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NATURE & OUTDOORSThere could be better protection for the coastline as the proposed Marine Bill is closer to becoming law
PEOPLE & PLACESThe festive season is an important time on farms and we find out how one farmer is preparing
NATURE & OUTDOORSA climate change campaigner is striding through Essex as he walks to the UN Climate Summit
THINGS TO DO Get a head start with your Christmas shopping with a few bazaars and fairs happening in Essex this weekend
PEOPLE & PLACESWest End musical star Lee Mead switched on the Chelmsford's Christmas lights for 2009
NATURE & OUTDOORSWardens at Hatfield Forest are looking for deer poo as part of their annual census

NEWS

Dozen hospitals 'underperforming'

Twelve hospital trusts, including Basildon and Thurrock, are "significantly underperforming", a report says.

SPORT

Hereford 0-1 Colchester

John-Joe O'Toole strikes four minutes into injury time to snatch Colchester a last-gasp win over Hereford and earn them a place in the FA Cup third round.

THINGS TO DO

The guide: Weekend things to do

Get the most out of your weekend with a few suggestions of great things to do and different places to visit in Essex.

MORE LOCAL NEWS

Two men injured in flat assault

Abstinence cure to kick addiction

Bully row dinner lady loses case

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Grays Athletic 1-0 Tamworth

Gooch to coach England's batsmen

Daggers loan Posh left-back Day

THINGS TO DO

Tree O'Clock - world record bid

A musical from the dawn of rock

PEOPLE & PLACES

Environmentalist walks to Summit

Poo clue helps track deer numbers

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Wildlife Bill

A proposed Marine Bill could protect the Essex coastline

HISTORY

Here for the beer

The Ridley's Brewery in Hartford End was home to Essex ale for 160 years

RELIGION & ETHICS

Christmas in St Osyth

The church in St Osyth has a busy time ahead as Christmas approaches

ARTS & CULTURE

Big opera-tunity

From 2010, scenery for the Royal Opera House will be made in Thurrock

BBC INTRODUCING

Introducing Kenai

Southend band Kenai join BBC Essex Introducing for a live session

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Min: 6°C
Wind: S 13mph

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Max: 8°C
Min: 1°C
Wind: N 21mph

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Min: 6°C
Wind: WSW 3mph

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M25 Essex - Narrow lanes both ways due to contraflow and major roadworks between J26, Waltham Abbey and J28, Brentwood. Expect delays

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