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Fresh white road marking and a rectangle-shaped new chunk of road that has been laid over the pothole.

Potholes repaired after line painting mishap

Residents have been poking holes at Essex Highways' botch job in Wakes Colne.

Two potholes with white road lines going through the middle of them. They are on a winding country road flanked by grass.

Potholes given a fresh look after diary blunder

A local motorist brands the premature painting an "astonishing waste of money".

A dental nurse wearing a mask and gloves inspects a young boy's mouth using a pen-type torch. They are standing in a school library.

Dentists carry out school check-ups in new trial

It is hoped the scheme will result in fewer children ending up in hospital with dental problems.

A black and white photo of Alfred Edward Thomas (Eddie) Annetts in Army uniform during World War Two. He has a beret on his head and the shoulders of his uniform can be glimpsed. He has short dark hair and is smiling at the camera.

'It's important to remember ordinary fighting men'

About 16,000 men took off from Essex and Suffolk airfields to take part in the crucial 1945 battle.

A general view of Northend Road on the approach to the village of Gestingthorpe. The village road sign can be seen on the left along with two 30mph speed limit signs on either side. The road is lined with trees and bushes.

Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck

Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

Part of a blue and yellow Essex Police car pictured next to a pair of handcuffs attached to a police officer's waist.

Police arrest man in stolen dogs investigation

A red mini poodle and a chocolate cockapoo were reported stolen in Essex, police say.

A rear view of two female pupils in school uniform doing a maths problem on a whiteboard

Pupils punished for scoring below 90% in maths

A parent says the school's policy for top set students is "overtly cruel".

A cat sitting on the rear parcel shelf of a police car.

Cat joins police patrol after escaping rainy weather

Cleo is no stranger to adventure and is a regular at a town's cinema, gym and car garage.

A close-up of a ginger cat's face. It is looking directly into the camera

'Struggling' cat rescue centre pays £7k vet bill

Friends of Felines says it is "eternally grateful" to its supporters after they helped raise funds.