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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.

A close-up shot of a blonde cat looking straight into the camera

Cat rescue centre with £7k vet bill could shut down

Friends of Felines co-owner Penelope White admits the charity is "struggling" to stay afloat.

A small Chihuahua being held by an elderly woman whose face cannot be seen

Chihuahua marks 10 years as care home's canine boss

The tail-wagging team member is "such a treasure", says the home's Kim Richardson.

Essex Police car parked by the scene of a crash.

Police appeal after pedestrian struck by car

A man suffered a "potentially serious" shoulder injury in the collision, police say.