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Thurrock: Test Constituency For EU Poll

An independent campaign for an in/out European Union referendum is staging its first local poll on the issue in Thurrock.

Harlow: Home Secretary Praises Police

Home Secretary Theresa May praised the work of Essex Police after Harlow MP Robert Halfon highlighted the fall in crime there.
South Woodham Ferrers: Flooding Hits Homes

Homes were evacuated and residents told to remain upstairs after a burst water main caused flooding in South Woodham Ferrers.
Southend: Footballer Racially Abused?

A new football racism row - this time directed at a Southend United player during an away match at the weekend.
Essex: East Anglia Trains Go Dutch

Dutch company Abellio have taken over from National Express East Anglia running trains in parts of Essex.

Basildon: Slower Stretch On A127

Keep an eye on your speed if you're driving on the A127 from this evening, a new 40mph speed limit has been introduced.
Stansted: Travellers Stranded In Security

Stansted Airport's apologised to passengers after loads missed their flights yesterday due to long security queues.
School Closures

There are currently no school closures in Essex that we have been notified of for Tuesday 7th February.
Essex: Snow Causes Disruption

The heavy snow has caused problems on the roads and rails whilst flights have been disrupted at Stansted Airport.

News From The Eastern Region

Needham: Man Admits Manslaughter

A man's admitted manslaughter with diminished responsibility after a woman's body was found in Needham Lake.
Bury St Eds: Reward For Info After Murder

A reward's being offered for information after a man's murder on High Baxter St in Bury St Edmunds.
Ipswich: Missing Man Found Safe And Well

Police have been telling Heart that a man who's been missing since December has been found safe and well.
Cambridge: Body Found In River

Police confirm a body has been found in the River Cam in Cambridge.
A14: Consider Road Tolls

Drivers could have to pay to use the A14 in future.
Wattisham:Prince Harry Finishes Training

After training at Wattisham in Suffolk, the Prince is now a qualified apache pilot and could be sent back to Afghanistan.
Gallery: Charles & Camilla Visit Cambridge

Heart's picture gallery of Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall in Cambridge.
Page with gallery: Cambridge: Prince Charles & Camilla

Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall are spending the day in Cambridge.

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