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Incident - traffic is queuing on the A120

Drivers stuck on A120 after reports of fuel spillage on busy stretch of road

Commendation - Maggie Harrison was honoured for her courage and bravery which saved a woman's life by Essex Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrison

'It was just instinct' - Mum saves young woman's life after seeing her on bridge

George Muscrost, nine, switching on the Dunmow Christmas lights

Crowds gather for festive fun at Dunmow Christmas lights switch-on

June Humphreys. Victoria Dash and Sara Moutard at the carers' rights campaign bus

Carers' Rights Day campaign bus rolls into Great Dunmow

Margaret Goult celebrated her 100th birthday at Mountfitchet House

100-year-old Stansted care home resident shares the secret to a long life

May Walk in Stansted, where Eastfield Stables are based

Council supports refusal of twice-dismissed Stansted development

Incident - a crash has been reported on the A120 between Wix and Ramsey

Rush hour chaos on A120 as traffic grinds to a halt in both directions after crash

Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and member participation at Co-op

Dunmow community causes share fundraising support thanks to Co-op

Baby: the baby reindeer now at Maldon Zoo

In pictures: New baby reindeer arrive at zoo ahead of Christmas period

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From a King Charles Spaniel to a Bearded Collie, there are so many native UK dog breeds that could soon be no more

The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?

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Ranked - Nightlife in UK cities

Revealed: The Essex city named one of the best in the country for a night out

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National Pizza Week - A tasty looking pizza (Image: PIxabay)

Some of the best spots for pizza in Essex in celebration of National Pizza Week

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Everything you need to know, including whether you could be eligible for a £159 refund or a free TV licence

You could claim a £159 refund on your TV licence - are you eligible?

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Things to do

George Muscrost, nine, switching on the Dunmow Christmas lights

Crowds gather for festive fun at Dunmow Christmas lights switch-on

Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and member participation at Co-op

Dunmow community causes share fundraising support thanks to Co-op

Staff dressed up for the Mad Hatters Tea Party at Croft House Care Home

Dunmow care home holds Matt Hatter's Tea Party to celebrate 25th anniversary

Thaxted Parish Church is holding a Christmas Fayre

Thaxted Church to host Moorcroft Pottery at annual Christmas Fayre

The Grand Christmas Bazaar is returning to Dunmow

Christmas Bazaar to return to Dunmow for first time since 2019

Stansted Airport is hosting a drive-in cinema this Christmas

Christmas blockbusters head to the big screen at Stansted Airport

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Sport

Thaxted Dragons fly the flag in France. Picture: THAXTED DRAGONS KARATE

Thaxted Dragons shine at European karate tournament

Dunmow Town on the attack at Tower Hamlets. Picture: TIM EDWARDS

Football round-up: Dunmow Town continue to slide down table

Teachers are invited to become cycling champions at RideLondon-Essex

Teachers invited to become 'cycling champions' for Ford RideLondon-Essex

Saffron Walden Community Girls U15s. Picture: SWCGFC

Football round-up: Defeat for Bloods but Takeley draw

Manith De Silva of Aythorpe Roding with the prize for being the league's best young player. Picture: ARCC

Young Aythorpe Roding cricketer claims massive league honour

Saffron Walden Town score in their FA Vase win over Hullbridge Sports. Picture: DOMINIC DAVEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Football round-up: Saffron Walden Town march on in FA Vase

Uttlesford District Council is offering a Sports Provision Grant for clubs in the district

Uttlesford clubs encouraged to apply for Sports Provision Grant

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Lifestyle

Work underway on the Shell House

18th-century house 'restored to former glory' at Hatfield Forest Nature Reserve

A wheelchair ramp will be installed at the Dunmow Maltings

Great Dunmow Maltings receives £5,000 grant to improve access

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The Moat House Care Home grand opening

Sponsored The Moat House Care Home Grand Opening

Great Dunmow War Memorial

Great Dunmow War Memorial to be cleaned following council vote

London Stansted began life as an American Air Force Second World War base in 1943

Stansted Airport celebrates 80th anniversary of runway

Mountfitchet House care home in Stansted held a 70s party

Care home residents enjoy ultimate 70s summer festival

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National News

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons (House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Prime Minister facing open revolt after losing control of borders: Starmer

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has reduced its forecast UK growth rate for 2024 (PA)

UK set for slower growth next year as economy lags behind G7 peers – OECD

Dame Jenny Harries told the inquiry that patients with Covid were discharged to care homes out of necessity (Jonathan Brady/PA)

People with Covid discharged to care homes over fears for NHS, inquiry told

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Ministers are being urged to intervene in the sale of The Daily Telegraph newspaper (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Telegraph sale presents potential national security threat, Tory MPs say

King Charles has long championed the need for action for a sustainable future (Daniel Leal/PA)

King to deliver opening address at Cop28 climate conference

A search is under way (Kyodo News via AP)

US military Osprey aircraft with six onboard crashes off southern Japan

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Jonathan Reynolds addressed small business owners on Wednesday (PA)

Labour vows to protect small firms from late payments and anti-social behaviour

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