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Chelmsford: College's Grief Over Murder

Police have arrested a second man in connection with the murder of an Essex student in east London.
Southend: Rider Jailed Over Boy Death

A man's been sentenced to more than four years in prison for killing a young boy in a road crash in Southend.
Essex: County Council Checking Up A Lot

Essex County Council has carried out more background checks on its staff than any other council according to new research.
School Closures

There are currently no school closures in Essex that we have been notified of for Friday 10th February.

Page with video: Protesting Tibetan Monk Sets Himself On Fire

A Tibetan monk has set himself on fire in a protest against the Chinese government, according to pro-Tibet groups.
Page with video: Falklands Row: Nuclear Claims 'Absurd'

Britain's ambassador to the UN has said Argentinian claims that the UK is militarising the Falkland Islands are "manifestly absurd".
Page with video: Miliband: 'Kill The Government's Health Bill'

Ed Miliband has written to the House of Lords urging them to "kill the Government's health bill" as pressure grows on the coalition to abandon the reforms.
Uzbek Man Admits Plot To Kill Barack Obama

A man from Uzbekistan who has been living in the United States has pleaded guilty to plotting to kill President Barack Obama.

Gallery: Showbiz Round-Up

What a week! Beyonce steps out, Adele hits back, and Kate Middleton goes solo... find out more!
Gallery: Katy Perry Grammy rehearsals 2011

See photos of Katy Perry as she rehearses for the Grammy Nominations Live Show
Gallery: Lady Gaga at the Grammys 2011

As usual, she made quite an impression...
Gallery: Celebrity Best Dressed

Check out the gorgeous outfits worn by the stars

Sale Win A Kicking Contest Against Worcester

Sale Sharks have moved up to 5th in the Premiership table after coming from behind to beat Worcester at Edgeley Park.
Capello Quit After "Misunderstanding"

Fabio Capello has told Italian television that he quit as England manager over a "misunderstanding"
Page with video: McIlroy Shares Lead In Dubai

Rory McIlroy moved into a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Page with video: Redknapp Would Consider England Job

Harry Redknapp says he would consider becoming the next England manager and is flattered to be linked with the position.

California To Hurl Fines At Frisbee Throwers

The state of California may have a free and easy reputation - but something as harmless as a little game of frisbee is now punishable by a fine.
Page with video: Video: Papier Mache Rhino 'Attacks' Zoo Staff

Japanese police and zoo keepers have been filmed fending off a papier mache rhinoceros as part of an emergency drill.
Page with video: Video: Slacklining Daredevils In 330ft Stunt

Balanced 328ft above an Australian valley, two daredevils have been showing off the latest extreme sport to enter the mainstream - slacklining.
Page with video: Anfield Cat Is Twitter Hero After Pitch Dash

A cat that invaded the pitch during Liverpool's draw with Spurs has become an internet celebrity - with more followers on Twitter than £20m signing Stewart Downing.

Page with video: Kitten plays in the snow

See the adorable Dusty getting her first taste of the snow!
Page with video: Baby elephant in the snow

Meet Mumba, the baby elephant who has a trunkload of fun frolicking in the snow!
Page with video: The table tennis watching dog

See the dog that will do anything not to miss a second of the table tennis action...!
Flying people in New York

See the video that shows what seems to be people flying around New York...

Saturday night lie

A whopping 79% of women lie to their friends and family about the real reason they can’t go out on the town.
Men in the Kitchen

According to one in ten men a man's place is now well and truly in the kitchen.
The easy life

Research has revealed that 85% of British men dream of an easy life.
Top 10: Sing-a-longs

We Are The Champions is the champion when it comes to songs to belt out.

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