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Posted at 9:58 6 Feb

Secondary school tables: How did your school do?

School League Tables Team

BBC News

Use the BBC News postcode search to see how your school has done in this year's secondary league tables.

Posted at 6:38 6 Feb

Door 'starting to open' over Barrymore pool death

Michael Barrymore pool death: 'The door's starting to open'

The father of Stuart Lubbock says he is confident a police reward will lead to new information.

Posted at 13:14 5 Feb

M25 Essex clockwise severe disruption, from J27 for M11 J6 to J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 Essex - One lane closed and it's slow on M25 clockwise from J27 M11 J6 to J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a lorry having a tyre changed.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 6:12 5 Feb

'How I became a Shetland pony champion'

Shetland pony champion Zak Kent: 'It takes hard work and dedication'

Zak, 12, said he considered retiring from racing after winning most of his events this season.

Posted at 17:10 4 Feb

Ex-Ford HQ sold for £40m with plans for 400 homes

The car giant's site was the centre of its UK operations for more than 50 years.

Posted at 11:19 4 Feb

Lorry deaths accused in extradition appeal bid

Shane Harrison

BBC NI Dublin correspondent

Eamonn Harrison is facing 39 charges of manslaughter and two charges of conspiracy.

Posted at 20:33 3 Feb

What's it like living in a converted office block?

Nic and his wife have been living in temporary accommodation in Essex for the past three years.

Posted at 15:23 3 Feb

M25 London anti-clockwise severe disruption, from J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford to J30 for A13 Lakeside.

M25 London - One lane closed and it's slow on M25 anticlockwise from J29, A127 (Romford) to J30, A13 (Lakeside), because of a vehicle on fire.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 12:36 2 Feb

M25 Essex clockwise severe disruption, between J27 for M11 and J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 Essex - One lane closed and it's heavy on M25 clockwise between J27 M11 and J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a break down.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 13:45 1 Feb

M25 London anti-clockwise severe accident, between J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford and J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - One lane closed and queues on M25 anticlockwise between J29, A127 (Romford) and J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 21:17 31 Jan

M25 Essex anti-clockwise severe accident, from J30 for A13 Lakeside to J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford.

M25 Essex - One lane closed on M25 anticlockwise from J30, A13 (Lakeside) to J29, A127 (Romford), because of an accident. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 19:35 31 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe disruption, from J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford to J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - Two lanes closed on M25 anticlockwise from J29, A127 (Romford) to J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 10:47 30 Jan

Eager beavers doing dam fine job

The two dam-builders are the first beavers to live in the wild in Essex for 400 years.

Posted at 16:17 29 Jan

England's seagrass meadows to get £2.5m boost

Seagrass beds around the shore of Porthdinllaen

Five areas across the country are set to benefit, Natural England says.

Posted at 14:22 29 Jan

Seriously ill wait more than hour for ambulance

Derrin Cozart (left) and his partner, Mark Mitchell (right)

Nick Triggle

Health correspondent

Heart attack and stroke patients are among those facing long delays for crews to arrive, BBC finds.

Posted at 12:40 29 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe disruption, at J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - One lane closed and queues on M25 anticlockwise at J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a shed load. Congestion to J29 (Romford).

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 11:46 29 Jan

'Race against time' to save historic shipwreck

'Race against time' to save London shipwreck in Thames Estuary

Steve Ellis regularly monitors the wreck of The London, which sank in the Thames Estuary in 1665.

Posted at 6:42 29 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe accident, from J28 for A12 Brentwood to J27 for M11.

M25 London - M25 partially blocked and queues anticlockwise from J28, A12 (Brentwood) to J27 M11, because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 17:40 26 Jan

Arsenal advance in Women's FA Cup

Arsenal see off top-flight rivals West Ham in the Women's FA Cup while fourth-tier Ipswich Town also reach the fifth round.

Posted at 11:29 24 Jan

Essex lorry deaths accused 'can be extradited'

Shane Harrison

BBC NI Dublin correspondent

Eamonn Harrison is facing 39 charges of manslaughter and two charges of conspiracy

Posted at 17:15 23 Jan

The 39-year-old cup heroine among fourth-round underdogs

Tom Garry

BBC Sport

Meet Billericay's 39-year-old cup heroine and a club seeking 'exposure' as they face Tottenham in the Women's FA Cup fourth round.

Posted at 9:37 23 Jan

M25 London clockwise severe disruption, at J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - M25 lane closed on entry slip road clockwise at J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 18:52 22 Jan

M25 London clockwise severe accident, at J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford.

M25 London - M25 lane closed on exit slip road and it's slow clockwise at J29, A127 (Romford), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 18:26 22 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe accident, from J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford to J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - One lane closed and it's very slow on M25 anticlockwise from J29, A127 (Romford) to J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 18:14 22 Jan

Mum opens children's centre after council closures

Only 12 of the 86 children's centres in Essex remain open.

Posted at 15:09 21 Jan

Westley named as new Essex captain

Batsman Tom Westley is named as the new captain of county champions Essex, succeeding Ryan ten Doeschate.

Posted at 13:23 20 Jan

Family call for new speed limit after parents die

Maureen and John Hampson died after a crash when pulling out of a country park, an inquest hears.

Posted at 18:32 17 Jan

Mother died after 'unfathomable ineptitude'

Gabriela Pintilie lost six litres of blood after giving birth to her daughter Stefania.

Posted at 10:05 16 Jan

M25 Essex clockwise severe disruption, between J27 for and J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 Essex - One lane closed on M25 clockwise between J27, M11 Interchange and J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a lorry having a tyre changed. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 6:49 16 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe accident, from J28 for A12 Brentwood to J27 for M11.

M25 London - Queues on M25 anticlockwise from J28, A12 (Brentwood) to J27 M11, because of an accident, which is now on the hard shoulder. All lanes have been re-opened.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 14:52 15 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe disruption, at J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - M25 exit slip road partially blocked anticlockwise at J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 11:37 15 Jan

Police officer run over trying to stop car

The driver mounted a verge and drove towards two officers in Chafford Hundred, Essex, police say.

Posted at 11:33 15 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe disruption, from J28 for A12 Brentwood to J27 for M11.

M25 London - One lane closed on M25 anticlockwise from J28, A12 (Brentwood) to J27 M11, because of a break down. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 6:27 15 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe accident, after J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - One lane blocked and queues on M25 anticlockwise after J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of an accident involving two cars.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 7:21 14 Jan

M25 Essex clockwise severe accident, between J28 for A12 Brentwood and J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford.

M25 Essex - Two lanes blocked and queues on M25 clockwise in London between J28, A12 (Brentwood) and J29, A127 (Romford), because of an accident involving two cars.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 23:21 13 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe accident, at J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 London - Two lanes closed on M25 anticlockwise at J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 18:09 13 Jan

M25 London clockwise severe accident, from J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford to J30 for A13 Lakeside.

M25 London - One lane closed and it's slow on M25 clockwise from J29, A127 (Romford) to J30, A13 (Lakeside), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 9:52 13 Jan

M25 London clockwise severe disruption, at J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford.

M25 London - M25 lane closed on exit slip road and it's slow clockwise at J29, A127 (Romford), because of a break down.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 7:22 13 Jan

M25 Essex clockwise severe disruption, from J27 for M11 to J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 Essex - Two lanes closed and it's slow on M25 clockwise from J27 M11 to J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of tyre on the road.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 16:24 11 Jan

M25 London anti-clockwise severe disruption, from J28 for A12 Brentwood to J27 for M11.

M25 London - One lane closed on M25 anticlockwise from J28, A12 (Brentwood) to J27 M11, because of debris on the road. Traffic is coping well.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 20:07 10 Jan

M25 Essex clockwise severe disruption, from J27 for M11 J6 to J28 for A12 Brentwood.

M25 Essex - One lane closed and it's heavy on M25 clockwise from J27 M11 J6 to J28, A12 (Brentwood), because of a break down.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 18:39 10 Jan

M25 London clockwise severe accident, from J28 for A12 Brentwood to J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford.

M25 London - M25 closed and queues clockwise from J28, A12 (Brentwood) to J29, A127 (Romford), because of an accident.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 12:12 10 Jan

Crossrail 'not fully operational until mid-2022'

Construction workers work on a section of train track inside a Crossrail tunnel, beneath Stepney in east London in 2016

Europe's largest transport scheme was originally supposed to be finished by December 2018.

Posted at 18:23 9 Jan

'Unsafe' city centre flyover to be knocked down

A company is appointed to remove the 40-year-old structure with work expected to start next month.

Posted at 10:11 9 Jan

Family hopes Bamber drama draws line under murders

Doug Faulkner

BBC News

Jeremy Bamber is serving a life sentence without parole for the killings depicted in White House Farm.

Posted at 17:23 8 Jan

M25 London clockwise severe disruption, from J29 for A127 Southend Arterial Road Romford to J30 for A13 Lakeside.

M25 London - One lane closed and it's slow on M25 clockwise from J29, A127 (Romford) to J30, A13 (Lakeside), because of a break down.

To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time

Posted at 10:12 8 Jan

Homicide level down for first time in five years

Thomas Mackintosh

BBC News, London

Last year saw killings across the UK fall but London's level rise to its highest since 2008.

Posted at 9:41 8 Jan

How I got inside the mind of a murderer

Mark Addy, Freddie Fox and Scott Reid as they appear in White House Farm

Neil Smith

Entertainment reporter

Freddie Fox chose not to speak to convicted killer Jeremy Bamber before playing him in a TV drama.

Posted at 0:31 8 Jan

Who is Jeremy Bamber?

Jeremy Bamber at beginning of his trial in Chelmsford

Doug Faulkner

BBC News

A new six-part drama tells the story of the man convicted of killing five family members.

Posted at 18:40 7 Jan

Air quality at 'safe levels' after acid-cloud leak

International Chemicals Group confirms the leak was caused by faulty pipework at the Thurrock site.

Brentwood

School league tables: Boys behind girls for three decades

Ford's Brentwood HQ sold for £40m with plans for 400 homes

Barrymore pool death: 'The door's starting to open'

Shetland pony champion Zak Kent: 'It takes hard work and dedication'

Essex lorry deaths: High court to rule on Eamonn Harrison appeal bid

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