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A newborn baby is asleep with an adult's hand resting near her face. She is on top of a yellow blanket with a buzzing bees pattern.

Newborn baby 'failed' by hospital staff - parents

An inquest into the death of a baby hears how her parents believe her death was preventable.

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Dead tortoises 'dumped like rubbish' in woods

The RSPCA appeals for information after two reptiles are found in a carrier bag and shoebox.

A row of e-scooters with "E scooter for hire" written in paint on the concrete they are on, with the backdrop of a green space with people doing a yoga session on the grass, surrounded by trees and buildings beyond.

Town e-scooter trial approved despite safety fears

E-scooters are set to be available for hire, weeks after another council agreed to end its trial.

Road junction lined by trees. A sign on the left points right to Galley Hill and Breach Barns. There is an unlined main road and dotted lines across the mouth of the road to the right.

Woman rescued and two escape from roof fire

The roof of a bungalow catches fire and crews from three fire services attend.

A row of shops in Harlow with a memorial statue in the foreground and metal benches in the background. The block of shops are one storey and the main colours are beige and grey.

Three Essex towns promised High Streets cash

The government says the towns could use the money on setting up community grocers.

An aerial view of Harlow. Terraced housing, a residential apartment block and the tower blocks in the town centre are visible

Another Essex council increases tax by 2.99%

Colchester City Council approves its share of tax on residents, whereas Harlow Council freezes it.

A dog with a cloth round his neck and his tongue out in the embrace of his foster mum who's wearing a striped top and is smiling at the camera

'Terrified' dog found in shrubs with cigarette burns

An animal charity is trying to raise £10,000 to fund Bear's surgery.

Debbie Crowson sitting on a grey sofa and smiling. She has curly grey hair and is wearing glasses with black rims.

Mum 'helpless' without cure for daughter's illness

Bethany Turner has to crawl around the family home due to her genetic disorder.

Arrest made in 1995 rape investigation of teenager

The 13-year-old told officers she was sexually assaulted by a group of men in a car.