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Hospital students 'may withdraw'
The Nursing and Midwifery Council says it may withdraw its students from hospitals in Essex following controversy over standards.

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Brentford 1-0 Colchester
Charlie MacDonald scores as Brentford dent high-flying Colchester with a much-needed League One win.

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.

Wildlife Bill
A proposed Marine Bill could help protect the Essex coastline

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Extradited pair in solitary cells
Two Essex men extradited to Cyprus over a teenager's death are in solitary confinement for their own protection.

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Anchored tankers 'damage' fishing
An MP accuses oil tankers anchored off Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex of damaging the fishing industry.

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Mutual set to close 10 branches
The Norwich and Peterborough Building Society decides to close 10 of its branches, including three in Essex.

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

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

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Southend 0-3 Norwich
Grant Holt scores twice as Norwich end a 57-year wait for a victory at Southend.

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Dag & Red 2-5 Aldershot
Aldershot twice fight off a comeback to secure what is ultimately an emphatic win at Dagenham & Redbridge.

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Grays Athletic 0-1 Histon
Histon forward Lee Smith enjoys a dream debut with the winning goal at Grays.

Tree O'Clock - world record bid
Volunteers across Essex will be part of an attempt to break the world record for planting as many trees as possible in one hour.

Film festival set for 2010 debut
Chelmsford's Cramphorn Theatre is celebrating 10 years of screening movies and have now launched their own film festival.

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

New police chief is on the beat
The new Chief Constable for Essex, Jim Barker-McCardle, talks about the challenges of policing in the county to BBC Essex.

Big opera-tunity
From 2010, scenery for the Royal Opera House will be made in Thurrock