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Picture plea over coma attack man
Police release a photograph of an attack victim from Essex lying in a coma in a bid to find those responsible.

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Essex to explore overseas options
Essex assess the possibility of signing a second overseas player as cover for Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria next season.

Poo clue helps track deer numbers
The annual deer census is taking place at Hatfield Forest using a range of primitive and more high-tech methods.

Environment walk
A campaigner comes through Essex on his way to UN Climate Summit

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Tabloid foreman appeal dismissed
A teenage killer's plea that he did not get a fair trial because the jury's foreman was a newspaper columnist is dismissed.

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Hospital kit 'covered in blood'
An expert taskforce is being sent into a hospital in Essex amid concerns about standards of care.

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Second funeral for man
A second funeral takes place for a man whose last ceremony was interrupted and the coffin taken away by police.

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

Faith or fashion
Can Muslim women dress in line with both their faith and western styles

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Reid delighted to be back for U's
Colchester United defender Paul Reid is relieved to return to the side after a lengthy spell out with a knee injury.

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Tranmere 2-0 Southend
League One bottom club Tranmere pick up their first points in five outings with a deserved victory over Southend.

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Colchester 2-0 Stockport
Two first-half goals ensure Colchester maintain their push for promotion from League One with victory over Stockport.

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.

Rare photos of 60s stars on show
Rediscovered photos of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard and other stars from the 1960s are on display in Leigh-on-Sea.

Lee Mead flicks Christmas switch
Over 8000 people watch West End musical star and local boy, Lee Mead, switch on Chelmsford's Christmas lights.

Christmas comes early to the farm
For farmers the build-up to Christmas is an important time of year and one north Essex farm is getting ready for a busy season.

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