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Page last updated at 02:14 GMT, Wednesday, 2 December 2009

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THINGS TO DOThere are a number of pantomimes being performed in Essex find out what is on where in our guide
PEOPLE & PLACESLocal authorities in Essex are clamping down on truants staying away from school in Clacton
PEOPLE & PLACESMeet the new Essex Police chief, Jim Barker-McCardle, and find out more about policing in Essex
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

NEWS

Michael Binnington, left, and Luke Atkinson

Cyprus death crash two extradited

Two men who were passengers in a car which hit and killed a teenager in Cyprus are extradited to the island.

SPORT

Brentford 1-0 Colchester

Charlie MacDonald scores as Brentford dent high-flying Colchester with a much-needed League One win.

PEOPLE & PLACES

Authorities clamp down on truants

Essex Police and Essex County Council are clamping down on pupils being absent from school in the Tendring area.

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Armed robbers raid antiques shop

Reservists at war in Afghanistan

Tube crowds 'at shocking levels'

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Southend 0-3 Norwich

Dag & Red 2-5 Aldershot

Grays Athletic 0-1 Histon

THINGS TO DO

Tree O'Clock - world record bid

In pictures: Essex panto guide

PEOPLE & PLACES

New police chief is on the beat

Environmentalist walks to Summit

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Wildlife Bill

A proposed Marine Bill could help 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

Amoriste in session

Amoriste made their third appearance in session for BBC Essex

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Light Rain
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Min: 7°C
Wind: S 8mph

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Wind: W 16mph

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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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