (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruud van Nistelrooy is the frontrunner to become Leicester’s new manager (Martin Rickett/PA)

Ruud van Nistelrooy leading the race to become new Leicester manager

Frank Lampard looks set to become Coventry manager (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Frank Lampard looks set to become Coventry manager (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Frank Lampard set to return to management with Coventry

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Donations - The Partridge family

Family supports Thurrock residents with food donations

So, will fire cuts lead to more deaths?

So, will fire cuts lead to more deaths?

Jim Cooper Picture: PETER JACKSON

Grays Athletic FC

Robinson: Isthmian League term unlikely to restart in early April

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Lord David Cameron (PA)

Lord David Cameron (PA)

David Cameron becomes first former PM to back assisted dying law change

Sean Combs (Ian West/PA)

Sean Combs (Ian West/PA)

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail a third time as he awaits sex trafficking trial

Mohamed Al Fayed is accused of sexual offences against dozens of women but was never charged while he was alive (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Mohamed Al Fayed is accused of sexual offences against dozens of women but was never charged while he was alive (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Police investigating those who may have ‘enabled’ Al Fayed to prey on women

Teenager photographer Liz Hatton who has died at the age of 17 (Vicky Robayna/PA)

Teenager photographer Liz Hatton who has died at the age of 17 (Vicky Robayna/PA)

Teenage photographer Liz Hatton who was hugged by Kate dies aged 17

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has defended her assisted dying Bill (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has defended her assisted dying Bill (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Kim Leadbeater defends assisted dying Bill in face of efforts to stop it

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris took part in a TV debate (Niall Carson/PA)

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris took part in a TV debate (Niall Carson/PA)

Major poll puts Ireland’s lead parties near neck-and-neck

President-elect Donald Trump has been assembling his cabinet for when he takes office (Alex Brandon/AP)

President-elect Donald Trump has been assembling his cabinet for when he takes office (Alex Brandon/AP)

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FBI investigating ‘numerous bomb threats’ against Trump administration nominees

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