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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

International drug dealer jailed for importing cannabis through Essex airport

M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend

TikTok influencer with Essex links wanted for failing to turn up at court

Cruise of The Week: Springtime Azores, Madeira and North Africa!

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

Killer who murdered south Essex schoolgirl, 15, makes fresh bid for freedom

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

McLaren finished first and second in the sprint (Darko Bandic/AP)

McLaren finished first and second in the sprint (Darko Bandic/AP)

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar sprint

A report evaluating Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid for 2034 has been described as an “astonishing whitewash” by Amnesty International (PA)

A report evaluating Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid for 2034 has been described as an “astonishing whitewash” by Amnesty International (PA)

FIFA’s Saudi Arabia evaluation ‘an astonishing whitewash’ – Amnesty

Dejan Kulusevski has urged Tottenham to move on from Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Roma (John Walton/PA)

Dejan Kulusevski has urged Tottenham to move on from Thursday’s 2-2 draw with Roma (John Walton/PA)

We’ve got to win – Spurs star Dejan Kulusevski stresses gravity of Fulham clash

England’s Chris Woakes appeals successfully for the dismissal of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (John Davidson/AP)

England’s Chris Woakes appeals successfully for the dismissal of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (John Davidson/AP)

Harry Brook: England quick Chris Woakes was ‘dagger to the heart’ of New Zealand

England bowler Chris Woakes, second left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport/AP)

England bowler Chris Woakes, second left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson (Andrew Cornaga/Photosport/AP)

Chris Woakes puts England in total control with double strike

England’s Harry Brook bats during play on the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch (John Davidson/Photosport/AP)

England’s Harry Brook bats during play on the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch (John Davidson/Photosport/AP)

England flex muscles to take control of opening Test

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby attempts to sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (Ed Zurga/AP)

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby attempts to sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (Ed Zurga/AP)

Kansas City Chiefs clinch tight victory after late fumble

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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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A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody (Jonathan Brady/PA)

A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Murder investigation launched after woman in her 60s dies in south London

Police watch a counter-protest near Piccadilly Circus during a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in central London (James Manning/PA)

Police watch a counter-protest near Piccadilly Circus during a Palestine Solidarity Campaign rally in central London (James Manning/PA)

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Pro-Palestine group and counter-protesters demonstrate near Christmas shoppers

Former prime minister Gordon Brown (left) and First Minister John Swinney were both among the congregation at a service to commemorate the life of Alex Salmond (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

Former prime minister Gordon Brown (left) and First Minister John Swinney were both among the congregation at a service to commemorate the life of Alex Salmond (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

Swinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond

A member of the count staff as counting takes place at Nemo Rangers GAA Club in Cork (Jacob King/PA)

A member of the count staff as counting takes place at Nemo Rangers GAA Club in Cork (Jacob King/PA)

Unofficial tallies in Irish election suggest some trouble for big figures

NHS Grampian announced a critical incident on Thursday caused by the high volume of patients, stating Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) had faced extremely high pressure (Jane Barlow/PA)

NHS Grampian announced a critical incident on Thursday caused by the high volume of patients, stating Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) had faced extremely high pressure (Jane Barlow/PA)

Health board resolves ‘critical incident’ caused by over-capacity hospitals

Justin Trudeau at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Florida (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Justin Trudeau at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Florida (Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Trudeau flies to Florida to meet Trump after Canada tariffs threat

First Minister John Swinney at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh during the public memorial service for the former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond (Jeff Mitchell/PA)

First Minister John Swinney at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh during the public memorial service for the former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond (Jeff Mitchell/PA)

John Swinney and Gordon Brown at Alex Salmond memorial service

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