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Stanford-le-Hope

A very large oak tree with lots of green leaves and thick brown branches towering over an old cottage.

Future of tree facing the chop hangs in the balance

Councillors want to consider more evidence about the old oak before deciding its fate.

A green and white sign at the entrance to Mossbourne Fobbing, advertising its previous Gable Hall School name. A large school building is behind the sign.

Five complaints made to council over new schools

A student complained about how teachers were locked out of school buildings, councillors are told.

Custody shots of Iain Green, Simon Renoldi and Matthew Hutchinson. Green is bald and has his mouth open. Renoldi has short grey hair and has a blank expression. Hutchinson also has grey hair and looks more serious in his expression.

Drug dealers jailed for international conspiracy

Police link the three defendants to more than £1m in cash as they investigate the supply of drugs.

A smiling Peter Hughes looks directly at the camera. He is wearing a waistcoat and white shirt with a red tie. He has a beard and short hair.

CEO confirms school trust faces £1.2m deficit

Peter Hughes says the shortfall will lead to redundancies of teaching staff across three schools.

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Teachers locked out of school to return to classes

High school teachers agree to "de-escalate" their industrial action over working conditions.

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Teachers locked out of school in row with trust

The staff are involved in a dispute with the academy trust over workload and working practices.

Smoke and fire damage to a kitchen.

Firefighters called to house after pan left on hob

Essex Fire and Rescue Service says the family received treatment at the scene for smoke inhalation.

A CGI image of how the expanded airport will look. The main terminal building has a large white roof. To the right is where the planes are based. In the background there are car parks.

Billions pumped into Essex's transport gateways

London Stansted Airport and London Gateway are to benefit from the major funding deals.

Rylan Clark, who is wearing a navy suit, red tie and smiling at the camera.

Rylan: 'I prefer when live performances go wrong'

The TV presenter speaks to BBC Essex ahead of starring in a pantomime in Southend-on-Sea.