More time to quiz pair over rape

Detectives are given extra time to question a man and a woman over the abduction of an Essex teenager who was raped.

Bravery awards for rave police

Bravery awards are being presented to 14 police officers who came under attack at an illegal rave in Essex in 2006.

Woman's body found on allotments

A woman's body is found on disused allotments in Essex and police believe it could be that of a missing 41-year-old.

Four deny charges over expenses

Former leader of Essex County Council Lord Hanningfield and three MPs are due in court to face expense claims charges.

Elderly fallers in Wii Fit study

Elderly people who regularly fall are to take part in a study to see if a games console can improve their balance.

Awol soldier in jail term appeal

A soldier who refused to return to Afghanistan because he opposes the war is appealing against his nine-month sentence.

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